Learn More About Plan for Graco Park - Virtual Open House January 11, 4:30-6pm
Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 1:33PMVia an e-announcement from the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board:
A bird's eye view of the concept plan for Graco Park.
Learn more and ask question about plan for new Northeast riverfront park!
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is developing a new park along the Northeast Minneapolis riverfront called Graco Park! It's located just north of the Plymouth Avenue Bridge and Boom Island Park.
Last month a concept plan for the park was shared for public feedback. If you haven't had a chance to look at the plan in detail, or have questions about the new park, there's a virtual community open house on Tuesday, January 11, 4:30-6 pm on Zoom.
Use the link below to join the event online, where you can view an in-depth presentation of the concept, ask project staff questions and give feedback.
To join via phone dial (312) 626-6799 and enter Meeting ID: 837 1774 1549
Use the link below to learn more about Graco Park, including:
- Results from community engagement so far
- Graphics, illustrations and a flythrough video explaining the park concept
- A short survey to let us know your thoughts on the concept
The online survey will be open through Friday, January 21, 2022. Feedback on the preferred concept will be used to refine the plan further, then there will be a public hearing on the final concept, which will be subject to approval by Park Commissioners. Visit the Graco Park project page and sign up for email updates to stay informed as the process continues.
Illustration of the Graco Park entrance from Sibley Street NE and Plymouth/8th Avenue NE.
The preferred Graco Park concept features:
- A multiuse building with public restrooms and public community space
- A trail under the Plymouth Avenue Bridge that connects to Boom Island Park
- Native habitat restoration, rain gardens and stormwater management features
- Gathering spaces, walkways and river access
- The Mississippi East Bank Trail will continue to travel through the park, with safety upgrades at the intersection of Plymouth/8th Avenue NE and Sibley Street NE
A phased construction approach is planned for Graco Park. Work is tentatively planned to start in 2022, with the park opening in 2024. Future phases would include additional park elements as funding becomes available:
- Picnic shelter
- Watercraft rental
- Additional park building
- Public art on Hall's Island
- Hall's Island river overlook
Please visit the Graco Park concept page for more information and take a short survey to weigh in on the plan. The survey is open through Friday, January 21, 2022.
