Minneapolis is looking to up its game with kids, exploring the idea of building an indoor playground somewhere downtown.
Why it matters: For many Minneapolis parents, finding something to do with their kids in winter often means driving to the suburbs. Meanwhile, the middle of downtown is often dead on weekends, with office workers absent.
Downtown isn’t exactly kid-friendly, especially compared to neighboring St. Paul.
- Sure, Minneapolis has the Walker Art Center and Mill City Museum, which are good for an occasional visit, but not the repeatable drop-ins you get from St. Paul’s Science Museum and Children’s Museum.
- Holidazzle was once a major draw for families, but the parade disappeared in 2013 and its replacement festival is also gone.
Driving the news: The city has collected over 1,200 responses to a survey asking parents for their thoughts on the idea. Mayor Jacob Frey first raised the idea of a skyway-connected playground at a MinnPost event two years ago, comparing his vision to Edina’s Edinborough Park…