(ARCHIVED) Sibley Park Improvements Design and construction of a new wading pool and playground, based on the park's approved plan, and also exploring new potential names for the park

Project Location

1900 E 40th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407

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Project Manager

Bianca Paz
Phone: 612-230-6486
Email: bpaz@minneapolisparks.org

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Status

Current Phase: Construction

What's New

Join us on Friday, June 14, at 5 p.m. to celebrate the park’s new playground and wading pool.

Everyone is invited to join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) on Friday, June 14, at 5 p.m., for a ribbon-cutting and celebration dedicated to the new playground, wading […]

Sibley Park Playground is Temporarily Closed

THE PLAYGROUND IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. As this final phase of construction proceeds, the park’s new playground will be closed to complete work on that part of the project. The recreation […]

Construction on the playground and wading pool will resume on Friday, April 12

Construction on the playground and wading pool will resume the week of 4/15. The play area will be temporarily closed from 4/15 to 4/20 and from 5/13 to 6/5. The […]

The new playground is now temporarily open, and everyone is welcome to use it.

The new playground is now temporarily open, and everyone is welcome to use it. The site is still under construction; therefore, the fencing will remain up for the winter, and […]

Update: Re-naming process for Sibley Park

After first being solicited by the community in 2016 about changing the name for Sibley Field Park, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) initiated a community engagement process in 2021, as […]

Park Renaming Process Update

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) began the renaming process of Sibley Park in 2021 based on community support for changing this park’s name. The community engagement process revealed […]

The demolition and removals of the project site started, and the site is ready for the next phase of work.

Construction update:  The demolition and removals of the project site started in the Spring, and the site is ready for the next phase of work.  The following construction phase will […]

Construction begins soon on a new wading pool and playground

Construction begins soon on a new wading pool and playground at Sibley Park. The design includes a zero-depth entrance wading pool, picnic tables, benches, a shade structure, and a newly […]

A new zero-depth entrance wading pool and playground are coming to Sibley Park

A new zero-depth entrance wading pool and playground are coming to Sibley Park. The construction is expected to start in the summer of 2023. The existing pool and playground will […]

Review preliminary Sibley Park concept plans and share your feedback!

A new online survey is available through April 10 – or join project staff at an open house on Saturday, March 5.   Online Survey – open through April 10 Review […]

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Timeline

Project Milestones

2024 Construction Schedule:

  • Week of April 22: Removals of the asphalt in front of the Rec Center building.
  • April 23 – May 28: Construction of concrete paths, furnishing installation, stormwater basin, landscaping, and site restoration.
  • June 3 – 6: Project Completion
  • Week of June 10: Grand Opening (TBD)

Anticipated Phase 1 Implementation Schedule:

  • Community Engagement around Project Prioritization: Spring/Summer 2021
  • Community Engagement on Design: Winter – Summer 2022
  • Final concept – Board approval: Summer 2022
  • Schematic Design- Construction Documents: Fall 2022 – Winter 2023
  • Bidding: Winter – Spring 2023
  • Construction: Late Summer – Fall 2023

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Background

History

On September 28, 2016, the South Service Area Master Plan was approved by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners. The master plan for Sibley Park is included in the overall service area master plan.

Funding

  • Park Dedication funds $100,713 (2021 Capital Improvement Program)
  • NPP20 $98,779 (2019 Capital Improvement Program)
  • NPP20 funds $922,000 (2021 Capital Improvement Program)

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