CONCEPT PLAN OPTIONS

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is working on Phase 1 of improvements to Corcoran Park. After receiving feedback from the community on the proposed concept plan, the MPRB staff made changes to the first proposal guided by the community’s comments and suggestions.  Please review the two revised concept plan options below and select the one you think should be presented to the Minneapolis Park Board of Commissioners for approval. 
Please complete the survey by Friday, September 23, 2022.
Thank you for your feedback!

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REVISED CONCEPT PLAN - OPTION 1

Phase 1 of Improvements (2023):     
  • Upgrade Playground with more and new play equipment
  • Removal of the existing tennis court 
  • Expansion of the play area with a multi-use paved area with two hoops and seating walls
  • Addition of a community garden and orchard ( To be managed by the MPRB Community Garden Program)
  • Addition of a walking path to connect the east and west side of the park to improve circulation
  • Addition of a group shelter for community gatherings and performances
  • Addition of benches and picnic tables and drinking fountain
Phase 2 and 3  of Improvements (5-10 years): 
  • Addition of multi-use field  (grading and sodding)
  • Upgrade the wading Pool
  • Partial removal of the parking lot to add a community garden as suggested in the master plan or possible expansion of the play space. 
  • Potential addition of an entryway plaza for community gatherings.
  • Note:  Additional community engagement will be held for the design of the amenities listed above when funding becomes available for the second phase. 

<strong>REVISED CONCEPT PLAN - OPTION 1</strong><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br>Phase 1 of Improvements (2023):&nbsp;</span> &nbsp; &nbsp;<br> <ul> <li>Upgrade Playground with more and new play equipment</li> <li>Removal of the existing tennis court&nbsp;</li> <li><span style="color: #ff6600;">Expansion of the play area with a multi-use paved area with two hoops and seating walls</span></li> <li><span style="color: #ff6600;">Addition of a community garden and orchard ( To be managed by the MPRB Community Garden Program)</span></li> <li>Addition of a walking path to connect the east and west side of the park to improve circulation</li> <li>Addition of a group shelter for community gatherings and performances</li> <li>Addition of benches and picnic tables and drinking fountain</li> </ul> <span style="color: #999999; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Phase 2 and 3&nbsp; of Improvements (5-10 years):</span>&nbsp; </span><br> <ul> <li><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 8pt;">Addition of multi-use field&nbsp; (grading and sodding)</span></li> <li><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 8pt;">Upgrade the wading Pool</span></li> <li><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 8pt;">Partial removal of the parking lot to add a community garden as suggested in the master plan or possible expansion of the play space.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 8pt;">Potential addition of an entryway plaza for community gatherings.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 8pt;"><em>Note:&nbsp; Additional community engagement will be held for the design of the amenities listed above when funding becomes available for the second phase</em>.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul>

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REVISED CONCEPT PLAN - OPTION 2 - Master Plan Amendment

Phase 1 of Improvements (2023):     
  • Upgrade playground with more and new play equipment
  • Removal of the existing tennis court  
  • Addition of a full basketball court  (high school size)
  • Improvement of circulation with the addition of a walking path to connect the east and west side of the park
  • Addition of a group shelter for community gatherings and performances.
  • Addition of benches and picnic tables and drinking fountain
Phase 2 and 3 of Improvements (5-10 years): 
  • Addition of  multi-use field  (grading and sodding)
  • Upgrade wading pool
  • Partial removal of the parking lot to add a community garden as suggested in the master plan. 
  • Potential addition of an entryway plaza for community gatherings
  • Note:  Additional community engagement will be held for the design of the amenities listed above when funding becomes available for the second phase. 

REVISED CONCEPT PLAN - OPTION 2 - Master Plan Amendment<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Phase 1 of Improvements (2023):&nbsp;</span> &nbsp; &nbsp;<br> <ul> <li>Upgrade playground with more and new play equipment</li> <li>Removal of the existing tennis court&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li><span style="color: #ff6600;">Addition of a full basketball court&nbsp; (high school size)</span></li> <li>Improvement of circulation with the addition of a walking path to connect the east and west side of the park</li> <li>Addition of a group shelter for community gatherings and performances.</li> <li>Addition of benches and picnic tables and drinking fountain</li> </ul> <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 8pt;">Phase 2 and 3 of Improvements (5-10 years):&nbsp; </span><br> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Addition of&nbsp; multi-use field&nbsp; (grading and sodding)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Upgrade wading pool</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Partial removal of the parking lot to add a community garden as suggested in the master plan.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Potential addition of an entryway plaza for community gatherings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Note:&nbsp; Additional community engagement will be held for the design of the amenities listed above when funding becomes available for the second phase.&nbsp;</em></span></li> </ul>

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* 1. Which of the previous concept plan options do you prefer?

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* 2. Please share any comments and suggestions you have below:

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