Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project

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This project has been completed and this project page will no longer be updated. Please contact staff with any questions or comments. Thank you.

The Morningside Neighborhood has several low and landlocked areas prone to flooding. Climate change has already increased the risk of flooding and will continue to do so. This project helps the community be more resilient to flooding. Project benefits are balanced across the neighborhood and there is no increase in risk to any property.

Ponds, pipes and a surface swale will be used to safely move and store floodwaters. An expanded pipe and swale will provide overflow from the Lynn/Kipling inundation area and the Grimes Avenue low point, and an expanded and reconfigured pipe network and minor grade changes will move water away from homes. Weber Pond and the Lynn/Kipling Pond will be expanded and lowered. About six acres of trees will be removed in Weber Woods to accommodate the larger ponds.

The flood infrastructure project also includes:

  • Natural resources restoration in upland areas.
  • Nature trails and bridge crossings at two locations at Weber Park.
  • Improved pedestrian access to the park with some ADA-compliant paths in Weber Park.
  • Rebuilt sports fields in impacted areas with new turf and irrigation systems.

The flood infrastructure project coincides with planned roadway reconstruction in the neighborhood in 2022 and 2023.

The Morningside Neighborhood has several low and landlocked areas prone to flooding. Climate change has already increased the risk of flooding and will continue to do so. This project helps the community be more resilient to flooding. Project benefits are balanced across the neighborhood and there is no increase in risk to any property.

Ponds, pipes and a surface swale will be used to safely move and store floodwaters. An expanded pipe and swale will provide overflow from the Lynn/Kipling inundation area and the Grimes Avenue low point, and an expanded and reconfigured pipe network and minor grade changes will move water away from homes. Weber Pond and the Lynn/Kipling Pond will be expanded and lowered. About six acres of trees will be removed in Weber Woods to accommodate the larger ponds.

The flood infrastructure project also includes:

  • Natural resources restoration in upland areas.
  • Nature trails and bridge crossings at two locations at Weber Park.
  • Improved pedestrian access to the park with some ADA-compliant paths in Weber Park.
  • Rebuilt sports fields in impacted areas with new turf and irrigation systems.

The flood infrastructure project coincides with planned roadway reconstruction in the neighborhood in 2022 and 2023.

This project has been completed and this project page will no longer be updated. Please contact staff with any questions or comments. Thank you.

  • Weber Pond - Fall 2024

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  • Natural areas management

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    The establishment phase of the restored natural areas will continue through the end of 2025. Ecological restoration professionals will be on site several times throughout the growing season to manage invasive species and promote diverse, healthy vegetation. After the initial establishment phase ends, the restored acres will graduate into the long-term natural areas management program so we can continue to care for the land far into the future.

  • Thank you for joining us to celebrate!

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    We held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 11th to celebrate the project

  • Reminder - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony tomorrow, July 11th

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    Thursday, July 11 from 5-6:30pm at Weber Park. Come and go when it works for you – no RSVP required!

  • How does it work?

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    We've created a graphic to illustrate how the ponds, pipes, and swale work together to reduce flood exposure for more than 160 homes in the neighborhood. You can access a copy here or in the Documents section.

  • Grebe nesting on Weber Pond

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    A grebe has made her nest on Weber Pond.

  • Drone images from June 24

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    Weber Park looking toward Minneapolis
    June 24, 2024     Weber Park looking toward St Louis Park
    June 24, 2024

    Lynn Ave and Kipling Ave Pond
    June 24, 2024

    Swale through Weber Park with native blooms on south side of path
    June 24, 2024

  • Native blooms at Lynn Kipling Pond

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    We caught some native plants a couple weeks ago at Lynn Kipling Pond that are blooming or nearly blooming.

    Partridge pea, black-eyed Susan, Canada milkvetch, meadow rue, soft stem bulrush, and purple coneflower.

  • You're Invited! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - July 11

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    Thursday, July 11 from 5-6:30pm at Weber Park

    After years of planning and construction, it’s time to celebrate! We want to express our gratitude for your participation and patience during the Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project and the work done in Weber Park and at Lynn Avenue and Kipling Avenue Pond.

    The community is now more resilient to flooding, and the park has new features like boardwalks, rebuilt nature trails and sports fields, and thousands of newly planted trees, shrubs, and native perennials.

    Join us at the park to hear from Mayor Jim Hovland, explore project highlights and enjoy an ice cream treat. Come and go when it works for you – no RSVP required!

  • Spring Showers

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    The spring rains have brought some relief from the drought conditions we experienced last year. The plantings are enjoying the rain and we are pleased with how the trees are flushing out. The site is patchy and weedy with a few native species blooming which is typical of new natural areas in their establishment phase.

    Natural areas take a few years to reach their full beauty. We see encouraging signs in year two. Thank you for your patience!