Mississippi Park Connection provides opportunities for people to get to and on the river—and have a national park experience in the Twin Cities.
In partnership with the National Park Service, youth education, community engagement, and environmental stewardship programs connect people to their national park.
Become a member!
When you become a member of Mississippi Park Connection, you join a a community of people who share a commitment to supporting and protecting the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area—the national park in the heart of the Twin Cities.
Get Your Paddle Share Season Pass
Simplify your summer with the Paddle Share Season Pass. Take advantage of the full paddling season on the Mississippi River. Paddle Share will be open May 22- October 31, 2026 (weather/river conditions permitting). Season passes are on sale now!
Bigger River Journey
Join us for a field trip for grown-ups aboard a Padelford Riverboat on the Mississippi River! This evening fundraiser echoes the format of a Big River Journey field trip that thousands of children join each year, but with some elegant upgrades for adults. Join us on the river on May 13!
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