Implementation of the Cultural Resources Study expected to be completed in Summer 2019. Project may include signage, interpretive elements, access reconfigurement to portions of park, and other items identified in the plan.
This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data.
This project will develop a statewide parks and trails map in print and in a web-based form. The print map will be generalized and the web-based map will be more descriptive.
The aim of this project is to create public awareness of recreational opportunities and, as a result, increased visitation to these areas.
This project acquired a small portion of land in Interstate State Park. The land may serve a trail connection from Scandia into the park in the future.
This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations.
This study investigated the entire water and sewer system servicing Itasca State Park. A condition report was created that proposes a 12-year rehabilitation schedule. Itasca is Minnesota's oldest park at almost 100 years old. It's water and sewer infrastructure is in dire need of rehab. Failure of this system would be most likely when the park is being heavily visited. Until now, a comprehensive inventory of the entire water and sewer system did not exist.
This project accomplished the design of the next phase of the new bike trail at Itasca State Park, from the Mississippi Rover to the Oziwindib group center. Portions of the bike trail follow the park road, which is a very dangerous situation for both bikers and motorists. This project will remove this safety risk. The DNR will seek 2016 bonding to construct Phase II.
This project acquired 40 acres of land within the Jay Cooke State Park boundary on its western side. The land may serve as western access to hiking trails in the future.
This project constructed a 40 kw solar array for Jay Cooke State Park. The array will offset electrical use in the shop area, which is one of the highest energy using areas in the park.
Upgrades to the River Inn retained the building’s historic integrity and include new ADA-accessible restrooms, new historically appropriate and energy-efficient power-assisted exterior doors, new interpretive exhibits, new energy-efficient lighting and upgrades to a large three-dimensional topographical map with recommended biking, photography, geology, history and nature routes to explore.
Funding for contractors and consultants to perform water quality improvement work beyond the standard operational work done by staff. Contracted work typically involves consulting services to develop projects and contracted services for implementing projects (e.g. alum treatments, stabilization and erosion control work), and equipment needs.
The position manages park and trail maintenance personnel and corresponding operations. The position is responsible for asset management of park facilities, grounds and natural resources (forest, prairie, wetland, shore land, wildlife).
Continue recreation and volunteer specialist position, engage park visitors in recreation programs, volunteer and outreach activities. Develop and implement recreation and volunteer programs.
Manage a community outreach and engagement program to increase and enhance use of the parks by focusing on activities that strengthen use of parks, engaging the community, agencies, and developing relationships with community members
Continue to support outreach and outdoor recreation based programming for people of color and low income users throughout the Ramsey County Regional Parks & Trails system.
Continue contracts with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota to provide a crew and engage youth to perform natural resource management tasks throughout the regional park and trail system. Buckthorn removal, community garden maintenance, invasive species control, and landscaping are some of the tasks performed.
Continue to support outreach and outdoor recreation-based programming for people of color and low income users throughout the Ramsey County Regional Parks & Trails system.
Initiate phased improvement recommendations from the offleash dog area master plan consisting of site and utility improvements, building structure improvements, trail connections, parking lot, fencing, accessibility, restoration, and wayfinding at off-leash dog areas in Battle Creek Regional Park, Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park, and the Rice Creek North Regional Trail.
Funding will be used for engagement and scoping for long-range plan implementation. Specific activities include project administration, community engagement, events, development of supporting graphics and engagement materials, mailers, temporary communication signage, advertising, and communications.
The project will develop and produce interpretive signange focusing on self-directed learning at locations throughout Three Rivers Park District. This program will provide 24/7 education materials, designed to be ADA Accessible, and to be translatable in multiple languages using QR codes. Signage will be developed and installed throughout the Park District. The actual final number of signs, along with use of interactive features such as QR Code site visits, will be used to help measure the success of the program.
The Education and Volunteer Coordinators were established for program development/implementation. They will increase efforts to connect, recruit, lead, and coordinate people to our regional parks while developing a deeper relationship with recreation staff, schools, and other groups. Funding may also be used for supplies associated with this program.
Funds will be used to attract users, conduct recreation programs at areas inside and outside of park boundaries, encourage use of regional park and trail facilities, provide scholarships for those who meet income guidelines for low/moderate incomes, provide access to those with disabilities, provide staffing to conduct recreation programs and outreach activities, and fund advertising and marketing for programs and outreach activities.
Dakota County Parks will hire its first ever Indigenous Parks Liaison to incorporate Indigenous cultural perspectives into Dakota County Park topics related to the reintroduction of bison to Spring Lake Park Reserve, culturally significant Indigenous sites within park boundaries, and partnership opportunities.
Manage a community outreach and engagement program to increase and enhance use of the parks by focusing on activities that strengthen use of parks, engaging the community, agencies, and developing relationships with community members. Additional focus would be identifying and supporting opportunities for partnership with DC departments including social services, corrections, etc. to provide opportunities to connect clients to outdoors.
Contract with organizations or hire staff for natural resource and maintenance management throughout the regional system in Anoka County. Includes invasive species removal, prairie, oak savanna and forest restorations, oak wilt management, seeding, plantings, additional building and grounds maintenance, tree/shrub removal, debris removal, sign installation, river clean-up/obstruction removal, and public outreach/education about natural resource management.
Continue contracts with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota to provide a crew and engage youth to perform natural resource management tasks throughout the regional park system. Buckthorn removal, community garden maintenance, invasive species control, and landscaping are some of the tasks performed.
Initiate phased improvement recommendations from the Off Leash Dog Area master plan consisting of site and utility improvements, building structure improvements, trail connections, parking lot improvements, stormwater management, site amenities, restoration, and wayfinding at off leash dog areas in Battle Creek Regional Park, Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park, and the Rice Creek Regional Trail corridor.
Planning, design, engineering, permitting/administrative cost, and contingencies for system wide playground replacement and redevelopment including playground equipment and infrastructure, site and utility improvements, site amenities, stormwater management, wayfinding and restoration; initiate playground construction improvements.
Continue contracts with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota to provide a crew and engage youth to perfrom natural resource management tasks througout the regional park and trail system. Buckthorn removal, community garden maintenance, invasive species control, and landscaping are some of the task performed.
Continue to support outreach and otudoor recreation based programming for people of color and low income users througou the Ramsey County Regional Parks & Trails system.
Planning, design, engineering, permitting/administrative costs, and contingencies for enhanced Tuj Lub court infrastructure, site and utility improvements, site amenities, stormwater management, wayfinding and restoration.
