Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities

The Regional Parks Foundation is committed to enhancing our region’s livability by using private funds to support planned land acquisitions for the regional parks system and to promote the value of parks.

 "Our outstanding parks and trails are among the legacies we need to leave to our great-grandchildren"

Board of Directors

Peter Bell, Chair

Michelle Beeman, Director of Environment and Natural Resources, Dakota County

Polly Peterson Bowles, Met Council member

Heidi Neff Christianson, Moore, Costello, Hart, PLLP

John Elholm, Director, Washington County Parks & Recreation

Cristofer Gears, Superintendent,Three Rivers Park District

TBD, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Chuck Haas, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission

Michael Hahm, Superintendent, City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation

Peggy Leppik, Met Council  member

Nancy  Lindahl, Co Owner, Creative Strategies Plus, Inc.

Patricia Lindell, community volunteer

Jay Lindgren, Dorsey & Whitney

Greg Mack, Director, Ramsey County Parks & Recreation

Mark Nolan, Nolan, MacGregor, Thompson and Leighton

Randy Quale, Manager, Bloomington Parks & Recreation

Cindy Theis, Director, Development at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Mark Themig, Program Manager, Scott County

John VonDeLinde, Director, Anoka County Parks & Recreation

Marty Walsh, Director, Carver County Parks

Beth Widstrom-Anderson, Treasurer