News - Friends of the Parks and Trails

February 21, 2018

Parks Add Economic Value For Everyone

Study after study has drawn direct links to the economic value that parks add to communities. Access to green space for homeowners and renters alike is important for so many reasons. Kids who have … [Read more...]

February 8, 2018

Tree Sale Featured on Kare 11 TV News Segment

Check out this news feature of our tree sale and donation program. http://www.kare11.com/mobile/article/news/gift-your-community-with-a-tree/89-516226232 … [Read more...]

February 7, 2018

Tree Sale is On! Buy Awesome Plants and Make a Donation to a Park

Hip, hip, hooray, spring must be on its way! Our Annual Tree Sale is happening. We've got some exciting fruit options this year. Eat local? You betcha! Nothing more local than fruit from your own … [Read more...]

December 7, 2017

Accomplishments for 2017

We graciously appreciate the trust our supporters place in us. We work hard to speak on behalf of parks, trails, and open space and to educate the public on issues affecting them. If you're looking … [Read more...]

September 17, 2017

World-Class Ford Site Deserves World-Class Development

The St. Paul City Council is holding a public hearing on Wednesday at 5:30, City Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. in downtown St. Paul. If you cannot attend, or … [Read more...]

August 23, 2017

Perspectives from Parks People

Staff joined the nearly 1,000 participants at the City Parks Alliance Greater and Greener International Parks Conference held in the Twin Cities earlier this month. It was invigorating and inspiring … [Read more...]

July 13, 2017

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Dickerman Park

We are excited to announce that work has officially begun at Dickerman Park. The western half of the park is scheduled to be completed by Spring, 2018. This more-than-a-century-old dream is finally … [Read more...]

June 8, 2017

Annual Membership Meeting

If you haven't already, please RSVP and plan to join us for the meeting and picnic next week. Membership and meeting details can be found here: Invitation to 2017 Annual … [Read more...]

June 5, 2017

Paddle the Mississippi River Without Leaving Town

Well, technically you may choose to start your trip in Minneapolis and float to St. Paul, so I guess that is two cities. However, when you're on this stretch of the Mississippi River that runs … [Read more...]