Bossen Field Park construction update

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has announced that construction on Bossen Field Park is continuing and will continue into 2017:

• Irrigation, fencing, and infield/warning track surfacing are in place in the south softball fields, and new sod has been placed. Benches and walkways will be installed in the spring.

• In the south parking lot, curbing is done, lighting is expected later this fall, and it will be paved in the spring.

• Irrigation is done in the east open field; topsoil is in place, and new sod was laid.

• A play container has been built for the playground, and new equipment will be installed in the spring.

• Grading is still being performed on the northern softball fields. Field sub-base, topsoil, fencing, concrete work and seeding will continue into 2017.

• All storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water service are now in, which includes sanitary and water service that will serve a future concessions building.