If you were planning to drive to Central Park on July 15, think again. The City of Ramsey has announced that the south main parking lots at Central Park will be off limits this Tuesday as they undergo a Pavement Rejuvenator Project. The rejuvenation method in question doesn't leave a surface coating; rather, it involves spraying a material known as Reclamite, somewhat akin to a fog seal, which should cure in about 20 to 45 minutes before being topped with a layer of sand or limestone.
As those main parking zones take a spa day, visitors will need to steer towards alternate options to park their rides; the tennis courts, ice rink, and northern lots are your go-to areas for the time being, staying open to accommodate your vehicles. Reclamite is applied swiftly and then followed up with a sprinkle of sand or limestone, and then swept with the proverbial dust from its shoulders after a day or two. The whole process is like a quick touch-up to keep the asphalt looking fresh and extend its life, kind of like a facial, but for the ground you park on.
For those who might be scratching their heads at the thought of Reclamite and what this all entails, the City of Ramsey has got your back. They've put up a social media post explaining the basics and letting everyone know about Stacie, who can be reached at 763-433-9895 for your deeper questions and curiosities on the matter.
With alternative parking areas clearly identified, and the swift cure time that Reclamite promises, it seems the sprucing up of Central Park's lots shouldn't throw too large a wrench in the daily comings and goings of park goers. The specific details of the closure and project can be found in the city's social media post, ensuring that even though the south main section gets a little pampering, visitors' access to leisure and recreation in Central Park remains quite uninterrupted on July 15.
