Strachauer Park Master Plan
A Master Plan will guide the future of Strachauer Park, and the City of Edina is seeking input from park users and those who live near the park in creating that plan.
The five-acre park at 6200 Beard Ave. features a playground, picnic areas, basketball court, soccer fields, skating area and a hockey rink that serves as a small dog off-leash area in summer.
Key parts of the Master Plan will address:
- Updating the playground with new playground equipment
- Providing a park building that can serve the community’s needs for rentals, a gathering space and park uses, as the current building is functionally obsolete
- Programming such as playground programs for the area residents
- Adding amenities sought by the surrounding residents and park users
- Improving natural features
The Master Plan will include both short- and long-term improvements. Currently, money has been designated in the Capital Improvement Plan for the new playground equipment, however, funding for other amenities and improvements will come over time. Having a Master Plan will enable the City to quickly address and update on the areas of the plan as funding becomes available.
In developing the Master Plan, many factors and views will be considered including:
- Accessiblility
- Equity
- Health opportunities
- Impacts of Minnesota Highway 62 (Crosstown Highway)
- Inclusivity
- Maintenance needs
- Role of Strachauer in relation to nearby Chowen and Pamela parks
- Stormwater management and environmental impacts
- Sustainability
- Transportation issues
Your Participation
The input of residents, park users and potential park users will drive the Master Plan. Ways you can participate include following this project page, attending a workshop, and responding to an online survey this fall.
This project page will be updated throughout the process.
Thank you for your help in developing this plan for Strachauer Park.
A Master Plan will guide the future of Strachauer Park, and the City of Edina is seeking input from park users and those who live near the park in creating that plan.
The five-acre park at 6200 Beard Ave. features a playground, picnic areas, basketball court, soccer fields, skating area and a hockey rink that serves as a small dog off-leash area in summer.
Key parts of the Master Plan will address:
- Updating the playground with new playground equipment
- Providing a park building that can serve the community’s needs for rentals, a gathering space and park uses, as the current building is functionally obsolete
- Programming such as playground programs for the area residents
- Adding amenities sought by the surrounding residents and park users
- Improving natural features
The Master Plan will include both short- and long-term improvements. Currently, money has been designated in the Capital Improvement Plan for the new playground equipment, however, funding for other amenities and improvements will come over time. Having a Master Plan will enable the City to quickly address and update on the areas of the plan as funding becomes available.
In developing the Master Plan, many factors and views will be considered including:
- Accessiblility
- Equity
- Health opportunities
- Impacts of Minnesota Highway 62 (Crosstown Highway)
- Inclusivity
- Maintenance needs
- Role of Strachauer in relation to nearby Chowen and Pamela parks
- Stormwater management and environmental impacts
- Sustainability
- Transportation issues
Your Participation
The input of residents, park users and potential park users will drive the Master Plan. Ways you can participate include following this project page, attending a workshop, and responding to an online survey this fall.
This project page will be updated throughout the process.
Thank you for your help in developing this plan for Strachauer Park.
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Playground Equipment Recommendation to City Council
Share Playground Equipment Recommendation to City Council on Facebook Share Playground Equipment Recommendation to City Council on Twitter Share Playground Equipment Recommendation to City Council on Linkedin Email Playground Equipment Recommendation to City Council linkStaff have submitted a request for purchase for the Strachauer Park playground equipment. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback in our surveys. The winning submission was Option 2 from Minnesota Playground Inc (MWP). The winning color selection was also Option #2 spring green, brown, and tan. We will provide final design renderings when the playground is ordered.
This playground will be replacing the existing structure which will be removed and the area re-graded. A new container and the new playground will occupy a footprint south of the existing location. This footprint is based off the approved master plan location and allow for connections to future amenities and phases.
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Playground Survey CLOSED
Share Playground Survey CLOSED on Facebook Share Playground Survey CLOSED on Twitter Share Playground Survey CLOSED on Linkedin Email Playground Survey CLOSED linkThanks to everyone that helped us to make final design and color selection for the Strachauer Park Playground. Staff will use community preferred color and concepts to make final recommendation to council. We will post final design after approval and update you on installation timeline when playground is ordered and being made. Thank you for your help and feedback through this process.
Phase I is funding for the replacement of the playground $200,000 for equipment. Staff has worked with a consultant to locate the new structure to fit with the approved Strachauer Park Master Plan for future incorporation of desired features and programming. The existing playground will be removed and that area regraded until Phase II is initiated. Phase II includes a new shelter and gather space.
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Phase I Playground Survey Closed
Share Phase I Playground Survey Closed on Facebook Share Phase I Playground Survey Closed on Twitter Share Phase I Playground Survey Closed on Linkedin Email Phase I Playground Survey Closed linkPlease help the City design an amazing playground for Strachauer Park. We are working with consultants to evaluate site needs and placement of a new playground at Strachauer Park in line with the approved Master Plan. We will be removing existing play structure and building a new structure in 2024. The first survey will help us gauge the neighborhoods interest in components and features. We will use responses to solicit designs from vendors. We will then ask the neighborhood for preferences on these designs and colors. Survey one will be available until December 31st 2023.
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Survey Crew
Share Survey Crew on Facebook Share Survey Crew on Twitter Share Survey Crew on Linkedin Email Survey Crew linkAdditional surveying will be conducted the week of October 23rd so consultants will be on site and utility markings will be made.
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Phase 1 Professional Services
Share Phase 1 Professional Services on Facebook Share Phase 1 Professional Services on Twitter Share Phase 1 Professional Services on Linkedin Email Phase 1 Professional Services linkSurveying, engineering, and design services for Phase 1 will be presented to City Council on 9/19 for approval. These services will help to create documents for demolition and construction of new playground equipment. The approved master plan relocates the playground within the design. Consultants will work with staff to ensure new location meets needs, standards, and master plan's vision. Once analysis is complete, the city will engage the community to collect feedback on desired features for playground.
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Phase 1 Initiated
Share Phase 1 Initiated on Facebook Share Phase 1 Initiated on Twitter Share Phase 1 Initiated on Linkedin Email Phase 1 Initiated linkCity Council approved Strachauer Park Master Plan at the July 18th City Council Meeting. This action allowed staff to initiate Phase 1 of the project. This funded phase includes a playground replacement and ADA access to a new play structure as laid out in the approved Master Plan. Staff will work with a consultant to gather a topographical survey and evaluate site conditions. The Consultant will also work with staff through the established playground replacement engagement process. This process is composed of three engagement points with neighborhood and community to help design amenities, playground theme, colors, and equipment concepts. The first round of surveys is expected to be posted on BTE this fall after information gathering from our consultant. Engagement and design will continue through fall and early winter. Staff anticipates playground removal and installation in the Spring of 2024 weather and supply dependent.
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Documents Uploaded
Share Documents Uploaded on Facebook Share Documents Uploaded on Twitter Share Documents Uploaded on Linkedin Email Documents Uploaded linkStrachauer Park Phasing pdf and the Updated Concept Feedback with Staff Comments pdf have been uploaded on the righthand side.
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City Council Approval
Share City Council Approval on Facebook Share City Council Approval on Twitter Share City Council Approval on Linkedin Email City Council Approval linkStrachauer Park Master Plan Concept will be presented to City Council at the July 18 meeting. Confluence received all of your feedback on the last concept design. This Master Plan Concept includes both short- and long-term improvements that will be phased over time. Currently, money has been designated in the Capital Improvement Plan for the new playground equipment, however, funding for other amenities and improvements will be allocated in the coming years. Having this Master Plan will enable the City to quickly address and update areas of the plan as funding becomes available. Staff will share the phases as well as comments to your feedback on this page prior to the City Council meeting.
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Next Steps
Share Next Steps on Facebook Share Next Steps on Twitter Share Next Steps on Linkedin Email Next Steps linkThank you to everyone that took time to review the preferred concept online and provide feedback. We have sent your feedback to Confluence for review/updates. City staff will respond to the questions you had and we will post that response report on this project page.
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Phase 2 Concept Feedback
Share Phase 2 Concept Feedback on Facebook Share Phase 2 Concept Feedback on Twitter Share Phase 2 Concept Feedback on Linkedin Email Phase 2 Concept Feedback linkPhase 2 of the Concept Designs are viewable under the Concept Designs tab. Your feedback and input are important to us! We hope you take the time to review and comment on the new concept design and share your thoughts. Online comments will close April 23, 2023.
Thanks for your time and participation in helping shape the future of Strachauer Park.
Public Participation Level
Who's Listening
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Phone 9528260397 Email rfinberg@edinamn.gov -
Recreation Supervisor
Email aclarke@edinamn.gov -
Director of Parks and Recreation
Email pvetter@edinamn.gov -
Community Engagement Manager
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City Values
Strachauer Park Documents
- Strachauer Park Values Viewfinder Community Workshop Memo.pdf (240 KB) (pdf)
- Strachauer Park- First Concept Designs.pdf (7.7 MB) (pdf)
- Strachauer Concept Design- March 2023.pdf (2.08 MB) (pdf)
- Strachauer Phasing.pdf (943 KB) (pdf)
- Updated Concept Feedback _Staff Comments.pdf (79.1 KB) (pdf)
- Strachauer 2nd Survey_Responses_Report_.pdf (36.4 KB) (pdf)
Project Timeline
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Open
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageStrachauer Master Plan project launches on BetterTogetherEdina.org and initial feedback about what the public would like to see for the park is collected.
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Design Concepts Created
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageConfluence, consultant firm on this project, will create design concepts from the input gathered. They will create at least two concepts for public feedback.
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Review Design Concepts
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageThe public provides feedback on the design concepts at BetterTogetherEdina.org or at a Community Open House.
Timeline for concept review online is set for Dec. 1 - Dec. 15.
Concept Design Open House is Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Edina City Hall.
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Review Updated Concept Designs
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageThe public provides feedback on the updated concept at BetterTogetherEdina.org.
Online comments will close April 23, 2023.
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Preferred Design Concept Presented
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageWith feedback from the public and Parks & Recreation Commission, the Parks & Recreation Department will bring the preferred design concept to Edina City Council.
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City Council Approval Process
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageCity Council will consider for approval the Strachauer Master Plan design concept at the July 18 meeting.
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Phase 1 Initiated
Strachauer Park Master Plan has finished this stageA Consultant has been approached to begin a topographical survey of existing and proposed playground location and site. This consultant will work with City Staff through Playground Engagement and Procurement.
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Open
Strachauer Park Master Plan is currently at this stageStrachauer Park Playground Replacement project launches on November 28th on BetterTogetherEdina.org and initial feedback about what the public would like to see for the new playground is collected. Survey closes on December 31st, 2023.
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Playground Design Vendor Selected
this is an upcoming stage for Strachauer Park Master PlanEdina Parks & Recreation will solicit playground design concepts through the Request for Proposal process. The selected vendor will create at least two concepts for public feedback
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Review Playground Concepts
this is an upcoming stage for Strachauer Park Master PlanThe public provides feedback on the design concepts at BetterTogetherEdina.org.
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Final Design Concept Selected
this is an upcoming stage for Strachauer Park Master PlanWith feedback from the public and Parks & Recreation Commission, the Parks & Recreation Department with select a design concept to make a recommendation to Edina City Council.
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City Council Approval Process
this is an upcoming stage for Strachauer Park Master PlanCity Council will consider for approval the playground design concept and equipment recommended by City staff this spring.
The total budget for the project is $250,000.
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New Equipment Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Strachauer Park Master PlanThe Parks & Recreation Department will implement new equipment upon final selection and purchasing authorization.