Franklin Elementary Community Schoolyard

Rochester | Minnesota

What We’re Doing
Creating a vibrant green space for everyone to enjoy.

Our Goal
Transform Minnesotan schoolyards into park-like spaces, designed by the community to improve health, equity, climate, and educational outcomes.

By the Numbers
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700
total number of students 
2,461
residents within a 10-minute walk
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60%
of students identify as a person of color
From Asphalt to Awesome
About This Project
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  • Franklin Elementary works with nonprofit to create more community green spaces | KIMT3

    ROCHESTER, Minn. – Franklin Elementary School is working with the nonprofit Trust for Public Land to create a more vibrant and green community space. The school held a ‘welcome summer family event’ on May 23 to showcase the students’ design concepts for this space.

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Get in Touch with Our Minnesota Team
St. Paul Office

2610 University Avenue
Suite 300
St. Paul, MN, 55114
(651) 760-0179
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Associate Vice President, Minnesota State Director

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