FRIENDS OF LORING PARK
The Friends of Loring Park is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving, improving, and supporting historic Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis. Established in 1997 “Friends” have worked to foster and build a strong and vibrant Loring Park community.
Beginning as the garden sub-committee of Citizens for a Loring Park Community (CLPC), The Friends became its own non-profit in 1997. Utilizing Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds specified for the restoration of Loring Park, the Friends became the community organization dedicated to the implementation of the Loring Park 20-year improvement plan created by Balmori Associates, a New York based landscape design firm. Seeking additional funding from the city, neighborhood organizations, and individual donations the Friends continue their mission to advocate and collaborate with the Park Board, financially support improvement projects and facilitate volunteer projects all for the betterment of Loring Park. The original group of neighbors/ board members included: Ione Siegel, Lee Frelich, Marcia Stout, Dottie Speidel, Diane Woelm, and Karl Reichert.
OUR MISSION
The Friends of Loring Park, in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board works to provide the public a beautiful socially and environmentally sound Loring Park.