The boat launch at Square Lake Park is closed during a triathlon on September 7-8, but nearby Big Marine Park Reserve remains open for boating and fishing.

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board launches Nature Play Groups for kids and caregivers, offering educational outdoor activities in English and Spanish at various parks, with drop-in sessions available.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is holding BioBlitz events to catalog local biodiversity, inviting volunteers to participate in species documentation at various parks on upcoming Saturdays.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invites volunteers to join BioBlitz events to document local biodiversity in selected parks this fall, aiding in conservation efforts.

Maple Grove promotes a community roller skating event at Central Park as a way to boost residents' spirits for the upcoming weekend, offering fun, fitness, and social engagement.

Duluth Library and Parks and Rec add ASL interpretation to their outdoor "Story and Play in the Park" program, enhancing inclusivity for deaf attendees.

St. Paul Parks celebrated the groundbreaking of Victoria Park's new multi-sport turf field, funded by the Common Cent sales tax, symbolizing community investment in recreational infrastructure.

Minneapolis offers outdoor play groups in parks for kids to engage with nature and socialize, with options for structured sessions or spontaneous drop-in activities.

The Outdoor Recreation School offers a kayaking session at Cleary Lake Regional Park on September 8 with safety tips and paddling techniques, suitable for ages 8 and up. Reservations required.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring for various positions, offering jobs that involve community engagement and range in pay from $15.57-$20 per hour.

Bloomington is renovating Tretbaugh and Bryant parks with new features, including Bloomington's first inclusive playground and a bike skills area, to be completed by fall 2025.

The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning of "life-threatening" rip currents at Park Point, advising against swimming and asking the public to heed red flags on the beach.

Wright County beaches at Beebe Lake and Collinwood reopen after storm cleanup, while Otsego County Park anticipates concluding restoration by August 28.