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Plant dune grass on September 9th- please rsvp & Bat Nights in September; The September Breeze is here! »

The September Breeze is here! Volunteer Request: Dune Grass Planting on Park Point When:  Wednesday, September 9th Time:     1 – 5 p.m. Where: Meet at the 12th street beach parking lot – https://maps.app.goo.gl/4gmRD9SStnKkr37ZA What to Bring: gloves if you want, Parks will bring some as well. Water to stay hydrated and dress for the weather. If […]

“Demographic Changes of Park Point” presentation is on Tuesday, August 25 at Lafayette, 6pm; Zoom link is here »

As a reminder, here is the Zoom link to join the presentation on 8/25: Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84590832468?pwd=Z5Y7YEFbGuaQ0yixWzlHEnf2qLImGu.1&jst=2 Tuesday, August 25, 20265:30 p.m. Social | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Presentation at Lafayette We look forward to having you join us for an engaging discussion with Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower, PhD, and retired Minnesota Chief Geospatial Officer Dan Ross. Thank […]

PPCC meeting is on 3/17, agenda, survey, draft plan of the Park and more »

Tuesday’s, 3/17, agenda: Link to Agenda and Resources, so far no Zoom option, volunteer needed Purchase of speed measuring devices, Red Dress display for MMIWR, Nominating Committee forming for the open board positions, Lester Park Golf Course, public land retention and petition possibility Please takethis survey re. Housing , Community, Short Term Rentals on Park […]

MN Point pine forest pre-burn site visit and community dinner with fire expert panel on Saturday, March 7; next PPCC meeting is on 3/17 »

– Burn Site Field Trip and Panel Discussion, Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m. field trip, meet at Sky Harbor Airport, 5000 Minnesota Ave., Duluth. A van is available for a ride to the site. Saturday, 5/7, Panel discussion & dinner, 5-7 p.m., Lafayette Park Community Center, 3016 Minnesota Ave., Duluth. A livestream of the panel will be available; dinner […]

PPCC Membership Meeting Tuesday Jan. 20, 630pm for pizza, 7pm for meeting »

Agenda notes for January 20 are here. Thank you to Green Mill for the good deal on the pizza! Camp Lafayette for 2026 in on the agenda; hopefully an update on the Section 111 Study. Wednesday Jan. 7: Good Morning Park Point Good ice on both pleasure and hockey rink.   Saturday, 445pm, January 3 […]

No December PPCC meeting; Annual Membership Form; Pizza Party, Tuesday, January 20; Support MP50, link to merch is here; December Breeze »

We will gather on January 20th to celebrate the PPCC membership drive with pizza, 6:30pm with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The December Breeze is here. Membership form is here via pdf download. Neighbors Brad K. and family plus a few neighbors are working on the rinks at Lafayette! Link to Returning Fire to Minnesota […]

10/1 Wednesday Flag Football; Update on windblown sand & second line of fencing from the Bridge to Franklin Park; September 15 2025 letter from City of Duluth Parks and Recreation »

Wed. Oct 1, 6-7 pm at Lafayette: Everyone is welcome to play flag football! Join in the fun for all ages! Click here to see the letter from Cliff Knettel, Asst. Manager, City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation Volunteers will be needed to install the second line of fencing, check back for the dates. Thank […]

PPCC Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, upper Lafayette; Scroll down for information and opportunities »

Check in with your neighbors at 645; meeting starts at 7pm. Our guest: Jim Filby Williams, City of Duluth, Director of Parks, Properties, and Libraries and will be providing updates on the Section 111 Study and the management of blowing sand from the bridge to 13th. June 2025 letter to the USACE August 2025 letter […]

National Night Out Neighborhood Celebration, Tues. Aug. 5th at Lafayette! 530-730pm; Sandlot Baseball on Wednesday 8/6 at 730pm at Lafayette »

Mark Tuesday Aug. 5th on your calendar for NNO Neighborhood Celebration at Lafayette! Brats/hot dogs and lemonade will be provided; please bring lawn chair, a side dish, chips and dip or a dessert to share. Food starts at 530pm and music from 6-730pm. Music by Water Cat starts at 6pm! August Breeze is here. 8/6 […]

PPCC meeting is on June 17th; Welcome Officer Jeremy O’Connor from DPD and welcome back James Gittemeier from Transportation Planning! »

The June Breeze is here! PPCC meeting is on Tuesday, June 17, 7pm for the meeting start time, neighbors check in at 645pm. Beach grass planting photos are here. Thank you to everyone who supported this project! Agenda notes are here. Our guests will be James Gittemeier, City of Duluth, Senior Transportation Planner on walking […]