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CAC members at our last meeting requested a van tour of major north side parks to help provide context for our NSAMP planning work. While this tour is primarily offered for CAC members, there is limited additional space in the vans for the public.  If you are interested in participating, please rsvp to sali@minneapolisparks.org to […]

This summer, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff will be at Peavey Park to gather input from people about improvements coming to the park in 2018. These include a new multiuse athletic field, playground and trails, as well as some grading work and lighting improvements. Bring friends and family – the more ideas, the better!This event […]

We will be meeting to discuss the date, location, and format of the first plan specific public involvement event and how the CAC would like to see tie-ins with local organizations and scientific concepts relating to plan themes (water, air, land, and life) and topics (air quality issues, carbon sequestration, urban heat island effect, stormwater […]

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Council meets the second Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to all. For further information on the Legacy Council's work, visit the project page on the MPRB website.Get Directions

Celebrate the new pool and playgrounds at Matthews! Please join Commissioner Scott Vreeland and your Matthews community as we celebrate the completed playground and field improvements and kick off the Kings Fair! Two new playgrounds have been completed and third is in the works. The pool area was fully replaced and opened over the summer. […]

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Upper Harbor Terminal and Above the Falls Community Advisory Committee Meeting at MPRB.  This meeting will be limited to a short update on the Upper Harbor Terminal project with other Above the Falls topics determined by the Committee.See Project PageGet Directions

Due to a power outage at MPRB HQ, our meeting tonight will be held at the John B. Davis Education and Service Center - 1250 W. Broadway Ave. (map)Same time – 6-8pm.  We appreciate your flexibility.  See you there! Project PageGet Directions

A community meeting to seek input on housing development at the Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) redevelopment site.  Organized by THOR Development with the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.See Project PageGet Directions

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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Council meets the second Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to all. For further information on the Legacy Council's work, visit the project page on the MPRB website.Get Directions

When it comes to designing new play areas, we count on advice from experts: kids, as well as the grownups who care for them.We'll be at the Longfellow Park play area on Saturday morning, October 14 to get advice, ideas, and feedback from playground users, passers-by and others. All are welcome.See Project PageGet Directions

Passionate about neighborhood parks east of the river in Minneapolis? Attend the first Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting October 17!The planning process to create new park plans for all neighborhood parks East of the Mississippi River continues, with the first CAC meeting for the East of the River Park Master Plan to take place: CAC Meeting #1Tuesday, October 17, […]

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When it comes to designing new play areas, we count on advice from experts: kids, of course, as well as the grownups who care for them.We'll be at the Washburn Avenue Totlot on Saturday morning, October 28 to get advice, ideas, and feedback from playground users, passers-by and others. Enjoy games and activities for children, as […]

The Ecological System Plan framework that has been taking shape this summer is in draft form and the CAC will meet to discuss how/where/when MPRB should plan to bring this framework forward to the community this fall. Please bring your ideas about upcoming engagement opportunities and be ready to give input on presentation and content, […]

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All CAC meetings will be held from 6-8pm in the Board Room at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters – 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN  55411 - and are open to the public.Project PageGet Directions

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hosting an open house to give an update on the Water Works project on Thursday, Nov. 9, 6-8 pm at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St.At 6:15 pm, members of the Water Works project team will give a brief presentation highlighting features of the park project design […]

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Council meets the second Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to all. For further information on the Legacy Council's work, visit the project page on the MPRB website.Get Directions

North Commons Work GroupPurpose: to consider the future of North Commons Park 9:00 am at the YMCA on Broadway 6:00 pm at the North Commons Recreation Center (these meetings will be the same, participants need attend only one)See Project PageGet Directions

North Commons Work GroupPurpose: to consider the future of North Commons Park 9:00 am at the YMCA on Broadway 6:00 pm at the North Commons Recreation Center (these meetings will be the same, participants need attend only one)See Project PageGet Directions

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A public hearing for the Downtown Service Area Master Plan (DSAMP) is scheduled across two upcoming meetings of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners. The first opportunity to comment on the plan before Park Commissioners consider its approval is on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm. At the conclusion of the Nov. 15 […]

The hearing allows interested members of the public to weigh in before the Board of Commissioners on the proposed phase 1 concept plan for the park that includes new athletic field, new basketball court and playground facilities. After the hearing is closed, commissioners will consider approval of the plans.See Project PageGet Directions

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will hold a public hearing on proposed improvements for Peavey Park on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 6:45pm at MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road in Minneapolis.The hearing allows interested members of the public to weigh in on proposed playground and picnic shelter concept plans before the Board of […]

When it comes to designing new play areas, we count on advice from experts: kids, as well as the grownups who care for them.We'll be at the Longfellow recreation center to get advice, ideas, and feedback from playground users, passers-by and others. All are welcome.See Project PageGet Directions

Bassett’s Creek Valley Work GroupPurpose: to consider connections between and design of the parks along Bassett’s Creek in the Bryn Mawr and Harrison neighborhoodsSee Project PageGet Directions