Robinson Park in Sandstone Minnesota - Existing Conditions Summary
Purpose
• Identify needs and document changes
– Update recommendations
– Implementation strategy, projects and funding
• Direction and Design Concept for Park and Waterfront
Condition Assessment
- Dangerous remnants of dam need removal
- No pedestrian access to Robinson Park
- No access to drinking water
- Public restrooms in need of improvements/redesign
- River bank stabilization
- Boat access above dam eroded and in need of redesign
- Boat access below dam eroded, redesign needed for safe river access
- Inadequate parking at Big Spring Falls
- No in town signage directing visitors to Sandstone’s parks
2018 Robinson Park Redevelopment Goals
- Goal 1: Provide a safe park for local families and visitors
- Goal 2: Expand and develop the recreation opportunities for all ages
- Goal 3: Develop and improve pedestrian connections between Robinson Park and the community
- Goal 4: Make upgrades to meet the needs of existing and future population of Sandstone, MN
Community Concerns
Park safety for visitors
Cost of Robinson Park Improvement Plan
Level of maintenance required for plan
“Safe access connecting the town to Robinson Park for bikes and pedestrians would be a huge improvement”
“Removing the old dan should have been done years ago, it’s a very dangerous place”
“The bathrooms are disgusting”
“It’s very dangerous, we’ve always told our kids to never swim there.”
“Public water access above and below the dam rapids need repairs.”
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