rinserepeat
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I'm curious as to what people know about Franklin Park, history, potential improvements (and funding), etc...
I personally feel there is a ton of potential for this park - and especially development around the perimeter - but that it's been somewhat neglected by the city and not really taken advantage of as a major amenity - probably partly because of problems in the adjacent neighborhood. There is very little programming there (probably because a huge portion of it is taken up by a golf course - which is a problematic use for an urban park, even though it is a big draw) - but as the area around it improves (coupled with the casey arborway project allowing easier access by bike and pedestrians from the west), there could be potential for major events that might draw people from further away.
The turkey trot this past thanksgiving seems like a step in the right direction - there's also a 2.5 mile long loop around the park that could potentially be used for bike races (or the park could be used for cyclocross, which is gaining in popularity)... the bike/kite festival was kind of odd - it has potential to be this weird and wonderful thing (like bring in some crazy frankenstein bikes for a parade, live roaming music, elaborate kites, etc..), but instead it was mostly these junky food stalls and a handful of kids activities.
I personally feel there is a ton of potential for this park - and especially development around the perimeter - but that it's been somewhat neglected by the city and not really taken advantage of as a major amenity - probably partly because of problems in the adjacent neighborhood. There is very little programming there (probably because a huge portion of it is taken up by a golf course - which is a problematic use for an urban park, even though it is a big draw) - but as the area around it improves (coupled with the casey arborway project allowing easier access by bike and pedestrians from the west), there could be potential for major events that might draw people from further away.
The turkey trot this past thanksgiving seems like a step in the right direction - there's also a 2.5 mile long loop around the park that could potentially be used for bike races (or the park could be used for cyclocross, which is gaining in popularity)... the bike/kite festival was kind of odd - it has potential to be this weird and wonderful thing (like bring in some crazy frankenstein bikes for a parade, live roaming music, elaborate kites, etc..), but instead it was mostly these junky food stalls and a handful of kids activities.