Project Overview
Baker Park, is a lively 6.5-acre park serves the Annapolis neighborhood. It has a recreation center and fun spaces for people of all ages.
With funding from the city's new Common Cent Sales Tax, the City of St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation 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 Info
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
