The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is pleased to announce that construction of the planned splash pad and other improvements at Victory Park began in late June.
MPRB is implementing the design and construction of a new splash pad at Victory Park to replace its former wading pool. The project is based on the North Service Area Master Plan, adopted in 2019, which includes guiding principles for aquatics in this area and a master plan for Victory Park.
During construction, access between the 2-5-year and 5-12-year play areas along 44th Avenue North will be temporarily blocked so crews can access the project site. Follow signs at the park to move between these play areas. The MPRB apologizes in advance for this inconvenience.
In addition, the construction phase includes about 30 days for concrete work to cure (harden) for the splash pad. It may look like work is not occurring, but this curing process is necessary!
Finally, MPRB asks everyone to keep out of fenced areas throughout construction, for their own safety and others’ safety.
Construction timeline: Late June- start of construction (weather permitting); Late August, 2024- planned completion of construction; fall 2024 or Spring 2025 – testing of splash pad systems; and late May/early June – public opening. Info: minnepaolisparks.org, visit the Victory Park improvements project page.