Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development
There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on.
$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed.
Specifically in FY20 we will begin construction on a new shower building at the campground at Splitrock Lighthouse State Park. At Itasca State Park we will also continue design work on the Itasca Bike Trail extension to Bert’s Cabins and Wilderness Drive as-well-as improvements to the bike rental parking. At Cuyuna we will begin design of additional mountain bike trails and a monument sign.
$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed.
Specifically in FY19 we are continuing design of a new state-of-the-art campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system (a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission-funded Legacy project).This project will take several years to complete.
Additionally we will complete a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park the trail link between Father Hennepin State Park and the Soo Line South Trail Sibley SP beach wall and a new bison handling facility (corral) at Minneopa State Park.
Specifically in FY19 (second year of the biennium) we began construction on a new campground at Splitrock Lighthouse SP which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system. Construction of the shower building is set to take place in FY2020.
Additionally we completed a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park; finished the trail link between Father Hennepin State Park and the Soo Line South Trail; constructed a beach wall at Sibley State Park; and finished a bison handling facility (corral) at Minneopa State Park.
$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed.
Specifically in FY18 we are beginning design of a new state-of-the-art campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system (also a Legacy project).This project will take several years to complete.
Additionally we will plan and design improvements at Miners Mountain Road at Cuyuna State Rec Are and construct a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park.
Specifically in FY18 (first year of the biennium) we began design of a new state-of-the-art campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system (a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission-funded Legacy project). This project will take several years to complete.
Additionally we constructed a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park (50% complete in FY18) and made major progress on the trail link from Father Hennepin State Park to the Soo Line South Trail. Began construction at Sibley State Park on a new beach wall and ADA access to the beach area.
$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.
In FY17 (the second year of the biennium) we completed and opened a major new state-of-the-art campground at Whitewater State Park. Legacy fully funded the planning and construction of the Minneiska Campground which opened in September 2017. The campground features 40 sites with electrical hookups four non-electric tent sites four camper cabins and three group camps. Innovations include a 40 kW solar array that will offset anticipated increases in energy use at the new campground and group camps with dedicated picnic shelters and mixed RV and tent sites
Additionally Cuyuna State Recreation Area added 3.4 miles of trail (Huntington and Pennington projects) and developed the mountain bike skills area. Construction on a paved trail connection from Father Hennepin State Park to the Soo Line South Trail began in 2017 and will be completed in 2018. Legacy funds augmented the funds raised the Friends of Maplewood for a new sugarshack at Maplewood State Park.
$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.
In FY16 (the first year of the biennium) we began a major new state-of-the-art campground at Whitewater State Park and made progress on state park projects such as expansion of mountain biking opportunities at Cuyuna State Rec Area and a paved trail connection from Father Hennepin State Park to the Soo Line South Trail. Many projects begun in FY16 will be completed in FY17 (second year of the biennium).
$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.
Projects include a new group camp at Lake Bemidji State Park a new day use/picnic area at LaSalle State Recreation Area a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park new trail development at Cuyuna State Recreation Area bison fencing and water supply at Minneopa State Park and campsite electrification projects at Scenic Cascade Sibley Camden and Blue Mounds State Parks.
$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.
To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.
Projects included a new bike trail in Glendalough State Park new camper cabins in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park installation of features to allow for canoe-in camping on Beers Island in Maplewood State Park and new yurts in Cuyuna State Recreation Area and Afton and Glendalough State Parks.
Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.
Projects including a new trail center at Bear Head Lake State Park a water treatment facility at Soudan Underground Mine and electricity to campsites at various state parks.
Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.
Projects included camper cabins at Lake Bemidji State Park and solar arrays installed in Itasca Lake Maria and Bear Head Lake State Parks.