The east metro's first winter recreation area with machine-made snow, the Battle Creek Winter Recreation Area will have an official grand opening this Saturday, February 4. Gather at the trailhead (75 … [Read more...]
Recent News
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, … [Read more...]
Friends of the Parks supports city’s proposed 1 cent sales tax
The City of Saint Paul proposed a "generational investment" for parks and streets, with its announcement December 27 that it will seek a 1 cent sales tax to invest in streets and "aging parks … [Read more...]
Engage with us again: Facebook, member survey
We are delighted to alert our Friends and Members that our Facebook account is active again. We were locked out of the account for a time (it's a convoluted story), but now we are back. Visit our … [Read more...]
Make a Difference: Give to the Max!
We Minnesotans are a generous lot. In 2021, we donated $34.3 million to 6,457 organizations for Give to the Max — a record since Give.mn began tracking statewide donations for Give to the Max Day in … [Read more...]
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 getting back to normal, even as we continue … [Read more...]
A Message from our President
Dear Friends and Members, 2021 has continued to be a year of challenges in the face of the pandemic, reinforcing the importance of parks and open space as areas of refuge, where one can exercise, … [Read more...]
Ramsey County Considers Violating No-Net-Loss of Parks Amendment
Dear Friends, A core initiative of The Friends is in jeopardy and your help is needed. The Ponds Golf Course and a wildlife rich 77-acre open space adjacent to Battle Creek Regional Park are both … [Read more...]
An Important and Time Sensitive Update from the President
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 as a nation we are focusing efforts … [Read more...]
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