Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities

February 2, 2010

This gift represents a win for the newly-formed Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities, whose mission is to help regional park agencies like Scott County seek donations and contributions to acquire and develop the Regional Park System.

Premiering on TPT-Channel 2 on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 pm

The landscape of Minneapolis and Saint Paul was once that of a tall grass prairie with few trees and marshy lakes.  Today the cities are regarded as some of America’s great ‘green’ cities with tree-lined parkways, public-owned lake shores and vibrant neighborhood parks.

How did the cities create a one of a kind park system?  ‘Parks for the People’ tells the surprising story of the origins and evolution of the park systems of the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

With a landscape that includes the Minnehaha Falls, Como Lake, the Chain of Lakes, and the Mississippi river, Minneapolis and St. Paul always possessed remarkable natural features.  But what few know is how it took vision, leadership, and civic will to protect, acquire, preserve, enhance and maintain these important amenities.  Through revealing history, High Definition videography, and nostalgic imagery , ‘Parks for the People’ recounts how these places came to be and the unique place the Twin Cities park systems hold in the American Landscape.

Parks for the People, a TPT production, was made possible through major funding from the Huss Foundation, the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and additional support from Ecolab Foundation, Xcel Energy Foundation, Thomsen Reuters, the Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities and Embrace Open Space.

Star Tribune   August 13, 2009
A revamped Silverwood Park in St. Anthony has reopened, inviting visitors to tap into their creative natures through the Three Rivers Park District park's natural amphitheater, art installations and indoor art gallery.

May 13, 2009,  Wayzata.com
The Dakota Regional Trail begins at a trailhead near Wayzata Beach  and travels 13.5 miles west and south through Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, Mound, Minnetrista and St. Bonifacius.

Minneapolis Star Tribune    July 10, 2009

Aired July 10, 2009, Twin Cities Public Television

Star Tribune Twin Cities+Region   Thursday, July 9, 2009

Empty nesters that once went to parks with kids in tow are now heading for the trails, Three River Park District figures show.

June 13, 2009  Pioneer Press
The Twin Cities region has long been touted for abundant park space.  The Regional Parks Foundation was formed to raise money to acquire even more.

Search the web with Yahoo-powered GoodSearch.com and they’ll donate money to the Regional Parks Foundation each time you search!  Make sure you select the Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities in the box that says Who do you GoodSearch for?

June 8, 2009  Savage Pacer Newspaper

Metro Council Press Release

Opportunity to donate as well as volunteer for the Regional Parks Foundation