The Story So Far
Looking back: our challenges
With an 18% population increase over the past decade, Maple Grove faces higher demand for recreational amenities and diverse programming. After 26 years, the Maple Grove Community Center critically needs reinvestment and expansion to offer the services and programs residents want.
We listened to you
City leaders and staff worked closely with the community to identify the top needs of the Maple Grove Community Center. Many Maple Grove residents expressed a desire to see the Community Center expand with new programs, more space, and additional activities.
Resident engagement about the Community Center needs included events, surveys and input from families, seniors and teenagers to civic groups, businesses and city staff.
Local residents identified needs such as:
More swimming pools
More space for senior programs
More local arts programming
More space for banquets and events
More ice time
An indoor walking track
Additional fitness activities
Securing funding
After reviewing feedback from residents, city leaders drafted a proposal for a new Community Center for state lawmakers to review. During the 2021 Legislative session, state officials reviewed the city’s proposal and authorized Maple Grove to seek voter approval of a local half-percent sales tax to fund up to $90 million of the investment.
During the 2023 session, the Minnesota Legislature approved $6 million in bonding funds to go towards the design of the Maple Grove Community Center renovation and expansion.
In November 2023, Maple Grove voters made their voices heard and chose to approve the local half-percent sales tax to collect up to $90 million for up to 20 years.
The city is actively pursuing additional funding through sponsorships and donations, including contributions from athletic associations to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the project.