Governor issues executive order to allow more outdoor activities
Governor Walz issued a new executive order today (EO 20-38) clarifying and in some cases expanding the range of outdoor…
Update: Essential Functions of Parks & Recreation
Yesterday, Governor Walz announced the extension of the Stay at Home Order (Executive Order 20-33) to Monday, May 4. A…
LCCMR extends deadline for grant applications to April 30
The Environment and Natural Resource Trust fund (ENRTF) is an important source of grant funding for parks and trails. To…
Parks & Recreation in the time of COVID-19
March 27, 2020 update: The post below has been updated to clarify whether playgrounds must close under Gov. Walz's "Stay-at-home"…
COVID-19: Social distancing and parks
Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails wants to remind you that your state, regional and local parks and trails are a…
Message regarding the legislative session
Dear GMPT members, As the state continues to work on its response to rapidly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, we want…
Lessons Learned: Applying for DNR grants
Mai Moua and Daniel Golner are part of the team that help administer the local parks and trails grant programs…
See you next week!
GMPT's Legislative Action Day is coming up on Feb. 26. We have a great line-up for the event, including: DNR…
Join us for Legislative Action Day
One important thing you can do to help us achieve our legislative goals is to attend our Legislative Action Day…
Governor Walz recommends bonding money for local grant programs
The GMPT has made advocating for more money for local parks and trails grant programs a priority over the last…