Construction begins this fall at Currie Park
Posted on 23 August, 2019
New restroom building, splash pad, basketball court and more coming soon to Currie Park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) of Commissioners approved the construction contract for the Currie Park Improvements project at its Aug. 21, 2019 meeting, along with allocating $480,000 of additional funding from the 20-Year Neighorhood Park Plan Capital Investment Construction Contingency Fund.
Construction starts mid-September on the wide-ranging project that will bring significant upgrades to the park. Improvements include:
- New restroom building
- New splash pad
- New basketball court
- Playground safety fencing
- Trail and lighting improvements
A map shows nearby park facilities open during construction at Currie Park
Almost the entire park will be closed during construction with the exception of the athletic field.
The MPRB appreciates the public’s patience while the park overhaul is completed. There are several other parks nearby, including The Commons, Elliot Park, Riverside Park, Matthews Park, East Phillips Park, Phillip Aquatics Center and Peavey Park.
Construction is expected to be complete by summer 2020. The Currie Park Improvements project follows the master plan approved for Currie Park as part of the South Service Area Master Plan approved for all neighborhood parks in south Minneapolis in 2016. Find out more on the Currie Park Phase 1 Improvements project page, where you can sign up to receive email updates on this project.