Project Overview
Baker Park, is a lively 6.5-acre park serves the Annapolis neighborhood. With funding from the city's new Common Cent Sales Tax, the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is planning to improve the park. These changes will help make Baker Park to be more welcoming and easy to use for everyone. This project consists of the following improvements, a new synthetic turf field, accessible parking, improved walkways, plantings, and a possible restroom facilities.
Funding Source: Common Cent and NFL Grant
Project Update – May 7, 2026
Baker Park Site Improvements – Construction Update
Construction at Baker Park is officially underway, and we know the increased activity, including truck traffic and noise, has been an inconvenience for nearby residents. Please know that your comfort matters to us, and we are actively working to minimize disruptions as much as possible.
The good news is that we are making strong progress. Our contractor is nearly halfway through the soil correction phase of the project, which has required significant equipment and truck movement on and off site. We expect this more intensive phase of work to wrap up soon, after which activity levels should noticeably decrease.
We are committed to keeping this project moving efficiently so we can deliver the improvements Baker Park deserves and get your neighborhood back to normal as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Project Update – April 9, 2026
Construction at Baker Park is scheduled to begin on April 20, 2026. Field improvements are anticipated to be completed by late summer, with restroom construction to follow. Updates will continue to be shared here throughout the construction process.
Project Update – February 26, 2026
A construction contract has been awarded, and construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026. More detailed information regarding the construction timeline will be available in early spring.
The image below illustrates the final site layout and outlines the planned improvements for Baker Park.
Project Update – January 27, 2026
Baker Park Site Improvements – Phase 1 is currently out to bid for construction. Visit Saint Paul Bids for more project information.
Bid Timeline
Bid Release: January 20, 2026
Questions Due: February 3, 2026
Addendum Issued: February 5, 2026
Bids Due: February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Tentative Construction Schedule
Construction: May – September 2026
Substantial Completion: September 2026
Project Update 10/29/2025
The City of Saint Paul has continued to make progress on the proposed site improvements at Baker Park. With the winter season approaching and recognizing how beloved the sledding hill is to the community. Parks has decided to begin construction in the spring of 2026. Additionally, Parks is collaborating with 4RM+ULA on the design of the new restroom facility. Concept designs for the restroom facility will be posted on this site for community feedback.
The City of Saint Paul participated in the 2025 Football Fiesta at El Rio, where staff were available to answer questions about the project timeline, gather feedback, and hear community thoughts on the proposed restroom facility.
Presentation boards are available below and on display at El Rio Vista Recreation Center. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring/Summer 2026.
- 20250909 - Baker Park Fiesta Boards.pdf (967.65 KB)
Project summary from 2/27/2025
The City of Saint Paul has put together a document with answers to common questions and additional details about the proposed design.
- 20250227 - FAQ's.pdf (121.92 KB)
Project summary from 12/04/2024
The City of Saint Paul held a community meeting to review a revised concept plan from feedback received from the community via various engagement events and project survey. Presentation and meeting notes from the meeting are below:
- 20241204 - Public Comment Submitted.pdf (281.3 KB)
Project summary from 11/20/2024
The City of Saint Paul engaged with community members during the WSCO Land Use meeting to share project concepts and an anticipated timeline. Below is the presentation shared during the meeting.
- 20241120-WSCO Land Use - Meeting Notes.pdf (132.7 KB)
Anticipated Project Timeline
- Fall 2024 - Community Engagement & Concept Development
- Winter 2024/2025 & Spring/ Summer - Technical Design & Engineering
- Summer 2025 - Permitting & Bidding
- Fall 2025/ Summer 2026 - Construction Begins