Parks
St. Paul tops Minneapolis, both top 5 overall parks systems in US
St. Paul ranked second overall, while Minneapolis came in fifth, according to the latest rankings by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land.
Pop-up skate park to appear next to Bde Maka Ska this summer
The park, which is a response to unpermitted skateboarding in the area last summer, will be made using reclaimed materials.
Repainted park path lines in Mpls. come out a wibbly wobbly mess
The park board has already promised to fix it.
MN is the 3rd best state to move to in the US
That's according to an analysis from a luggage delivery service.
Police looking for man suspected of exposing himself at Twin Cities park
The department is asking for the public's help identifying the individual.
Lake Minnetonka Swim Pond abruptly closes for the season
The pond will be closed the rest of the season.
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
Fights and thefts, as well as drug and alcohol violations, have been reported.
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 Park Board set to vote on cutting ties with city police
Minneapolis Public Schools and the University of Minnesota have made similar decisions.
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.