Update on the improvements coming to Folwell Park

Posted on 20 March, 2024

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is preparing for construction of recently planned improvements project at Folwell park.

The project’s main feature is the first phase of an all-wheel park/skatepark, along with path and site improvements and a community gathering area. Preparations include:

Saving and relocating 12 trees that would otherwise be removed. Work will begin Thursday, March 21st and will take a day to complete.

Removing the playground next to the wading pool, planned to occur in April. Note: the swings near the wading pool will remain.

MPRB asks all park visitors to stay away from the relocated trees to help them grow into their new places.

We’ll send updates once dates and other details for construction plans are confirmed.

About the current and recent park improvements

Folwell Park and Recreation Center has benefited from a number of improvements, thanks to funding from the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan.

Planned improvements – 2023-2024

  • All-wheel park – with features like a clamshell pocket, rolled volcano hip, mini ramp and snake run, this park welcomes all skill levels and all types of wheeled fun: bikes as well as skateboards, scooters, skates, wheelchairs, etc.
  • Park amenities: Benches, picnic tables, grill, safety lighting and path improvements
  • Native and naturalized plantings manage stormwater in the park and are required, due to added hardscape for the all-wheel park. They also look great and help create a robust environment for people, plants and wildlife!

Improvements since 2017

  • Playground south of recreation center replaced
  • Tennis courts renovated
  • Lighting added for west athletic field
  • Updates and replacements to the recreation center kitchens, craft rooms, restrooms, roof
  • Accessibility improvements for the parking lot, sidewalk leading to the recreation center, and center entry
  • Path connecting the courts and playground

Review the concept plan to see images and details on these and future improvements