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<br /> STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 06/16/2025 <br /> Discussion <br /> <br />TO: PARKS COMMISSION <br />FROM: Assistant Public Works Director – Adam Swanepoel <br />AGENDA ITEM: Tana Ridge Park Review <br /> <br /> <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />☒ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☐ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />Over the past two years staff has been reviewing city parks with the Parks Commission. The <br />purpose of the review is for commissions to become more familiar with the city park, provide <br />history and discuss any potential changes which may be needed. <br />Tana Ridge Park is located in the Tana Ridge development and connects to Fields of St. Croix 2nd <br />addition. The 9.1 acre park consists of a playground set which was constructed in 2005, soccer net and a <br />ball field. Parking is limited to several parking stalls and street parking. A public trail connects Tana <br />Ridge development with the downtown area. Consideration for a trail connection to the Wildflower <br />development was reviewed in 2022. Connecting the two public trails would need to cross private <br />property. Owners of the property were not interested at the time in making the trail connection. Future <br />consideration will be discussed with the property owners. <br /> <br />In 2020, approximately one acre of the park was used for the construction of a city well which sits in the <br />NW corner of the park. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE PARKS COMMISSION: <br />What considerations would the Parks Commission like to review at Tana Ridge Park? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />Tana Ridge Park is classified as a neighborhood park in the recent Parks Master Plan. Of the 27 city parks, <br />Tana Ridge is the 10th largest park in city with 9.1 acres. Considerations for this park in the future may <br />include an updated play set in 2030. If considered staff would suggest making this site ADA compatible <br />with the parking lot and public trail. Additional seating or bench areas where room allows should be <br />considered in any upgrade. Additional parking would be beneficial if amenities are updated or improved. <br /> <br />A future pavilion is not ideal for this location. Placement would be made away from the parking lot and <br />likely limit its use. Staff would support covered park bench along the trail. <br />