Father Hennepin Bluff Park is Open!
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1:34PM
Concerts will debut at the new stage in Father Hennepin Bluff Park on July 11
Father Hennepin Bluff Park reopened today, Thursday, June 15! A major renovation project built a new performance stage and attached bathroom building, completely redone paths and park entry plazas, and upgraded lighting, landscaping and stormwater management.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board sincerely appreciates everyone's patience while these upgrades were constructed over the last year, especially during the last two months when fencing remained in place to allow freshly planted grass and landscaping beds to establish before crowds return to the park.
The chain link fencing was removed today and people are encouraged to enjoy the renovated park. Temporary orange fencing remains in place to protect new plants, grass and garden beds. Do not go in areas that remain fenced off.
A celebration is planned to commemorate the completion of these exciting new park amenities and upgrades on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 6:45 pm! Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board representatives will give brief remarks and host a ceremonial ribbon cutting before the first Music in the Parks concert on the new stage. Local R&B artist Barlow will perform, followed by a special movie outdoor movie screening of "The Upside" from the Twin Cities Black Film Festival.
Free weekly concerts will take place on the new stage next to Stone Arch Bridge throughout July and August. Movie screenings will follow concerts every other Tuesday through August: July 25 (The Italian Job), Aug. 8 (Hoodwinked) and Aug. 22 (Mr. Right).
