St. Louis Park's Parks and Rec Department opens registrations for their January-March activities, with programs for all ages accessible online or in their mail catalog.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invites residents to a public hearing on the final concept for Todd Park upgrades, set for 2026-2027, highlighting city's commitment to park revitalization.

A public hearing on an amendment to Minneapolis' Parkland Dedication Ordinance, affecting affordable housing and tribal entities, is scheduled for December 10.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has voted to remove the controversial Pioneers monument due to its insensitive historical portrayal, as part of an effort to acknowledge Indigenous history and perspectives.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers kicksledding, a Scandinavian winter activity, on December 30. Participants can glide on snow using sleds powered by kicking. The event requires reservations and costs $6 per person, with discounts for groups.

Lake Waconia Regional Park's sledding hill remains closed due to inadequate snowfall, with safety as the priority for park officials. Visitors show understanding on social media.

Saint Paul has launched an annual gnome scavenger hunt, inviting residents to search various parks for gnomes to solve an eight-letter password and win a prize.

Wright County Parks & Recreation department announces a variety of winter activities for 2026, including ice-fishing, winter camps, and Cloverbud Saturdays for kids.

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is upgrading its ice rinks with energy-efficient technology, including LED lighting and ice chiller system improvements, in line with its Climate Equity Action Plan.

The MPRB plans to renovate Creekview Park's ballfield into a premier fastpitch field, with an open house on December 4 to discuss the project, which may begin between 2026 and 2027.

Upcoming improvements to Jackson Square Park's softball field and paths will be showcased at an open house event on December 1, with construction scheduled for 2026-2027.

Washington County Parks will offer free entry on Black Friday, encouraging outdoor activities over shopping, with a variety of landscapes and facilities available.

Carver County Parks in Minnesota offers "Step Into Winter" snowshoeing programs, providing gear and various experiences for all skill levels, with online registration available.