Trash cans are returning to Rochester parks
After a year of Rochester parks not having trash bins, that s changing this week.
Posted: Apr 7, 2021 9:56 AM
Posted By: Madelyne Watkins
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The pandemic has taken away many things and one of those includes the trash cans in Rochester parks. They were something we haven t seen in parks for over a year now, but that s all changing this week.
The Rochester Parks and Recreation Department had to make about a $2 million budget cut last year. With that came the removal of trash cans at city parks, mowing the grass and more. Director Paul Widman said for the most part, people cooperated and packed out what they packed into the parks.
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Construction on Rochester’s first splash pad is scheduled to start later this year and the city has plans to add more in the coming years.
The first splash pad is being built at Lincolnshire Park and will be roughly 2,500 sq. ft. A City press release explains, It will have 10 play activities of both flush and above ground elements highlighted by a “Tippy Wedge” with signage for photo opportunities.
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The Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is asking for your opinions and feedback on splash pads. Parks & Recreation Director Paul Widman said, “The community engagement that occurred via our 2016 System Plan indicated a desire by the community to add splash pads to our parks. We are very excited to getting closer to that reality. We encourage the community to provide additional feedback through these latest engagement activities.”
Construction on Rochester’s first splash pad is scheduled to start later this year and the city has plans to add more in the coming years. The first splash pad is being built at Lincolnshire Park and will be roughly 2,500 sq. ft. A City press release explains, It will have 10 play activities of both flush and above ground elements highlighted by a “Tippy Wedge” with signage for photo opportunities.