Metro regional parks and trails attract over 69 million visits Regional parks and trails in the seven-county metro region continue to be hugely popular, seeing 69.4 million visits in 2023. July 30, 2024
Met Council awards $2 million in parks equity grants Grants expand access and representation in the regional parks and trails system. May 3, 2024
Partnerships and Met Council equity grant help shape new park facilities in Scott County People who enjoy fishing and camping can anticipate fun new experiences at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park. October 25, 2023
Regional parks and trails investments lead to record visits People showed their love for metro area regional parks and trails in 2022 by making 69 million visits—a 6.4% increase over 2021—signaling that recent investments in the system are paying off. July 27, 2023
Partners commission artists to help realize Ramsey County’s vision for inclusive, welcoming parks Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council teamed up with five local artists to develop new signage to welcome everyone to Ramsey County and regional parks. June 20, 2023
Mississippi Gateway redevelopment to celebrate the great outdoors Soon, there will be a redesigned and redeveloped regional park along the Mississippi River where visitors can connect with nature and bask in its majestic beauty. April 27, 2023
Hiawatha Golf Course plan consistent with regional policy, Met Council finds The Metropolitan Council approved an amendment to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s long-range plan for Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park. March 23, 2023
Prairie restoration reconnects people to the land Seed-saving efforts, fueled largely by volunteers, are critical in maintaining and adding new sites for prairie restoration in the region. October 10, 2022