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Park and Trail Projects
The 2023 city budget included funding for the following projects:
Wentworth Park
Warming House Replacement
- Project Budget: $100,000
- Estimated Project Completion: October, 2023
- Project Description: In the Fall of 2022, the existing warming house at Wentworth Park was removed in order to prepare for a new warming house to be constructed in 2023. The new warming house will be designed similar to the warming houses at Marie Park and Friendly Hills Park. A temporary warming house will be used for the 2022-2023 warming house season.
- Staff Contact: Meredith Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Manager, mlawrence@mendotaheightsmn.gov or 651-255-1354
- Location: 673 Wentworth Avenue West
Tennis Court Reconstruction
- Project Budget: $90,000
- Estimated Project Completion: September, 2023
- Project Description: In 2023 the two existing tennis courts will be reconstructed at Wentworth Park. The project will include two, newly paved and lined asphalt tennis courts and new chain link fencing.
- Staff Contact: Meredith Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Manager, mlawrence@mendotaheightsmn.gov or 651-255-1354
- Location: 673 Wentworth Avenue West
Roger’s Lake Park
Skate Park Reconstruction
- Project Budget: $300,000
- Estimated Project Completion: September, 2023
- Project Description: In 2023 a new skate park will be constructed at Roger’s Lake Park. Staff is working with a subcommittee made up of users of the existing skate park to develop potential designs for the new facility. Check back for updates on the project and to find out how residents can be involved in the design process.
- Staff Contact: Meredith Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Manager, mlawrence@mendotaheightsmn.gov or 651-255-1354
- Location: 994 Wagon Wheel Trail
The 2023 budget included funding for the renovation of the Mendota Heights Skatepark at Roger's Lake Park. In order to include residents in the design process of the new skatepark, a survey has been made to seek input from users. Please share your thoughts! The survey closes on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Valley View Heights Park
Playground Replacement
- Project Budget: $75,000
- Estimated Project Completion: October, 2023
- Project Description: In 2023 a new playground will be installed at Valley View Heights Park. The City Council approved the playground design on March 21, 2023.
- Staff Contact: Meredith Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Manager, mlawrence@mendotaheightsmn.gov or 651-255-1354
- Location: 1056 Cullen Ave
MERTENSOTTO FIELD (CIVIC CENTER)
INFIELD MAINTENANCE AND FOUL BALL FENCE REPLACEMENT
- Project Budget: $40,000
- Estimated Project Completion: September, 2023
- Project Description: Renovation at the Civic Center Ball Field will encompass a survey of the existing field for calculating volumes and building finish designed surface, strip the infield, back arc and mound (regrade surface), and re-installation of the 8-inch mound. The foul ball fences will also be replaced.
- Staff Contact: Meredith Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Manager, mlawrence@mendotaheightsmn.gov or 651-255-1354
- Location: 1101 Victoria Curve
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
In 2022, the City worked together with residents and the Council to finalize a comprehensive plan for recommendations and improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
View the final Bike and Pedestrian Plan (PDF).