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Parks, trails, bicycle routes, and open spaces need people to protect and promote them. There’s always lots to be done in order to establish, protect, and preserve these wonderful amenities in St. Paul and Ramsey County.

As a policy-oriented group, we ask for your voice of support. Write a letter, an e-mail, or attend a meeting to help the parks. Exact details will be given in the projects below. Occasionally, there will be a more hands on project, like the past Mississippi River bluff restoration project.

Get involved now. Check out our current projects.

Like to plan ahead? Don’t have any time right now? Want time to brainstorm what to say at the meeting or in your letter? Check out our upcoming projects and see what fits into your schedule.

Looking to see what we’ve done in the past? Check out our past projects to see what kind of work we do.

These are your parks and trails. Get involved and help.

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When encouraging policy makers to support parks and trails, we rely on strong membership numbers to give weight to our organization. Please consider becoming a member.

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The pavilion at Como Park

September 20, 2023

Learn more about St. Paul’s proposed 1% sales tax

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!

Posted in: Current Projects, Homepage Slider

August 28, 2023

We support a grander opening to Pig’s Eye Park

Pig’s Eye Park is the city’s largest and most forgotten green space. Join us in supporting a safer, more accessible entrance to the park.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects, Homepage Slider

August 18, 2023

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!

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

Two people look for ground-nesting birds at the Battle Creek grasslands.

August 14, 2023

Summer event season continues: Join the fun!

We’re hosting events throughout the summer to help our members get involved and educated about birds, buses, urban park design and more.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects, Past Projects

July 29, 2023

Board openings for Friends of the Parks and Trails

Concerned about climate change? Want to preserve green space? Eager to learn leadership skills? Consider applying for our volunteer board of directors.

Posted in: Board of Directors, Current Projects

July 13, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

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Two people look for ground-nesting birds at the Battle Creek grasslands.

August 14, 2023

Summer event season continues: Join the fun!

We’re hosting events throughout the summer to help our members get involved and educated about birds, buses, urban park design and more.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects, Past Projects

July 11, 2023

Annual Meeting 2023 reflects Friends’ comeback

Friends of the Parks and Trails held its first annual meeting since 2019, with a gathering of 40-plus people on June 14, 2023.

Posted in: Board of Directors, Past Projects

May 22, 2023

Annual Meeting to feature food, fun and family

The first in-person annual meeting since 2019 will be taking place at Battle Creek on June 14, 2023. All members of the organization are welcome!

Posted in: Past Projects / Annual meeting

Diversity pole sign at University of St. Thomas

May 11, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Board of Directors, Past Projects / Annual meeting, bylaws

March 25, 2023

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!

Posted in: Announcements, Past Projects / Minnesota House, Minnesota Senate

January 26, 2021

Preserve open spaces: grasslands, former golf course

Dear members and friends, Best wishes to you all for a Happy New Year! This year is beginning with a new spirit of hope as vaccines are being distributed and […]

Posted in: Announcements, MailChimp Email, Past Projects

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