Online North Commons survey now available; community engagement begins this summer in and around the park.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is moving forward on a project to transform North Commons Recreation Center and Water Park into a Northside hub for community, arts, athletics, and recreation.
Planned improvements to the recreation center, water park and parking include:
- Demolition of the current recreation center and construction of a community center to serve various Northside needs, including expanded gym space; community rooms; arts and media spaces; and youth oriented gathering spaces
- Reconfigured parking in a new location.
- Expansion and reconstruction of the waterpark east of its current location
Current project activities
This summer, MPRB staff and community members out in the park neighborhood talking with people and gathering ideas for these exciting developments
Soon, MPRB will issue a Request for Proposals for a design consultant, who will partner with community and MPRB staff in creating a detailed design for the project.
Although formal meetings are not yet scheduled, anyone interested in this project can:
- Sign up for North Commons improvements project updates
- Take an online North Commons survey
- Keep an eye out for MPRB staff in the park this summer