Maple Grove Began Second Phase of Community Center Work
Residents should expect pool closures as the city expands its 312,000-square-foot community hub.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Maple Grove has officially launched the second phase of its massive Community Center expansion, officially breaking ground on the project on October 8, 2026. This renovation will modernize facilities that were originally built in 1997.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant investment in local infrastructure funded by a voter-approved 0.5% sales tax. It aims to revitalize essential community programming, ice sports, and aquatic facilities for all residents.
The massive 312,000-square-foot renovation project is supported by a 0.5% local sales tax approved by voters in 2022. While initial phases wrapped in March 2026, the current work includes long-term closures for facility updates.
The players
City of Maple Grove
The local government authority overseeing the renovation, expansion, and long-term maintenance of the city's public recreational facilities.
The details
The city is strategically retaining portions of the existing 1997 structure while integrating modern, expanded sections. The expansion also incorporates space adjacent to the current facility that will become available once the nearby Life Time project concludes. Construction teams are balancing active site management with the goal of delivering improved ice and water sports amenities to the community by late 2028.
Timeline
1997: The Community Center was originally constructed.
2022: Voters approved a half-percent local sales tax for funding.
Summer 2023 - March 2026: The first phase of construction occurred.
October 8, 2026: The city held a groundbreaking for the second phase.
June 2028: The aquatic areas are currently scheduled to reopen.
The Home Front
The project follows a growing trend of municipalities utilizing local-option sales taxes to fund comprehensive updates to aging 1990s-era public infrastructure. This investment aligns with city efforts to maintain property value and community utility amidst changing recreational needs.
If you are a regular user of the community center, be aware that the indoor and outdoor aquatic areas will remain closed for the duration of this second phase. Visit the official project portal to monitor construction updates and any changes to the projected reopening timeline.
The takeaway
This long-term expansion effort will ultimately deliver upgraded athletic and community spaces for the area. Residents can plan their schedules around the June 2028 target for the pool reopenings and continue checking the city portal for mid-project updates.
What happens next
The city has set a target for the aquatic areas to reopen in June 2028, with the full completion of the expansion project anticipated by the end of 2028.
Further reading
You can track the ongoing construction milestones and facility access updates on the Home Renovation page.
More information
For the latest project timelines and facility access details, visit the Project information and updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hometownsource.
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