In Park District 1 it's OUR time... for a Change!

Hi! I’m LuAnn Wilcox and I would be honored to represent you on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

You will find that my education, experience, philosophy and passion have prepared me well to serve you as both a tenacious advocate and conciliatory consensus-builder. I will never circumvent the citizen advisory process in order to expedite an agenda, and I will never take my sight off of the basics in order to build a bricks and mortar legacy (or asphalt and astro-turf, as the case may be). Let healthy trees, healthy youth and healthy communities be a living legacy instead!

I am single, age 50, and have a dog named Hallie. My days of playing team sports are over, but I’m an ardent fan of Gopher Women’s Basketball. Most of my leisure time is spent canoeing, hiking, biking and swimming, and I enjoy small theater productions. I work at Banning State Park during the summer and as athletics charter driver for Breck School during the school year.

Education

  • Minneapolis North High School, 1972
  • Associate of Applied Science in Recreational Leadership, 1980
  • Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration, 1982
  • Master of Education in Youth Development Leadership, 2004

Experience

I have over 25 years in non-profit organizations, community education and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Started a Girls Club at Pratt Community Center. Served as Coordinator for the Youth in Minneapolis After-school Program (Y-MAP) in District 1 parks, schools and businesses.

Participated in NRP planning for youth issues as a homeowner in the Sheridan neighborhood. Served on the boards of the Minnesota Restorative Services Coalition, the Twin Cities Youthwork Coalition, Nicollet Island/East Bank Neighborhood Association, and the City of Oak Grove Recreation and Parks Commission.

Special Recognition

  • National Honor Society
  • Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Outstanding Student Scholarship
  • Hennepin Parks Quality Service Award
  • Two time winner of U of M Master of Education Award of Recognition