Project Summary

About the Project

Fred Richards Park is being created from the former Fred Richards Golf Course. The 43-acre site, almost double the size of Centennial Lakes Park, will become a multi-use park for a variety of activities year round. Fred Richards Park will subtly divide into sections, providing different experiences for people and nature. It also includes what was formerly known as Lake Edina Park. The $17.7 million in funding will come from the half-cent sales tax Edina voters approved in November 2022.

Includes:

  • Pickleball and basketball courts
  • Lawn games and stage/pavilion areas
  • Clubhouse renovation
  • Landscaping, turf and walkways
  • Parking and access via West 77th Street

Includes:

  • Wetlands and nature enhancement and restoration
  • Trees and shrubs
  • Play nodes
  • Wildlife habitat structures
  • Trail

Includes:

  • New trail
  • Open lawn play area with high-quality drainage
  • Picnic pavilion
  • Traditional and inclusive playgrounds

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Playground Survey

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Fred Richards Park Playground Survey #1

The City of Edina is kicking-off the design of a new, nature based play area. We would love for it to contain PLAY FOR ALL. We would love to hear your input by March 17th, including experiences (good and bad) with play spaces. Please provide any feedback you can for yourself or those you care for. This guidance will help ensure the future park design best reflects the wants, needs, and interests of all within our communities! Thank you for your time, input, and expertise!

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