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Feb 26, 2021 NEW ULM — The New Ulm Planning Commission selected Upper Cottonwood, Pollinator Park, Maplewood and Lakeside Village as the top locations to develop neighborhood parks. Over the last few months, New Ulm has been reviewing existing and proposed parks for development. The Park and Recreation Commission took the lead on creating a ranking system to identify the most appropriate location for the next park. The Planning Commission has also participated in the review process. Last month, the Planning Commission members each identified their top three choices for the next park. Upper...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — The Planning Commission joined the conversation about where New Ulm’s next neighborhood park will be located. The Park and Recreation Commission is currently reviewing existing and proposed park areas within the community and establishing a ranking system for future park acquisition and development efforts. This process is intended to identify the area in greatest need of a neighborhood park. Park and Recreation Director Tom Schmitz has indicated that a neighborhood park should have three features: a shelter, playground equipment and a field area. The staf...