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Field Session

FRI-FS-08: The Past, Present, and Future of the Minneapolis Grand Rounds

Friday, October 27, 2023
9:00am – 5:00pm CT

SOLD OUT Lunch Included
5.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW
Ticket price: $150 per person; includes transportation, catered lunch. Moderate walking.
Tour the Minneapolis Park and Recreation system along the historic Grand Rounds parkway network. Learn firsthand how this foundational park infrastructure is evolving to equitably meet 21st-century needs including restored habitat, year-round recreational opportunities, and new parks and trails along the river and through industrial zones.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn how the historic parkway system emerged through the establishment of an independent Park Board and participate in conversations with the current stewards and designers of the Grand Rounds.
  • Visit a variety of sites along the Grand Rounds that showcase how the historic parkway system is evolving to meet the needs of a 21st-century park system.
  • See how public art, winter programming, stormwater management, and a historic wildflower garden are integrated into the activation of the Grand Rounds.
  • Learn about how community engagement practices and funding approaches are central to creating an equitable future for the Grand Rounds.