Improvements coming to May Park; open house June 24

News from District 11

By KYLE MIANULLI, HMC Communications Coordinator

Join the conversation about improvement to May Park. The City of St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation has secured funding to make needed improvements to May Park at the Northeast corner of Chelton Ave. and Clayland St. in the Hamline Midway neighborhood. Provide input and help re-imagine this neighborhood space at a community open house June 24, 4-6pm, at May Park, 816 Clayland St.

Parks and Rec is also looking for a few good community representatives to help guide the design process. If you’re interested in helping determine the future of the park as a member of the community task force, contact Cheeneng Yang at cheeneng.yang@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call 651-266-6414.

You can also provide input by filling out a quick survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/maypark. For regular project updates, visit www.stpaul.gov/may-park.

Friends of Hamline Park ready for summer fun

Mark your calendars for three fun events in Hamline Park this summer! Following the spring cleanup day and hugely successful planting/gardening event, Hamline Park is looking better than ever and is ready for a summer full of fun and events. On May 21, 27 community members joined forces to plant tons of new greenery generously donated by the Friends School. Volunteers were treated to coffee and beverages from Ginkgo Coffee House, muffins and snacks from Groundswell Coffee, and the joy that comes from the community coming together to revitalize a valued public park.

Mark your calendars for these three free events coming up this summer in the park:

• June 29, 7pm—Puppet Show with Open Eye Figure Theater

• July 13, 5pm—Live Music

• Aug. 10, 6pm—Circus!

Visit the FOHP Facebook page to stay up to date on the all the latest happenings in the park. https://www.facebook.com/friendsofhamlinepark.

Help lead the Hamline-Thomas Community Garden efforts

Now in its 10th year, the little and beloved Hamline-Thomas Community Garden at the northeast corner of Hamline and Thomas avenues continues to grow and flourish. Many neighbors have contributed time and care, and organizers are looking for a few extra hands to help continue to cultivate community and beauty at this well-used corner of the neighborhood.

Volunteer responsibilities might include coordinating a planting date and mulching; making sure there is regular watering; help with maintenance and weeding every few weeks; end of year clean up; and informing neighbors of volunteer needs and opportunities. If you would like to help out, please contact Hannah Texler at ekvadnais@hotmail.com.