Friends of the Parks and Trails will be tabling at a free, family-friendly community event this Saturday, June 3 — WaterFest at Lake Phalen. Sponsored by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed […]
Annual Meeting to feature food, fun and family
Save the evening of Wednesday, June 14 and join us at the first in-person Annual Meeting for Friends of the Parks and Trails since 2019. We’ll be gathering at a […]
Survey says: Our members are active outdoors!
Encourage trail use without compromising their quality. Protect legacy trees in parks and along trails. Honor native burial grounds and other historic sites. Preserve the 77 acres of grasslands, now […]
Updated bylaws seek to reflect changing language
The world was a different place when Friends of the Parks and Trails was founded in 1985. All these years later, the current board of our organization is aiming to […]
Board openings for Friends of the Parks and Trails
Board members are visible and vocal ambassadors. The most effective ones demonstrate a commitment to the organization and to its overall goals, which in our case include environmental stewardship, promoting […]
Friends of the Parks supports sales tax, Midway Peace Park
On April 6, Friends of the Parks and Trails joined a number of city workers and local journalists to watch the opening of St. Paul’s asphalt plant. Despite the day’s […]
City, County Parks Need Your Voice Today!
Action Request: Contact Your State Legislators If you use and enjoy our St. Paul and Ramsey County parks and trails, then you know they can use more funds for maintenance […]
Ramsey County to post ‘No Trespassing’ signs at grasslands
In collaboration with a number of environmental groups, Ramsey County has agreed to post signs asking visitors to stay off the 77 acres of grasslands just east of Battle Creek […]
Rec Center shooting, Summit bike trail dominate Parks & Rec meeting
The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission meetings will be busier in the months to come, as residents seeks answers about the Summit Avenue Regional Trail Plan, as well as […]
