Project Overview
The City of Saint Paul's Parks and Recreation Department is working in partnership with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and KABOOM! to renovate the existing play area in the center of Newell Park.
This project will include new play equipment, surfacing, benches, and ADA-accessible entries.
Final Design for the 2-5 Year Old Play Area
This area will be installed by a contractor following the Volunteer Build Week.
Draft Design for the 5-12 Year Old Play Area:
This area will be installed during Volunteer Build Week. Find out more about this opportunity below.
Project Updates
September 23rd, 2026
Are you interested in helping to rebuild the playground at Newell Park? Volunteers are needed for Build Week! Please register by visiting the Kaboom Volunteer Event Web PageKaboom Volunteer Event Web Page.
Date:
October 20th - 22nd, 2026
Time:
10/20 & 10/21: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
10/22: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Newell Park (900 Fairview Ave N, Saint Paul, MN. 55104)
Other Info:
Volunteers must be 16 years old or older. This event will take place in sun or in rain. Please come prepared for the weather in clothes that are comfortable and can get dirty or stained with paint. Only closed-toe shoes will be allowed. Lunch, water, snacks, gloves, and dust masks will be provided.
September 8th, 2026
The demolition of the existing play equipment has begun at Newell Park in preparation for this fall's KABOOM! volunteer Build Day. Please stay tuned for more information about this event which will take place on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026.
Contact
Project Manager
Meredith Ver Steeg
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
meredith.ver.steeg@ci.stpaul.mn.us
P: (651) 266-6695
Project Address
900 Fairview Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104