Dred Scott Playfield

In September 2021 a project launched to reconstruct the tennis courts located in the southeast section of the park. The project completely removed the existing fence and playing surface and resulted in a completely new surface with new pavement, fencing and net systems. The court was also reconfigured to include both tennis and pickleball. 

In June 2022, the project was completed and four brand new tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts became available for public use.  

Clutch Hitters is an outdoor batting cage located in the southwest portion of the park. 952-941-2455

The Links is an 18 hole miniature golf course located in the northeastern portion of the park. 952-941-2444

It was the winner of WCCO viewers' choice for best mini golf.

 New Wheelhouse - Opened 2020

In August 2020, Dred Scott Playfields unveiled its new, modern and efficient wheelhouse building. 

For more information, view this Bloomington Today story. 

On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Park Maintenance staff initiated removal and replacement of the basketball support standard on the southwest corner of the Dred Scott Playfield courts to reset it to vertical. As part of this initiative, all four backboards and rims are also being replaced. The standard that needed resetting will be unplayable for one week following the repair, while the other three hoops will be immediately playable upon completion of backboard installation. Questions? Email maintenance@bloomingtonmn.gov.

In August, 2022 work began on replacement of all fencing at the four ballfields encircling the wheelhouse structure. The project will replace outfield, backstop, dugout and other fencing on fields 8, 9, 10 and 11. Check out a few photos of the ongoing work below. Questions? Email maintenance@bloomingtonmn.gov.

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