Overhead view of the construction site, which is about 12% complete.
Construction at North Commons is part of major project to expand and transform facilities at North Commons Park. When complete, this park will be a new Northside hub for arts, recreation, athletics and community activities, with new waterpark, three-gym fieldhouse and renovated community center.
October Construction Update
Work on Site
- Evacuation for the field house is complete and work to place footings and foundations for this part of the new building is in progress.
- Utility connections are complete north of the park along Golden Valley Road and west of the park along Morgan Avenue.
What’s Next
- Utility connections will now move to the east side of the park along James Avenue. Vehicle traffic will be permitted along James during the construction.
- Footing and foundation installation for the west wing of the building will begin this month.
- Once the field house footings are complete, contractors will backfill the area around the perimeter of the new building.
North Commons Community Center remains open!
School-year hours are Monday-Friday 3-8 pm, Saturday 12-5 pm, closed Sunday. Check out current and upcoming programs.
Illustration showing the fieldhouse currently under construction at North Commons Park
Illustration showing the fieldhouse on the left and the north entrance plaza after construction is complete at North Commons Park.
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Campaign
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation (MPF) is the primary philanthropic partner of the MPRB. Its current campaign, Transforming North Commons Park is raising $20 million for this historic park project.
More about the Transforming North Commons Park campaign
Aerial illustration of the completed North Commons Park facilities
More Information
Visit the North Commons Park project web page
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Project Contact
Dan Elias, Design Project Manager
612-230-6435 | delias@minneapolisparks.org