See also: Cataract Island

East Bank Current Newsletter • August 2026 Details about Talmage Planting Day, Nicollet Island Pavilion Meeting, and more: mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls...

We Are Moving. After spending the last year on East Hennepin Avenue, EBNP is moving in August. We will be on 9th Street SE, back in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood, surrounded by scores of great businesses.

MPLS Park & Recreation Board seeks input over potential change of use at the Nicollet Island Pavilion Attend our meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 6 pm and share your thoughts with them. Details: www.eastbankmpls.org/calendar/nic...

No two days are alike. If you like solving problems, making things happen, and occasionally wondering what is up with this city...we'd love to have you. jobs.minnesotanonprofits.org/job/communit...

Although temps are slightly cooling, they're still forecast to be higher than we're comfortable asking volunteers to work in for several hours outdoors. For that reason, we've decided to postpone this week's 2 clean streets events until Fall. We'll announce new dates as soon as they're scheduled.

We are cleaning up University Ave + 4th Street on Wednesday night. Sign up to volunteer -- this allows us to contact you in case the event gets canceled for weather or air quality: www.eastbankmpls.org/calendar/cle...

Public Meeting: Hwy 280 and Broadway Safety Improvements Thurs, Aug 6, 4:30 - 6:30pm Van Cleve Park | 901 15th Ave SE More Details: www.eastbankmpls.org/calendar/hwy...

Help Keep the East Bank Clean — Join One (or All Three!) Cleanups Wed, July 29, University Ave SE + 4th St SE Sat, Aug 1, Como Ave SE + Van Cleve Park Sat, Aug 22, East Hennepin Ave + 1st Ave NE FOR DETAILS: mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls... or www.eastbankmpls.org/clean-streets

Our latest bike rack installations are now complete at Fletcher's Ice Cream and Como Tap. These bike racks were made possible by a grant we received from the U of M's Good Neighbor Fund, and through our partnership with the City of Mpls. More racks are on the way — will show them to you soon!

MPLS plans to begin installing new pedestrian street lighting in Dinkytown this summer. The project has been moved up in the construction schedule after other planned lighting projects were postponed due to future capital improvements.

Want to roll with us? www.eastbankmpls.org/updates

SAVE THE DATE: August 22nd Clean up East Hennepin Avenue + 1st Avenue NE Supplies provided. Abundant coffee available. www.eastbankmpls.org/clean-streets

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Free Trees for Mpls Residents The City of Mpls City Trees Program is now accepting registrations for free tree planting. Choose from a variety of tree species and help grow our tree canopy while making your neighborhood greener, cooler, and healthier. Details: www.eastbankmpls.org/updates/free...

Dinkytown Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Project to begin week of July 6th www.eastbankmpls.org/updates/dink...

Proposed Changes to HWY 280 —> and their potential impact on the Grand Rounds Missing Link project www.eastbankmpls.org/updates/chan... @engy5150.bsky.social @jason4parks.bsky.social

Join Council Member Michael Rainville who will be hosting a Community Budget Session for Ward 3 residents and businesses.

Check out the annual Northeast Parade next Tuesday, June 16th along Central Avenue NE. Then stick around for the After Parade Party at Sociable Cider Works.

East Bank Current • Newsletter for June 2026 Inside: Tuttle Block Party this Saturday, new development proposed for 600 Main Street SE, grant opportunities, and more mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls...

Tuttle Block Party 4 the People: This Saturday, May 30, from 2 – 7 PM Enjoy live music, art, family-friendly activities, games, and community exhibits, while connecting with neighbors, local orgs, and elected officials. 19th Ave SE between Como + Talmage Aves (in front of Tuttle School)

Land Use + Infrastructure Committee Agenda • June 2, 2026 (online, via Zoom) Items for consideration: 1) New development proposed for 600 Main Street SE 2) Impacts of Highway 280 construction on future Grand Rounds mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls...

Local Musicians are needed for are our upcoming Music in the Park series in Van Cleve Park. Saturday events in June, July, and August, with 10 performance slots available each day. Please see flyer for how to get involved and other details.

This week, volunteers joined EBNP and the MPRB to build new raised garden beds at Van Cleve Park as part of a Good Neighbor Fund-supported project. These new beds will be home to native pollinator plants that support bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. (1/2)

VOLUNTEER! Como Corner Community Garden Tues, May 19, 6:30-8:30 pm 22nd + Como Aves SE Info: www.eastbankmpls.org/como-corner We will be deadheading, weeding, and possibly plant some annuals. Tools, gloves, and water provided.

Volunteer Gardening Opportunity: Diverter Raingarden 15th & Talmage Aves SE in Como Weds, May 20, 6-7 pm What was once an overgrown and underused space is now a functional rain garden that helps protect local waterways while beautifying the neighborhood. www.eastbankmpls.org/diverter

5th Street SE Bridge April 1, 2015

Approximate construction dates released regarding MnDOT's reconstruction of University Avenue NE in 2027-2028. Details: www.eastbankmpls.org/updates/univ...

Check out the Tuttle 4 The People Block Party on 19th Ave SE between Como & Talmage, right in front of Tuttle School! Enjoy games and family activities, live music from local bands, and artwork from local artists — bringing together neighbors, students, and the broader SE Como community.