Gooseberry Park large shelter has become structurally unsound due to years of flood damage. The shelter is scheduled to be torn down and a new shelter will be built in its place. The new shelter will be "flood proof" meaning the beams and a majority of the construction will be concrete and able to flood without causing structural damage.

Pending approval from City Council, work on the new shelter is expected to begin sometime during the summer of 2010. Below are drawings of the new shelter.

At the August 24, 2009 meeting, Moorhead City Council members approved a resolution to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for a park improvement project.

Improvement plans for the park include the extension of sanitary sewer and water utilities to the site, a park building/shelter, a play area, and the reconstruction of a portion of the roadway. Picnic tables and trail improvements will also be included in the project.

Construction costs are currently estimated at approximately $607,000 and will be financed through the City's General Fund from money that was reserved for park improvements from the sale of City-owned land to Menards.

Cost Estimate
Master Site Plan
Shelter Plans

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After two years of construction, Moorhead's newest Regional Park will soon be a hub of activity. Work on Southside Regional Park began in the summer of 2006 with general site grading and the construction of 11 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, trails, park shelters and field irrigation. Phase 2 construction, including the addition of the entry road, parking and additional trails is nearing completion.

Construction of the concession/restroom buildings will begin Spring 2009.  A concession/restroom building is planned at the ball fields and a concession/restroom/office building is planned at the soccer fields. The soccer building will be designed to allow for expansion.

Future plans call for upgrading two of the soccer fields to serve as championship fields, 4 additional standard soccer fields, and soccer building expansion. It was expected that a portion of the cost of the work would be offset by funding from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission along with a designation as the Northwest Regional Amateur Sports Facility. Future plans would also provide neighborhood park amenities, such as tennis courts, play areas, and a picnic shelter in the northeast corner of the park, along with a maintenance building, completing the trails and landscaping.

Riverfront Park is being proposed as the site of a new disc golf course in Moorhead. The project is in preliminary stages with the design of an 18-hole course underway.

Plans are underway for the development of a 'Miracle Field' to be located in the Southside Regional Park. A miracle field is a baseball/softball field with an asphalt base with a specialized rubber top surface. The rubberized field allows the balls to bounce "true". These fields are typically used for adaptive Miracle Leagues and for youth leagues. A miracle field was always envisioned to be part of the Southside Regional Park and has been a priority for the Moorhead Park Advisory Board.

In January 2009, the Fargo Moorhead Rotary Clubs stepped forward with interest in taking on this project in its entirety. Since then approval has been given from all FM Rotary Clubs to make this one of their primary projects. Also approved was their membership into the Miracle League which then provides the plans and specifications for the construction of the field. The Northern League baseball league (of which the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are members) has also made the miracle field one of their charities of choice for the year.

Construction is dependent on fundraising right now, but the fall of 2009 has been set as a target start date. Groundbreaking for the event will be held May 15, 2009.

The current proposed location is immediately north of the recently constructed parking lot in close proximity to the restrooms and concession area.

• Miracle Field Location Map
• Southside Regional Park Overview Map With Field Locations
• F-M Miracle Field

• Dugout improvements, including drainage improvements and better ramp access
• Seating, press box, concession stand, and plaza area improvements
• The possibility of constructing a roof structure above fan seating

Of this vast Master Plan area, Horizon Shores is only in the first phase where currently, there are 206 residential lots serviced. Park amenities that are in place include: 2 gazebos, tennis and basketball courts, lighted walking paths, 40 acres of water, water overlook (pier), paved parking lots and playground equipment.

For detailed information on the Park Land please see the attached Site Plan.