The 2024 Parklet and Street Café season is just around the corner! These programs aim to activate community corridors with fun public spaces that make neighborhoods more vibrant and support local businesses. If you are interested in creating unique public gathering spaces in your neighborhood, now is the time to apply!

Ways to participate:

Neighborhood organizations, street-level businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and Special Services Districts are all invited to apply.

• City-owned parklets – The City of Minneapolis is looking for three community partners to host their City-owned parklets for the 2024 season. The City-owned parklets include all the necessary structures, plantings, chairs, tables, patio umbrellas, and public parklet signage. Hosts are responsible for day-to-day maintenance, such as watering plants, picking up trash, and reporting any issues. City-owned parklet hosts are selected through a competitive application process.

• Community parklets – Businesses and organizations can apply to create their own public parklet space. The design and installation of community parklets is the responsibility of the applicant.

• Street Cafes – Street level businesses looking to expand their outdoor seating can apply for a street café. This space functions as an extension of your business where you can seat and serve your customers.

The deadline to apply to host a City-owned parklet is April 1. All other applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Find more information about the parklet and street café host application process on the City’s website or by contacting parklets@minneapolismn.gov.

Before applying, we strongly encourage you to take Construction in the Corridor into consideration.