Arbor Day & Park Clean-up
Arbor Day highlights the importance of trees and the vital role they play in our environment. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission invites you to join a park clean-up and tree-planting event. Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of Crystal Parks, approximately 40 trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This year's event will include a ribbon-cutting and live music at Twin Oaks Park.
Arbor Day Event:
5:00 p.m. Enjoy Music and Refreshments
5:15 p.m. Welcome and Twin Oaks Play Area Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Twin Oaks Park Project funding provided by the City of Crystal, a Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant, a Community Development Block Grant and VFW Post 494.
5:30 p.m. (approximately) Arbor Day Event Begins
7:15 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Trees donated by Friends of Crystal Parks
Arbor Day highlights the importance of trees and the vital role they play in our environment. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission invites you to join a park clean-up and tree-planting event. Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of Crystal Parks, approximately 40 trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This year's event will include a ribbon-cutting and live music at Twin Oaks Park.
Arbor Day Event:
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Location: Twin Oaks Park
- Tentative Schedule:
5:00 p.m. Enjoy Music and Refreshments
5:15 p.m. Welcome and Twin Oaks Play Area Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Twin Oaks Park Project funding provided by the City of Crystal, a Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant, a Community Development Block Grant and VFW Post 494.
5:30 p.m. (approximately) Arbor Day Event Begins
- Park cleanup begins
- Mayor's proclamation
- Urban forest overview
- Ceremonial tree planting
- Free tree distribution courtesy of Friends of Crystal Parks
7:15 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Trees donated by Friends of Crystal Parks
- (10) Heritage Birch
- (10) Linden
- (10) Prairie Expedition Elm
- (10) Japanese Tree Lilac
- (1) Swamp White Oak - for planting in Twin Oaks Park in recognition of Arbor Day
