Truly a shining star in the Twin Cities, the regional parks system has thrived over four decades through a unique collaboration among public sector agencies across the area.
 
The regional parks system began with pioneering state legislation in 1974 that gave the Metropolitan Council responsibility for overseeing acquisition and development of regional parks. The Council works with 10 partner cities, counties and special districts that operate and maintain day-to-day functions at each park in their jurisdiction.