Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board issued the following announcement on May 21.
Today Minneapolis reclaimed its position as the best park system in the country, according to The Trust for Public Land!
Thank you to all Minneapolis residents, park users, park employees, volunteers and community partners who make our parks so special!
“We are honored by the top ranking and recognize how important parks are to all Minneapolis residents, particularly during this national health crisis,” said Al Bangoura, Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
“We remain committed to providing critical park improvements and services, with a focus on the most racially diverse and economically challenged areas of the city. For years we have used equity tools and metrics in establishing our annual budget, capital improvement budget and recreation programming, and we will continue to do so during this pandemic.”
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/…/minneapolis-named-best-…/
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Source: Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board