Minneapolis Park Board
Coverage of Minneapolis Park Board in the Nexus archive.
- Minneapolis Park Board warns of layoffs, rec center cuts in 2027 budget fight
The Minneapolis Park Board has warned of potential layoffs and rec center cuts amid a budget fight for 2027. Concerns over these service reductions stem from a $3.1 million budget gap. Consequently, Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future funding of parks and recreation services.
- Documenters report: Minneapolis park board prepares case for property tax increase
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board voted to decommission the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park by December 31, citing discussions with Indigenous leaders about the site's cultural significance. The board will advocate for a higher property tax increase to cover 2027 budget costs, as the city's proposed rate would create a $3.3 million gap. A land swap near Theodore Wirth Park was approved to improve space for an Animal Humane Society redevelopment.