Hillside Sport Court and community giving garden
Summary
The park project is ready to build, but the St. Mark Giving Garden lost its planned water access due to cost. Councilors tabled the contract to find a solution — with lessons for water-stressed community gardens citywide.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
A contract of up to $1,369,367.50 is on hold; delay is within the 60-day bid window.
Central Hillside residents with lower food access, plus the community garden and its food-delivery partners.
Delay slightly risks the bid window, but Director Berkland confirmed timing allows one-meeting delay.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — April 27, 2026
The council unanimously approved a $1.37 million renovation of the Hillside Sport Court in the Central Hillside, supporting a giving garden that donates fresh produce in a neighborhood with limited food access.
City Council — April 13, 2026
The park project is ready to build, but the St. Mark Giving Garden lost its planned water access due to cost. Councilors tabled the contract to find a solution — with lessons for water-stressed community gardens citywide.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Duluth
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.