New Playground Coming To Marie Park In Mendota Heights

Mendota Heights MN

26 February, 2021

5:47 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Mendota Heights: February 25, 2021 At its meeting on February 16, the City Council approved a playground redesign for Marie Park. The design selected is from Northland Recreation (Little Tikes) and features a play structure for ages two-to-five years, a play structure for for ages five-to-twelve years, two sand diggers, a two-person grasshopper spring rider, a revolution spinner, track ride, five swings, climbers, slides, and two benches. The design was a community favorite in feedback received through the City's Polco poll, and virtual and in-person open houses. The City Council approved the cost for the playground structure, installation, and shade structures for a total of $133,004. The proposed playground replacement is approximately double the size of the existing playground at Marie Park, and it is anticipated to be complete by June 1 of this year, weather permitting. This press release was produced by the City of Mendota Heights. The views expressed here are the author's own.