Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board begins project to plan future of North Mississippi Regional Park

Apply to serve on the plan's Project Advisory Committee by July 2!

North Mississippi Regional Park in early fall

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is pleased to announce a new project that will create a plan to guide improvements and stewardship at North Mississippi Regional Park for the next 20+ years.

The Plan for North Mississippi Regional Park (North Mississippi Park Plan) will be developed over the next two years through a collaboration between the project team, advisory committees, community groups and park users.

North Mississippi Park covers 67 acres along the North Minneapolis riverfront, including the Carl W. Kroening Nature Center building. The park features trails that wind through woodland, prairie and riverfront areas, river access with a boat launch, large picnic areas, and a playground and wading pool.

Park staff wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ideas for North Mississippi Regional Park by participating in a new online survey.

North Mississippi Regional Park Map

North Mississippi Online Survey

Apply to serve on the Community Advisory Committee

The MPRB is seeking people to serve on the project Community Advisory Committee and help plan the future of North Mississippi Park. Read the “Community Advisory Committee” section of the news release for more information. Use the link below to view the application.

North Mississippi CAC Application

Long-Term Park Plans

The MPRB uses long-term park plans (previously called master plans) to guide care, programming and development at all its parks and trails. Park plans accomplish the following:

• Set a vision to guide long-term development and improvements to a park or group of parks
• Guide stewardship and help ensure that park features and amenities reflect the needs of the communities they serve
• Help ensure long-term financial and ecological sustainability
• Involve extensive engagement with individual and group stakeholders, other community partners and governmental entities
• Subject to review and comment by the public, as well as public hearings and approval by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners

Community Advisory Committee

The North Mississippi Park Plan will be guided by a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) made up of people who will participate in regularly scheduled meetings and collectively make recommendations about the plan’s content. The total time commitment for CAC members is estimated at 35-45 hours total over the course of 18+ months. CAC applications are due Friday, July 2, 2024.

North Mississippi CAC Application

Appointment Process

All completed CAC applications will be forwarded to all the appointers for review after July 2. There are 17 available positions for the CAC. Nine of the 17 CAC positions will be selected by the MPRB Commissioners (one selection per commissioner); the remaining eight positions will be recommended by a Selection Committee comprised of community group representatives and MPRB staff. The eight recommended applicants by the Selection Committee are subject to approval by MPRB Commissioners.

Applicants may be contacted directly during the selection process and will be notified whether they are selected in August or September 2024. The first meeting is scheduled in fall 2024.