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Meet just a few of Graeser Park’s supporters.

If you supported restoration of this historic park, you’re one of the Graeser Park Beehivers.

MnDOT completed their extensive restoration project in 2023, bringing Lilac Way’s historic 1940 Graeser Park back to life.

It features one of only two beehive fireplaces left in the U.S., and the only one in its original location.

Graeser Park, June 28, 2023. MnDOT's restoration complete, picnic area. Beehive fireplace with 10 tables.
Graeser Park, June 28, 2023. MnDOT's restoration complete, picnic area. Beehive fireplace with 10 tables.

Who are the Graeser Park Beehivers?

Minnesota has a lot of Graeser Park Beehivers.

MnDOT’s Historic Roadside Properties Program completed their major Graeser Park preservation and restoration project in 2023.

After that was completed, the group of passionate volunteers will continue to raise community awareness for this Robbinsdale treasure. We now await MnDOT’s plan to convey the park to the City of Robbinsdale, date TBD.

Graeser Park, June 28, 2023. MnDOT's restoration complete, rock garden. Overflow wall between two ponds.
Graeser Park, June 28, 2023. MnDOT's restoration complete, rock garden. Overflow wall between two ponds.

Do you want to be a Graeser Park Beehiver?

Help us raise awareness.

These groups support preservation and restoration of Graeser Park.

Key Organizations

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Robbinsdale Lions Club
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Robbinsdale Historical Society
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Restore Lilac Way by Laukkonen Design

Key Individuals

Kent & Janice Brun

Robbinsdale Lions Club,
Graeser Park Restoration & Preservation

Renee Buchanan

Robbinsdale Lions Club

Kristi Gibson

Robbinsdale Historical Society

David Krussow

Robbinsdale Historical Society

Karen Laukkonen

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Paula Mazzacano

President, Graeser Park Restoration and Preservation

Jeannine ‘Niner’ McDonald

Robbinsdale Lions Club

Mark Mueske

Bridge Office, Construction Liaison at MnDOT

Colleen & Kenn Patterson

Robbinsdale Lions Club,
Graeser Park Restoration & Preservation
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Pete Ritchie

Robbinsdale Historical Society,
Graeser Park Restoration & Preservation
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John Zieba

Robbinsdale Lions Club,
Graeser Park Restoration & Preservation

Carol Ahlgren, in memoriam

Architectural Historian

Beth Good

Honorary Beehiver