The Metro Council reported 69 million visits to regional parks and trails in 2023, with high attendance at Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and other popular sites despite a slight increase in visits from the previous year.

Webber Natural Swimming Pool closed due to an individual dumping a white substance into the water, leading to a hazmat investigation and no set reopening date.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board seeks public input on redesigning Minnehaha Falls' south side, focusing on improving worn paths and viewing platforms.

Wright County is organizing a special duck hunting event for disabled veterans at Robert Ney Regional Park, with support from various community organizations. Applications for the hunt are due by September 16.

Eagan city parks have added AEDs for emergency cardiac care, enhancing safety for visitors with community support.

The MPRB is planning to renovate the deteriorating south side of Minnehaha Falls and is seeking community input through public open houses and an online survey.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Local 363 Union are at odds over contract terms, leading to a prolonged strike with debates on wage increases and worker rights.

Cleary Lake Regional. Park is hosting an Adapted Kayaking event for paddlers with disabilities to learn kayaking with necessary adaptations and on-water practice.

Saint Louis Park has installed AEDs in four parks via a public safety aid grant, enhancing emergency response for cardiac events with monitored, climate-controlled devices.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge against LIUNA Local 363, alleging the union's picketing activities illegally interfered with facility access.

St. Louis Park is offering a native plant sale with a 50% discount for the first 150 local residents, encouraging gardens that support pollinators. The offer is valid with the code "SLP50" until July 30.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's intense negotiations with Local 363 continue, as the Board urges the union to put their latest proposal to a vote after several counteroffers and mediation attempts fail to resolve their labor dispute.

The Brookdale Dog Park remains open despite the adjacent parking lot's repaving on July 17. Visitors should use alternative parking and access the park via the trailhead at the main lot. Repaving is expected to last one day.