The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is holding a public hearing on the proposed design concept for improvements at Elliot Park on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. The public is encouraged to review the design concept and consider providing comments for the public hearing.
Public Hearing Details
Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm
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 7pm; 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 July 10. Comments will be included in the public record of the hearing.
About the proposed design concept for Elliot 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.
- Brings activation, art, and amenities to the center of the park’s east side
- Ornamental fencing and landscaping along park edges
- Flexible performance area or lawn for events and informal events or games
- Patio/flexible sports plaza area near the recreation center
- Splash pad/patio to replace wading pool, near the park’s existing basketball courts
- New, more inclusive playground on south side of the park (closer to the recreation center and parking)
- Safety features have been incorporated throughout
- If the budget allows: additional possibilities include concrete paths that glow at night and community murals on the walls of the recreation center or basketball court
Next Steps
Following the public hearing, Park Board Commissioners will consider public input and vote on whether to approve the preferred concept plan. If approved, the improvements project moves into the final design and construction phases.
Thanks for your support as MPRB works to improve Minneapolis parks.
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