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Multi-Site Park Planning

Planning for improvements at Edgerton Park and R-Center, Lightfoot R-Center, and LaGrange Park.

News: 

A final public meeting was held on October 10, 2024. The team reviewed draft plans for each project site and discussed the questions from neighborhood residents. If you are interested, please review the presentation slides from the meeting and fill out the survey. Both are available at the links below.

Take the survey on the park design

Public meeting for Park Design Proposals for La Grange, Edgerton, and Lightfoot parks. Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, Edgerton Stardust Ballroom, 5:30 PM or via zoom.

Project Background:

The City is conducting master planning services for three City-owned properties containing parkland and recreational facilities. The sites have future planned physical improvements, and the work will be guided by a master plan for each site. 

The project will include schematic design, cost estimating, community engagement, and master planning for three sites. The schematic designs will focus on enhancing the usability, functionality, safety and accessibility of the three parks for all users.

Previous Community Conversations:

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In September 2023, we had fun-filled “Evenings in the Park” at each site to talk to neighbors about their thoughts. We gathered lots of ideas and preferences about how the parks could be improved.

Location:

The following sites are included in the project:

  • Edgerton Park and R-Center, 41 Backus Street, Rochester, 14608;
  • Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint Street, Rochester, 14608; and
  • La Grange Park, 455 La Grange Avenue, Rochester, 14613.

Schedule:

The project started in Late Spring 2023 and the park master plans will be complete by the end of 2024.