Two of Arden Hills neighborhood parks, Arden Oaks and Freeway, are due for improvements in 2025. Each park’s play structures and swings were built in 1999 and 1998 and City’s Park Maintenance Management Plan calls for park equipment to be considered for replacement every 20 years. The plan also calls for hardcourts to be considered for resurfacing every 5-8-years, with a life expectancy of 25-35 years depending on conditions. Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park are both scheduled for a resurfacing in 2025.
Project Status
April/May 2025 – Council awarded contracts to the Site Contractor,
May 2025 – Construction started on Freeway Park and is expected to be completed by August 2025. Large Tree Removal is planned for July 8, 2025 which include crane work and traffic detours. Freeway Park will be closed the day of the tree work for public safety.
June 18, 2025 – Arden Oaks Park construction started. This work is expected to be completed by September 2025.
Anticipated Project Schedule
April 2024: Project Kickoff and Online Survey Development
April/May 2024: Perform and Complete Public Involvement Process
May 2024: Finalize Online Survey Report
May 28, 2024: Present Final Report findings at Work Session to Council
June 2024: Take selected Scope of Work and Amend PSA for Design and Construction