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October 24, 2023

Introducing ‘Treetop Views’

Friends of the Parks and Trails’ new monthly newsletter, Treetop Views, will share information about city and county parks, trails and green spaces.

Posted in: Current Projects, Newsletter

October 5, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

September 27, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

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: Past Projects

August 30, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Current Projects

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

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

June 9, 2023

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.

Posted in: Announcements, Board of Directors, Member Survey

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

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