Friends of Maplewood State Park

Mission

To assist the MnDNR in preserving and utilizing Maplewood State Park by assisting with its development, proper planning and management of its facilities and use. It is a communicating link with the public and the Agency and the Legislature.

Highlight of Activities

Building Maple Syruping Facility (winter 2016)
Annual Maple Leaf Days Celebration
Building Picnic Shelter (2008)

Friends Since

1994

Friends' Website

Collecting maple sap for the Maple Syrup programs.

Putting up the siding

The annual Maple Leaf Days is a key event for the Friends.

Park visitors gathered around campfire during candlelight ski event

Friends tend the bonfire for the candlelight ski event

The stunning picnic shelter built by the Friends Group

News from the Friends

August 13, 2019

Fly tying and fishing at Maplewood State Park

1st Place -- Maplewood State Park by Claudia Mattingly

June 10, 2019

June Summer Activities at Maplewood State Park

February 11, 2019

Maple Syruping, Trail Realignment, Leaf Days, and More

a group poses with their newly picked prairie seeds

January 22, 2019

Friends Groups Make an Impact through Grant Program

a crowd in the picnic shelter enjoys the music

July 23, 2018

Music Fills the Air at Maplewood State Park

June 18, 2018

Friends respond to emerald ash borer by planting maples at Maplewood State Park

May 4, 2018

P&TC awards $5,000 grants to Friends Groups for restoration projects in state parks

Maplewood State Park Sugar Shack nearly complete

September 13, 2017

Maplewood State Park Sugar Shack Dedication

Honorable Mention - Split Rock Lighthouse by Steve Sheeley

March 2, 2017

DNR highlights new parks and trails offerings for 2017

November 26, 2016

Building the Sugar Shack

August 26, 2012

Bringing new people to an outdoor recreation gem

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