Assembly Union Park is locate in Saint Paul's Highland Bridge neighborhood. The name Assembly Union Park recognizes the site's industrial history and the Ford Motor Company workforce as contributing members of the surrounding communities.
Westgate Commons Park is a new 1.5 acre park located three blocks south of the Westgate light rail station on the border of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The park features a picnic area, barbeque grills, small play structure, and open lawn area.
Picnic Area, Barbeque Grills, & Small Play Area
Uŋčí Makhá Park is located within the Highland Bridge development. Uŋčí Makhá (pronounced Oon-CHEE ma-KAH) translates to “Grandmother Earth” in Dakota. The name was recommended by Dakota community members and represents the significance of the water within Uŋči Makhá Park flowing through the creek into nearby Bdote, a sacred site central to the Dakota creation story.
Gateway Park is located within the Highland Bridge development at the intersection of Mississippi River Boulevard and Ford Parkway. The name Gateway Park reflects the importance of this entry point to the city and to the neighborhood, and also references a gateway in time bridging the past to the future.