Welcome
Welcome to Anoka Kindness Rock Garden (AKRG)
The purpose of the Anoka Kindness Rock Garden is to scatter kindness, positivity and love while connecting us to one another.
Minnesota Kindness ALliance
Who is the Minnesota Kindness Alliance & What do they do?
The Minnesota Kindness Alliance is the Non Profit group that supports the Anoka Kindness Rock Garden by organizing events, volunteer opportunities and creative projects that sprinkle kindness, positivity and connection. Together they inspire people of all ages to share painted rocks, smiles and hope throughout the community.
Want volunteer?
Click the link to our Sign up Genius and see how you can help!
Beautiful rocks painted at one of our community events
New mural section Fall of 2025! Thank you to our fabulous artist!
Full view of the rock garden with new mural section
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halloween
Tree of Valor
The Tree of Valor Display is near and dear to our Heart. At the Walk to Honor Honor to Walk you can see each tree set up. In 2025 we were grateful to Cub at Riverdale for displaying a few of the trees for the public to enjoy.
You can see the Tree of Valor display at the Walk to Honor in October of 2026 too!
The Tree of Valor is a tribute that honors the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans, first responders and heroes. It stands as a symbol of strength, remembrance and gratitude while inspiring our community to come together in support and respect.
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Thank you! Thank you! thank you! to those of you that have donated anything to make this happen
We support Anoka Halloween, Inc. and the fun in the community during the month of October. We feel it is important to connect with the people around us in order to help establish relationships to make a difference in the lives of those we meet.
We could not do it without the help of our Rock Painting community and the Minnesota Kindness Alliance.
Click on this link to hear our story on the Kindness Matters Podcast.
Latest Mural Update Fall of 2025
A section of the mural directly behind the rock garden has a new look. A huge shout out to our local artist! Your dedication to the space and our organization means the world to our community!
We want to keep the space looking fresh and inviting. Changing a section of the mural yearly adds an element of surprise and keeps the rock garden engaging for visitors.
We hope you enjoy the 3rd edition of
a Walk to Honor Honot to walk - The Nicole BUrnham Veteran Suicide Awareness 5K Walk
"One person can make a difference and everyone should try"
JFK
