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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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 […]

Proposed concept plans to improve and expand the play area and wading pool at Sibley Park

The Park improvements project is in the design phase. The consultant has proposed two concept plans to improve and expand the play area and wading pool. Staff will host two […]

Sibley Park improvements: Park renaming workshop

Join us Saturday, January 15, 1-3 pm

Come to discuss improvements to Sibley Park on December 4

As part of the planning process for improvements coming to Sibley Park, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is hosting an in-person, outdoor “open house” in the park on Saturday, […]

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Project Milestones

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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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)