
2026 Legislative Recap
Parks and trails receive funding from bonding and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Several policy issues debated but mostly unpassed.

Parks and trails receive funding from bonding and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Several policy issues debated but mostly unpassed.

Our research offers compelling insight into the need to maintain Minnesota State Trails.

A short stretch of trail—and years of collaboration—are unlocking safer access to Cuyuna’s Sagamore Unit

Each year, we invite our Friends Group Partners to share their park or trail investment priorities with us so we can work together to advance them as part of the 2026 bonding bill.

Years of steady advocacy achieved key trail segment constructions for Mill Towns, Blazing Star, and Gitchi Gami State Trails in 2025.

A decades-long effort to build a segment of the Gateway State Trail between Scandia and William O’Brien State Park is at stake.

On Oct. 23, P&TC hosted a webinar presented by Huellas Latinas

The small parcel adjacent to the Minnesota Valley State Trail will reconnect a segment that is falling into the Minnesota River.

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota submits public comments to MNDNR

Learn more about the harmful non-native plants that pose serious risks to Minnesota’s ecosystems.