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Guided by feedback from residents, City leaders and staff put forward a $71 million plan for Braemar Park and Arena and Fred Richards that would be pursued in two phases.
Voters approved a half-percent sales tax to finance Phase One in November 2022, which will provide an investment of $39.3 million to support new amenities and upgrades at Braemar Park and Arena and transform Fred Richards Park into a multi-faceted City park.
Braemar Arena is one of the busiest ice arenas in the entire state, hosting approximately 500,000 visitors every year from 158 Minnesota communities and 12 states. An expanded Braemar Arena would allow Edina’s athletes and families to enjoy more ice time closer to home as well as support more tournaments and events that draw visitors from across the region.
The expansion of Braemar Arena will be funded by the same 19-year, half-percent sales tax approved by Edina voters last year. The local sales tax rate will not change.
Last year, Edina voters approved a half-percent sales tax increase to provide $39.3 million for investments in Braemar Park and Arena and Fred Richards Park.
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4801 W. 50th Street | Edina, MN 55424
