Strengthening Parks and Recreation Across Plymouth

Play It Forward Plymouth is a community-driven investment plan to update and expand recreational amenities.

Why Parks and Recreation Matter

Parks and recreation are central to Plymouth’s quality of life, bringing people together and making the city a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Growing Demand, Aging Facilities

After decades of heavy use, many of Plymouth’s most popular recreational facilities are aging and in need of repairs or replacement – including the Plymouth Ice Center and the seasonally inflated Fieldhouse dome at the Plymouth Community Center. Additionally, as participation in sports and recreation continues to grow, community demand for ice rinks, gym time and field space has increased, stretching the availability of these amenities across the city.

Based on resident feedback, the city has developed a $135 million plan to update and expand recreational amenities across Plymouth. The plan includes three major initiatives:

  • Expanding and renovating the Plymouth Ice Center

  • Building a new year‑round Fieldhouse to replace the seasonal dome at the Plymouth Community Center

  • Developing a new regional sports complex at the former Four Seasons Mall site

Paying for this investment

The city continues to evaluate funding options and next steps for the Play it Forward Plymouth investment plan.

During the 2025-26 legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers did not advance any local sales tax requests, including Plymouth’s proposal to let voters decide whether to fund the plan using a local sales tax.

Moving forward, the city remains focused on finding a long-term, fiscally responsible way to support these important community projects.

Staying Engaged Along the Way

As planning moves forward, the city is committed to listening to residents and keeping the community informed to ensure these investments reflect what the community cares about over the long term.