Laserfiche WebLink
Park Naming <br />Function of the park name is to acknowledge thespace’s individual character and/or provide a <br />sense of history, community and belonging <br />1.Locate the parkwithin the Roseville park system structure <br />2.Identify or acknowledge a natural or geographic feature(Marion HillPark) <br />3.Identify or acknowledge a benefit to the neighborhood (UnityPark) <br />4.Highlight itshistorical or cultural uniqueness (Cleveland Park, Cleveland Pollinator Park) <br />Park at 2134 Cleveland Avenue <br />Midland <br />Name reasoning (by submitter): “Midland Hills Park. Because this area is anchored by the <br />Midland Hills golf course and is generally known as the Midland Hills area. One problem <br />with this name is that the park is flat! Alternatively, Cleveland Park <br />, given its street <br />location.” <br />Name origin: Opened in 1921 as the University of Minnesota Golf Club by university <br />professors who wanted a golf course close to the campus, the members soon found name <br />restrictive. Hoping to include non-faculty members to expand the membership, they voted <br />to rename it Midland Hills so that it would appear to be more open to the business and <br />professional community. The change of name was formally recorded on April 21, 1922. The <br />name has been in use in the area for 96 years. <br />Other uses of the name in the area include: <br />Midland Grove Rd (Apartments N. of Park) <br />Midland Hills Rd (off Roselawn, just east of Fulham) <br />Midland View Ct N (off Cty Rd B W.) <br />Pollinator <br />Name reasoning: 2134 Cleveland Avenue is the only Roseville park specifically designated <br />to have pollinator plantings. The City and Parks Commission seek to demonstrate the City’s <br />commitment to a safe and healthy community environment through the implementation of <br />practices that protect pollinators on city parks, open spaces, and city property. <br />Name origin: The City of Roseville has many established programs and practices that help <br />protect pollinators, including preservation of natural areas, enhancing habitat and use of <br />native plants in gardens and plantings, limited use of insecticides and herbicides in the <br />landscape. Our native bees, honey bees and other pollinators are a necessary component of <br />a healthy ecosystem and food system, providing essential pollination of plants in order to <br />grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits. This park will be an exemplar for pollinator education <br />1 <br />12 <br /> <br />