Upon my request, the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has secured City Council funding to conduct a preliminary feasibility study on repurposing the Highland 9 golf course (Ward 3, District 15). This preliminary feasibility study examines only the 9 hole golf course, and not the adjacent 18 hole golf course.

I requested this study to provide the community with well researched and accurate information on the potential of the Highland 9 golf course for recreational and park purposes, and as an opportunity for continued evaluation of how to best utilize our limited park space for modern needs within the 27 holes of golf available in our neighborhood park.

Parks and Recreation staff will analyze the site, review the citywide park system needs for athletic and recreation facilities, and develop a preliminary cost estimate for discussion.

A community meeting will be scheduled during mid-September 2018 to discuss the preliminary findings and an official meeting invite will be sent in the coming weeks. For more information regarding the project, please contact Brett.Hussong@ci.stpaul.mn.us or refer to the project websites for future notifications: www.stpaul.gov/Highland9