Regional parks and trails attract more visitors than ever in 2021 People made an estimated 64.9 million visits, a 2.6% increase over 2019, the last time visits were estimated. Trail visits alone grew 11% over 2019. August 3, 2022
Restoring habitat and building resilience to climate change A partnership of government agencies and schools are working to build climate resilience in Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park, including native habitat restoration and relocation of facilities. July 21, 2022
Parks offer incredible sights, sounds, and learning opportunities With an abundance of spring and summer activities in the regional parks, the time to plan is now. April 20, 2022
Tap maple trees, band birds, cycle trails: Regional parks offer abundant recreation, learning Our 10 regional parks agency partners have a wide range of new and exciting adventures planned for people of all ages this spring and summer. March 24, 2022
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park: Picturesque setting and family favorite features Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park buzzes with family-oriented activities like swimming, picnicking, fishing, children’s camps, and special programs. February 22, 2022
Goats employed to restore park landscapes Goats are among a suite of management tools that regional park staff use to reduce the presence of undesirable plant species and they have one big advantage: people love them. August 18, 2021
Met Council awards regional parks equity grants 23 projects total $2,054,000 for both programming and capital projects, and sometimes a combination of the two. July 14, 2021
Opportunities and barriers exist for youth in regional parks A research project identified potential opportunities for the region’s park implementing agencies to reduce barriers and consider efforts to broaden youth and family activities. June 23, 2021