Head to the Malcom Yards Blueprint Room any time 4-8 pm this Monday, March 10 to view and discuss new designs
Earlier this month, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) shared new proposed designs for a project that will fill a longstanding gap in the Grand Rounds system!
This is a reminder that a project open house event is THIS MONDAY, March 10, 2025, 4-8 pm in the Blueprint Room at The Market at Malcom Yards, 501 30th Ave. SE. Anyone interested in the Grand Rounds Missing Link project is encouraged to come view the designs in person and discuss the project with staff.
Grand Rounds Missing Link Open House
Monday, March 10, 2025, 4-8 pm
The Market at Malcom Yards, Blueprint Room
501 30th Ave. SE, Minneapolis MN 55414
Good to Know
No registration required, anyone interested in the project can drop in. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided. There are also a variety of vendors with food and drinks available for purchase. When you arrive at The Market, you can bypass the Host Stand and go directly to The Blueprint Room.
Getting There
Biking: The Market is located off of the University of Minnesota Transitway. Take a left on 30th Avenue SE.
Transit: The closest Light Rail Transit stop is Prospect Park Station on the Green Line. If you take the bus, the 6 and 33 lines have stops nearby.
Rideshare: If you are taking a rideshare, please note that they should drop you off/pick you up in the South Parking Lot by the main entrance.
Parking: There is parking on the north side of the Building. If you enter in the door from the North Side, the Blueprint room will be to the right when you walk in. After 3:00pm the parking ramp at 390 29th Avenue SE (entry/exit on 29th Avenue SE only) is available for $1/hour.
View Grand Rounds Missing Link Designs Online
An illustration shows the proposed design for new trail in the Mid-City Industrial segment of the Grand Rounds Missing Link
About the Grand Rounds Missing Link
The Grand Rounds is a 51-mile connected system of parks, trails, and parkways in Minneapolis that encircles most of the city. It's recognized as both a State and National Scenic Byway and includes trails and roadway along the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Creek, the Chain of Lakes, Theodore Wirth Park, Victory Memorial and St. Anthony Parkways, and many more parks and natural features.
However, there’s a gap in Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis that has existed for 140+ years. This gap is known as the “Missing Link.”
New concepts for the Grand Rounds Missing Link focus on the development of a regional trail and new parkland opportunities throughout the corridor, including the city of Saint Anthony Village and the Mid-City Industrial, Como, and Prospect Park neighborhoods. The trail route is based on the regional trail plan, which was adopted in 2019 by the MPRB and Met Council.
Use the link below to explore the proposed design concepts through a virtual tour or interactive map and share your thoughts using a public comment map.
Grand Rounds Missing Link Concepts
Grand Rounds Missing Link Project Page
Project Manager
Julie Aldrich
612-230-6463 | jaldrich@minneapolisparks.org