More people are visiting the Twin Cities’ regional parks and trails, according to newly released estimates from the Metropolitan Council. Annual visits hit an estimated 48.7 million in 2014 — up about 1.5 million from the previous year and up more than 15 million from 2005. “That is the direct result of local, regional and state investments and partnerships that have helped create our world-class and growing parks and trails system, from northern Anoka County to southeastern Dakota County,” Met Council Chair Adam Duininck said in a statement. See full article Source: Pioneer Press Link: http://www.twincities.com/2015/07/29/minneapolis-chain-of-lakes-tops-in-parks-visits-como-park-in-second/ Posted In: Communities, Parks