View of precast concrete panel walls for the field house being installed last month.
Construction is about 18 percent complete on the major project to expand and transform facilities at North Commons Park, creating a Northside hub for arts, recreation, athletics and community activities. The project includes a new waterpark, three-gym fieldhouse, lobby, fitness center and renovated community center.
What’s Happening
- Construction crews completed installation of precast wall panels for the fieldhouse. They’re currently supported by individual steel supports until steel roof trusses are installed in 2026.
- Construction of the underground stormwater cistern on the site is complete and covered with fill dirt to allow for ice skating this winter.
What’s Next
- With footings and foundations for the new building’s west wing nearly complete, precast panels for the west wing will be delivered and installed before the end of the year.
Things to Note
- North Commons Community Center is open!
- Check out current and upcoming programs.
- Note December schedule changes for the holidays and special hours during Winter Break (Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2), when recreation centers are open noon-8 pm.
- Regular school-year hours are Monday-Friday 3-8 pm, Saturday 12-5 pm (closed Sunday).
Illustration showing the fieldhouse currently under construction at North Commons Park
Illustration showing the fieldhouse on the left and the north entrance plaza after construction is complete at North Commons Park.
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Campaign
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation (MPF) is the primary philanthropic partner of the MPRB. Its current campaign, Transforming North Commons Park is raising $20 million for this historic park project.
More about the Transforming North Commons Park campaign
More Information
Visit the North Commons Park project web page
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Project Contact
Dan Elias, Design Project Manager
612-230-6435 | delias@minneapolisparks.org