Initial park plans debut January 31

Draft park plans post online January 31; see them in person and give feedback at three upcoming events.

Last summer the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) launched the Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan! This project will set a vision and priorities for future park improvements and management along the trail for the next 20-30 years.

On Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, initial concepts for focus areas along Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail will be published online on the Minnehaha Creek Master Plan project page and debut at a Community Workshop, 6-8 pm at Lynnhurst Recreation Center, 1345 W Minnehaha Parkway.

Another public event to review the Minnehaha Creek park designs and discuss them with project designers is scheduled Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, 6-8 pm at Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Parkway.

Finally, the concepts will be discussed in-depth at the fourth project Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21, 6-8 pm at Morris Recreation Center, 5531 39th Ave. S. All CAC meetings are open to the public and anyone interested in the future of Minnehaha Creek and the parkland and trails that surround it is encouraged to attend.

These initial park design concepts were created after considering thoughts, ideas and opinions compiled throughout last summer and fall from public events, three CAC meetings, two online surveys that garnered hundreds of comments, and discussions with partner organizations, MPRB staff and stakeholders.

Chat with Park Designers at Upcoming Events

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, 6-8 pm

Lynnhurst Recreation Center, 1345 W Minnehaha Parkway
This event will also have information on the Southwest Minneapolis Parks Plan.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, 6-8 pm

Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Parkway

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, 6-8 pm 

Morris Recreation Center, 5531 39th Ave S
This event is project CAC Meeting #4. All CAC meetings are open to the public and anyone interested in the future of Minnehaha Creek and the parkland and trails that surround it is encouraged to attend!

Participate Online

All of the initial park concepts on display at the public workshops will also be posted to the Minnehaha Creek Master Plan project page on Jan. 31, along with a link to an online survey where anyone can submit feedback on any design.


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