Status: Current & Ongoing
Location: Yunker Farm Park
Estimated Completion: Ongoing
Project Overview:
- Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan | Current: Our goal is to maintain portions of the existing canopy while working to mitigate the effects of Emerald Ash Borer within the shelter belts and to diversify the shelter belts to increase resilience to pest and disease pressure and improve site aesthetics. This involves removal of the monoculture Ash tree belts and replacing with a diverse set of trees. This is a multiyear plan (7-9 years) with defined action stages for project completion.
- Mini-Golf Area | Current: The former mini-golf area, formerly operated by the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm has been demolished to make way for future collaboration with the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society. As part of this transition, the existing course, which has been out of service for many years has been removed and the site will be graded and leveled this year in preparation for upcoming development. This work marks the first step in reimagining the space to better serve the community through future enhancements and partnerships.
- Dog Park | Upcoming: All bays of the Yunker Farm Dog Park will be closed for approximately 2–3 days while new concrete pads are installed for picnic tables. This temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of park users, their pets, and construction crews while the work is completed. The upgrades are being made in response to requests from our dog park community and will provide a cleaner, more durable seating area for everyone to enjoy.
