MWP Recreation

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🍎 Back to school means back to learning—and not all learning happens inside the classroom.

The playground is a place where kids practice skills they’ll use for a lifetime.
Through play, children learn how to communicate, solve problems, take appropriate risks, build confidence, make new friends and keep trying when something feels challenging.

As students head back to school this fall, we’re celebrating the playgrounds and recreation spaces that give kids room to move, imagine, connect and grow.
Here’s to a great school year—and plenty of time for play along the way!

08/28/2026

Meet One of the Designers Behind the Play, Sam Brusen

For our latest MWP Recreation Employee Spotlight, we’re getting to know one of our talented Land Designers!

One of his favorite parts of the job is seeing a playground go from a design on a screen to a space filled with kids and families.

A favorite project? Hansen Park in New Brighton, one of the largest playgrounds he’s helped design and a space filled with inclusive play opportunities.

He attended the grand opening and watched hundreds of people enjoying his design—but his favorite feedback may have come later from his four-year-old niece.

When he asked what her favorite part of the playground was, she answered: “I loved everything!” ❤

Outside of designing playgrounds, he stays busy playing flag football, attending concerts, building LEGO sets, watching F1 races and enjoying pro wrestling.

We’re grateful for the talented people behind our projects who help create places where kids can play, grow, make friends and create memories.

08/27/2026

08/20/2026

Get outside. Get active. Get connected. 🌳🏃‍♀️

Recreation and active play help build stronger bodies, healthier habits, and more connected communities. Whether it's exploring a trail, enjoying a local park, participating in sports, or simply spending time outdoors, every opportunity to move supports lifelong well-being.

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Did you know? ✨

Some of the most impactful spaces are the ones you might overlook. From sensory-friendly features and quiet spaces to outdoor gathering areas and convenient amenities, every detail is designed to help visitors feel comfortable, welcome, and supported during their experience.

08/14/2026

We're so excited to be under consideration to bring our designs to Normandale and Tingale Park in Edina. Vote here to choose us to bring fun and inclusive parks to Edina.

Vote Here!

Normandale: Option 2
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/normandale-playground-replacement/surveys/normandale-playground-concepts-and-colors111

Tingdale: Option 4
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/tingdale-playground-replacement/surveys/tingdale-playground-concepts-and-colors11111

08/13/2026