Expand investment in youth programming, including learn-to-swim programs and the Teen Teamworks youth employment and training initiative.

Create enough space for everyone to use our trails and paths safely, whether they are biking, jogging, walking, or rolling.

Foster events and social activities for our elders, and for all adults to help fight the “loneliness epidemic”.

Adapt to shifting usage trends and provide increased access to park buildings and facilities in the seasons, days, and times with the highest demand.

Ensure that our parks and our recreation centers are safe and secure spaces for our kids, and for everyone!

Leverage data on crime trends and emerging hotspots to flexibly deploy our limited Park Police resources.

Support the Community Connections and Violence Prevention department’s approach to park safety and community engagement.

Implement proven traffic safety measures at intersections and crosswalks along our parkways and other park roads.

Secure consistent funding for our tree canopy, especially in the underserved communities disproportionately affected by heat islands, poor air quality, and limited access to green spaces.

Include climate resiliency considerations in the ecological system plan and other Parks planning — our park facilities and programs should be designed to account for warmer winters, hotter summers, and more extreme weather.

Improve water quality by prioritizing management of stormwater runoff, shoreline restoration, and deterrents for geese.

Make it safer and easier for people to choose to walk, roll, or take transit to our parks.

Customize the design of our parks to meet the desires and needs of the diverse and multi-cultural communities who live nearby.

Decrease physical barriers that can make it difficult for an aging population to access our parks.

When evaluating neighborhood park funding and prioritization, consider the number of people who live within a 5 or 10 minute walk.

Strengthen inter-governmental relationships with the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, and the State of Minnesota, pursuing on grants together and coordinating on projects to provide cost savings and minimal construction disruption.

Work to restore trust between workers and Park Board staff after the 2024 strike.