Bloomington, MN plans renovations for Bryant and Tretbaugh parks, including a new inclusive playground and biking facilities, with construction set to start in August and finish by fall 2025.

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve is temporarily closed due to flooding, with officials advising the public to wait for water to recede and conditions to be safe before returning.

Duluth Fire Department warns of dangerous rip currents at Park Point beaches until 10 a.m. tomorrow, urging the public to stay out of the water. Red flags are posted as a visual alert.

Minneapolis' "Red, White, and Boom" Fourth of July event returns with fireworks, food trucks, and live music, despite repairs to the Stone Arch Bridge.

Kitchi Gammi Park/Brighton Beach in Duluth is closed June 21-23 due to wet conditions affecting new landscaping. The park reopens June 24 with limited access; construction to continue through September 2024.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a SUP class on June 30, providing equipment and instruction for a $35 fee with a discount for groups of four or more.

Brooklyn Park announces summer activities, including a farmers market, security tech presentation, creative classes, skating lessons, concerts, and camps, fostering community engagement and enjoyment.

Minneapolis parks host free summer events like a sing-along at Loring Park, family fun nights, water activities, a dog show, a corn roast at Longfellow Park, and a community BBQ, culminating with a neighborhood festival.

Minnetonka announces a free summer-long "Entertainment in the Park" series featuring music and movie events for all ages at Civic Center Park, running from June through September.

The St. Louis Park 2024 native plant sale began on June 17, offering locally-suited plants to benefit pollinators, with a discount for residents and designated pickup dates in August.

St. Louis Park residents are encouraged to create pollinator gardens to support bees and butterflies, with discounts on native plants for local biodiversity.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board acknowledges challenges in maintenance due to wet conditions and staffing issues but commits to restoring park turf.

Scott County is celebrating the opening of the Spring Lake Regional Park lakefront on June 28 with activities like trail walking, reading programs, and complimentary ice cream.