Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Citizen Comments Requested on the Revised MLK Park Plan, part of the MPRB Southwest Area Master Plans

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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)  has published revised concepts for the Southwest Service Area Master Plan (called the Southwest Parks Plan for short) including MLK Park. The goal of all of these plans is to create a cohesive set of new, long-term plans for these Minneapolis neighborhood park properties. The King Park Plan can be viewed in this group of Plans.

If you would like to see how the updated concept compares to KFNA’s comments/input on the initial concepts read our initial response here.

We would encourage you to think about how you use the park now and what makes MLK Park great!  What elements of the new park design would improve that experience? What park elements, location and spacing could be improved in the concept?  Is there anything missing from the design that you think needs to be included?  The two initial concepts for the park can be found here.

You can share your comments to this updated concept plan online at surveymonkey.

If you would like to discuss or share any specific comments on the design with the neighborhood’s Community Advisory Committee Member contact Chris DesRoches @ chris@kingfield.org.

KFNA’s Comments on MPRB Southwest Service Area Master Plan Regarding MLK Park

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On March 27, 2019, the KFNA Board submitted comments to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in response to two draft long-range design and use plans for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park located in the Kingfield Neighborhood. This response was drafted by reflecting on comments from the community, alongside reflection by the Board of Directors.  We confirm in this statement that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is an invaluable asset for our neighborhood which serves both as a daily place for recreation and also as a community space for meetings, gatherings and events.

The park acts as a connection for residents on both sides of 35W serving both the Kingfield and Bryant Neighborhoods and it is a regular occurrence on a summer night to see families crossing the 40th Street Pedestrian bridge coming to and from the park. One of the greatest things about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. park is this high amount of activity that happens within its boundaries. Through more detailed planning and activation of currently underutilized spaces we believe the park can provide a higher quantity and better variety of activities to create a more inclusive and dynamic space. We believe that generally Plan B fits this vision because of its wider range of activities and holistic use of space.

See full comments here: KFNA Comments on SW Master Plan 2019

KFNA Board seeking three neighbors to fill open seats

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At the April KFNA Annual Meeting and Election, five community members were seated on the board. Three additional seats remain open, however. KFNA is committed to being an equitable and inclusive organization that reflects the diversity and many identities in our neighborhood. KFNA is specifically encouraging those who have been historically underrepresented in neighborhood organizations to apply. This includes Renters, POCI,  LGBTQ+, Youth, or Seniors.

If you have any questions or are potentially interested in serving please contact KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org. Or complete and return a brief Interest Form (found below) to info@kingfield.org; KFNA is then inviting all interested individuals to the June KFNA meeting on 6/12/19 at 7 PM, MLK Park to introduce themselves to the board.

KFNA Interest Form 2019

Kingfield PorchFest Registration Opens Today, May Day 2019!

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June 20, 6-9 PM at a local porch near you!

For anyone new to the neighborhood or has been asleep the past few years and is wondering, “What the heck is PorchFest?” PorchFest is an evening of community all wrapped up in the sounds of summer. On this single summer evening, Kingfield musicians will perform acoustic music outdoors at their respective homes, or at neighbor’s porch or yard, while others stroll through the neighborhood, enjoying the sounds. This event regularly features over 50 musical performances on about 3 dozen Kingfield stages.

Got a band? Follow the link and register to play! Have a nice wide front porch or a flat front yard? Follow the kink and sign up as a potential host!

Have questions? Just contact KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org.

Kingfield PorchFest Sponsors

  • Locus Architecture
  • The Lowbrow
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Twin Town Guitars