Legislative session ends with work left undone
The Minnesota Constitution requires that the Legislature adjourn by the third Monday in May. Unfortunately, there’s no constitutional requirement that…
Shares ideas with fellow parks & rec professionals at our next GMPT forum
We had a great response to last week’s GMPT forums with a combined 23 people networking and sharing information. There…
Share your ideas and concerns with other parks & trails professionals at GMPT forums!
On Thursday, Governor Walz announced an extension of the stay-at home orders (EO 20-48). The extension asks Minnesotans to stay…
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…