Partnering to advance park and trail projects in the 2026 bonding bill
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota advocates at the state capitol for robust investments in parks and trails, as well as policies to protect these natural places while ensuring equitable access. We invite our Friends Group Partners to share their park or trail investment priorities with us so we can potentially partner to advance them together as part of the 2026 bonding bill.
This form is designed to assist your group in assessing the readiness and viability of your project. Please take careful time to review the questions and formulate your answers. The more thoroughly you complete the form, the more effective the advocacy efforts will be.
We will carefully review all submissions and reply with feedback. If your project is a mission-match we will partner to:
Provide strategic guidance to advance the project.
Create a project-specific fact sheet that you can distribute to lawmakers and other stakeholders.
Create a project-specific page on our website.
Ensure you stay informed of key legislative dates and opportunities for action throughout the session.
Bonding bill process
Omnibus bonding bills are complex pieces of legislation that fund large-scale public projects. It often takes years of endurance, hard work, and a bit of luck before projects are included in the bill. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, we've learned important elements that elevate requests and will assist partners in the process.
