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2006-06-13 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, June 13, 2006 6:30 p.m. — Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. May 9, 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 4. Co -Chairs Duggan's and Spicer's expression of gratitude to Ralph Dumond, Mike Aschenbrener and Neil Garlock for their indispensable contributions to the 50th Anniversary Celebration. 5. Recreation Programmer's Report (available Tuesday) 6. Update with Amelia Olson of MHAA (if available) 7. Condition of Ivy Pond 8. Updates • Police Report (no incidents in May) 9. Other Comments 10. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at (651) 452-1850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9, 2006 The May 2006 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Richard Spicer and Commissioners Paul Portz, Dave Libra, Tom Kraus, Raymond Morris and Larry Craighead. Commissioner Missie Hickey was excused from the meeting. City Staff present were Operations and Projects Coordinator Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Teresa Gangelhoff, and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr. Hollister took the minutes. Also in the audience was former Commissioner Stan Linnell. MINUTES Commissioner Morris moved approval of the April 11, 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes as revised. Commissioner Kraus seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 CHAIR SPICER'S REPORT ON COMMITTEE MEETING TO PLAN 2006 PARK CELEBRATION/50TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION Chair Spicer provided an update on the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Chair Spicer said that on Friday, June 2nd at the Village of Mendota Heights there would be an ice cream social, a wine and cheese tasting, and music. Chair Spicer said that Saturday morning beginning at 8:30 there would be a 5k event and a run sponsored by Gateway Bank. Chair Spicer continued that there would also be a pet show, a sudoku contest, and a 50 -year history event. Chair Spicer added that there will be a MHAA baseball tournament and a putting contest. Chair Spicer said that there would be many games including a sack race, a bean bag toss, a balloon relay race, and a water balloon toss. Chair Spicer said that there would also be historical tours of the City's three cemeteries. Chair Spicer said that there would be a classic car show and a parade at 4:00 pm. Chair Spicer said that "Golden Residents" who have lived in Mendota Heights for 50 consecutive years or more will receive plaques. Chair Spicer said that the evening will be topped off at Mendota Plaza with food, beer stands, and fireworks. Chair Spicer said that the City is always looking for volunteers for the events. Mr. Kullander remarked that Commissioner Libra is still looking for more entrants for the car show. Chair Spicer said that there will be drawings for prizes, including airline tickets from Sun Country. Commissioner Libra said that there will be dash plaques for cars and prizes for selected cars. Commissioner Libra said that he still needs additional cars from the 1950s, although more recent cars would also be welcome, and that there would also be a street dance featuring the Rockin' Hollywoods. Commissioner Libra said that to enter a car into the car show one could call either City Hall at 651-452-1850 or Commissioner Libra at 651-451-9700. Commissioner Libra added that there is a registration form available on the City's website. Chair Spicer added that complete information about the events is on the City's website, mendota-heights . com. RECREATION PROGRAMMER'S REPORT Chair Spicer noted that Ms. (3-angelhoff s report listed upcoming recreational activities, including Safety Camp, the Clifford Timm Memorial Fishing Derby, a Tennis Block Party, Tennis Lessons, Softball teams, Valley Fair, a Light Rail Ride, a Twins Game, Wild Mountain, Cascade Bay and the Arboretum. Chair Spicer also noted that summer Performances in the Park would begin on Friday, June 2"d. Chair Spicer commended Ms. Gangelhoff on the number and variety of programs for this summer. Ms Gangelhoff said that both Safety Camp and the Fishing Derby are now full. RESIDENT REQUEST FOR A VEGETABLE GARDEN AT IVY PARK Mr. Kullander said that Mr. David Byrne requested permission to use a portion of Ivy Hill Park for a vegetable garden on behalf of himself and a neighbor, Ms. Deb McConnell. Mr. Kullander said that Staff thought that it might be a good idea, since the portion of the park in question is an unkempt area. Commissioner Morris said that he is not against the idea, but that the City should have some guidelines for who uses parkland for this purpose and what the timeline is, in case the City gets other similar requests. Commissioner Morris said that there is an advantage to cleaning up a portion of the terrain. Commissioner Morris said that it might be good for the City to set up an area for a community garden and have a sign-up sheet. 2 Chair Spicer suggested allowing people to apply for use of the park in this manner and have a sign -up -sheet. Commissioner Morris suggested making the gardening opportunity available to all through the City newsletter. Commissioner Morris said that the City should charge a nominal fee to make sure that people are serious about it. Chair Spicer suggested that Staff check with other cities to see what their policies are. Chair Spicer said that Mendota Heights could adopt a similar process to other cities and be in a better position to implement the policy for next year. Commissioner Kraus said that he himself was interested in this idea. Commissioner Kraus agreed that there should be some sort of process. Commissioner Kraus said that he was concerned about this particular site and whether or not it was appropriate. Commissioner Kraus said that if the site were not suitable for growing, the result could be unsightly. Commissioner Kraus said that there may be other land that would be suitable for a community garden. Commissioner Morris said he also liked the community garden concept. Chair Spicer suggested that the PRC find a process _f_rom another City and bring it back to the Commission for consideration in June. Commissioner Libra said that this is a good idea. Commissioner Libra said that the Gibbs farm at the University is a good example of this kind of thing. Commissioner Libra said that there should be a few basic rules. Commissioner Craighead expressed concern that if this item waited until the June Parks Commission meeting and then went to the Council agenda for approval that this year's growing season would be over. Chair Spicer suggested placing the item on the Council agenda next week to ask if the Council approved of the concept and then allow the Parks Commission to determine the details. Commissioner Kraus said that it would be possible to allow the two individuals interested in gardening to do it now for this year only and create the policy later. Commissioner Kraus said that he was in favor of the idea, but that it needed to be organized. Commissioner Morris said that he thought that a lot of people in Mendota Heights would be interested in this. Commissioner Morris said that the City should make sure to get people who are serious about it and get a contractor to build a frame around the gardening area. 3 Commissioner Portz said that he liked the idea of an application, but did not like the idea of fees. Chair Spicer suggested that Staff go forward with the idea to the Council to see if they like the idea. Mr. Kullander said that he could contact other cities to see what their policies are, and that the League of Minnesota Cities is also a good source of information. Mr. Kullander said that he would go to the Council with his idea first to see if the Council is interested in pursuing the policy. Mr. Kullander said that it would be difficult to allow gardening in all of the parks. Mr. Kullander also said that it was not known how much additional work this would create for the Public Works crew. Commissioner Kraus agreed that gardening may not make sense in every City park. Mr. Kullander said that he agreed with Commission Portz that small nominal fees can be more of a hindrance than a benefit, and said that the City could require a $50 deposit instead. Commissioner Craighead said that he could agree to allow the two interested residents to pursue the activity in Ivy Park this year, especially since there are not a lot of people walking by this area. Chair Spicer asked Mr. Kullander to take the concept to Council. Chair Spicer suggested that if the Council agrees, the two residents could be allowed to pursue gardening on a one-year basis. Commissioner Craighead said that depending on what is being planted, gardening could begin well into June. Former Commissioner Linnell suggested that if there is sufficient Community interest, perhaps gardening could occur at one to three sites around the City, including near the water tower. Commissioner Libra thanked Former Commissioner Linnell for his idea and asked him to help out at the car show. USE OF CITY PARK FOR A BAND CONCERT Mr. Kullander said that the gentleman who was interested in organizing a concert in a City park, Mr. Matthew Dodge, had turned his attention to Mendota Plaza as a site and was now discussing the idea with the Police Department. 511 DNR INFORMATION ON THE VALUE/IMPORTANCE OF TREES Mr. Kullander shared with the Commission some information on the value/importance of trees. Mr. Kullander pointed out that the DNR says that trees add value to a property and help to clean up pollution. Commissioner Kraus asked if the City had ever considered purchasing trees from the DNR for residents. Chair Spicer recalled that the City had done that at one time. Commissioner Krauss said that the DNR sells trees for a nominal expense. Commissioner Krauss said that the DNR sells trees in groups of 100, and that is too many for the average homeowner. Commissioner Krauss asked if the City could buy them and distribute them to residents. Mr. Kullander said that several years ago Staff talked about doing that, but that the problem is Staff resources to carry out such a program. Mr. Kullander explained that Saint Paul had a program for several years along those lines. WENTWORTH CELL TOWER Mr. Hollister explained that at the last Council meeting the Council had voted unanimously to terminate lease negotiations with T -Mobile for space at Wentworth Park. Mr. Hollister said that the associated planning application is still on this month's Planning Commission agenda, but that he anticipated that the Planning Commission would recommend denial of the application and that it would ultimately be denied by Council unless the applicant first withdraws the application. SALE OF PROPERTY TO XCEL Mr. Kullander showed a map with a parcel of land that XCEL wishes to purchase from the City. Mr. Kullander pointed out that a City trail goes through the property now and that the trail would remain after the sale with an easement. Chair Spicer said that the revenue from the land sale should go to the Special Park Fund. Commissioner Craighead asked why Xcel wanted to buy the property, and if Xcel wished to build a road on the property. Mr. Kullander said that Xcel merely wished to expand their site. Commissioner Craighead remarked that right now there is a gate on the trail and lots of rubbish. Commissioner Craighead suggested a trash barrel for trash at the end of the gate. 5 Chair Spicer said that his three comments would be (1) its fine to sell the land, (2) the City should keep a trail easement, and (3) the proceeds from the sale should go to the Special Parks Fund. Commissioner Libra said that the sale should have a clause that the City gets the land back if Xcel does not need it anymore. PARKS POLICE REPORT There were no comments on this item. OTHER COMMENTS Commissioner Portz requested that Amelia Olson of MHAA appear at the June Parks Commission meeting for another update. Mr. Kullander reminded everyone that the next buckthorn removal session at Pilot Knob would take place at 9:00 on May 27, 2006. ADJOURN Commissioner Libra moved to adjourn. Commissioner Portz seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. C City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM June 7, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: Pond in Ivy Hills Park Background: This storm water holding pond was constructed in 1994 as part of the Ivy Falls Creek channel stabilization project. During heavy storm events runoff in the creek caused severe erosion and threatened potential loss to several homes along the creek. To correct the problem small dams were constructed along the creek and the pond in Ivy Park was enlarged to provide ten acre feet of storage. As the pond level rises the water enters outlet structures at three elevations allowing increasing amounts of water to drain from the pond but controlling / eliminating a sudden "rush of water" that could again erode the creek channel. Because of the limited size of City owned land available the pond has steep slopes that are un - maintainable with conventional mowing equipment. To eliminate the need for routine maintenance the City Council approved a plan to restore the pond slopes and area with native plants and grasses. Routine mowing outside the native plants on the pond slopes is done by City crews and an outside specialist maintains the native planting areas. Some residents in this area object to native plantings and have on a number of occasions have expressed their displeasure with the "rough un -kept" appearance of this area. Discussion: Council member Vitelli received a compliant(s) about this area and has asked staff to evaluate the current level of maintenance and to prepare a report on what options exist to establish alternate landscape materials that might present a "different look" to the area or to explain why "this is as good as it is". Recommendation: Please visit this park prior to Tuesday's meeting. Staff would appreciate the Commission's suggestions or input on this issue before a report or recommendation is prepared for Council consideration. If you would like me to meet you at the parkplease contact meat 651 255-1 155 or guA mendota-heights. com Attached is a map of Ivy Hills Park i IVY HILL PARK Pilot Knob Natural Area Oheyawahi: "the hill much visited" This 8.25 acre portion of Pilot Knob, a prominent hill overlooking the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, was protected in December 2005 so that present and future generations may see and experience an important place in our region's cultural and natural history. Major partners in protecting this site are: Pilot Knob Preservation Association - The Trust for Public Land - Friends of the Burrow Farm Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation - The McKnight Foundation - Dakota County Farmland and Natural Area Program - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Remediation Fund Grant Program - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Metro Greenways Program - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Natural and Scenic Program Area funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources - Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community - City of Mendota Heights The City of Mendota Heights is undertaking a 9 year plan to restore the native prairie and oak savanna that once covered this site. 2006-2007: Site Preparation and Seeding Phase 2008-2010: Plant, Establishment Phase 2011-2014: Maintenance Phase Restoration & Capital Improvement Funding and Volunteer Assistance: As of June 2006 Dakota County - City of Mendota Heights - Pilot Knob Preservation Association - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Metro Conservation Corridors grants to both Great River Greening and to Friends of the Minnesota Valley - Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Acacia Park Cemetery Sierra Club Dakota County Technical College Inaugural Mendota Heights Athletic Association Boosters Charity Golf Tournament Monday, July 10th Mendakota Country Club $175 per golfer Lunch & Dinner provided Silent and Live auction Four person scramble For 11:00 am Check In/Lunch 1:00 pm Shot gun contact Brian Hallman at 612-386-4404! Registration Form Name: Please mail Registration Form and payment to: 2075 914endakota give 91,lendota Ifeights, 9YX 55120 Preferred Foursome: MHAA Boosters 161 E. Marie West St. Paul, MN 55118 For more information on the MHAA Booster Club's goals and opportunities please visit our website at www.n haaonline.ora. L Sponsorship Opportunities Inaugural Golf Tournament o Foursome Sponsors o Corporate Group Sponsor o Hole Sponsor o Banquet Sponsor o Lunch Sponsor -A Booster Goals ✓ Skills Development Clinics ✓ Coaching Development Clinics ✓ Scholarships ✓ Underwriting New Sports Programs Facilities improvements Greater promotion of M.H.A.A events Capital — Facilities Improvement Sponsors Scholarship patron r_ New Knights Logo Patron the ptzrks Do it NOW Do it for YOU Do the PARKS the �prks DO the Parks" is a collaboration ° County Public f D and the Health, Dakota Dakota local city Recreation County parks PurPose of the cam departments. aware of the man paign is to make citizens The facilities and Yparks, trails, recreational and cities thatprObrams throughout t to staynrdovide fun variety he county active have °f Opportunities at the same time. ark that you attend, space For each event orpark reserve the memories has been provided to help preserve e special moment few lines of that were created thatember that sp draw a picture to rem in time! Make Your Memories Last Forever. our book, we have included a post card that In the back of y has made ou to fill out and send back to us. please we would like y our family tell us what kind of memo parks. �P +", p rks tSeqI tp3rFlks 5 'ODgs -to remember when h ac]c D out... Wear CoM—Fortable shoes =Z VcaY hydrated with water N 1'0 �Oj` PaCK a heaBthy snaCK Try something DeW z Have FON M Recreation office, 952-953-2300 Apple Vall 4- wee w.cLapplle-valley.1. 's Family Fun Night Held each year the night before the Fourth of July, Family Fun Night is jam packed with family activities. This year there will be musical entertainment featuring the Splatter Sisters and the Wonderful World of Woody. Other popular activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable jumpers, face painting, a national anthem singing contest, the highly anticipated Kids Parade and much more. Kids who would like to participate in the parade are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 p.m. for registration. Kids should dress up and decorate themselves in their best patriotic -red, white and blue outfits. Prizes will be awarded in various catego- ries. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Aftagnet ?arK Alimagnet Park is located on the west side of Apple Valley. Its 85 acre wooded park has lake frontage and nature trails; along with open air shelters, volleyball courts, disc golf course and playground equipment to make this park a great family gathering location. Alimagnet Park is equipped with picnic tables and small barbecue grills to make family eating time easy and fun for everyone. Recreation ®flee- '7� 00 West 147th Street lle Walley, MN 55124 Make a Memory fast in Apple Valley.,. By; Date: Recreation office: Burnsville 952-895-4.500 wwwoba rnsviile.m Lets Go To The Show Grab your blanket or chair and maybe even some popcorn, dress warm or cool, but come prepared to relax and enjoy a great movie! Join us as we show family movies at Nicollet Commons Park. All are welcome to join in the fun. Movies will begin at dusk (weather permitting) and viewing is free. The 2006 summer movie schedule will be: June 23,"Shall We Dance" the 1937 classic movie staring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.; July 21,"Grease" the 1978 movie staring John Travolta and Olivia Newton -John; August 25, Disney's "The Incredibles" Alimagnet Dog ParK 1200 Afi nagnet Parkway Ahmagnet Dog Park is a seven acre site located in Alimagnet Park, two blocks north of County Road 42 on County Road 11. The area is completely enclosed by fencing and has a double gated entrance for safety and control. It also includes a water area, open grass area, wooded area and a mowed trail that is approximately one-half mile. The site is open year-round from 5a.m.-10p.m. Recreation office: � (Civic Center Parkway nsviflle9 DVIN 55337 Make a Memory lasf in Burnsville.., By: Date: Parks®gill tl I) 952-891-7000 wwvv.co.dakota.mn.us/j -s g Y Possum Posse • �� Bring your "posse" for an evening of fun! Children 6 and older can participate in fun hikes and activities while parents (and younger children) hike with a naturalist and learn about our great parks. Join us on Fridays, June 23, July 21, and August 25. The July 21 hike is also part of Dakota County Parks new "Outdoor Singles" series, so single parents and children are especially invited to attend. All programs run from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center in Eagan. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for youth. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please register on-line at www.co.dakota.mn.us Make a Memory.. By; Date: Lebanon HillsRegional'Park ' 860 Cliff Road, Eagan Bring your family and friends to Lebanon Hills Regional Park for your next "Do The Parks" outing. Lebanon Hills is located in Apple Valley and Eagan. This park offers 2,000 acres of naturally preserved park land with many recreational opportunities for everyone. There are over 20 miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, paddling and even a dedicated mountain bike trail. This park also offers a campground, picnic shelters, a playground, a retreat lodge, a swimming beach, a DNR fishery lake and a unique Visitor Center. Make a Memory... By: Date:. Recreation office. 651-675-5500 Q vvvvwAttyofeaganocorr, i ' � Eagan Live Jive • Meet us at the Eagan Rotary Band Shell for live music. All performances are free and are held every Wednesday or Thursday afternoons or evenings. Contact the City of Eagan, for the rest of the summer Live Jive showings. June 7 Minneapolis Police Band June 21. Pre -Performance at 6:30p.m. and at 7:30p.m. The Shadowcasters at 7:00p.m. June 8 Music Melee at 7:00p.m. Midnight Music Movie Mayhem at 7:00p.m. June 28 Featuring: Dazy Head Mazy & June 14 Puppet Show at noon and Showing: "The Princess Bride" i The Resistors at 12:15p.m. BlaCKhaWK'ParK t 1629 Murphy Parkway Park visitors can enjoy the nearby playground, hiking trails, walking paths and sand volleyball courts. The park is also home to Blackhawk Lake which includes a fishing dock, a pavilion that will accommodate groups up to 150, with restrooms located inside the pavilion. This park allows you to have access to water, electrical outlets, charcoal grill and a bonfire pit. Blackhawk park pavilion also boasts a kitchen with electrical oven and stovetop, triple sink and a full size refrigerator with ample counter space with can be rented out. Recreation office. - 1830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, 11/Il N 55122 � CO) Make a Memory last in Eagan... By: Date: Recreation office - 651 -463-1850 wwwA Sa rrn hi gto n. m. Rambling -River pays Join us in Farmington on June 23-25 ;as we celebrate Rambling River Days! This annual celebration has something for everyone including music and stage entertainment, craft show and sale, kids' activities, road race, Tour De Farmington Bike Ride, dodge ball tournament, food vendors and the ever popular Rambling River Days Parade! Vermillion Grove ParK 19820 Emperor Court This 48 acre park is a hidden gem tucked into a nature setting in Farmington. Vermillion Grove Park is a perfect place for climbing, seeing, strolling and picnicking. Park amenities include a playground, climbing boulder, shelter, paved trails, wetlands, wildlife and a great scenic view. Recreation office: Ilk 125 Oak Street ii nii .rmington, MN 55024 1 a4tml 10 Make a Memory last in Farmington: By: Date: e Recreation office: a )�i �� 165Ito48®-6]175 ( `? �vww.ci.hasfl ngso� n., 9 Rivertown DaYs 11� Join us in Hastings for three days of " •- excitement on July 14th-16th. Rivertown Days has something fun and enjoyable for all ages. Bring your family down to Lake Rebecca Park for a family fun fishing clinic on Saturday July 15th. For more information on this event and other Rivertown Days events, please call the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department at, 651-480-6175 or visit us on-line at www.hastingsmn.org Roadside ParK 510 11th St. W. Roadside Park is full of family fun. This great place has a playground, a picnic shelter, tennis courts, a garden, and trails with handicap access. The Veterans Memorial area is also located _s at this park. Come for family fun.-!� Recreation office. w ql 4th Street East r. astings, PVN 55033 Hr . t s� ij nfi 49; Male a Memory last in Hastings,... By: Date: 0 Recreation office- 151-450-2555 www.cidnver-grove-height: �.us U b Burgers and Bobbers Calling at fisting enthusiasts! Get your fishing gear and head to Simley Island Pond for a family night of fishing fun. Families will participate in team challenges that help teach/reinforce fishing safety, ethics, skills, and regulations. A fishing break will be taken to enjoy some burgers followed by a fishing contest. A limited supply of additional poles andtacklewill be available. Cost is $7 per mon and anyone ages 6 and up are welcome with an adult. See.wall on June 23 at Simley Island Park from 6-8 p.m.! ouch Valley 'ParK 2810 70th Street Pack a picnic lunch and head over to South Valley Park in Inver Grove Heights. Its open-air shelter is the city's largest shelter. The shelter can hold anywhere from 50 to 100 people so plan to bring all your neighbors and friends. This shelter offers restrooms, electricity, and barbeques amenities. There is a beautiful walkhQ trail, a playground and a baseball field for a day of fun for all S. Recreation office. ROSS Barbara Ave. 'er Grove 18 6ghts9 MN 55077 Make a Memory last in Inver Grove By: Date: �j Recreation office: La ► , ►952-985-4, 611 111111 ww��vocUakevilllem 5 O � u r go � )I Who Done It HiKe —16th Annual Play Sherlock Holmes, collecting clues, gathering information and solving mysteries, all the while walking beautiful trails at Ritter Farm Park. When the end is near and you think you have it solved; you'll have a chance to guess "who done it," and enjoy free hot dogs and a beverage. The SORR (South of the River Recreators), Park and Recreation Departments of Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Prior Like, Rosemount and Savage sponsor the hike. Join us on Saturday, September 16, at Ritter Farm Park (19300 Ritter Trail). Registration begins at 9:30a.m. with the start time of 10:00 a.m. Cost is free so pre -registration is not necessary. Antlers ParK 9740 201st Street West This park was designed to be a Community Park and is located on Lake Marion. Here you are able to use the biking/walking trail, the fishing pier, the swimming beach, the horseshoe pits, the picnic areas, picnic rental shelters, the playground, the ball fiela- the sand volleyball courts, and public restrooms. Recreation office: �J 2 6) 195 HWYoke Ave' Li, ar evilllle9 I�Ii N 55044 III■i'�� Make a Memory last in Lakeville— By: Date: Recreation office. M 1J p 651-452-1850 www ww.rnendota-height u� 5oth Birthday Celebration Come celebrate the city's 50th birthday on June 3 at Mendakota Park. This FREE family event has something fun and exciting for all ages. Come for the Teddy / I Bear Band, fire truck rides, - face painting, putting contest, moon walk, and the Car Show Parade. Events run from noon to 3:00 p.m., so come out and take part in all of the fun! MendaKota ParK 2171 Dodd Road This 19 acre park has four full size softball fields fenced with two story concession building, a large picnic pavilion with electrical outlets and lights, grills and picnic tables. The park also has a large playground area that includes handicap components, along with a large parking area, biking and walking trails, a full-sized basketball court and grass volleyball area, r a youth -size soccer/football field. Recreation office: 01 Victoria Curve ✓Iendota Heights, MN 55118 oil Make a Memory last in Mendota By: Date: Recreaflon office - 651 -322-6®®® 1�) 1 wwv vocLr®se®unto. � FI i nt Hills Interpretive Tra i t Come walk the Flint Hills Interpretive Trail. Read the signs along the pathway and learn about the various plants, trees and wildlife that hide among our park. The trail is about .8 miles so walk it all or just a little. Either way, learn about our forests and what is living alongside of us. _central 13arK 2875 145th Street West Central Park is located in downtown Rosemount. Its 10 acres of parkland has an interpretive walking trail, 2 hockey rinks, playground and an air conditioned park shelter that can be reserved for parties and picnics in the summer. Central Park is also the site for Leprechaun Days, Rosemount's community celebration which occurs the last week in July. During the week of Leprechaun Days, Central Park is transformed into a carnival atmosphere, complete with music, food vendors and amusement rides Recreation n office. 2P'75 I 45th Street West �m ou nt9 MN 55068 Make a Memory last in Rosemount.,, �y: Date: Recreation office- 651-306-3690 www.southstpaull. 0 Kaposia pare Disc Golf Course This Disc Golf course was originally built as a nine -hole course in 1990 and expanded to 18 holes in 1993. This course offers players of all levels the chance to discover America's fastest growing family activity free of charge with free parking. All you need is to provide a disc. The course winds through the large oak trees and deep ravines of the park, making it one of the premier disc golf courses in the state. Kaposia Disc Golf Course was one of the featured courses used when the Twin Cities played host to the 2001 World Disc Golf Championships. South St• Paul T2pgional Trail South St. Paul is home to a 6.5 mile segment of Mississippi River Regional Trail. This trail runs north and south along the eastern border of our community before turning west and traveling through picturesque Simon's Ravine and Kaposia Park. The Regional trail is 12 feet wide and paved; with rest locations along the trail. Over 4 miles of this trail runs along the top of the Mississippi River levy offering excellent views of the river and wildlife. Access points are located at Spiral Bridge, South St. Paul Boat Launch, Bryan Bridge, Richmond Street, and Kaposia Park. Recreation office - 100 '71-h Ave. North (�its SOi St, Pa W, MN 55075 U Make a Memory last in South St. Paul... r. v "`� �. rte• By: Date: Recreation office- 651-552-4150 Yvvvvv.cLwest-staint-p2 MO WAi Imagination Station Come see the traveling variety show. This program is FREE of charge with performances designed to entertain the entire family. Performances last approximately 30 minutes and are held on Mondays starting June 19 through July 31 (no performance on July 3rd.) All shows run from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Harmon Park. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the show. Harmon 'ParK 1028 Charlton Street This neighborhood park is located in the northern part of West St. Paul. The park adjoins Heritage Middle School athletic facilities and has four ball fields, play equipment, basketball and sand volleyball courts. There are daL a variety of youth sports offered by the Recreation Department daily throughout the summer months, as well as adult softball leagues in the evening. Recreation office. 1616 Humboldt Ave. stPaul, NOT 55118 Mal<e a Memory last in West St. Paul.., By; Date: - _A By; Date: the *m prks Where do you live in Dakota County... N (A..� mi Apple Valley Farmington Mendota Heights Burnsville Hastings Rosemount Inver Grove Heights Eagan South St. Paul West St. Paul Special Thanks To... American Heart Associationore Learn and Live. the p�'rks CD O i n N ( y O CSD �CD�~ CD St s D m 3 r