Agenda: Edina - Park Project Updates - Early April 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Braemar Arena design and construction management updates

Parks and Recreation department sales tax-funded projects

Pickleball court development at Braemar Park

Parking capacity and trailhead expansion at Braemar Golf Dome

Fred Richards Park conversion from golf course to public park

Areas of Interest (3)

  • Edina Parks and Recreation is utilizing local sales and use tax funds for significant upgrades at three major sites.
  • The multi-year conversion of the former golf course into Fred Richards Park faces design shifts due to permitting constraints.
  • Strategic implementation of new pickleball infrastructure is a primary focus for upcoming facility improvements.

Notable Quotes (1)

I would say the most important thing to remember is that we're creating a whole new park... you'll see it starting to form into a park more into 2026 and 2027.

— Dorothia Marty
Fred Richards Park developmentDescribing the transition of the former golf course into Fred Richards Park.

People (1)

Dorothia MartyHost

Host of Agenda Edina, summarizing city hall actions.

Places Mentioned

Braemar ArenaBraemar ParkBraemar Golf DomeFred Richards ParkEdina

Events & Meetings (1)

  • City Council work session (last month)
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