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Minnehaha Falls Infrastructure Repairs |
 A screenshot of Concept B. Click or tap to open a larger version in a browser.
Three options for repairs on the south side of the falls are available to view online
View the designs and talk with project staff at open house events tonight, July 24 or Tuesday, July 30, 5-7 pm
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is working on a project to repair access and viewing areas on the south side of Minnehaha Falls that are currently closed. The viewing area and staircase that is currently open on the north side of the falls is not part of this project.
There are three concepts that outline how the deteriorated area south of the falls could look after repairs are complete. Use the link below to view them and send feedback.
The full concepts are also posted online for a more in-depth view. Use the link below to access:
Open Houses
Two public open house events are planned in July to display the concepts and get feedback from people:
TOINGHT! Wednesday July 24, 5-7 pm
Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.
Tuesday, July 30, 5-7 pm
Minnehaha Falls Bandshell, 4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr.
Project Background
Minnehaha Creek and Minnehaha Falls are important cultural, historical, and recreational areas in the land that is now known as Minneapolis, the State of Minnesota and beyond. Currently, the south portion of Minnehaha Falls is largely inaccessible to the public due to the deteriorated condition of stairs and walls, eroding slopes, and instability of certain pathways and access points. The current condition does not reflect the importance of this gathering space.
The current condition of infrastructure allows an opportunity to reconsider the alignment and materials to achieve the goals listed below. We are seeking public input early in the design process to help determine the path forward. The layout, materials, and interpretive elements selected will influence the project costs, phasing, construction methods, duration of construction, and maintenance.
The project will seek to assess and rebuild these access points and viewing areas, stabilize and revegetate the eroding slopes and respect and reflect the full cultural and historical significance of this space while providing safe access to the Falls, Creek, and other areas of the park. Access and viewing area infrastructure concepts aim to respond to dynamic site geologic and hydrologic conditions with a restorative touch on the landscape while complementing the natural surroundings and existing infrastructure.
The project currently has enough funding to get started with one phase of improvements, and additional funding will be needed. Feedback received during engagement will be used to help create a preferred concept. We aim to seek concept approval later this fall and work to create construction documents over the winter and spring of 2025. Additional information about project cost, phasing, and construction timeline will be shared once the preferred concept is developed.
Project Manager
Carol HejlStone
612-230-6454 | phejlstone@minneapolisparks.org
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