Bde Maka Ska – Former Pavilion Site 2019-2020 Projects Improvements to disconnect outdated services and restore basic services at the site of the former Pavilion at Bde Maka Ska.

Project Location

3000 East Bde Maka Ska Parkway
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park

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Project Managers

Cliff Swenson
Phone: (612) 230-6473
Email: CSwenson@minneapolisparks.org

Julia Roessler
Phone: (612) 230-6463
Email: JRoessler@minneapolisparks.org

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Status

Current Phase: Construction
Construction: August 2019 – Spring 2020

What's New

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion construction update: Boat launch closes May 14 at 10 pm

Launch will be rebuilt as project nears completion this summer

Bde Maka Ska concessions pavilion construction update: Section of walk trail merges with bike trail Monday, April 3

Walk trail will merge with bike trail around construction site, bikers must yield to walkers

Bike trail near Bde Maka Ska pavilion construction site reopens November 7

Building walls are complete; trails return to normal conditions on Monday, November 7

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Timeline

Project Milestones

  • Restore electricity and install new electrical pedestal – August 2019 (complete)
  • Pavement over former building site – September 2019 (complete)
  • Disconnect existing water service and sanitary lines – Spring 2020
  • Install new drinking fountain – Spring 2020

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Background

The Pavilion at Bde Maka Ska suffered irreparable fire damage May 16, 2019, and was subsequently razed leaving the foundation and floor in place. The pavilion provided comfort facilities and most recently home to MPRB’s food vendor, Lola’s on the Lake. The building and associated concessions had become iconic in marking the lake and lake activities.

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