Construction contractors on the new facility’s main level look over what will be the field house on the lower level.
Construction is 40 percent complete!
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is making a historic investment to expand and transform facilities at North Commons Park. When completed, the park’s northeast corner will include a new three-gym fieldhouse, lobby and renovated community center, as well as a new waterpark.
Updates
- Structural steel over the field house and the aquatics wing is in place, and steel roof decking will be complete by the end of April.
- Exterior siding installation is in progress around the field house and will continue through early summer.
What’s Next in April
- Installation of glu-laminated wood beams (salvaged from the old pool house and newly fabricated) over the facility’s lobby.
- Metal stud framing on the building’s interior and exterior.
- Work by additional contractors begins inside the building as it is enclosed.
Things to Note
- The North Commons Park project remains MPRB’s top priority for the 2026 Minnesota bonding bill. Additional funding from the State of Minnesota is critical to the completion of this project.
- North Commons Community Center is open!
- Check out current and upcoming programs.
- Regular school-year hours are Monday-Friday 3-8 pm, Saturday 12-5 pm (closed Sunday).
Illustration showing an aerial view of the completed complex: new water park, new fieldhouse/lobby and renovated community center
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 $23.5 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