Now open at Marcy Park: new dog park, full basketball court, hammocking grove, bee lawn and path/lighting improvements! Celebrate with us this Saturday, June 3, at 10 am! Enjoy free donuts and dog treats, hear from park and Hold reps, and check out the new amenities.

👉This is your sign that @misspaddleshare is now open!👈 Open the door to the Mississippi River’s five exciting kayaking routes, including right here in Minneapolis at North Mississippi, Boom Island and Bohemian Flats Parks. Reserve a kayak rental now at paddleshare.org

Today Gov. Walz signed the state infrastructure bill into law on West River Parkway Regional Trail. It helps fund the Grand Rounds Missing Link, a new Cedar-Riverside rec center and improvements for the regional trail system. We appreciate the support for our parks and trails!

Check out three initial concepts for rebuilding the Berger Fountain in Loring Park and improving the surrounding area! Please take a few minutes to look over the designs and let us know what you think: surveymonkey.com/r/dandelion-fo…

The annual Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day event is Saturday, June 17, 12-6 pm at Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Ave. Join us for great food, art, and family activities, along with a packed music and entertainment lineup. Details at minneapolisparks.org/activities-eve…

You asked some great questions for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and we got your answers. Bathrooms, buckthorn, preschool programming, buying the fire-damaged house near Bde Maka Ska, and moving the Minneapolis Sailing Center are all addressed. southwestvoices.news/posts/ask-the-…

Two unique, free or low-cost summer activities for Minneapolis youth are coming up: World of Drones Camp and the Tiny Tot Triathlon! Check out the flyers for details and pass along to anyone who may be interested!

Due to current air quality, all outdoor programming in Minneapolis parks is canceled today, June 14, 2023. Cancellations include Music and Movies in the Park events, athletic field rentals and events and outdoor activities for youth and adults. pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land…

Thirsty trees need help! If you can, please consider watering public boulevard trees along city streets. They'll thank you with a future of cool shade, cleaner air and other benefits 🌳🌳🌳 Find out how at bit.ly/MPRB-tree-wate… or bit.ly/MPRB-tree-wate…

Spending time outdoors today for Pride events or waiting for the #ErasTourMinneapolis? Drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and wear light, loose-fitting clothes to avoid heat-related illness. #tcpride #ErasTour #TaylorSwift

Due to current air quality, all active outdoor programs are cancelled today, June 28, 2023. This includes sports leagues and active outdoor activities. All participants will be notified if an activity is cancelled. Music and Movies, swimming, golf are still on.

With this week's hot weather, we're asking anyone who can to help out MPRB forestry crews and water trees along Minneapolis streets. Last week they filled 3,700 watering bags for newly planted trees - but they can't do it alone! bit.ly/MPRB-3WaysToWa… minneapolisparks.org/news/2023/07/2…

Applications are being accepted for a vacant At-Large Park Commissioner position through Thursday, Nov. 9 at 12 pm. A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners will convene Monday, Nov. 13 at 6 pm to fill the position. More info/application here: minneapolisparks.org/news/2023/11/0…

Last night Charles Rucker was sworn in as an At-Large Park Commissioner. He was chosen by Park Commissioners at a public meeting on Nov. 13 after former Commissioner Alicia D. Crudup resigned due to a move outside Minneapolis. minneapolisparks.org/news/2023/11/1…

Registration opens soon for Twins Nike RBI summer leagues! Fun. Competitive. Free for all Minneapolis and St. Paul youth who want to play baseball or softball. Get in the game with us this summer! 🥎⚾ Learn more: mlb.com/twins/rbi/regi… Minnesota Twins MLBRBI Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the 2024 Arbor Day Celebration has been moved to Thursday, April 25.

All youth sports scheduled for today, Tuesday, June 18 have been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offices and recreation centers will be closed tomorrow, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary and Parade Ice Arena are open.

Red, White and Boom! events are on! Music from 6-10 pm and fireworks at 10 pm. See you there!

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