Park improvement projects
The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Division undertakes multiple park improvement projects each year. Updates on each project will be posted periodically as significant progress is made or more information becomes available.
2019-2020 park improvement projects
Cedarcrest Park Splashpad - 8700 Bloomington Avenue
Proposed improvements:
- Replace and update splash pad features
For questions regarding the project, contact David Benson, Recreation Supervisor at 952-563-8892 or drbenson@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Dred Scott Playfield - 10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd
Proposed improvements:
- Replace wheelhouse operations building enhancing restrooms and concessions
- Pavement replacement within wheel ballfield area
- Replace bleachers for the wheel ballfields
- Add four shade structures for spectators at wheel ballfields
- Improve landscape and grounds drainage
Dred Scott Improvements Site Plan
Construction bids have been awarded and project work commencement is mid-October. Project completion is anticipated by May 2020. For questions regarding the project, contact Mike Ramirez, Recreation Supervisor at 952-563-8880 or mramirez@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Normandale Lake Park Path Lighting Project - 84th and Chalet Road
Proposed improvements:
- Install path lighting on recreational trails around Normandale Lake
For questions regarding the project, contact Dave Hanson, Assistant Maintenance Superintendent, Public Works at 952-563-8765 or dhanson@BloomingtonMN.gov
UPDATE 02/25/2020:
LED installation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26 - Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Temporary closure of some paths around the lake will be in effect on weekdays during that timeframe from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Red highlighted areas in image below are impacted paths. 
Parker's Picnic Grounds Savannah Restoration Project - 10401 Columbus Road
Proposed improvements:
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The City received a State of Minnesota Legacy grant in the amount of $134,000 to conduct a restoration of 20 acres in the Minnesota River Valley Below Parkers Picnic Grounds.
Project will involve returning area back to its native landscape and allow native plants and trees to grow -
Project is in RFP process as of 10-9-19, with contractor just chosen. Contract is being prepped for execution
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Project will be undertaken beginning in the Fall of 2019, with work taking place in 2020 and 2021.
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Is a continuation of similar projects already completed in the river valley.
For questions regarding the project, contact Mark Morrison, Recreation Supervisor at 952-563-8693 or mmorrison@BloomingtonMN.gov
Poplar Bridge Elementary Playground - 4600 West 85th Street
Proposed improvements (in conjunction with Bloomington Public Schools):
- Moving container and playground to the south
- Replacing playground equipment play structure underlay
- Installation of erosion control measures
- Installation of new concrete curbs and amenities
Poplar Bridge Playground Project Site Plan
Construction bids have been awarded and project work commencement is mid-October. Substantial project completion is anticipated by mid-November with full completion by spring 2020. For questions regarding the project, contact Mike Ramirez, Recreation Supervisor at 952-563-8880 or mramirez@BloomingtonMN.gov
Completed projects
Brye Park Improvements - 10500 Xavier Avenue South
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Install picnic tables and park benches
- Construct portable toilet enclosure
- General landscaping and restoration
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Bush Lake Beach improvements - 9140 East Bush Lake Road
Completed improvements:
- Install playground equipment on the beach, between the beach house and water’s edge
If you have any questions regarding these proposed improvements, please contact Scott Breuer, Assistant Manager of Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8899 or SBreuer@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Bloomington Parks & Recreation is seeking community feedback until June 20 for the playground equipment designs. If you would like to provide feedback, please contact Scott Breuer, Assistant Manager of Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8899 or SBreuer@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Columbus playlot improvements - 10030 Columbus Avenue South
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Replace wood playground border with concrete border
- Install bike rack, picnic table and park benches
- Install new bituminous trail
- Install new basketball backboard and rim
- Construct portable toilet enclosure
Columbus Playlot Site Plan.pdf
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Dred Scott park improvements - 10820 Bloomington Ferry Road
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Install bike rack and park benches
- Replace fencing around playground container
- General landscaping and restoration
Dred Scott Playfield Site Plan.pdf
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Effa Playlot Improvements - 8330 4th Avenue South
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Replace wood playground border with concrete border
- Install bike rack, picnic table and park benches
- Install new bituminous trail
- Construct portable toilet enclosure
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Gene C. Kelly Park Improvements - 185 East 102nd Street
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Reconstruct bituminous trail connection
- General landscaping and restoration
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
McAndrews Park Improvements - 1200 East 90th Street
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Overlay the bituminous trail
- Construct portable toilet enclosure
- Install picnic table and park benches
- General landscaping and restoration
McAndrews Playlot Site Plan.pdf
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Northcrest Park Improvements - 3500 West 81st Street
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Replace wood playground border with concrete border
- Install bike rack, picnic table and park benches
- Install new bituminous trail
- Install new basketball backboard and rim
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Rhodes Playlot Improvements - 7501 West 105th Street
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Combine the two playground containers into one
- Construct portable toilet enclosure
- Install picnic table and park benches
- Improve bituminous trail
- Remove wood borders and replace with concrete
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Running Park Improvements - 9501 12th Avenue South
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Combine the two playground containers into one
- Install picnic table and park benches
- Modify bituminous trail
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Valley View Elementary improvements - 351 East 88th Street
Completed Valley View Elementary playground equipment
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Install picnic table and park benches
Valley View Elementary Site Plan.pdf
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Playground Design Option 3
Valley View Playfield improvements - 9000 Portland Avenue
Completed improvements:
- Construct a picnic shelter; will include a grill, tables and electrical outlets
- Reconstruct two basketball courts; including new posts, backboards, rims and court lines
- Miscellaneous improvements to softball fields #2, #3 and #4 (not shown on design plans)
- Install parking lot lighting
Site Plan Valley View Playfield Lighting Plan
Valley View Playfield improvements - 9000 Portland Avenue South
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Replace wood playground border with concrete border
- Install picnic table and park benches
- Install and improve parking lot lighting to meet City code requirements
Valley View Playfield Site Plan.pdf
Playground Design Option 1
Ages 2 - 5
Ages 5 - 12
Full view
Playground Design Option 2
Ages 2 - 5
Ages 5 - 12
Full view
Vanderbie Park Improvements - 1001 West 92nd Street
Completed improvements:
- Replace the playground equipment
- Replace wood playground border with concrete border
- Install picnic table and park benches
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
Wright's Lake Park Improvements - 8501 17th Avenue South
Current Amenities:
- Baseball field
- Off-street parking
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Tennis court
- Trails
Completed improvements include:
- Replacing the playground
- Rebuilding the tennis court
- Adding a pickle ball court
- Improving the ball diamond
- Installing additional benches
- Installing a small picnic shelter and/or adding picnic tables
- Adding public art
- Adding a bike repair station
- Adding a drinking fountain/water bottle filling station
Construction is scheduled for summer of 2017. If you have any questions regarding the proposed improvements at Wright’s Lake Park, please contact Jim Urie at jurie@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Wright's Lake Park Site Plan.pdf
Playground Design Option 1
Playground Design Option 2
West Bush Lake parking lot improvements - 9401 West Bush Lake Road
October 6 Update: Retaining walls and stairways near picnic shelter #1 have been completed. Hand rails will be installed on the stairways after the concrete has cured. All parking lots and driving areas at West Bush Lake Park will be closed for approximately three weeks beginning October 11 while the old pavement is removed and new pavement is installed.
Improvements description:
Northern Parking Lots & Driveways (Area near Picnic Shelter #1)
- Reconstruct Parking Lot & Driveway Pavement
- Traffic Control Signage
- Improve Parking Lot & Driveway Lighting
- Reconstruct Retaining Walls
- Improve Storm Water Management
Southern Parking Lots & Driveways (Area near Picnic Shelter #2)
- Reconstruct Parking Lot & Driveway Pavement
- Traffic Control Signage
- Improve Parking Lot & Driveway Lighting
- Install Boat Cleaning Station
- Improve Storm Water Management
The Parks & Recreation Division is delaying rentals of West Bush Lake Shelter #1 & #2 until a work schedule has been determined. Rentals are being accepted for West Bush Lake Shelter #3 and Moir Park Shelter #1 & #2.
Westwood improvements - 3490 West 109th Street
Completed improvements:
- Replace the basketball court and three East-West Pickleball courts with eight North-South Pickleball courts
- Resurface the current tennis court
- Install new court fencing
- Construct portable toilet enclosure
- Install a water fountain and power outlet near courts
Bloomington Family Aquatic Center Tot Spray Table
201 East 90th Street
The Tot Spray Table at the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center was successfully installed and enjoyed by all in the summer of 2016. Check it out this summer when we open on June 10, 2017!
The existing spray feature in the zero-depth area will be replaced by a tot spray table. The installation will take place in May 2016 prior to the pool opening on June 8.
Dupont Playlot park improvements
8807 Dupont Ave S.
Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, bituminous trail, resurface 1/2 basketball court and replace basketball backboard and pole, landscaping, bike rack, two benches and a picnic table
Summer 2016 update: The work is completed at Dupont Playlot for all to enjoy!
March 9, 2016 update: Work is anticipated to resume approximately April 1. Once the general site work is completed, the playground equipment will be installed. Substantial completion is anticipated by June 2016.
*Note – the colors of the playground equipment ordered will be different than shown above.
Hampshire Hill park improvements
10601 Louisiana Ave S.
Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, bituminous trail, resurface basketball court and replace basketball backboards & poles, bike racks, two benches, BBQ grill and a picnic table.
Summer 2016 update: The work is completed at Hampshire Hill park for all to enjoy!
March 9, 2016 update: Work is anticipated to resume approximately April 1. Once the general site work is completed, the playground equipment will be installed. Substantial completion is anticipated by June 2016.
Sunrise cellular antennae project
9401 Bloomington Ferry Rd.
May 2016 update: The project was completed! Verizon Wireless installed a new pole which co-located a cellular antennae with an outdoor emergency siren. A small equipment building was constructed on the back (south) side of the Sunrise Park building. The City and Verizon Wireless executed a lease agreement in September 2015 to facilitate the installation and ongoing operation.
Funding sources
Funding for the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Regional Park Reserve comes from a variety of sources, including the State of Minnesota's Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
For more information, visit www.lcc.leg.mn or contact Bloomington's Parks and Recreation Director, Ann Kattreh.
Ann Kattreh
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Bloomington
1800 West Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, MN 55431
akattreh@bloomingtonmn.gov