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2024 GMPT grant recipients

Congratulations to the following members who received grants to help fund their projects!

DNR Outdoor Recreation Grants:

  • Crow Wing County – South Long Lake Community Park, playground & walking trails
  • Duluth – Hillside Sport Court Park revitalization
  • La Crescent – Wieser Park ADA Accessible Playground & new pickle ball courts
  • Mankato – Land of Memories Park – Accessible playground system reflecting historical significance to native tribes
  • Rochester – Silver Lake Park revitalize playground area
  • Wright County – Montissippi Park improvements to shelter and trails; Native plantings

DNR Local Trail Connections & Regional Trail:

  • Sartell – Mill District trail
  • Itasca County – S. Lake multi-use trail
  • Hermantown – Community Connector trail
  • Crow Wing County – Milford mine walking trails

Natural and Scenic Area Grants:

  • Stearns County – Koronis Hills Woodland County Park

LCCMR Recommendations for 2025:

  • St. Louis & Lake RR – Mesabi Trail
  • Olmsted County – Lake Zumbro Water Access
  • City of Duluth – Thom Storm Chalet and Hawk Ridge Nature Center
  • Otter Tail County – Echo Bay County Park