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LILAC PARK BEEHIVE AND OTHER STONE STRUCTURES - From the Re-Echo, 2007

For more information on the effort to save the Beehive and restore Roadside Park, Click Here.

The Historical Society continues to monitor the plans for the restoration of St. Louis Park Roadside Park (by Highway 7 at the Nordic Ware Tower), including the restoration of the Beehive, which has been moved from Lilac Park. 


The City Parks and Recreation Department, headed by Rick Birno, has authored a proposal that spells out the work needed and the cost.  It has been approved by the City Council, and the plan will be put into action; major fundraising has begun. 

The Proposal contains these elements: 

  1. All fixtures/artifacts repaired and preserved at SLP Roadside Park (SLPRP).
  2. Beehive BBQ and last table be moved from Lilac Park to SLPRP.
  3. Restoration and a long term maintenance plan for SLPRP.
  4. Access to SLPRP from the Southwest bike trail.
  5. The new pedestrian bridge over Highway 7 be accessible from SLPRP.
  6. Any bike trail plan to link the Southwest and Cedar trails includes SLPRP.

     

The City has contributed $110,000 of the estimated $220,000 price tag.  The balance will be paid for with grants and contributions.  The St. Louis Park Historical Society has been challenged to raise $30,000 toward the cost.  So far we have raised over $8,000.

To contribute to the effort to restore the Beehive and Roadside Park, please make your check out to:

St. Louis Park Historical Society
3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Be sure to put "Beehive" somewhere on your check.
All funds are completely tax-deductible.

Thank you for your help with this important project!



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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