Minnesota Recreation and Parks Foundation
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Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation

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About Us

Enhancing the Quality of Life in Minnesota

The Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation (MRPF) was established in 1973 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) public charity in 1974.  

It is the only non-profit organization in Minnesota solely dedicated to promoting excellence in the park and recreation profession.  


Mission Statement:

To provide equitable access to education and opportunities for the purpose of enhancing recreation and parks through out Minnesota.


Vision Statement:

Become a thriving, racially diverse, and inclusive park and recreation profession that embodies innovation and human uniqueness.


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Board of Trustees

Officers

Officers are elected each year by members of the Board of Trustees

Jennifer Fink - President

Term 2023-2025

jennifer.fink@newbrightonmn.gov

651-638-2126

Aimee Peterson - Vice President

Term 2023-2025

apeterson@maplegrovemn.gov

763-494-6510

Lisa Abernathy - Secretary

Term 2025-2027

labernathy@stlouispark.org

952-924-2540

Jenna Smith - Treasurer

Term 2024-2026

jsmith@victoriamn.gov

952-443-4259 

Jason Hicks - At Large

Term 2024-2026

jason.hicks@newbrightonmn.gov

651-638-2147

Board of Trustees

Trustees

Terms are three years for each trustee. They are sworn in at the Annual Meeting each January.

John Elholm

Term 2025-2027

John.elholm@crystalmn.gov

763-531-1150

Brooke Burk

Term 2023-2025

brooke.burk@mnsu.edu

507-389-3233 

Nicole Greenwell

Term 2023-2025

nicole.greenwell@anokacountymn.gov

763-324-3438  

Jessica Christensen Buck

Term 2025-2027

jchristensenbuck@corcoranmn.gov

763-400-7034 

Sierra Hietala

Term 2024-2026

sierra.hietala@littlecanadamn.org

651-766-4042

Rachel Mikel

Term 2025-2027

rmikel@ighmn.gov

651-450-2583

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The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association provides the Foundation with quality opportunities to partner and reach a viable membership base. 

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