Lorraine B. Smaller Park Improvements First phase of implementation of priority projects and improvements identified in the Master Plan for Lorraine B. Smaller Park (formerly Farwell Park)
Project Location
Lorraine B. Smaller Park
1201 N Sheridan Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Project Manager
Crystal Passi
Phone: 612-230-6455
Email: cpassi@minneapolisparks.org
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Language Resources
Correo Electrónico: preguntas@minneapolisparks.org
Email: suaalo@minneapolisparks.org
Key Documents
- Approved Farwell Improvements Concept Plan [PDF]
- Farwell Park Draft Concept Plan – Somali – Horumarinta Nabadgelyada Beerta – Qabyada Fikrada [PDF]
- Farwell Park Draft Concept Plan – Spanish – Espanol – Borrador del Plan Conceptual [PDF]
- Draft Concept Plan Open House Invite Flyer [PDF]
- Draft Farwell Park Community Engagement Plan [PDF]
- Farwell Park Engagement Assessment [PDF]
- Farwell Park – NSAMP – Neighborhood Park Plan [PDF]
- Farwell – Community Engagement Summary [PDF]
Status
Current Phase: Completed
Construction Timeframe: June 2023-Fall 2023 (Delayed from 2022)
What's New
You’re Invited on June 27: Lorraine B. Smaller Park renaming celebration, ribbon cutting
Bring your friends and join your neighbors to celebrate Minneapolis parks and Minneapolis communities! Everyone’s invited to join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) at a celebration for the […]
Join us for a June 27 ribbon cutting!
Celebrate the renamed Lorraine B. Smaller Park and its recent improvements. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting and celebration at Lorraine B. Smaller Park, […]
Farwell Park Improvements are Complete!
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is pleased to announce that Farwell Park has fully re-opened following this year’s improvements project. The new and expanded playground features swings, a spinner, music […]
Timeline
Milestones (anticipated project schedule by month/season)
2021 – 2022
Engagement & Design
June 2023 – Fall 2023
Construction (Delayed from 2022)
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Upcoming Meetings
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Background & Funding
Funding sources and park history
This project will begin a first phase of implementation of priority projects identified during the North Service Area Master Planning Process (NSAMP). This first phase of park improvements will be implemented in 2022 with community engagement and design occurring throughout 2021. Visit the North Service Area Master Plan project page for more information about the planning for Farwell Park.
The total budget for Farwell Park Improvements is $700,000.00. This funding will go towards staff and consultant time, design and construction. Funding is allocated from the following sources:
NPP20: $700,000.00
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