Creek Hill Park

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The City of Savage is building a new park in the Creek Hill neighborhood in south Savage, and residents are invited to help name it!

The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission (PRNRC) is seeking name suggestions for this new park at the southeast corner of 156th and Hampshire Ave. The park will have playground equipment, a picnic shelter, a walking path, and open green space. The property also has existing apple trees along Hampshire Ave. that will be preserved and will be a unique feature of the park.

Under the City's naming policy, the following criteria will be considered when selecting a name for a park site:

  • Memorial names should be based on individuals with local or national prominence and who have made significant contributions in a field of endeavor.
  • Historical names should be based on local historical significance regarding property ownership, i.e. pioneering families who owned the property where the park is to be for more than 100 years.
  • Geographic names should be based on the neighborhood or subdivision where the park is located or the geographic area which it is intended to serve.

City staff will compile the list of suggestions and ensure they meet the naming policy criteria. Then, the PRNRC will recommend a new park name to the City Council in July. A grand opening celebration will be planned for late fall or early next spring.

This park project is funded through fees collected during developments from throughout the city called Park Dedication Fees. No assessments to properties are needed to fund this project.

The City of Savage is building a new park in the Creek Hill neighborhood in south Savage, and residents are invited to help name it!

The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission (PRNRC) is seeking name suggestions for this new park at the southeast corner of 156th and Hampshire Ave. The park will have playground equipment, a picnic shelter, a walking path, and open green space. The property also has existing apple trees along Hampshire Ave. that will be preserved and will be a unique feature of the park.

Under the City's naming policy, the following criteria will be considered when selecting a name for a park site:

  • Memorial names should be based on individuals with local or national prominence and who have made significant contributions in a field of endeavor.
  • Historical names should be based on local historical significance regarding property ownership, i.e. pioneering families who owned the property where the park is to be for more than 100 years.
  • Geographic names should be based on the neighborhood or subdivision where the park is located or the geographic area which it is intended to serve.

City staff will compile the list of suggestions and ensure they meet the naming policy criteria. Then, the PRNRC will recommend a new park name to the City Council in July. A grand opening celebration will be planned for late fall or early next spring.

This park project is funded through fees collected during developments from throughout the city called Park Dedication Fees. No assessments to properties are needed to fund this project.

  • Playground Concept F is the winner!

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    Based on public input and detailed scoring of each playground design, Playground Concept F was selected for the new Creek Hill Park playground. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback. The equipment is on order and is expected to be installed in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for more information on the grand opening!

  • Pick the Playground Survey is closed!

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    Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey to help select the playground design for the new Creek Hill Park in south Savage. We received 155 surveys. Survey results along with input from residents who attended the neighborhood open house on October 28 will help the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission decide which concept to recommend to the City Council at the November 4 City Council meeting.

  • Pick the playground concept

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    Help us select a playground design for our new Creek Hill Park in south Savage. We welcome kids and adults to tell us which of the playground concepts looks most fun and will create a space that kids and families will enjoy for years to come. This is your park, so please help us make it what you want! There are two ways to share your input:

    1. Playground Concept 2- Question Survey

    Review all seven of the playground design concepts and take our short 2-question survey.
    Survey closes October 28 at NOON.

    2. In-Person Open House

    Residents young and old are invited to attend an in-person Open House to view the playground concepts and provide feedback:
    October 28 from 5 - 6: 30 p.m.
    Council Chambers Lobby at Savage City Hall
    6000 McColl Dr.


    All the input will be shared with the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resource Commission (PRNRC) who will make a recommendation to Council at the October 28 PRNRC Meeting. The City Council will make the final decision on a playground design in November.

  • Help Name Our Park!

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    And the name is......Creek Hill Park!
    Creek Hill Park is the recommended name for our newest neighborhood park! Thank you to everyone who submitted naming ideas. We had 40 contributors and 28 ideas submitted. In July, all of the name submissions that fit the criteria of our naming policy were presented to the PRNRC at their July 22 commission meeting. The PRNRC discussed each submission and agreed that Creek Hill Park was the name of choice to recommend to the Council. On August 19, staff will bring this recommendation to the City Council for final consideration.

    The new park site plan has been provided, and construction will begin soon. The playground equipment selection process is planned to begin in September and will include input from the public. Follow this project on Let's Talk Savage for updates and opportunities to share your ideas and input on this ongoing project.

    If you have questions about this project, please reach out to Public Works Director Greg Boatman at gboatman@cityofsavage.com(External link) or 952-224-3423.

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