COVID-19 update: Opening the gates
On Friday, Gov. Walz announced the move to Phase 3 of reopening our great state. This is good news to…
Shares ideas with fellow parks & rec professionals at our next GMPT forum
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapidly changing rules and restrictions, the GMPT has been periodically holding forums…
Business Member Highlight: HKGi
Below is information provided by Eric Blodgett, marketing director for HKGi. HKGi is a small planning and landscape architecture firm…
Park Highlight: Big Falls Campground and Horse Camp
Information provided by Joan Nelson, Big Falls City Clerk/Treasurer. Big Falls Campground and Horse Camp is a 28-acre site along…
ACTION ALERT! Urge legislators to support bonding for local parks & trails grants!
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that local parks and trails are essential for our health and well-being. The…
Campgrounds allowed to open June 1 & other COVID-19 updates
There were a few guidelines that came out of the Governor’s press conference on Wednesday that will make an impact…
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…