Since 1977, People for Parks has identified and funded special projects and events that improve Minneapolis and its parks. People for Parks is an independent, non-profit neighborhood group whose decisions are not influenced by politics or special interests.
With over 1400 members, and led by an active board of directors, People for Parks continues its growth and mission. We invite your ideas for improving Minneapolis and its park system. Painting a building. Planting flowers and trees. Organizing a music event. Tell your neighbors about People for Parks, and encourage their support.
Since 1977, People for Parks has identified and funded special projects and events that improve Minneapolis and its parks. People for Parks is a non-profit organization created to stimulate financial and community support from citizens, businesses and organizations to enhance Minneapolis parks’ services and facilities. With an all volunteer board, over 98% of funds donated are directed to park projects. With over 1400 members, People for Parks continues its growth and mission with such projects as the annual 5K race for the Bandshell, Dutch elm inoculation, replacement trees, support for tennis court repair, the paver and bench program at Lake Harriet and more.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has $217 million dollars of physical improvements that they maintain. The capital program to renovate and replace the improvements is $1.5 million in 2007 and budgeted to be about the same funding level for the next 5 years. To adequately keep up with the system improvements, they need to spend $9 million dollars annually. Over the next 5 years, there is a deficit of $37.5 million dollars in what MPRB will be spending compared to what they should be spending. The limit on spending for capital improvements is imposed by the Mayor and City Council as they provide the funding. But we can all help. Whether through a donation, participating in the Race for the Bandshell, volunteering, bequeathment, or simply spreading the word, every little bit helps.
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Still available! Mail form by April 15th for May 2010 installation
Leave a Lasting Impression at
Lake Harriet. Give a unique gift to the people and parks you love! People for Parks is fund-raising to pave the audience area in front of the bandshell and refurbish the worn benches. Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, a favorite friend, your business - any occasion with a personalized bench or paver!
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