Parks
Lake Minnetonka Swim Pond abruptly closes for the season
Three Rivers Park District said the drought is to blame.
Minneapolis parks now requiring masks in all indoor spaces
Anyone going inside recreation centers, ice arenas, and indoor spaces at pools must put on a mask.
Stearns County to send more cops to local parks amid crime wave
Authorities announced plans for more law enforcement and a zero-tolerance policy.
Beat the heat: 15 outdoor water parks in the Twin Cities
Get the lowdown on admission rates, opening dates and more.
St. Paul tops Minneapolis, named as second best parks system in the country
Washington D.C. was named the country's best park system in the Trust for Public Land ranking.
Long-awaited riverfront destination Water Works opens in Minneapolis
The new space is part of downtown Minneapolis' Mill Ruins Park.
First new riverfront park in more than a decade opens in North Minneapolis
The signature element is a 35-foot light beacon.
Revealed: Chosen plan for new Bde Maka Ska pavilion
A public hearing is scheduled for May 5.
St. Paul announces names of parks at Highland Bridge development
Construction on the parks will begin later this year.
Gallery: Two proposals revealed for new Bde Maka Ska pavilion
The original pavilion caught fire and was torn down in 2019.
Park Board to vacate 3 encampments, citing safety risks
The Park Board said it's already vacated encampments at Elliot and Kenwood parks.
Vote on Wednesday to repeal nudity ordinance in Minneapolis parks
The current ordinance allows only men to be topless in city parks.
Reports: Child sexually assaulted at Powderhorn Park encampment
Authorities are now investigating.
St. Paul opens Phalen Beach for the summer
The beach had initially been shut down due to the coronairus.
Minneapolis clarifies how it will deal with problem animals in city parks
Wildlife, such as beavers, have caused problems in some areas of the city.
Minneapolis reclaims No. 1 national ranking for parks
St. Paul landed third place in the Trust for Public Land's assessment.
Minneapolis considering extending parkway closures by a month
More than 20 miles of parkways and roads have been closed to drivers to boost space for pedestrians.
Coronavirus: Guidelines for spending time outdoors this summer
The Minnesota DNR has released advice for outdoor recreation.
Minneapolis to close playgrounds, skate parks, and sports courts
It's following similar steps taken in St. Paul.
Mpls. threatens closures as people still aren't social distancing at parks
It could lead to the closure of playgrounds and athletic courts.
Woman squeezes into baby swing, gets stuck at Minneapolis park
It happened nearly a year to the day of the famous tailpipe teen incident.
Spikes found sticking out of the ground at Minneapolis dog park
There haven't been any reports of injuries.
Calhoun streets, park set to be renamed as Bde Maka Ska
A Mpls. Park Board committee is taking up the proposal Wednesday.