Member News

Governor Walz issued Executive Order 21-11 on March 12, 2021. There are facets of our parks and recreation offerings included in this executive order, including but not limited to:  

·     Wedding venues -- page 7

·     Outdoor recreational activity -- page 7 and see note below

·     Public pools -- page 12

·     Indoor gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers -- page 12

·     Indoor performance venues -- page 13

·     Outdoor recreational facilities -- page 14 and see note below

·     Youth programs -- page 18

·     Youth sports -- pages 19

·     Adult sports -- page 20

Click here to download executive order 21-11. Click here for a guidance overview web page

Additionally the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated the Outdoor Recreation and Facilities Guidelines, and Camping Guidelines, to reflect EO 21-11. 

Guidance for day camps will be coming soon. This will be the controlling document related to group size and capacity limits. 

MRPA will continue to provide legislative updates with members. We are all in this together.

2021 MRPA Professional Awards

MRPA will celebrate the 2021 Professional Award recipients and their outstanding accomplishments during the professional awards ceremony in conjunction with the MRPA Annual Conference in October 2021. 

MRPA will honor the following outstanding parks and recreation professionals at the MRPA Professional Awards Ceremony:   

CLIFTON E. FRENCH AWARD
Sandy Breuer, Washington County

JACK NILES AWARD
Nate Rosa, St. Louis Park

DOROTHEA NELSON AWARD
Nicole Gorman, Edina

HORIZON AWARD
Chris Fleck, Eagan
J.J. Williams, Washington County  

TOMMY JOHNSON AWARD
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation  

LEADERSHIP AWARD
Dale McCamish, Rochester 

Congratulations to the 2021 MRPA Professional Award recipients!

MRPA is grateful for our long-time partners and their dedication to the Association. Together, we have offered valuable, close-to-home education and recreation opportunities for members, which has positively impacted the communities they serve. MRPA also welcomes those companies who are new to us, and look forward to forming lasting partnerships.

To provide our corporate partners with year-round marketing visibility, MRPA has developed a comprehensive, year-round partnership package for 2020 — North Star Partnership Opportunities.

These partnership opportunities provide year-round company benefits, and offers support for education, recreation, and the MRPA Annual Conference. The North Star Partnership Opportunities brochure for 2020 offers information on upcoming events, and the benefits aligned with the four North Star levels.

Click here for the 2021 partnership brochure.