Major Renovation of Father Hennepin Bluff Park Begins April 18
Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 7:28AM
A new performance stage and seasonal restroom building next to the Stone Arch Bridge is part of the project
Project includes new stage, seasonal restroom building and improvements to park entry, paths, lights, wayfinding, landscaping and stormwater management
A project to renovate and improve Father Hennepin Bluff Park is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 18.
Tree protection fencing and erosion control is scheduled to be installed starting Monday, with select tree removal beginning mid-week. Pathway removals will likely begin late next week and go into the following week. Underground utility installation is scheduled for late April.
At this point there are no plans to fully close access to the entire park during construction. Some areas are anticipated to remain open, but please stay away from areas that are fenced off or where construction is happening. Detour signs will be placed around the park to direct people around closed areas.
Project Details
This Father Hennepin Bluff Park Improvements project includes:
- A new performance stage and attached seasonal restroom facility
- New park entry plaza spaces
- Upgraded lights, path connections, wayfinding signage and trail markings
- Landscape and stormwater management improvements
The improvements are focused on the upper part of the park, not the lower paths closer to the Mississippi River. Follow this link to view the project design and some illustrations of the new stage/restroom facility: Father Hennepin Bluff Park Improvements Design
