Mill Ruins Park

11/06/2015

Another sign that winter is coming: MPRB has closed its outdoor restrooms and drinking fountains.

02/26/2015

Our redesigned website has officially launched! You can still find us at www.minneapolisparks.org on your desktop, mobile and tablet browsers. Come check out some of our newest features and let us know what you think!

Ranked the number one park system in the country, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers something for everyone.

12/08/2014

Welcome to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, one of the premier park systems in the United States. Its picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers and diversified programming have made the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play…

11/13/2014

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is developing a set of standards to be used for both new Capital projects and Maintenance & Operations projects. These standards will be in regards to the marking (paint striping) and non-way finding signage on our trails. It will address signs that a…

07/03/2014

Live music at Mill Ruins Park, fireworks along the Riverfront, & more this 4th of July weekend!

You don’t need to travel far to celebrate the Fourth of July this year! Take part in the various festivities along the downtown riverfront and at Powderhorn Park. There are activities for the whole family – so round up your friends, family and neighbors and celebrate Independence Day with the Minnea…

01/02/2014

Something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon!

Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival happening on Saturday, Jan. 18 from noon-4pm.

11/14/2013

The park system has developed a draft plan to better support the community’s diverse activities and interest in urban agriculture. The plan was developed through an extensive community engagement process and contains recommendations related to policy, facility, program, and service improvements. Goa...

09/03/2013

Sat. Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
at the Lake Nokomis Naturescape Gardens

08/27/2013

Stay cool out there!

With the heat index reaching 107 degrees on Tuesday afternoon, 26 recreation centers without air conditioning have been closed and their programs have been cancelled. Park visitors are encouraged to cool off at one of 20 air-conditioned recreation centers, 12 beaches, and 31 wading pools within the…

08/22/2013

Date: Sat., August 24 When: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Where: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ParkParking: Off-site parking and shuttle will be available at McKnight Early Childhood Center at 4225 3rd Ave. S

06/05/2013

A great honor indeed!

Minneapolis is #1 for parks! Check out our ranking at the just-released 2013 ParkScore® Index from the folks at The Trust for Public Land: http://ow.ly/lICyX. Woo-hoo!

05/16/2013

Many of you take beautiful pictures of Mill Ruins Park for personal reasons. Consider entering the Picture a Park Photo Contest! Click the link for more info.

The Picture a Park Photo Contest returns for its 4th year! Photos from any time of year may be submitted between May 6 and September 2, 2013 at www.natcam.com. Photographs will be judged on impact, image quality, composition and storytelling.