Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board postponed an Open House for North Mississippi Regional Park due to recent events, with plans to reschedule. The design survey remains open.

The Northwest Greenway Park and Ride reopens on Jan. 21 with a new passenger lobby featuring temperature control, Wi-Fi, and restrooms, enhancing the transit experience.

The City of Maple Grove, MN, announced its winter/spring activity guide, offering a variety of programs for all ages, available for registration online or in-person.

Warm weather leads to closure of sledding hill and poor ski trail conditions in Carver County's regional parks, affecting winter sports activities. Rentals remain available on weekends.

Minneapolis hosts winter community events featuring Indigenous art snow sculptures, game nights, ice lantern crafting, sewing classes, and book discussions to celebrate culture and community engagement.

Carver County Parks offers snowshoe and ski rentals for winter activities on weekends, with no reservation needed and a winter hotline for trail conditions.

Maple Grove offers a sledding hill at Gleason Fields for day and night fun, with lighting installed and a sled shed for complimentary use and donations.

Mankato offers a Christmas tree recycling program to convert trees into park mulch. Residents can drop off trees at designated locations until January 30th.

Participate in a guided night snowshoe hike at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on January 2, with alternative boot hiking if no snow. Reservation and fee required.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota is managing its white-tailed deer population to reduce deer-vehicle collisions and overgrazing, with ongoing operations until March.

Carver County Parks is offering beginner cross-country skiing lessons, aiming to provide an enjoyable and non-intimidating learning experience for all ages.

Carver County Parks announces new rental guidelines, affecting facility bookings and event planning, with specific changes for Beachside Shelter and Baylor Regional Park.

The Minneapolis Park Board approved a $160 million budget for 2026, focusing on park infrastructure, environmental efforts, and youth services, with an anticipated property tax increase for residents.