project background & overview
Located on the western border of Apple Valley, Redwood Park is 12 acres and is divided by County Road 42. Currently, the park features a small community building and pool that are over 50 years old, three small playgrounds, two baseball diamonds, courts for basketball, tennis, and sand volleyball, two picnic pavilions, and a small parking lot. The new master plan for Redwood Park envisions a completely transformative upgrade to the park, making it a destination park in Apple Valley that is inclusive, accessible, and family-friendly.
Key components of the Redwood Park redesign include: a fully inclusive playground that is accessible to children of all abilities; new courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and ecuavolley; expanded on-site parking; a new community pool; a new park building that will house a community gathering space, accessible restrooms, and pool mechanical equipment; a natural stormwater area; a looped trail system to provide walkable routes to enjoy all amenities within the park; and a future pedestrian tunnel under County Road 42 to connect both sides of the park and provide visitors with safe access to all areas of the park.
The construction of the pedestrian tunnel is part of a larger County Road 42 improvement project that is being coordinated and funded by Dakota County, but the City of Apple Valley and Dakota County are working together to ensure the design and placement of the tunnel are integrated seamlessly into the Redwood Park master plan.
The total budget for this project is $16.1 million dollars.
Construction Updates
FEBRUARY 2026
- Roof panel installation ongoing
- Siding installation ongoing
- Sheetrock in the large gathering room complete
- Window installation complete
- Door frame, duct work and conduit paint ongoing
- MEP installation ongoing
- Pool mechanical equipment installed
- Railing in mechanical room installed
latest Site Footage
Weather
- Construction days lost to weather in February: 1 day
- Total construction days lost to weather: 15 days
Safety
- Lost time days: 0
- Days worked without lost time accident: 220
project progress
the plan
New features of Redwood park:
- A fully inclusive playground featuring an exciting theme, a poured-in-place rubber surface, and play features that are fully accessible to children of all ages and abilities
- New community pool featuring zero-depth entry, diving, climbing, and relaxation areas
- New park building that contains a community gathering space, public restrooms, and pool mechanical equipment
- New courts for pickleball, tennis, basketball, and ecuavolley
- Large green spaces for open recreation and gatherings
- Hammock area for relaxation
- Expanded on-site, accessible parking
- New dedicated natural stormwater area south of County Road 42
- Pedestrian tunnel under County Road 42 and a looped trail system to safely connect visitors to all amenities within the park
RENDERINGS
Project timeline
- Design Phase: Fall 2024–May 2025
- Construction Begins: June 2025
- Park Building and Pool Open: June 2026
- Construction Ends: September 2026
Community engagement
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