East River Flats Park Improvements Project Creating better access to the Mississippi River, more picnicking facilities, and a new sand volleyball hub.
Project Location
East River Flats Park, which is part of Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
351 East River Parkway
Project Manager
Tyler Pederson
Phone: (612) 499-9084
Email: tpederson@minneapolisparks.org
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Language Resources
Correo Electrónico: preguntas@minneapolisparks.org
Email: suaalo@minneapolisparks.org
Key Documents
Status
Current Phase: Schematic Design
Anticipated Construction Timeframe: Spring 2026
Road Closures: No
NPP20 Funded: No
What's New
New East River Flats Concept Plan and Public Hearing notice
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is excited to share the East River Flats Concept Plan A new Concept Plan for East River Flats Park proposes to transform a portion of the […]
Timeline
Milestones (anticipated project schedule by month/season)
Community Engagement – Fall 2025
Schematic Design – Fall 2025
Final Design – Winter 2025/26
Construction (phase one volleyball) – Spring 2026
Volleyball Opening – Summer 2026
Construction (phase two river access and picnic) – Summer/Fall 2026
Park Opening – Fall 2026
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Upcoming Meetings
Public Hearing
April 15 at 6:30 pm
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters, Board Room
2117 West River Road
A Public Hearing will be held April 15 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room of the Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road, prior to the Board meeting.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear public comments on the East River Flats Park Improvements Project, as approved in the 2019 Mississippi Gorge Regional Park Plan.
Speak in person: Go to Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters on the day of the hearing and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk. Individuals who would like to provide comments to the Board of Commissioners about the amendment may sign up to speak at the meeting before 6:30 pm.
You may also call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing to sign up to speak.
Email written comments: Email your comments to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by 3 pm on the day of the hearing. Comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.
Background & Funding
Funding
Funding for the project is provided by the University Neighborhood portion of the Dibble-Hornstein Parkland Dedication Fund, a regional park grant, and a small MWMO planning grant.
Park Board Announcements
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