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
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
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Help us select playground design for Courtney Field's and Braemar Park. Each design took into consideration survey results to create unique play areas. Staff will review survey results for recommended contract. Color preferences will help to create final playground materials.
SURVEY WILL CLOSE ON JULY 31st
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded. Playground designers will use survey results to create layouts and features. Please continue to engage with this project as it progresses.
The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is adding a playground structure to Braemar Park at Courtney Fields, and we want you to help choose the new theme and play pieces. We welcome kids and adults to take the following brief survey where you can pick your favorites from slides to swings to climbers. This is your park, so please help us make it what you want!
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
The Braemar Park Master Plan contained multiple features and components one of which was the concept of platform tennis or pickleball. Please Edina Parks & Recreation Department to gather information to help identify the needs of the feature and work with consultants to help determine feasible locations and designs for this concept. We welcome pickleball users to take the following brief survey and tell us more about your pickleball needs and experience.
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Who's Listening
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Director of Parks and Recreation
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Assistant Director - Parks and Natural Resources
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Phone 9528260397 Email rfinberg@edinamn.gov
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Lifecycle
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Community Engaged
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stage2017 City Staff, Stakeholders, and community members provided input and feedback to create a master plan for Braemar Park. See engagement log in documents for more information.
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Master Plan Approved
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageJanuary 3rd 2018, City Council approved Braemar Park Master Plan
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Funding Identified
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageNovember 2022 voters approved a referendum to allowed for local option sales tax revenue to be allocated to the implementation of Braemar Park master Plan.
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Consultants hired and master plan concept designs are refined
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageSpring 2023 consultants are hired to continue refining design concepts set forward in the approved master plan. Designer are engaged for Courtney Fields upgrades, trails, natural resources, and site improvements.
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Community and Stakeholder Feedback
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageAn open house for the community will be held September 6th from 4-7 at Braemar Backyard Rink. Staff and consultants will be on hand to answer questions and provide updates on project components. Feedback will also be collected about preliminary trail layouts and other master plan components. Feedback will also be collected on Better Together Edina.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Review and Comment
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageCommissioners will review and comment on preliminary trail layouts and concept design. Comments will be combined with community feedback and provided to City Council.
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City Council 30% Design Update
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageCity Council will receive a staff report and presentation of the refined Braemar Park master plan concepts. This will include Parks and Recreation Commissions comments as well as community feedback. Staff will present to City Council at a work session on October 17th, 2023
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Natural Resources Restoration Phase 1
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageBuckthorn and other target species removal was awarded to Landbridge Ecological for targeted areas. Future phases will include addition invasive removals, enhancements and plantings, and long term management.
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Braemar Trails Enters Design Development
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stageBased on feedback collected from staff, stakeholders, community, commissioners, mayor and city council staff and consultants will progress into design development for the Braemar Trails project.
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Braemar Trails Enters Construction Documents
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Braemar Trails Bid Packages are posted
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Biking and Hiking Trail Construction Begins
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation has finished this stagePathfinder Trail Building has been awarded contract for trail building. The first phase of trails will be the eastern and western hillsides. The second phase will happen later this season or next and will include a shared trail boardwalk and connector through the south Braemar Park property by Nine Mile Creek.
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Trails Open
Braemar Park Master Plan Implementation is currently at this stageHiking Trails and Biking Trails are Open!