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…
Business Member Highlight: WSB shares the ‘Top 10 Benefits of a Park System Master Plan’
Below is information provided by Jason Amberg, Director of Landscape Architecture at WSB. Jason has more than 25 years of…
Looking on the bright side: What are the positives of COVID-19?
With parks being at the forefront of essential places during the COVID-19 pandemic, there have certainly been challenges. Many of…
ACTION ALERT – Urge legislators to fund local parks & trails grant programs!
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it abundantly clear that local parks and trails are essential for our health and well-being.…
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"…