Key features include a great lawn and good lawn; program and garden zones; native Minnesota prairie/woodlands; a natural landscape that encourages children to explore and play; an iconic water plaza and pavilion; a park support building; and vibrant, treed promenades. Together, these features provide a flexible framework, within which diverse program and uses will evolve.  Strong urban connections are emphasized in all directions, reaching out to the City and to the Mississippi River.  Sustainable strategies, such as on-site stormwater management and innovative programming, are incorporated throughout the design, offering an enduring open space that provides Minneapolis with a dynamic, all-season destination.