 The Lake Harriet Bandshell will undergo major repairs next year
Roof repairs and other upgrades to the Bandshell area are scheduled next year
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is working on plans to renovate the Lake Harriet Bandshell area. The primary focus of the project is replacing the wood roof shingles on the Bandshell and nearby buildings, but additional work could also include upgrades to lighting, electrical and restrooms, adding bird-safe coating to Bandshell windows, and replacing doors and door frames.
More details will be available after the project is bid for construction this fall. Work will be scheduled to maintain normal seasonal Bandshell entertainment, concessions operations and bathroom availability as much as possible.
Repair Timeline
Fall 2022
Bid and award construction contract(s)
Winter 2022-23
Purchase and prepare new wood shingles
Spring-Fall 2023
Perform roof repairs and building renovations
 The Lake Harriet Bandshell in 1893
Bandshell History
1888-1891
First pavilion operated by a streetcar company.
1892-1903
Second pavilion, a pagoda-style, two-story building, designed by architect and Park
Commissioner Harry Wild Jones. Pavilion also included bathroom buildings still in use.
1904-1925
Third pavilion, a Classical Revival, one-story building with two wings extending over the lake, also designed by Jones.
1926-1985
Fourth pavilion, built as a temporary structure, lasts nearly 60 years.
1986
Current Bandshell building opens. Designed by Milo Thompson, inspired by second pavilion design.
1989
Concession buildings constructed.
2004
Bandshell repaired and painted brown.
To
learn more about this project and others, visit www.minneapolisparks.org/planning.
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