Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation Design Concepts Survey

The MPRB is currently completing concept designs for a new garden entrance renovation to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.

The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Renovation Project will build upon the vision outlined with the 2015-approved Theodore Wirth Regional Park Plan. This project will also follow guidance by the 2022 community findings that were developed and recommendations at that time.

The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation Project looks to renovate and reimage the entrance into the wildflower garden. This project will look towards ways to improve the entry experience and access from the beginning as soon as you exit off Theodore Wirth Parkway all the way until you enter through the garden gates.

Here are two designs based on community feedback and analysis of existing conditions- we want to hear from you about what you like or don't like about these options!

Design Principles

Design principles honor the history, modern mission, and current needs of the garden. These principles include:
• Native plantings, complementing existing garden planting palette.
• Minimal, naturalistic material palette to match existing garden materials
• Naturalistic design--balancing enhancement of the natural landscape while increasing access to users of garden
• Accommodate modern needs of garden programming and maintenance