Farview and North Commons athletic field renovations
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has been working with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and other local funders to identify athletic fields in need of renovation. Fields at Farview and North Commons parks emerged as top candidates to receive donations for improvements. Proposed improvements will focus on the softball diamond at North Commons Park and the full ball field area at Farview Park. They will include artificial turf and new players benches at both parks and lighting upgrades at Farview Park.
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Background
Project Phase/ Closures of Park Facilities
Plans for both parks were approved at the September 5 Park Board meeting. The board stipulated, however, that staff were to work with the community on designing the field aesthetics for the Farview renovation. The Farview Park design is nearly ready to be finalized, and the community is invited to assist with design details. (See Community Engagement (link to section below))
Construction of athletic field improvements is expected to begin at both Farview Park and North Commons Park in spring 2013.
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Contact Information
Contact Jennifer Ringold, Manager Community Engagement and Citywide Planning at jringold@minneapolisparks.org or 612-230-6464.
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Community Engagement
Community Meetings:
Monday, December 3
Monday, January 7
- 7:00 p.m.
- Farview Recreation Center, 629 29th Ave N
- Farview Park concept designs presented for community review and comment
- Agenda
- Notes
- Draft Concepts
Two Open Houses Held in July: Materials Presented at Open Houses
Additional Project Materials
Public Hearing:
Wednesday, September 5
- 6:30 p.m.
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters
- 2117 W River Rd
Open Houses:
Monday, July 23
Wednesday, July 25
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Background
Park History Farview, p. 57; North Commons, p. 181.
