Park news - Sep 2025

WORK AT STEWART PARK
Construction has begun on a new playground in Stewart Park, in addition to the major renovation at Stewart Recreation Center that began in May. New play equipment will be installed in both areas of the playground, with new poured-in-place rubber surfacing throughout. Construction is planned to be complete before school starts in September, barring delays for weather or construction.

NEW PLAYGROUND AT LAKE HIAWATHA PARK
On Aug. 5, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced that removal of playground equipment at Lake Hiawatha playground was to begin that same week. However, the contractor has experienced an unanticipated delay, so the removal of equipment has been delayed until mid-September. This will minimize the length of time the playground is closed. Visit the project web page at minneapolisparks.org/lake-hiawatha-park-playground-improvement-project.