Little-known Kingswood regional park is a tiny jewel in Hennepin County If you want a hefty dose of solitude with your afternoon hike, you can’t do much better than Kingswood Park, a small slice of heaven on the shores of Little Long Lake in west Hennepin County. September 9, 2019
Parks study to focus on youth Youth-serving nonprofit organizations are invited to apply to collaborate on the project and will be compensated for their work. August 19, 2019
Council awards grants to acquire property for regional parks and trails The abundance of places to enjoy the outdoors and recreate contributes to livability in the Twin Cities and our health and well-being. August 16, 2019
Travel on butterfly wings to a regional park Buses and trains aren’t just for getting to work, or the doctor, or a professional sports game. Several Metro Transit routes go to regional parks. July 16, 2019
Met Council grants will promote equity in regional park use Council policy makers want to make sure that residents of all ages, abilities, incomes, ethnicities, cultures, and national origins can enjoy the region’s abundance of regional parks and trails. June 28, 2019
Visits to regional parks hit all-time high Regional parks in the metro area got nearly 60 million visits in 2018, an increase of 2.6 percent over the previous year and the most visits of any year on record. June 14, 2019
Gov. Walz brokers budget deal that improves the lives of all Minnesotans Compromise includes funding for transit, regional parks, and water supply. May 30, 2019
Parcel by parcel: Expanding Above the Falls Regional Park The Council approved a land swap that will allow the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to go ahead with plans to expand Above the Falls Regional Park. February 19, 2019