Renovation of a fitness / recreation center in Hopkins, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center.

The Royals Athletic Center (formerly Lindbergh Center) is jointly owned and operated by the City of Minnetonka and the Hopkins School District. The facility has five regulation basketball courts, seven volleyball courts, walking & jogging track and an exercise and conditioning room. Designated hours for community use of the Royals Athletic Center provide residents the opportunity to maintain overall fitness. Recreation Services operates evening adult and youth leagues/programming in the facility after 6:30pm. Due to the Hopkins School District capital bond referendum, the renovation of certain items may be completed at different times than expected. The city will still adhere to its funding schedule. Projects are regularly put into the CIP to spread the cost of maintenance and equipment replacement over a number of years rather than expending a large amount at one time. The city would be responsible for 29% of the following improvements: 2024: Replace walk/run track flooring 2025: Main bleacher replacement 2026: Replace basketball court floors 2027: Replace basket/curtain lifts, sound system, lighting 2028: Install ceiling suspended volleyball standards The project is included in the City's 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of April 23, 2025, per owner, the city of Minnetonka and Hopkins School District jointly own and operate the Royals Athletic Center, with the school district taking the lead on capital projects. The city and school district have discussed a number of capital projects including replacement of bleachers, replacement of the basketball courts and replacement of the walk/run track to name a few. Currently, they do not have any active projects. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.