Welcome to the Citizens for a Loring Park Community!
Mission; To cultivate continuing leadership and help a diverse neighborhood realize a more harmonious, thriving, and beautiful community.
CLPC Events & Updates
Loring Park Path Repair
Work on path improvements in Loring Park will start October 21st and should wrap up by November 1st. A Gov. Delivery will be going out early next week with information and signs will also be put up in the park next week.
“From 10/21 to 11/1 approximately half of the trails at Loring Park will be rehabbed. During this time the park will be open but select trails may be closed to allow the work to happen. Please be careful navigating around the construction crews and give plenty of space for working equipment.
The trails that are being completed this year were chosen due to their condition and alignment with the park Master Plan.”
Thank you to Laura & Bubba, CLPC & Friends for pushing ADA Compliance and looking out for those concerned about their safety on the park paths.
That you to Commissioner Shaffer and Park staff for finding the $175,000 needed. This is just really, really great!
Emma R. Pachuta is the Project Manager for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
If you have questions, including questions during construction, feel free to contact CLPC and we can help connect you with park staff or research a question for you.
Hennepin Lyndale Corridor Plantings
You will notice that maintenance on the Corridor Landscaping has begun! Green Minneapolis who has taken on Project Management of this corridor change their organizational focus to one of advocacy at the end of 2023. Coalition members are discussing the need for a permanent Project Management replacement but in the interim CLPC has signed the contract with the Landscape Company and resident John Van Heel/co-chair of the project is volunteering oversight of the contract.
Contributors to the contract are: The Basilica of Saint Mary, Lowry Hill Neighborhood, Individuals supporting the Douglas Urn, Loring Corners, Inc, St Mark’s Cathedral, Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church, Walker Art Center, and 510 Groveland.
We will also be partnering with the Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling Department to establish some Trash Containers on the corridor through the Fall.
Learn about our Berger Fountain Restoration Project!
In 2021, Friends of Loring Park and Citizens for a Loring Park Community, as part of the Berger Fountain Committee, contracted with premier landscape architectural firm Damon-Farber to do a pre-design study to rehabilitate Berger (Dandelion) Fountain. This Minneapolis icon needs help.
Learn more about the project and how to help here.
Look for updates about Berger Fountain here..
Text BERGER. to 53-555 to donate.
Upcoming Community Events & Engagement
Nicollet Safety Coalition
Virtual Meeting
Meeting ID:979 1780 9427 | Passcode: 155919
Trunk or Treat at Hennepin Avenue UMC
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for an afternoon of candy, creativity, and community! Our parking lot will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland with trunks decked out in spooky, silly, and creative themes by local organizations and families. Kids will have a blast trick-or-treating from one uniquely decorated trunk to the next, gathering goodies at every stop!
What to expect:
🎃 Tons of candy and treats
🎨 Pumpkin decorating stations
🔥 S’mores and a 🍿 Popcorn station
🏰 Halloween-themed bounce house
🎲 Games, creativity, and fun for all ages
☕ Warm and cozy drink station
📸 Photo booth for capturing all the fun
This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, neighbors, and maybe even a villain 👹 dressed in their spooky best! Thanks to our collaboration with community organizations, this year's Trunk or Treat promises to be an even more exciting celebration. You won’t want to miss it!
👻 Costumes encouraged!
📍 Location: Hennepin Avenue UMC Parking Lot
📅 Date: October 27
🕒 Time: 2-4pm
Let’s make this Halloween a memorable one for the whole family.
Watch Past CLPC Events
Community Meetings & Updates:
CLPC Board of Directors Meeting
Berger Fountain Task Force Meeting
Join us the thrid Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Task Force meetings are held in person at the Loring Park Community Center.
Discussions on Loring Park Neighborhood Critical Parking
Meetings to be coordinated with City Staff. We will notify interested people once this is in place.
1st Ave S Reconstruction Project Update
The Minneapolis Public Works Department plans to reconstruct 1st Ave. S. from Lake St. to Franklin Ave. including replacing the Midtown Greenway Bridge. In addition to new pavement, the project will include new sidewalks, an off street bicycle facility, updated safety features, sanitary and storm main replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure.
Construction Update
First Ave. S will be closed through the fall and drivers will need to follow the posted detour route.
First Ave. S is closed between 27th St. and Lake St. through the fall
Detour route, vehicles: Lake St., Lyndale Ave. and Franklin Ave.
Detour route, bicycles: Lake St., Blaisdell Ave and Nicollet Ave, and Franklin Ave
What to expect during construction?
Lane reductions will occur as work moves along the corridor. Pedestrian access will be maintained on at least one side of the street.
Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews complete work.
Here is a link to the weekly update: 1st Ave S Weekly Update, July 26, 2024
Upcoming Events
First Ave. S Reconstruction Community Meetings
The project team is holding weekly office hours. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend to learn more about the construction project and the expected impacts as well as have any questions answered by project staff.
Thursdays
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wesley Andrews Coffee and Tea, 111 E. 26th St, Minneapolis
Visit the project website, sign up for project updates.
Safety walks for the Loring Park Neighborhood
Beginning soon, we will embark on safety walks from The Woman’s Club through Loring Park and the surrounding neighborhood each Thursday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. If you’re interested, please email Aileen Johnson at fritzdoris@comcast.net.
Please join us. Together we stand for a safer community.