September 19, 2015, Saturday - Elliot Park Athletic Field Grand Opening
Time: Short ceremony begins at 10:30 am, followed by a youth soccer game
Location: Between the Hennepin County Medical Center and North Central University (NCU).
Celebrate Elliot Park's new athletic field at grand opening September 19
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to host a grand opening ceremony commemorating the completion of the new Elliot Park athletic field on Saturday, September 19 at 10:30 am.
The new synthetic turf field replaces a battered grass field that had fallen into disrepair. Its high-quality, resilient playing surface has larger dimensions (70 x 115 yards) that give youth and adults competing in MPRB leagues an opportunity to compete on an NCAA-level facility.
“This field adds a durable, first-class amenity right in the heart of Minneapolis,” said MPRB Commissioner Anita Tabb. “I’m thrilled to see all of the hard work on this project come to fruition and am sincerely grateful for our many partners who helped make it happen.”
The grand opening ceremony – scheduled almost one year to-the-date after a ceremonial groundbreaking was held – features light refreshments and face painting and temporary tattoos for children. MPRB Commissioner Tabb and Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin will give short speeches followed by a ceremonial goal kick and MPRB youth soccer game.
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