Bancroft Pond maintenance

We tell you about how we're maintaining Bancroft Pond.

Key information

Dates

2025

Location

Bancroft Pond near 42nd St and Bloomington Ave

Bancroft

Project overview

Background

We built Bancroft Holding Pond as a response to the 1987 storm that dropped over 10 inches of rain in a few hours. As the City’s first traditional flood pond, Bancroft is beginning to show its age. After 35 years of service, the pond is long due for some restoration and improvements.

Project overview

Our 2025 Pond Maintenance Project will begin in mid-April. We will start with the excavation and grading of 1,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment. In addition to the dredging work, we will be:

  • Replacing pathways
  • Replacing bollards
  • Updating the outlet structure
  • Repairing fencing
  • Maintaining and upgrading vegetation
  • Removing bus shelter
  • Stabilizing slopes

Learn more about the features at Bancroft and where the water flows to at our Follow the Rain page

Read more at Follow the Rain

The project will be completed in early June, exact dates weather dependent.

 

Project phase

This project is in progress.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

A green space pond with no water
Bancroft Pond with no water
A pond surrounded by green space
Bancroft Pond with water

Contact us

Paul Chellsen

Supervising Stormwater Technician III
Surface Water & Sewer
Public Works

Phone

612-673-2406