Cottage Park
Address
2100 James Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Contact
Phone: 612-230-6400
Email: info@minneapolisparks.org
Park Hours
6 am–midnight
Ordinance PB-2-33
Cottage Park
Nearby Recreation Center: North Commons Recreation Center
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This park will be affected by a park improvements project. View Cottage Park Improvements.
Features & Amenities
- Playground/Tot Lot
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Your NPP20 money at work:
Maintenance is increasing at all neighborhood parks, thanks to additional annual funding from the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP20). This initiative also funds ongoing rehabilitation and major project to restore neighborhood parks and help address racial and economic equity.
Park Details
Cottage Park is one of the oldest parks in the city, dating to 1883. Its playground was the first on the North side to be installed with the assistance of community members during a community build event in 2008.
Rentals & Permits
Outdoor Use and Event Space: Learn how to reserve park space for corporate events, community celebrations, and more.
History
Name: The name was taken from the park’s location in the Cottage Park Addition of the city.
Acquisition and Development
Cottage Park was dedicated by Samuel C. Gale and others as a park in the plat of Forest Heights on July 31, 1883, along with Glen Gale, Irving Triangle and Oliver Triangle. The first mention in park board proceedings of what were called the “Forest Heights parks” is a request by Gale and others in May 1887 that certain park land in Forest Heights be drained. The park board responded in June 1887 by officially requesting the city council to turn over to the park board the four properties.(See Glen Gale Park for more information.)
A small addition to Cottage Park occurred in 1914 when the city council asked the park board to take control of an adjoining small triangle at the street intersection.
1970s-era playground equipment at the totlot in the park was replaced in 2008.
Park history compiled and written by David C. Smith.
Playground Equipment
Cottage Park features both a full size playground and a tot lot for the smallest family members.
Playground
Cottage Park features both a full size playground and a tot lot for the smallest family members.
Open Space
Learn how to reserve park space for corporate events, community celebrations, and more.
Walking Path
Enjoy a shady stroll along Cottage Park's paved walking trails or take a break on the park's signature bench.
Chessboards
Relax with a game of chess in the park.
Cottage Park
Cottage Park is one of the oldest parks in the city, dating to 1883.
Park Board Announcements
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