FRIENDS OF TRIANGLE PARK
Dedicated to preserving and beautifying Triangle Park, the "front yard" of downtown Minneapolis.
The Future of Triangle Park
We have accomplished a lot since we started gardening in the park during the summer of 2006.
Going forward, we have plans for several areas of the park.
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Upper Garden (inside the fence):
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Replacement of the old wrought iron fence.
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A water feature, such as an appropriately-sized water fountain.
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A bronze animal sculpture for the children's enjoyment.
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New, heavy-duty picnic tables with wheelchair access.
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Lower Garden (outside the fence):
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Evergreens and erosion control on the slopes, as designed by MnDOT.
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Pollinator Garden (between the turn-around road and 11th St. Bridge):
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Native and pollinator-friendly plants, shrubs, and grasses.
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MnDOT designed this evergreen and erosion control area. We hope to plant these in 2026. Colors are approximations of the tree and shrub colors.
Over three Saturday mornings in the spring of 2026, 30+ volunteers rejuvenated a pollinator garden at the very southern tip of Triangle Park. Additional native, pollinator-friendly plants will be added in the fall.
