The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is holding a public hearing on the proposed design concept for improvements at Harrison Park on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30pm. The public is encouraged to review the design concept and consider providing comments for the public hearing.
Public Hearing Details
Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30pm
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters Building
2117 West River Road (directions)
Share Your Comments in Person or by Email
1) Speak in person
- Call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing (November 20)
OR - Arrive at the second-floor board room before the hearing begins at 6:30pm; add your name to the sign-up sheet at the board room entrance.
2) Send written comments
- Email your comments to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by 3 pm on the day of the hearing (November 20). Comments will be included in the public record of the hearing.
About the proposed design concept for Harrison Park
The concept was guided by community feedback, as well as recommendations from the park’s approved long-term plan, site analysis, and available funding. Improvements include:
- Playground destination with adventure play structures, topography that merges the two existing play areas and upgraded ADA access and surfacing
- Plaza with pavilion near existing wading pool
- Renovation of existing basketball court
- New multiuse court for basketball, pickleball, tennis, and other sports
- Upgraded multi-use field with one backstop and ballfield remaining
- Updated pathways
- Additional plantings throughout the park
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Next Steps
Following the public hearing, Park Board Commissioners will consider public input and vote on whether to approve the proposed design concept. If approved, the improvements project moves into the final design and construction phases.