Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan
A 90% Draft of the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan is now available for review!
CLICK HERE to view the 90% document and provide feedback.
The public comment period is now closed, thank you for providing feedback! Comments after 4/26 should be submitted in writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission on the proposed Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan and will be accepted until 12 p.m. on May 8, 2024. Comments should include "PRC PUBLIC COMMENT" in the subject line and be submitted to ParksCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
CITY OF SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held to gather stakeholder input regarding the proposed Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan. Interested parties may review the draft Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan via www.stpaul.gov/como-regional-park-projects. NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held on the topic at the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Edgcumbe Recreation Center, 320 Griggs St. S. Saint Paul, MN 55105. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that public comments submitted in writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission on the proposed Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan will be accepted until 12 p.m. on May 8, 2024. Comments should include "PRC PUBLIC COMMENT" in the subject line and be submitted to ParksCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
Department of Parks and Recreation has received feedback regarding Como Lakeside Pavilion in advance of the public hearing being held on Como Regional Park Long Range Plan on Thursday, May 9th. To clarify, Como Lakeside Pavilion is mentioned on page 13 of the Como Long Range Plan in reference to the vision work done in 2023. The visioning exercise was high-level and starts to imagine what Como Lakeside Pavilion could be in the future. This work happened concurrently with the development of the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan and developed the following design goals for the pavilion:
• Renovate and relocate bathrooms for accessibility.
• Maximize all space for public use.
• Add vendors and services for year-round use.
• Appropriately size spaces to meet community needs.
• Maintain the historic quality of this landmark building and upgrade overall aesthetics.
• Promote community events and connection to Como Lake.
• Direct amplified sound toward natural sound breaks.
No decisions regarding the Lakeside Pavilion are stated in the Como Regional Park Long Range Plan. Community engagement specific to the pavilion will occur at a later date.
Upcoming Key Dates:
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Public Hearing and Referral
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
6:30-8:00 pm
Edgumbe Recreation Center (320 Griggs St S)
Neighborhood Planning Committee
Review and Recommendation
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
4:30-6:00 pm
City Hall Annex (25 West Fourth Street, 13th floor conference room)
Planning Commission Meeting
Review and Recommendation
Date, time and location TBD
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Review and Recommendation
Thursday, June 13th, 2024
6:30-8:00 pm
Northwest Como Recreation Center (1550 N Hamline Ave)
City Council Meeting
Review and Recommendation
Date, time and location TBD
Metropolitan Council Meeting Dates Upcoming
