Former Oil Tank Farm to Become New Park in Saint Paul’s West 7th Neighborhood

[Minneapolis Star Tribune] Exxon Mobile is giving the City of Saint Paul 36 acres and funds to pay for environmental cleanup at a former oil tank farm. “The Parks and Recreation Department will begin a process with the community early next year to figure out what the park should look like. It could have playgrounds, trails, open spaces or sports fields, but stadiums or other enclosed buildings would not be allowed. David Bredemus, president of the West Seventh/Fort Road Federation, said the park will benefit the whole city and be a "spectacular spot." (read more)

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