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Park System Improvement Plan
Finding Your Fun in Fridley
Current Project Status 
Fridley community members have been telling us our city parks need help. The City of Fridley listened. Starting in 2019, the City undertook a community-driven comprehensive park system planning process known as “Finding Your Fun in Fridley.” The process included community workshops and online feedback to help the City understand what improvements our community would like in the City parks system.
Draft designs were created for each city park based on the feedback from the workshops and online. From March to early May in 2021, residents had the opportunity to provide feedback on these draft designs via an interactive map and in-person neighborhood meetings. City staff compiled nearly 1,000 comments from residents on the park plans and held dozens of meetings in neighborhood parks and with stakeholder groups such as city commissions and partner organizations. Thank you to everyone who submitted surveys and provided input! Your ideas and suggestions will help shape the future designs of Fridley parks.
Survey results and other feedback on the draft designs were compiled and organized to help refine the draft design concepts and provide estimates. Updates on the project and recommendations from the community feedback were discussed at the 2021 Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 5. You can watch the 2021 Town Hall meeting online.
Park System Task Forces
After the June 2021 Town Hall meeting, City Council passed a resolution directing the formation of two citizen task forces; one to provide guidance on funding future park improvements and one to advise city staff on priorities and refinement of the park system plan to not exceed $30 million dollars.
The Park Plan Refinement Task Force has concluded their meetings but the agenda and minutes can be found on the Agenda Center.
The Financial Task Force has concluded their meetings but the agenda and minutes can be found on the Agenda Center.
You can view Task Force Documents in the Project Documents section below. Agendas for each of the task force meetings, and previous meeting minutes can be found via the Agenda Center.
Project Documents
Documents, resolutions and various reports for the Park System Improvement Plan may be viewed here:
- Resolution No. 2022-48, Indicating Official Intent to Reimburse Original Expenditures from Bond Proceeds (05-09-2022)
- Resolution No. 2022-47, Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Abatements (05-09-2022)
- Resolution No. 2022-46, Providing or the Sale of General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2022A (05-09-2022)
- Park System Improvement Plan Bond Issuance Discussion (04-25-2022)
- Resolution No. 2022-36, Approving Park System Improvement Plan Final Report and Authorizing Staff to Begin Implementation (04-25-2022)
- Final Park System Improvement Plan Document
- Resolution No. 2022-03, Receiving Final Report and Recommendations of the Park System Improvement Plan Refinement Task Force (01-03-2022)
- Final Report and Recommendations of the Refinement Task Force for the Park System Improvement Plan
Project Overview
Starting in 2019, the City undertook a community-driven comprehensive park system planning process known as “Finding Your Fun in Fridley.” The outcome of this process was a planning document that will guide the city with identified priorities for park improvements and investments to ensure the city has a balanced and equitable park system that meets the needs of the community.
The park system plan process has included the following:
- Development of a Project Goal Statement
- "Fridley’s park system will increase the wellbeing of our community by providing people of all ages and abilities with opportunities for active living, social connections, wellness, and nature."
- Feedback and data gathering through Social Pinpoint Pin map, community survey, and City’s Comprehensive Plan
- Four Community Workshops (See Past Workshops Tab)
- Parks & amenities inventory and assessment
Here's What the Community Said
The Fridley community values our neighborhood and community parks but want to see meaningful improvements and updates. Key community themes and action steps that were identified included:
- Improved Playground & Amenities
- Gathering Spaces
- Year-Round Use & Connectivity
- Unique Amenities & Experiences
What happens next in the Park System Improvement Plan process?
City of Fridley staff, City Council, and Commission members are reviewing the ideas and feedback collected during the public engagement phase in spring of 2021 and will use this feedback to refine the set of park designs. You can view the draft set of park designs online.
Your feedback has been used to continue to help determine park improvement and investment priorities. Your feedback will also be considered as the community identifies potential funding mechanisms for park improvements and investments.
Two Park Plan Task Forces have been created.
Two citizen Task Forces have been created to help with the next stages of the Park System Improvement Plan. Meetings for both task forces are open to the public.
The Park Plan Refinement Task Force has concluded their meetings but the agenda and minutes can be found on the Agenda Center.
The Financial Task Force has concluded their meetings but the agenda and minutes can be found on the Agenda Center.
You can view Task Force Documents in the Project Documents section.
Stay Engaged
To subscribe to email notifications for the Parks System plan, visit our Fridley For You News & Updates page and enter your email. If you are already subscribed to the Fridley For You e-newsletter, you do not need to sign up again.
Interested in Getting Involved? Become a Fridley Parks Champion!
Community members passionate about Fridley parks are encouraged to become Fridley Park Champions and help advocate for the future of our Fridley parks. As a Fridley Parks Champion, you should have a strong interest in the Fridley Parks Plan and are willing to share your voice in the community, online/social media, and ask questions. Our Fridley parks need your help. Let’s work together to build a better parks system!
Things You Can Do:
- Talk to your neighbors, and your Fridley friends and family about Fridley parks. Tell them to share their ideas and feedback for Fridley parks.
- Get on the phone! Call your neighbors, friends, and family in Fridley.
- Get social! Share your Fridley Parks story on social media. Share some of your favorite Fridley parks memories and what you want to see in Fridley parks with the community.
- Commit to talking to at least 5 people in Fridley about the Parks System Plan.
- Adopt-A-Fridley Park. Learn more about the Fridley Adopt-A-Park program at FridleyMN.gov/AdoptAPark.
If you are interested in joining our Adopt A Park program, please contact the Recreation Dept. at Recreation@FridleyMN.gov.
Task Force Documents
- City Council Resolutions (PDF)
- Taskforce Charters (PDF)
- Parks Plan Outline Info Doc (PDF)
- Parks System Maps (PDF)
- Parks Plan Townhall Presentation (PDF)
- Resident Survey Summary Results (PDF)
- Finding Your Fun Fridley Report (PDF)
- Engagement Feedback (PDF)
- Task Force Meeting Minutes and Agendas
Project Documents
- Presentation - 2021 Town Hall (PDF)
- Presentation - Parks Master Plan (PDF)
- Video - Parks Master Plan with Kid Interviews (Youtube)
- Handout on Smart Investment and Health, Economy and Environment (PDF)
- Moore Lake FAQs (PDF)
- LISC Fridley Parks Report (PDF)
- Final Report and Recommendations of the Refinement Task Force for the Park System Improvement Plan
- Resolution No. 2022-03
Additional Questions
If you have questions about the planning process or how to submit feedback, don't hesitate to reach out! Contact Mike Maher, Community Services Director, at Mike.Maher@FridleyMN.gov or call 763-572-3575.