New Playground Coming To Marie Park In Mendota Heights

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.

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