Nokomis-Hiawatha Master Plan Approved by Park Board

On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) unanimously approved the Nokomis-Hiawatha Master Plan as written.  The plan as approved is available on the project website (or go to www.minneapolisparks.org/currentprojects and select "Nokomis Hiawatha Regional Park"). 

Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park includes approximately 660 acres of land and water around Lakes Nokomis and Hiawatha. The Master Plan is a written and graphic document intended to relate current park data and analysis, communicate a plan for the park’s future, and guide strategic implementation of the plan over the next 25 years. The master plan document is a reflection of the recommendations of an appointed Community Advisory Committee (CAC), which met seven times between May and September of 2014.  In addition to the CAC meetings, the master planning process included two open houses, an on-line survey, coordination with neighborhood organizations, and a public comment period that garnered 250 comments from 126 individuals.

The CAC will reconvene on Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy., Minneapolis. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the phase 2 construction project scheduled for 2015-2016. The general public will have an opportunity to provide input at the meeting. 

CONTACT:

Adam Arvidson, Project Manager
aarvidson@minneapolisparks.org
612-230-6470