Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Anoka, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

Develop the area north of City Hall into a park. Elements of this park will include a trailway connection through the park, plaza for civic gatherings, grand entrance / staircase, an amphitheater for City events, Memorial Court, historical interpretation area, fountains, open passive space, dockage, and with restrooms. Park Dedication fees: estimated 191 units @ $2543/unit = $485,000. Approximate Timeline Improvements South entrance staircase in 2012 as part of the East Main Project Trail and associated amenities, overall grading, and North Dockage in 2013 north end trail connection through the mill ruin area in 2014 Grand stair case/s, weir Plaza, City Hall Terrace, Memorial Court, Mill Ruin Area in 2025 Building Site / Second Avenue amenities, Amphitheater and pavilion structure in 2016 Restroom Construction (originally planned for 2023 moved out to coincide with Dam Modification Project) - 2026 Roof Structure over Stage - 2024 Walk of Honor Expansion & Additional interpretive signage - 2027 Grand Stair, Wier Plaza, etc. - 2029 As of November 5, 2024, this project is no longer moving forward. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.