Project Overview
The City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation is developing plans for a versatile, forward-thinking, and welcoming community center for Saint Paul’s East Side.
The new design is expected to include multigenerational social spaces, a gymnasium, flexible athletic spaces, multipurpose fields, and new trails, as well as maintain or improve many of the recreational amenities currently found on site. The project team also aims to fill the void in the City of Saint Paul’s aquatics amenities by providing indoor pools and support spaces for swimming lessons and safety training. The final project program will be determined through collaboration between the selected design team, a community advisory committee, and City of Saint Paul staff.
The need for quality public spaces with community ownership, pride, and connection has more significance in a time of digital communication. These are the places that strengthen social connections among residents and visitors, and the city needs spaces that are welcoming, comfortable, durable, and timeless.
Project Updates
March 2025:
March 2025: The Department of Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Saint Paul Youth Commission to collect a list of community needs and new ideas for the Duluth and Case Revisioning Project. Please fill out the brief Community Center Survey and tell the Youth Commission what you think!
December 2024:
The City of Saint Paul has partnered with HGA Architects for the design of the new community center.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement events are expected to begin in Summer of 2025. If you’d like to stay up-to-date on upcoming events and receive project updates, please email one of Design and Construction Team staff members listed under “Contact Us” below.
Estimated Project Timeline
The Duluth & Case Revisioning design phase kicked off in Spring 2025 for an estimated Fall 2026 construction start.
