Public Meetings

Public Hearing Details Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters Building 2117 West River Road Share Comments in Person or by Email Speak in person: Call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing (March 4) OR Add your name to the sign-up sheet at the […]

Open House #1 is intended to introduce the public to the project, which expands on the work done in Phase 1. The project area is along the west side of the lake, with project goals seeking to restore native and naturalized vegetation to Lake Nokomis as well as create turtle nesting habitats, increase pollinator species […]

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is hosting the first public Open House to kick off the Water Works Phase 2 design process. Explorations will consider an evolution of the parkland recognizing Owámniyomni Okhódayapi's work on lands surrounding the Upper St. Anthony lock.

MPRB will host an open house to review draft design concepts. The concepts focus on ecology, access and programming in the park. Attendees will view the design, meet project staff, ask questions and share feedback. Anyone can attend.

A Public Hearing will be held April 15 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room of the Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road, prior to the Board meeting.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear public comments on the East River Flats Park Improvements Project, as approved […]

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is creating a plan to improve and care for North Mississippi Regional Park over the next 20+ years. A Community Advisory Committee (CAC) — made up of local residents and park users — meets regularly to help shape the plan. These meetings are open to everyone. Free food […]

North Mississippi Regional Park Plan Community Advisory Committee to meet on November 20 at Kroening Nature Center The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is working on a plan to guide improvements and stewardship at North Mississippi Regional Park for the next 20+ years. The North Mississippi Regional Park Plan is being developed through a […]