Tretbaugh Park

In 2021 the City adopted a new Park System Master Plan (Plan) which reflects approximately two years of community input to establish priorities for Bloomington Parks and help us make decisions on future park projects. Guiding priorities from the Plan are: natural resources, trails and mobility, new park amenities, and equity.

In summer 2022, staff consulted residents on potential amenities and design ideas for Tretbaugh park and later asked for further input on concept plans for the park.

Thanks to your engagement over the past year, the renovation design for Tretbaugh Park, 3701 West 90th Street, is moving ahead as we prepare for construction to begin in Summer of 2024. View the final design on the news feed below.

Based on public input, the reimagined park will feature a paved, all-wheel track and a gravel course for mountain bike skills development.

In summer 2022, staff consulted residents on potential amenities and design ideas for Tretbaugh park and later asked for further input on concept plans for the park.

Based on public input, the reimagined park will feature a paved, all-wheel track and a gravel course for mountain bike skills development.

Work Begins

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Late October, work begun on the reconstruction project at Tretbaugh which will create the City of Bloomington’s first dedicated bike skills course.
- Tree protection and site demolition is underway
- Utilities and earthwork begins in November 2024 and is expected to be complete in spring 2025.
For your safety and the safety of work crews, please refrain from entering the park site while under construction.
Groundbreaking Begins

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July 24, 2024 groundbreaking at Tretbaugh park. Construction is underway.
City Council Review

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The City Council reviewed and approved the 90% design plans and cost estimate at its April 15 Council meeting. Agenda item starts at 48:20 minutes into the meeting. Documents are located in the document library to the side.
Site Preparation Begins - April 2024

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On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Park Maintenance staff will remove the building and 27 trees, including mostly boxelder but also non-native and invasive understory species like buckthorn, at Tretbaugh Park. This work is being done to prepare the site for the new bike skills features that will be constructed beginning late summer 2024, with anticipated completion in 2025. As part of this project, approximately 56 new trees and 2.5 acres of native landscape will be added to the park.
The skating rink will remain in place and available as an off-leash area for dogs until mid-summer, at which time it will be removed to accommodate the start of construction. Park Maintenance staff are exploring the possibility of configuring the rink at Brookside Park as a replacement seasonal off-leash area for dogs.
For questions or additional information, contact Renae Clark, Assistant Director - Parks and Park Projects, at rclark@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Final Design Images - Feb 2024

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Final designs for the bike skills path at Tretbaugh Park are tentatively scheduled to be presented to City Council on April, 2024 (updated). This date is subject to change. Click each image to view larger. If you have a comment or question, click here. Construction for this project is planned for 2024 and is tentatively scheduled to begin in June. It is expected this park will be substantially complete in 2024.