Cookout Conversations

Mark your calendar: Mayor Dan Toland and River Falls City Councilmembers will again be hosting the Mayor's Cookout Conversations this summer! Enjoy a free meal, celebrate our neighborhood parks, meet new people, and get to know your City Council. 

Bring the whole family or a group of friends. All are welcome!

2026 Schedule:

Thursday, June 18, 6-7:30 p.m. - DeSanctis Park

1625 DeSanctis Pl.

Thursday, July 16, 5-7:30 p.m. - Hoffman Park (with Fire Department Water Fun event)

547 Hanson Dr.

Thursday, September 17, 6-7:30 p.m. - Glen Park

2333 Meadows Dr.

Please note: This is an informal gathering. There will be no official City business conducted by the Mayor and Council at these events.

  1. 1 A family playing bag toss outdoors
  2. 2 Mayor Dan Toland serving food to kids at a Cookout Conversation event
  3. 3 River Falls residents eating dinner at a picnic table
  4. 4 Fire Chief Justin Wilson serving soda to a kid
  5. 5 Cookout Convos 1
  6. 6 Cookout Convos 4
  7. 7 Cookout Convos 3
  8. 8 Cookout Convos 7
  9. 9 Cookout Convos 2