Lyndale Park Rose Garden Project

Informational meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on the Lyndale Park Rose Garden improvements are set for Oct. 23 and 25, with a third date to be scheduled, at the Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center (3900 Bryant Ave. S.).

Area residents and garden lovers concerned about maintaining and enhancing the Lyndale Park Rose Garden recently applied for and received a grant from the Lawrence Family Foundation to create a master plan for the Rose Garden.

 The goal of the master plan is to restore and maintain the garden for both current and future visitors, and to enhance the visitor experience at one of Minneapolis’ favorite park places.

The master plan was developed by Aune Fernandez Landscape Architects (who recently restored and rebuilt Thomas Lowry Park’s Seven Pools fountains). It includes:

• restoration of historic garden features

• considerations for fountain repair and maintenance

• addition of environmental and sustainable garden features

• improvements to walking paths and seating for individuals, seniors and handicapped citizens

• a dropoff point on Roseway Road to improve garden access

Note: The same information will be shared at each session.

 Community Information Sessions

• Monday, Oct. 23, 6-7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Oct. 25 5:30-7 p.m.

• November date and time to be determined

 

Due to ongoing erosion, contractors working for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are installing artificial turf in areas adjacent to a ramp feature at the Elliot Park skate plaza (1000 E 14th St.) in October. During construction, the ramp and areas surrounding it will be closed. The rest of the skate plaza and park will remain open. 

MPRB asks the community to be aware of temporary construction fencing and stay out of fenced-off areas.

 

At their meeting on Oct. 4, Commissioners for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) voted to approve a concept design for the North Commons Park Improvements project that focuses on major renovations and additions to existing facilities. 

The $35 million project represents the largest investment in a neighborhood park in the 140-year history of the MPRB. It will renovate and expand the park’s community center and add a fieldhouse, the first in the park system. In addition, a rebuilt water park will replace the existing facility that opened in 1997.