Friends of the Parks and Trails’ new monthly newsletter, Treetop Views, will share information about city and county parks, trails and green spaces.
City Council approves upgrades to Pig’s Eye Park
Friends of the Parks and Trails was among nine neighborhood and environmental groups to advocate for city-funded improvements.
Smoke-free parks law to include cannabis; plus East Side concerns
Recent parks news: trash in East Side parks and a reaffirmation that no tobacco or marijuana smoking is allowed in city parks.
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!
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.
