St. Cloud RiverWalk Project Overview:
The St. Cloud RiverWalk project presents an opportunity for the community to continue the vision of reconnecting to the Mississippi River. The RiverWalk has great potential to become a linear park system for passive and active recreation, link two of central Minnesota's largest employers (St. Cloud State University and CentraCare), downtown St. Cloud, Hester Park, and the future Wobegon Trail. The RiverWalk is envisioned to serve as a regional destination accommodating active recreation and community events. Additionally, restoring shoreline habitat, erosion, and access to the water will improve fishing and recreation opportunities. Finally, the RiverWalk project provides an opportunity to downsize 5th Avenue North, reconstruct adjacent public infrastructure, and spawn interest in adjacent urban development.