Construction will soon be in full swing at Bottineau Field Park. Tree protection and construction fencing will be installed on site beginning this week, and excavation and rough grading work in the park will follow in May.
What’s staying open and what will be closed?
During construction, a number of park features and areas will remain open, including:
- Recreation center building
- Premier athletic field
- Multi-use field
- Skatepark
- Sand volleyball
- Half-court basketball
Any potential short-term closures to these facilities will be communicated in advance.
Parking lot closure and removal
In getting to Bottineau Park, people should plan to park cars on nearby streets, or use public transit or other active transportation (biking, walking). Throughout project construction, contractors will use the parking lot for equipment, materials and other needs, and ultimately it will be removed as part of the improvements project. For the foreseeable future, the park will not have a dedicated parking lot (although one may be constructed as part of a future project to rebuild recreation center).
About the Bottineau Field Park improvements project
- Planning with community members took place in 2023-2024
- Based on community feedback and the park’s approved long-term plan, improvements to the park include:
- Upgraded wading pool
- New splash pad
- New play areas
- New full-size basketball court with artful surfacing
- New picnic tables and other site furnishings
- New paths
- Upgraded lighting
- New stormwater management features funded by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)
- New areas with native plants for pollinator and wildlife habitat, also funded by MWMO
MPRB thanks everyone for their patience and support while we work to improve Minneapolis parks.