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Baker Playground street vacation

Summary

A stretch of Morton Street inside Baker Playground is no longer a public street, consolidating park land.

At a glance

Last discussed May 13, 2026.

💰Financial impact

Expect delays, extra fuel and time costs, and possible lost business for nearby shops until the road reopens.

✅Who benefits

Parks and Recreation and park users gain consolidated park land.

⚠️Who could be affected

Drivers who regularly use Water Street, delivery services, and nearby businesses that depend on vehicle access will feel the pinch.

A stretch of Morton Street inside Baker Playground is no longer a public street, consolidating park land.

Saint Paul Closes Water Street Due to Street Flooding stpaul.gov

The park can absorb the street right-of-way, consolidating land for Baker Playground use.

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