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Stillwater Parks Master Plan - Parks and Recreation Commission Subcomittee Review

Recommendations Chapter Review

The City of Stillwater is developing a park system plan that will help to guide investments in the City's park system for the next 10 to 20 years. Based on park system analysis, staff and stakeholder meetings, and community engagement, the consulting team has assembled a number of recommendations for each park, open space, and natural area for review.  The following document is a second draft with edits made that addressed staff concerns from earlier this month. Please review the draft plan and provide comments on this webpage so that others can see notes and leave their feedback as well. You can also download the PDF documents to view. At the end of the review period, the consulting team will work with staff to address any final edits before the chapter goes out to the public for a feedback period in late February/early March.

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in reply to Dan MacSwain's comment

Jody_HKGi Feb 23 2026 at 11:09AM on page 11

Confirmed fence

Sarah Feb 19 2026 at 3:09PM on page 45

Suggestion
If the curling center does not materialize, this site has capacity for facility expansion and market suitability for a community center, indoor playground, or additional ice sheet should be studied.

Sarah Feb 19 2026 at 2:55PM on page 22

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alt location for a splash pad (explore...potential)

Sarah Feb 19 2026 at 2:51PM on page 31

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"potential for" and "explore this location for a splash pad"
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Sarah Feb 19 2026 at 2:50PM on page 31

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$600k+ investment on a new roof expected this year. Potential facade investments as well.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:28PM on page 44

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South of bridge, with improved path to river with simple rest area would be amazing and be a unique experience. . .

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:24PM on page 41

Suggestion
Boardwalk

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:24PM on page 40

Question
Could we do a boardwalk across long lake to connect west side and east side? Across is Long Lake Natural Area

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:21PM on page 32

Suggestion
The side slope could use improvements. Also wonder about upper terrace use/accessibility.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:20PM on page 29

Suggestion
Medium 6 table shelter with 3 season restrooms? I'm not sure a Large Shelter is a good spot for this park due to the use in summer. It's consistently filled. Medium shelter with restrooms wouldn't add too much requirements for parking.
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Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:17PM on page 29

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Also, I do see the horseshoe court use by a club and individuals at times. To my knowledge I'm not sure of any other horseshoe areas in the system.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:15PM on page 26

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More of a functionality improvement. Are there any new flooding structures that could be built to reduce staff time for flooding operations?

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:13PM on page 25

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Signage for the Park as a recommendation? Is there access improvement to bandshell needed?

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:08PM on page 23

Suggestion
May want to define Large shelter. I envision a Medium shelter (6 picnic tables underneath with 3 season restrooms) as great for this size park.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 10:01PM on page 19

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Move #4 to #1?

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:59PM on page 18

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I like the idea of converting ballfield to just a play area with younger trees for the future planted.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:56PM on page 17

Question
Is repaving of path accounted for with costs?

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:52PM on page 14

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I'm not sure this is the right park for native plantings due to the surrounding neighborhood aesthetic. I've seen quite a bit of that area being used as well. Definitely needs Shade trees near playground and the road.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:50PM on page 13

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I'm not sure if this is the right park for orchard style trees. Is there some ornamental trees that could provide unique blooms?

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:47PM on page 11

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Love this idea, the field is very underutilized. Is the photo on SW from the park? I thought there was no fence (but I could be wrong).

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:43PM on page 10

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When will the basketball court need to be replaced? More accessible/adjustable hoops would help.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:41PM on page 9

Suggestion
Hill used to accommodate winter sledding as well. Not sure if it does anymore with the basketball court. I like the Mini orchard idea. At minimum the slope to the SE of the basketball court could use more trees

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:32PM on page 6

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Improve Ballfield could be an option as well (Including grading, fencing).

Urban agriculture may be difficult with afternoon shading on the west side (would need to be closer to T).

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:28PM on page 4

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According to neighbors who live adjacent to the park: There were supposed to be more trees along the path near the field/playground. Perhaps more could be planted for shade in summer?

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:23PM on page 2

Better connections to parks with paved/hard surfaces from the nearby neighborhoods (More clear v questioning the line on if its a neighbors turf or if its a park.

Dan MacSwain Feb 18 2026 at 9:21PM on page 2

Locations for 3 season bathroom coverage. Northland Park, Browns Creek Park

Mark Maniaci 1 Feb 18 2026 at 6:48PM on page 22

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Perhaps this park would be a appropriate location for more pickleball courts given the noisy adjacent road

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 7:05PM on page 31

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Ask staff what timeline is for updating/repairs to this building. Add meeting space, indoor playground, community room, basketball? Would go partway towards a community center. Explore options as part of future renovation study.

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 7:03PM on page 45

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Potential to add community center funding strategy to implementation chapter.

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 7:03PM on page 45

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Potential to add community center funding strategy to implementation chapter.

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:58PM on page 23

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This is a good candidate for a restroom building.

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:56PM on page 38

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golf (spelling)

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:55PM on page 29

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note that this is park wide

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:55PM on page 29

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Note drainage improvements in the recommendations- at base of hill and ballfields

Andrew Haveles Feb 17 2026 at 6:55PM on page 29

clarify that the course would be around the park

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:50PM on page 29

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Considerations for pickleball expansion and addressing existing noise: recommend noise mitigating fabric / consider paddles that are less noisy- work with Pickleball group

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:48PM on page 29

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second the restroom here. Also consider where expanded parking could happen.

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:47PM on page 23

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Consider restroom building to assist with events here. vandalism may be a concern?

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:45PM on page 12

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If events are proposed, having a restroom building would be nice

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:45PM on page 29

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Yes to Restroom Building with water!

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:43PM on page 45

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See if we can get an up to date aerial without the skate park

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:42PM on page 33

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See if staff can provide info/imagery of the skatepark to add to this as well.

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:42PM on page 33

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See if staff can provide info/imagery of the skatepark to add to this as well.

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:39PM on page 10

This playground was replaced 3-4 years ago. Box callout says its at end of life

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:35PM on page 29

Can a nature area be added here with connection to lake? Also, area to south is used as a path loop around wetland pond

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:34PM on page 30

Suggestion
Paved path through Park to make it more accessible

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:32PM on page 31

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Can we reference Friends of Lily Lake's visioning project they did? I liked the improvement to the Ice Arena to make it more multi-use functional v solely Hockey

Sarah Feb 17 2026 at 6:30PM on page 2

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Consider adding a recommendation related to legibility and understanding of the park system- better advertising. Empower people to explore and get them feeling comfortable

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:28PM on page 40

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Paved path on east side of Long Lake that connects the neighborhoods

Dan Feb 17 2026 at 6:15PM on page 29

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It may be more helpful to have conversation on additional pickle ball courts here. Especially with neighbors/noise issues that are being experienced in other communities. I live a 1/2 mile away and can hear the current courts at times.
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