Do you live, work, or play near The Mall Park in Minneapolis? We are finalizing the design of Phase 1 improvements and would like your feedback on what amenities you would like to see in the park. Please take a few minutes to scroll through this website and share your ideas.

| The survey closes on Friday, January 12 at 8 p.m.

Project overview

In 2020 the Park Board of Commissioners adopted the Southwest Service Area Master Plan which includes a vision for the future of The Mall Park. Several elements of that plan will be implemented in conjunction with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services’ (MCES) sewer construction in 2024. These include a new trail connection to the Midtown Greenway with amenities, a shared-use woonerf, stormwater elements, and some areas of impervious roadway reclaimed for green space.

MCES will be making improvements to the regional sanitary sewer pipes in the westbound lane of The Mall road between Bde Maka Ska Parkway and Humboldt Avenue. As park of MPRB’s long-term park plans, the westbound lane of The Mall road will be restored to turf/grass and trees, and the driving lane and parking will be permanently removed between Bde Maka Ska Parkway and Irving Avenue.



How It Works

There are three (3) ways to participate. Read through the content on this page to learn about the project and then complete the following activities:

  • What is a Woonerf?

    A Woonerf is a shared use/flexible market street. Take a look at the example woonerf and learn more about the potential design concepts that will be implemented in The Mall Park.

    Learn more 

  • View the design options

    Choose which amenities you would like to see in The Mall Park and place them where you would like them.

    Drop pins 

  • Tell us about yourself

    Take a minute to tell use more about yourself. All questions are optional.

    Take the survey 



What Engagement has MPRB done so far?

  • 3 Community Advisory Committee meetings at Whittier Park
  • 2 hands-on design workshops at St. Paul’s Church and Whittier Park
  • 3 discussions with the East Isles Neighborhood Association’s Built Environment and Transportation Committee
  • 3 presentations to the EINA board and executive committee
  • 5 tables at East isles Farmers Markets on The Mall
  • Discussions with Uptown Art Fair, East Isles Farmers Market, Hennepin Co/Walker Library, and volunteer gardeners
  • Mailings, emails, posters/flyers, surveys, webpage updates, and news articles
  • 1 online public meeting with staff of multiple agencies working in The Mall area: MPRB, Met Council, City of Mpls, Hennepin Co, Midtown Greenway
  • 2 information tables at EINA ice cream social and the Uptown Dog Fair
  • 1 presentation to the EINA board
  • 3 discussions with the EINA Built Environment and Transportation Committee
  • 2 open houses at Whittier and Painter recreation centers
  • Mailing, email, webpage updates
  • Discussions with Uptown Art Fair, Hennepin Co/Walker Library, city staff, and volunteer gardeners
  • Mailings, emails, webpage updates