Duluth Parks and Recreation now provides track wheelchair rentals for visitors with mobility issues, supported by a grant, making previously inaccessible trails navigable.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced plans to restore Bluff Street Park's riverfront to its native prairie state over three years, including soil decompaction and invasive species removal.

Wright County is seeking bids from qualified tree removal contractors for work in Otsego, Beebee Lake, and Clearwater/Pleasant County Parks before October 7 at 2 p.m.

St. Louis Park reflects on a summer of park activities and community engagement, inviting residents to share their memories and pictures via a Facebook post.

Saint Paul voters approved an additional 1% sales tax to fund $246 million in improvements to local parks, including new athletic facilities, play areas, and green spaces like Pedro Park, as well as cultural projects like the Wakan Tipi Center.

St. Louis Park residents team up with Tree Trust to plant trees along boulevards. Volunteers are sought for events at Ainsworth and Bronx Parks, with training and tools provided. Registration is online.

Brooklyn Park is revising its 2025 Community Goals to reflect residents' changing priorities and invites public input through meetings and an online survey.

St. Louis Park is hosting monthly "Walk the Park" events, including a walk at Bass Lake Preserve on September 14, to encourage residents to enjoy local trails and socialize. Future walks are planned, with indoor alternatives for bad weather.

Carver County Parks is temporarily closing two Dakota Rail Regional Trail parking lots for seal coating on September 12, 2024, with plans to reopen the following day.

Tessman Acres Park in Brooklyn Park is closed on September 9-10 for paving work on both the park and its trails, with the city requesting the public to avoid the area during the project.

Madison's Place playground in Woodbury will be closed for maintenance on September 10-11, with the city urging public cooperation for future enjoyment.

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.