Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation

The Braemar Park master plan was created in 2017 with the help of residents and community members. City Council approved the master plan on Jan. 3, 2018. On Nov. 8, 2022, voters approved via referendum a local option sales tax to allocate $8.1 million of project funding for implementation and next phases of the Braemar Park master plan. Project planning efforts are moving forward for completing final design and constructing improvements in the park. Additional stakeholder and public engagement will occur during preliminary and final design to integrate comment and feedback into the design process.

Current proposed trail and park improvements include:

Walking trails
Mountain bike trails
Cross-country skiing trails
Pickleball
Courtney Fields baseball complex improvements
Wayfinding signs and trail connections
Natural resource restoration
Improved parking and access to Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Arena, and Courtney Fields

Current proposed trail and park improvements include:

Walking trails
Mountain bike trails
Cross-country skiing trails
Pickleball
Courtney Fields baseball complex improvements
Wayfinding signs and trail connections
Natural resource restoration
Improved parking and access to Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Arena, and Courtney Fields

Braemar Park Natural Resources Phase 1

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On December 19th, City Council approved a contract with Landbridge Ecological Services for the first step in natural resources restoration work. This contract is for the initial brushing and invasive vegetation control in 2024. Work on this contract will begin in January and initial brushing and removals will be completed by April. Site visits in summer and fall will target re-sprouts and invasive herbaceous vegetation using best management practices.
What you can expect to see:
The contractor will be in areas shown in the attached diagram. Work will consist of using a equipment mounted brush mower, hand cutting, debris hauling, and stump treatments of buckthorn throughout areas 1 and 2. Some material will be piled for collection or burning with approved permits and weather conditions.
City staff will continue to update you on contractors progress. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out.
Rachel Finberg
rfinberg@edinamn.gov
952.826.0397
Refined Concepts Presented

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Staff and SRF consultant presented trail design and layout to the mayor and city council members on October 17. Concepts presented address comments and feedback from neighbors, Edina residents, and mountain biking community. These concepts expanded pedestrian systems, wayfinding, and safety for the trail system. Presentation and packet information can be viewed in meeting documents.
Neighborhood Meeting

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Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Braemar direct neighbor meeting. A copy of the slides has been uploaded here for reference. We appreciate your questions, input, and conversation. We hope to see you at the September 6th for review and comments. If you are unable attend please submit your ideas and comments here on Better Together unit September 26th.
Please also take the time to fill out our Playground Survey to help us design a new playground for the neighborhood and visitors.
Project Updates

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We are excited to be working on refining the approved Braemar Park Master Plan. SRF has been hired to design the trail alignments throughout the park for Pedestrians and Mountain Bikers. We are fortunate to have Tim Wegner a well loved mountain bike trail designer working on trail locations and features that maximize terrain, views, and the mountain biking experience. SRF and RES a restoration expert are working together to analyze and create a sustainable ecological restoration plan and implementation.
For Courtney Fields WSB is working on designs for upgrades to both playability and spectator spaces. Sports Lighting Authority has also been brought on board to assist with field lighting. Plans and layouts include the addition of trail connections and a play structure for visitors and neighbors.
Exciting progress is being made, please join us for our September 6th open house to view the design concepts. Staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and speak with residents and potential park users about project components. If you are not able to attend please provide feedback and on trail alignments and Courtney Field Concepts here on Better Together Edina after September 6th. Master Plan implementation projects will span multiple years for both design and installation and updates will be supplied as soon as we have more accurate timelines.