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The Superintendent’s Recommended 2018 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) focuses on maintenance, rehabilitation and capital investments for neighborhood parks through continued implementation of the 20 Year Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP20), continued sound fiscal management, providing responsive service delivery to meet the changing demographics and needs of the community, addressing the $15 minimum wage initiative and continues the use of racial equity tools throughout the budget process.

We're working to address racial and economic equity at all 160 of Minneapolis' neighborhood parks

In response to misinformation in a weekend news story, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is sharing the following statement and Q&A regarding the current lease between Tin Fish owners and MPRB.

Activity Plan will serve as 20-year roadmap for supporting the local skate community; public comments on draft plan will be accepted via online survey and paper comment cards until Nov. 5, 2017

On Friday, Sept. 8, a single zebra mussel was found by a Minneapolis Park and Recreation (MPRB) Water Quality staff member in Lake Harriet.

The 4th annual Minneapolis Trans* Equity Summit will take place Thursday, Sept. 28, at 9 am at the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 Second Ave. S.). Doors open and light refreshments will be available beginning at 8 am.

This event is free and open to the public and includes lunch. Register today.

Buy your 2018 Season Pass now for these amazing savings:

• New customers play for FREE the balance of 2017
• Existing season pass holders who purchase by November 1 get 12% off

The Sioux Chef’s Native American cuisine will bring to life the riverfront’s Indigenous culture; education, healthy living, revitalized food systems all key to The Sioux Chef mission

Video showcases new renewable energy projects recently installed across the park system

End of the Aquatic Season: Jim Lupient Water Park, North Commons Water Park, Webber Natural Swimming Pool, Wading Pools Close, Lifeguard Services End

Five wading pools remain open through the end of September

With the passing of Labor Day, most of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s aquatic facilities have closed for the season and all lifeguarding services have ended.

Five wading pools will remain open from 10 am-9 pm daily through September, or until the weather cools.