Concept Plans for North Commons Community Center and Water Park Debut Tuesday, January 10!

Posted on 3 January, 2023

Additional open house events are scheduled in January and February

Since the summer, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff and the FIHÀN Design+Architecture team have been developing initial concept plans for the project to transform North Commons Park facilities into a Northside hub for arts, recreation, athletics and a host of community activities.

The plans are guided by a broad range of community engagement activities that took place last spring and summer and in 2021 (see more below), as well as the master plan and guiding principles for North Commons Park.

Now, those plans are ready for review! Next week, MPRB is hosting a kickoff meeting for the public to review and provide feedback; a number of other meetings are also scheduled over the next two months.

Get details below and join us! Don’t forget to share this with your friends and neighbors. 

Tuesday, January 10, 6 to 8pm
“First Look” Concept Plan Review

North Commons Community Center, 1801 James Ave. North

  • Join staff from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and the FIHÀN Design+Architecture team
  • Formal presentation at 6:30pm
  • Review preliminary concept plans for the park’s community center and water park
  • Share feedback and get answers to your questions
  • Light meal & children’s activities available

North Commons Community Center, 1801 James Ave. North

Additional Opportunities

All in-person meetings below are at North Commons Community Center, 1801 James Ave. North

  • Join project staff to learn about and review the preliminary concept plans
  • Drop by or log on anytime during the meeting – there is no formal presentation
  • Share feedback and get answers to your questions
  • Light snacks provided
  • Online meetings: see links below

Monday, January 23, 2023, 5 to 7pm
In-Person Open House #1

Monday, February 6, 2023, 12 noon to 1pm
Online Open House #1

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6 to 8pm
In-Person Open House #2

Friday, February 24, 2023, 12 noon to 1pm
Virtual Open House #2

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10am to 1pm
In-Person Open House #3

Online survey at minneapolisparks.org/northcommons

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