Study up on the 1% sales tax that the City of Saint Paul is proposing for street repair and park enhancements. Then vote November 7!
Star Tribune: ‘Keep Expanding the Midtown Greenway’
The Midtown Greenway is one of the City of Minneapolis’ chief cycling assets. Now it’s time to extend the Greenway into St. Paul.
Advocate for a safer, more accessible entrance to Pig’s Eye Park
Pig’s Eye Park is the largest and least known public park in St. Paul. That can change if you voice support for a city STAR Grant!
Bruce Vento trail tour will ask: Is there room for BRT?
Reducing driving will protect against climate change. But let’s move the proposed Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit off the Bruce Vento trail.
Survey says: Our members are active outdoors!
Friends’ members enjoy the outdoors, with bird-watching hikes and easy-paced bike tours among their top group activities.
Updated bylaws seek to reflect changing language
Members and the board voted in June 2023 to use inclusive “they/them” pronouns in Friends of the Parks and Trails’ bylaws.
City, County Parks Need Your Voice Today!
If you use and enjoy our city and county parks and trails, urge your state House and Senate representatives to increase funding!
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 […]
Moving Forward, with Your Support
Hello to our Members and Friends: As the board president of Friends of the Parks & Trails, I am pleased to say that 2022 has been a positive step toward […]
