The Baylor Regional Park boardwalk has reopened following renovations, with improved accessibility and infrastructure, to the delight of the community and nature organizations.

Collinwood Beach is closed due to excess algae, with retesting planned for August 19. Wright County Parks & Recreation will update the public by Tuesday.

Volunteers are invited to collect native wildflower seeds at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on August 27 to aid prairie restoration efforts. Training provided; call to register.

Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts a Women’s Wellness evening on August 25, offering a mindfulness walk and a paddleboard session with singing bowls for women 15 and older. Reservations required.

Brooklyn Park announces a Neighborhood Glowup Challenge from August 19-31, invites locals to clean up neighborhoods, offers activities like farmers markets, tours, and tech presentations, and provides fee assistance for eligible residents.

Eden Prairie announces a series of cultural events including live music, an outdoor movie, and an arts festival, providing a variety of entertainment options within the city.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board launches a habitat enhancement project along the Mississippi River with an event on August 24, including a Habitat Scavenger Hunt at Farview Recreation Center.

Brooklyn Park City invites residents to shape the city's future by providing input on the Community Goals for 2025. Opportunities for feedback include in-person meetings and an online form.

Photos from the Bark in the Park event on August 8 are now available on Flickr, showcasing the success and enjoyment of the gathering for dogs and their owners.

Three Minneapolis beaches were closed due to high E. coli levels, with no related illnesses reported. Other beaches remain open, adhering to state guidelines for water safety.

Parts of Duluth's Lakewalk will be closed weekdays for soil and rock testing from 7 AM to 5 PM over approximately two weeks. Detours will be provided.

Wright County closed swimming and dog beaches at Collinwood Park due to high algae levels. No reopening timeline provided; updates will be shared online.

St. Paul splash parks close unexpectedly for urgent maintenance, limiting concessions and leaving families to find other ways to stay cool in the summer. Other pool amenities remain open.