City of Saint Paul and community partners to celebrate a ribbon cutting for new multi-use turf field at Baker Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2026

Liz Carey-Linskey
Department of Parks and Recreation
Ph: 612-900-5307
[email protected]
Liz McDonald
Department of Parks and Recreation
Ph: 651-266-6367
[email protected]

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City of Saint Paul and community partners to celebrate a ribbon cutting for new multi-use turf field at Baker Park

This renovated amenity is made possible through an NFL grant and Saint Paul's strategy to fund city improvements with the "Common Cent" program.

WHAT: The City of Saint Paul and community partners will celebrate the grand opening of the new Baker Park multi-use turf field on Friday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and remarks from community leaders. Community members are invited to be among the first to play on the new fields. Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders will be at the event to welcome attendees and assist with the ribbon cutting.
Baker Park is a lively 6.5-acre park on Saint Paul's West Side. With funding from the City's Common Cent 1% Sales Tax and an NFL grant, the completed project work includes a new synthetic turf field, field lighting, tree plantings, and improved walkways. A combined restroom and storage facility will be constructed, with specific timeline to be announced. These improvements help Baker Park be more welcoming and accessible for all residents to use.
To learn more about the Baker Park project, visit www.stpaul.gov/baker-park-project.

WHO: The following individuals will make remarks:
• Saint Paul City Officials
• Maria Isa Perez-Vega, MN State Representative
• Bob Cruz, Westside Boosters
• Brett Taber, MN Vikings Vice President of Social Impact
• Michael-Jon Pease, Saint Paul Parks Conservancy

WHEN:
Friday, September 25 at 4:00p.m. *Presentation will begin at 4:15pm
The event will take place outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
If there is inclement weather, an update will be provided.

WHERE:
Baker Park, 209 Page Street W., Saint Paul, MN 55107

About Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages 186 parks and open spaces, AZA-accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 26 city-operated recreation centers, more than 120 miles of trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, municipal golf courses, and Great River Passage - which is the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul's more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront. For more information about Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, visit www.stpaul.gov/parks.

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