Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County
Environmental ServicesMinnesota, United States2-10 Employees
Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County is a small environmental services nonprofit based in St. Paul, Minnesota, focused on advocating for parks, open space, trails, and bikeways in St. Paul and Ramsey County. The organization emphasizes promoting public support and appreciation for parks, educating the public on park development goals, identifying environmentally significant areas, and providing a means for citizens to examine public policies affecting parks and trails. Its historical roots trace back to a 1984 community effort to protect Hidden Falls – Crosby Lake Regional Park, with formal establishment in 1985 to sustain and advance park and trail advocacy in the Twin Cities area. The group positions itself as a leading voice in regional park and trail advocacy, engaging with local residents and partners to support the development and preservation of quality park spaces. A recent development noted is the appointment of a new executive director in 2022, reflecting ongoing organizational leadership updates within the community-focused environmental sector.