The Occasional Fling

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Downtown Improvement Project Updated Timeline
The King Avenue parking lot will now officially close Monday, June 1.
- Contractor will begin mobilizing equipment on Friday, May 29.
- Hard closure of King Avenue parking lot will begin Monday, June 1.
- Demolition activities will begin on Monday, June 1, including removal of curb, pavers, trees, and other site features.
- Sanitary sewer work is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, June 8, and requires a temporary full closure of Main Street at Jackson Avenue for approximately 2-3 days.

We will share another update once the Main Street closure timeline is more finalized. View the webpage for more details about the project: https://bit.ly/4uRqZQk

05/15/2026

Glow-up in process!

05/14/2026

We’ve known this was coming, but it’s not going to be fun. (More parking for all when it’s done, though! 😊) Meanwhile, we hope you’ll keep supporting our sweet little downtown. 💕

Construction Alert ❗
The City of Elk River is beginning Phase One of the Downtown Elk River Improvement Project. This phase focuses on adding over 40 parking spaces to the King Avenue parking lot, replacing water and sewer infrastructure, and installing upgraded lighting and electricity. The upper and lower parking lots near Rivers Edge Commons Park will receive a mill and overlay near the end of the project.

The project is expected to begin on Tuesday, May 26, and last through mid-July (weather permitting). Work will primarily take place from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.

How does this impact you?
The King Avenue parking lot will have various closures throughout construction. Partial access will remain available when possible. While access to businesses remains available, downtown visitors will need to park primarily on the streets. A detailed parking option map is available on the downtown project webpage. Be respectful of residents and businesses by not blocking entrance points, mailboxes, or fire hydrants.

There will be a 2-3-day Main Street closure during the project. This will be communicated separately and occur in late May/early June.

What about the Farmers Market and concerts?
The Elk River Farmers Market will be temporarily relocated to the Elk River YMCA parking lot. The Riverfront Concert series will remain as usual. More details about these events and what to expect will be posted on the webpage and on the Elk River Parks and Recreation Facebook.

See full project details: https://bit.ly/4uRqZQk