Commission approves moving forward on Ridge Park playground replacement using allocated CIP funds
Mar 17, 2026
After neighborhood comments and extended debate about parking, accessibility and teen amenities, commissioners approved replacing the Ridge Park play structure using already-allocated CIP funds for 3–5 and 6–12 age groups; parking-lot improvements and additional amenities were discussed for later CIP cycles.
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The Lake Elmo Parks Commission voted to move forward with replacing the Ridge Park play structure using funds already allocated in the city's capital improvement program. The approved concept covers play features for combined ages 3–5 and 6–12, with the explicit intent to consider additional teen amenities in a later phase.
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