The following is from the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board:
The public and all Mississippi River enthusiasts are invited to the Riverfront Festival Friday, July 26, 2013 from 6 p.m.
to sunset at “No Name” Park, the former Scherer site, located at Sibley Street and the Plymouth Avenue Bridge in Northeast Minneapolis.The evening will include a variety of Minneapolis’ renowned food trucks, local beer, music and a suggestion box for naming the park. View the event invite here.
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“We are very excited that the RiverFirst initiative is moving forward,” said Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership Interim Executive Director Kathleen Boe. “Without the enthusiastic input and support from the surrounding communities the RiverFirst initiative wouldn’t be where it is today.”
The property, purchased by the MPRB in 2010, is one of the first sites planned for development under the RiverFirst initiative. People will have the opportunity to learn about the Park’s future layout, beach, channel and the planned reconstruction of historic Hall’s Island.
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“It is time to start enjoying this park and bring enthusiasm to its redevelopment. It's all about working together,” said Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Vice-President and First District Commissioner Liz Wielinski. “I am proud of the support we’ve received from the public – and especially would like thank the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and the East Minneapolis Exchange Club for all the hard work they have put in to this event.”
RiverFirst is a 20-year vision for Mississippi riverfront parks that builds on our community's rich river heritage and passion for parks, nature and wildlife to create places on "America’s fourth coast" where neighborhoods and businesses can grow and people from near and far can experience one of the four great rivers of the world through world-class recreational and cultural activities. The RiverFirst project area spans from the Stone Arch Bridge to the northern City of Minneapolis limit. For more information about the RiverFirst Initiative go to www.riverfirst.com.
For additional festival details contact the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership by email at info@minneapolisriverfrontpartnership.org or by calling (612) 465-8780 x212.
Sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board with support from the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and the East Minneapolis Exchange Club.
About Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
With 197 park properties totaling 6,744 acres of land and water, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provides places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment. The Minneapolis Park System’s neighborhood parks, recreation centers and diversified programming have made the Minneapolis Park System an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work. To learn more about the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, visit www.minneapolisparks.org, like the MPRBFacebook page, or follow MPRB on Twitter @mplsparkboard.
About the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership serves as a champion for a vibrant Mississippi riverfront, to create an enduring legacy now and for future generations. The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership spotlights the Mississippi River and creates a space to work out river solutions that enhance our city.
We facilitate and support coordinated revitalization of the Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis. We track success in achieving a healthy ecosystem, exceptional parks and trails, world-class history and culture, and vital, livable communities. To learn more about the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, visit www.minneapolisriverfrontpartnership.org and like the MRP Facebook Page.
About the East Minneapolis Exchange Club
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club is an all-volunteer service organization whose members want to serve their communities, develop leadership skills and meet new people. The East Minneapolis Exchange Club is one of 700 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. To learn more, visit the East Minneapolis Exchange Club webpage and like the EMEC Facebook page.
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