Rambling River Center Remodel

Rentals

There will be no rentals at the Rambling River Center due to the renovations November 2024 through April 2025. Check back for updates on the progress and dates when the facility will be available for rentals again. 

Timeline

  1. 2024
  2. 2023

Friday, Jan. 10: Demolition of the electrical, lights, duct work, HVAC, and jail holding cells happened over the last few weeks. 

Friday, Jan. 24: Demolition of concrete block walls, sawcut and demo floors and in-floor plumbing, install new in-floor piping and temporary fencing and heating happened over the last two weeks.

Friday, Feb. 21: Framing walls, electrical and plumbing rough-ins, steel fabrication and installation, and sawcut door openings, toothing masonry, and masonry install are happening over the next two weeks.

Friday, March 7: Sheetrocking and installation of structural steel has started, roofing materials were received and staged, window and garage door infills began, and weather permitting, roof blocking, and demolition of existing roof will start next week.

Friday, March 21: Enjoy a Virtual Construction Tour of the Rambling River Center

Friday, April 11: Taping, mudding, and priming walls has started, installation of duct work continues, demolition of the old water riser happened, and the new water service was hooked up and started. Painting walls, tiling, and installation of the ceiling grid will start at the end of this week or beginning of next.

Friday, April 25: Parks Maintenance Staff removed the tree, hostas, and decorative block to prepare for construction of the Minnwest Bank Patio at the Rambling River Center. Painting continues this week, installation of windows and plumbing fixtures started, and all the casework has been installed.

Friday, May 9: All windows and doors have been installed, bathroom finishes, cabinets, and countertops are in, work on the Minnwest Bank Patio started, new garage door will be installed next week, and stucco repairs and exterior painting will also start next week.

Friday, May 23: Interior doors, windowsills, and flooring are being installed, acoustic panels are hung, and stucco repairs and installation of new down spouts and flashing are to begin this week.

Saturday, May 31: Substantial completion

Wednesday, June 18: Moving day

Wednesday, June 25: OPEN

Friday, Aug. 8: The Minnwest Bank Patio at the Rambling River Center is finished. The patio furniture will be delivered in a few weeks. Thank you to the Parks Maintenance Staff for all the hard work putting the final touches on the patio making it a beautiful space for the seniors and community!

Wednesday, Aug. 13: The Rambling River Center Grand Reopening and ribbon cutting celebration is Wednesday at 10 am.  Please plan to attend and/or stop by for a tour and a piece of cake!

Friday, Sept. 19: The Minnwest Bank Patio at the Rambling River Center (RRC) is nearly finished! Umbrellas will be added to the tables and one more table needs to be delivered. RRC members and Staff will be celebrating and thanking Minnwest Bank for their very generous donation by hosting a patio party on Friday, Sept. 26!

Rambling River Center Concept Plan by JLG Architects


RRC Council Approved Master Plan (PDF)

JLG Architects logo with letters J L G inn large font on top of architects
Rambling River Center Concept Plan showing the plans for the interior layout
  1. Jack & Bev McKnight Fitness Center
  2. Wednesday Yoga

Fire Station 1, 21625 Denmark Ave.

Programs are moving to Fire Station 1, located at 21625 Denmark Ave. beginning on Friday, Nov. 1. Here are a few of the details.

  • We will be using the back door and parking is only allowed in the back. Firefighters may have calls during program hours and will need to quickly park their vehicle prior to taking a fire vehicle to the scene. We cannot be in the way.
  • For trips and tours, the van/motorcoach will pick up behind the fire station.
  • If you are going on a trip or tour with a friend, please car pool as parking is limited.
  • Day old bread will still be delivered.
  • We will have a minimal amount of puzzles.
  1. 1 Rambling River Center view from the sidewalk facing the front entrance
  2. 2 RRC Farmington Rotary Lounge with a tv, chairs and a coffee table
  3. 3 RRC Welcome Desk with computers and an office behind it
  4. 4 RRC Empire Room with tables and rolling chairs set up in half the room
  5. 5 RRC Banquet Room with tables and chairs set-up and the lights off
  6. 6 Kitchenette in Rambling River Center with a worker sanding the wall
  7. 7 Empire Room in Rambling River Center with drywall up and equipment on the floor
  8. 8 Hallway in Rambling River Center with no flooring installed and primed walls
  9. 9 Rambling River Center new main entrance and office area
  10. 10 Banquet Room with one large storage area walled off
  11. 11 Empire Room with new walls started
  12. 12 Former holding cells removed from the building just cement blocks on two sides
  13. 13 Banquet Room with no flooring and storage room walls removed
  14. 14 Empire Room empty with no carpet
  15. 15 RRC Empty Wall in Hallway towards Banquet Room
  16. 16 Rambling River Center fitness room with equipment on left and right and wall covering removed
  17. 17 RRC Empty Wall in Hallway towards Board Room
  18. 18 RRC Room Being Packed Up with boxes and chairs and nothing on the walls
  19. 19 Rambling River Center office area with desk being taken apart
  20. 20 Rambling River Center banquet hall north end with more walls and flooring removed
  21. 21 Rambling River Center banquet hall north end with a wall down and some flooring removed