For the North Commons Park improvements project, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MRPB) and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation (MPF) are engaging with a host of community partners and other Northsiders to bring a next-generation community center, water park and playground to North Commons Park.
To help ensure that park improvements meet the current and future needs of Northside communities, individuals and groups in the area are helping to expand engagement efforts through paid work as Community Collaborators. Feedback from their engagement will directly impact the design and programming of North Commons’ planned improvements.
Community Collaborator Events
One Family One Community: “Healing Trauma through Art”
Organized by Maleta Kimmons*space is limited, registration required*
Saturday August 20, 2-5pm, North Commons Park
Community Pizza Party
Organized by Latora Powers
Saturday, August 27, 2-5pm, North Commons Park
In development
We’ll share details when they’re available.
In-person & online events
Organized by Kamillah El-AminBBQs and online events focused on youth and senior engagement
Dates, times, locations to be announced
Masjid An-Nur discussions
Organized by Imam Makram El-Amin
Small group discussions with key leaders and members of a North Minneapolis faith-based organization; contact Masjid An-Nur for more information
MPRB Community Engagement Opportunities
Public Office Hours
If you prefer one-on-one, informal discussions to large group meetings, then monthly Office Hours are for you. Drop in anytime during regularly scheduled office hours to meet and talk with MPRB staff and design team members, learn about the project and share your ideas.
Wednesday, August 24, 3:30-5 pm at North Commons Community Center lounge