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Challenge Course and Playground Grand Opening April 27! Read the Details. 

Background: In 2022, the City Council authorized onetime investments utilizing positive budget variance and General Fund reserves for several projects including the replacement of Smith Park playground structure at 8155 Park Avenue South.

A new structure will replace the aging and outdated one that was installed in 1999. Three options were proposed. Option three was selected with community input.

  • Option 3 is referred to as a challenge course. It is a ninja-warrior style course for all ages that includes a stop clock timer. This option also maximizes accessibility with a full turf surface and a ramped, traditional play structure. This would be the first of its kind in Bloomington. Click image to view more pictures. 



Challenge Course and Playground Grand Opening April 27! Read the Details. 

Background: In 2022, the City Council authorized onetime investments utilizing positive budget variance and General Fund reserves for several projects including the replacement of Smith Park playground structure at 8155 Park Avenue South.

A new structure will replace the aging and outdated one that was installed in 1999. Three options were proposed. Option three was selected with community input.

  • Option 3 is referred to as a challenge course. It is a ninja-warrior style course for all ages that includes a stop clock timer. This option also maximizes accessibility with a full turf surface and a ramped, traditional play structure. This would be the first of its kind in Bloomington. Click image to view more pictures. 


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  • Grand Opening: Smith Park Challenge Course and Playground

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    Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Smith Park, 8155 Park Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420

    ISmith Park Challenge Coursen 2022, the Bloomington City Council directed funding for a new playground structure at Smith Park. Community input guided the direction on the playground structures.

    Now it's time to celebrate the grand opening of Bloomington's first-ever challenge course on Saturday, April 27!

    Schedule of Events

    10:00 am - Guest arrival, socializing, music, food

    10:30 am - Mayor's address

    Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Smith Park, 8155 Park Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420

    ISmith Park Challenge Coursen 2022, the Bloomington City Council directed funding for a new playground structure at Smith Park. Community input guided the direction on the playground structures.

    Now it's time to celebrate the grand opening of Bloomington's first-ever challenge course on Saturday, April 27!

    Schedule of Events

    10:00 am - Guest arrival, socializing, music, food

    10:30 am - Mayor's address and ribbon cutting

    10:45 am - 1 pm - Music, dancing, challenge course time trials, food and fun for all ages.

    For questions, additional information or media requests, contact:

    David Benson, Project and Facility Supervisor, dbenson@bloomingtonmn.gov, 952-563-8892

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  • February 2024

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    Exciting things are happening at Smith park with the installation of the new ninja warrior style playground. These photos show the progress of the installation.



    Exciting things are happening at Smith park with the installation of the new ninja warrior style playground. These photos show the progress of the installation.



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  • November 2, 2023

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    Construction is underway and the challenge course is taking shape! The majority of the concrete and electrical work on the play components are complete, the install team is finalizing the turf work and finishing details to make the playground play ready. Staff will continue to finalize park details, residents can look forward to a Spring 2024 Grand Opening celebration.





    Construction is underway and the challenge course is taking shape! The majority of the concrete and electrical work on the play components are complete, the install team is finalizing the turf work and finishing details to make the playground play ready. Staff will continue to finalize park details, residents can look forward to a Spring 2024 Grand Opening celebration.





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  • May 12, 2023

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    March 12, 2023: Based on community feedback the City has selected the Challenge Course option. Construction is planned for fall 2023. Thank you for contributing to this decision. This playground will be a first of it’s kind in Bloomington. The project and process honors the Cities commitment established in the Park System Master Plan to community-driven planning and providing new activities and experiences that residents want in their parks!

    March 12, 2023: Based on community feedback the City has selected the Challenge Course option. Construction is planned for fall 2023. Thank you for contributing to this decision. This playground will be a first of it’s kind in Bloomington. The project and process honors the Cities commitment established in the Park System Master Plan to community-driven planning and providing new activities and experiences that residents want in their parks!

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