(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

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, […]

Share your thoughts on Sibley Park improvements at an open house on September 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 […]

August 28 at Sibley Park: Learn about the park improvements project and give your feedback

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 […]

Share your thoughts on playground and wading pool improvements coming to Sibley Park!

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is pleased to announce an improvements project at Sibley Park in south Minneapolis. The project will replace the playground equipment as well as […]

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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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