Past Events
August 2016
Scherer Bros Site Parcel ‘D’ development open house
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will have a public open house, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6-7 p.m., to get feedback on a community engagement plan and developer solicitation process for the Scherer Bros Site Parcel 'D' development.
Find out more »June 2018
Minneapolis Parks Urban Agriculture meeting
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will have a Minneapolis Parks Urban Agriculture meeting, Thursday, June 28, 4-6 pm, at the MPRB headquarters.
Find out more »July 2018
RecQuest recommendations presentation
ReQuest recommendations will be presented to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners (MPRB), Wednesday, July 11, at 5 pm, at MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road.
Find out more »Community Advisory Committee Park Bus Tour (open to the public)
Weigh in on East of the River Park Master Plan draft park designs, which will guide long-term development for 33 park properties in Northeast/Southeast Minneapolis After nine months of conversations with people who use neighborhood parks in Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to unveil draft park designs for its 33 neighborhood park properties east of the Mississippi River. The designs also plan new park connections, like the Grand Rounds Missing Link. WHEN:…
Find out more »August 2018
Urban Agriculture Implementation Team meeting
The next Urban Agriculture Implementation Team meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 23, 4-5:30 pm, at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board headquarters. Discussion will focus on how to present the revised Community Garden Policy to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners and recommend that it be adopted.
Find out more »November 2018
Park Board to interview superintendent finalists
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has named the top three finalists in its national search for the next Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park System. Commissioners will interview finalists during a public Special Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4-6:35 pm, in the MPRB Headquarters Boardroom, 2117 West River Road. There will be a public meeting and greet with the candidates, 7-8:30 pm
Find out more »Park Board public hearing on ADA Action Plan
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Board of Commissioners will have a public hearing to receive comments and input on its draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Action Plan, Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 6 pm, at MPRB Headquarters.
Find out more »March 2019
Public Hearing on long-term plan for NE parks
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will host a public hearing on the East of the River Park Master Plan, Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 pm, in the Board Room at Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters.
Find out more »August 2020
Virtual hearing on Minneapolis Parks Ecological Plan
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will hold virtual a public hearing on the Minneapolis Parks Ecological System Plan, Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 pm during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.
Find out more »April 2022
Final public hearing for Graco Park
A final public hearing on the concept and design of Graco Park will be held Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 pm at Minneapolis Park Board headquarters, 2117 West River Rd. The new park next to Hall’s Island and the Plymouth Avenue Bridge is scheduled to open in 2024.
Find out more »May 2022
Public hearing on Columbia Park Playground equipment replacement
Individuals are welcome to review the preferred concept plan for replacing equipment at Columbia Park's 2-5 year old play area and submit their comments at a public hearing on Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 pm. Proposed play equipment includes a pirate ship theme, playhouse, spinner, toddler swings and a child/adult combined swing. The hearing takes place during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB). To speak in person, call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on May 4,…
Find out more »November 2022
Public hearing: MPRB land policy–POSTPONED
Nov. 2: The hearing is POSTPONED until January 2023. The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) will hold a public hearing on a draft of its updated land policy on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 pm in the second-floor Board Room at Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Headquarters, 2117 West River Road. To speak in person, go to the MPRB Headquarters Board Room before the hearing begins and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the Board…
Find out more »April 2023
Minneapolis Teen Job & Opportunity Fair
The Minneapolis Teen Job & Opportunity Fair brings together hundreds of young people and youth-serving programs every year from around the city to learn about opportunities with many local employers. This is the perfect place for Minneapolis youths to power up their summer job search. Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Minneapolis Parks and Recreation headquarters, 2117 West River Road N. Employers attending and hiring at the job fair include: City of Bloomington, Great Wolf Lodge, Home Depot, The Loppet…
Find out more »November 2023
Public hearings on MPRB budget
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board's proposed 2024 budget focuses on caring for park assets, protecting the environment and serving the city’s youth. A public hearing will be held Dec. 5: Public Hearing and Board Approval of 2024 Budget – City of Minneapolis public hearing on 2024 tax levy and 2024 Budget, City Hall, Council Chambers Room 317, 350 South 5th St. Comments may be made during the 6:05 pm public hearing. The proposed budget and related documents are available…
Find out more »March 2024
MPRB river bridge open house
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board will host an open house at MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Rd. N, (boardroom) just a few blocks south of the project site in North Minneapolis. The meeting will be open house style with no formal presentation. Come any time Thursday, March 21, 6-8 pm. Kid-friendly. Snacks and refreshments provided.
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