Recreation center will close for construction starting Monday, May 5
Join in fun outdoor activities in the park all summer! Monday-Thursday, 5 to 8pm
Playground construction begins in the summer
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is pleased to announce major improvements coming to Stewart Park’s recreation center and its playground, with construction beginning this spring and continuing through summer and fall.
Recreation center renovation
Construction begins Monday, May 5 inside the recreation center. Due to the extent of the planned improvements, the entire building will be closed, with a re-opening planned for December.
See below for planned outdoor activities during the building closure.
Building improvements include:
- New roof
- Replacement of the building’s heating system
- Installation of air conditioning
- Restroom relocation to the front of the building (five stalls with a shared sink area)
- New counters and cabinets in the crafts room and kitchen
- New front desk
- New flooring
- New windows
- New doors
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Playground improvements
This portion of the project brings new equipment to both areas of the playground, with poured-in-place rubber surfacing throughout.
Construction is planned to begin in mid-July and be complete before school starts in September, barring delays for weather or construction.
During recreation center construction, head out to the park for fun!
Stewart Recreation Center staff have organized an array of activities in Stewart Park:
- Art in the Park
- Bike Clubs
- Music
- Scavenger Hunts
- Campfire Cooking
- and more!
Check out all programs coming to the park this summer, Mondays through Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm.
Nearby Recreation Centers
Residents can also explore nearby locations for programs and activities throughout the week – see map below.
Peavey Recreation Center
612-370-4967 general information | current and upcoming activities
Phillips Community Center
612-370-4946 | general information | current and upcoming activities
East Phillips Cultural and Community Center
general information | current and upcoming activities