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Public hearing on Southwest Parks Plan by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

September 29, 2020 By Sarah

Hearing Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:45 pm during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.

The Southwest Service Area Master Plan, called the Southwest Parks Plan for short, includes long-term plans for 42 neighborhood parks, one regional feature, six potential parks, and four park search areas in Southwest Minneapolis. It sets a vision for the improvement, operation and management of all neighborhood parks in Southwest Minneapolis over the next 20-30 years. The plan was created after nearly two years of community-based engagement, planning and design with individuals, neighborhood groups and community organizations throughout Southwest Minneapolis.

Please note: The proposed Southwest Parks Plan will be published to the project page (minneapolisparks.org/sw) on Friday, Oct. 2, when the Board agenda is posted.  The public is encouraged to view the meeting from home and email comments on the plan to the Secretary to the Board at  before 3:30 pm on Oct. 7. Comments should be limited to approximately 300 words, which is similar to three minutes when they are read out loud by the Secretary at the Board meeting.The MPRB is adhering to social distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic and all Board meetings are being held virtually.

If you prefer to speak in person, please call 612-230-6400 before 6 pm on Oct. 7 to sign up to speak at the meeting and be present in the Board Room at the Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road by 6:45 pm. Although all commissioners will not be physically present, the Board Room is open to the public during Board meetings. Social distancing is encouraged.

After the hearing, the Planning Committee will consider approval of the Southwest Parks Plan. The full board could consider final approval at either its Oct. 21 or Nov. 4 meeting.

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Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Ave), join neighbors for a free ice cream social! Music, face painting, crafts, rides for kids, and free Sebastian Joe’s ice cream will be provided. Donations welcomed! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 608-224-9998.
Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, 4:30-6:30pm / Community Garden Workdays / 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, 55408

Want to get involved with nearby community gardens? Want to learn from master gardeners? Pillsbury Garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue is currently being maintained by a group of six gardeners called the Master Gardeners who have gone through a garden training program with the University of Minnesota Extensions and who are now completing their community project by maintaining part of Pillsbury garden and growing food for local food shelves in the area. They would love YOUR help to maintain this garden. Come to the garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55408 on Saturday, July 9th or Tuesday, July 12th to learn gardening techniques, to help tend to the land, and to meet other neighbors while enjoying the beautiful garden! All are welcome. Can’t make it to these workdays? Don’t worry, they will happen every second Saturday and following Tuesday of each month this summer. Neighbors are also always welcome to stop by the garden and help weed and water in their own time. Also remember that there is another group of master gardeners who take care of raised beds at MLK park. They would also love your help! They meet every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm at MLK Park! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402.
From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm, MLK Park and Painter Park are giving out free, nutritious lunches for kids, 18 and under. These lunches are served everyday except for July 4th from the MPS Nutrition Center. Make sure to check them out!
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