Phased design and construction of ADA access deficiencies throughout the Regional Park and Trail System that are identified in the Ramsey County Parks and Trails ADA Transition Plan including Design/engineering, for building and site improvements such as access improvements for walkways, hardware components, doors, window, restroom components, building interiors, utilities, stair and railings, sidewalk, trail, shelters, play elements, parking lots, grading, signs and site amenities
Continue Implementation of adopted park master plan: Complete Road & Utility Construction from the end of Phase II to the Harriet Island area (2,800 lineal feet). Lilydale hosts approximately 786,000 visits annually, of which approximately 10% are of Asian descent.
to construct a .3 mile section of trail and tunnel/underpass under State Highway 200/371 completing the Shingobee Connection Trail, which connects the Paul Bunyan and Heartland State Trails to the City of Walker
Phase 2 building and site improvements for design, construction, and contingencies of a new picnic shelter including shelter construction, site improvements, utility infrastructure improvements, stormwater management, bituminous trail connections, landscape restoration, play amenities, wayfinding, and site amenities that are tied to grant SG-12282.
Initiate phase 2 improvement recommendations from the off-leash dog area master plan consisting of design/development of site infrastructure improvements, initiate construction on phase 2 items at off-leash dog areas in Battle Creek Regional Park, Bald Eagle-Otter Lake regional Park and Rice Creek North Regional Trail.
Mpls Chain of Lakes Regional Park build trail, shoreline, water access, picnic, sailboat facility, and concession improvements, including Planning and community engagement process. The construction portion includes site furniture, landscaping, site utility
Planning and design for the start of renovation of Eastman Nature Center in Elm Creek Park Reserve. A? Provide additional classroom space and exhibit areas as well needed functional rehabilitation. A? Rehabilitation will allow for additional school and educational programs. A? More children will have opportunities to be connected to nature and experience park programs.
Develop patio with seating and grills, covered walkway and redevelop existing game room/bathroom to provide ADA-accessible toilets and showers in 366-acre park.
Prepare Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve Acquisition Master Plan. A? This project would identify the proposed boundary for a 2,000 acre park reserve. The project would be conducted in partnership with stakeholders including local landowners, the Ney Nature Center, MN DNR, and US Fish and Wildlife.
This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives.
Public engagement, provide venues for cultural activities& training for participation in natural resource-based activities for the portion of the Great River Passage within Battle Creek=Indian Mounds Regional Park, Lilydale-Harriet Island PR, Hidden Falls/Crosby PR, Mississippi Gorge RP, Cherokee Heights RP, Sam Morgan & Robert Piram RT's (year 2 of 2)
Public engagement, provide venues for cultural activities& training for participation in natural resource-based activities for the portion of the Great River Passage within Battle Creek=Indian Mounds Regional Park, Lilydale-Harriet Island PR, Hidden Falls/Crosby PR, Mississippi Gorge RP, Cherokee Heights RP, Sam Morgan & Robert Piram RT's (year 1 of 2)
Develop second swimming quarry to relieve pressure on existing swimming quarry. Construct T-dock access platform, a cantilevered access platform, informational and safety signage, restroom, picnic shelter and landscaping.
Pond enhancement project to repair and expand an existing man made pond to improve outdoor recreational opportunities for park visitors that use the pond for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing.
Acquire approximately 39.5 acres adjacent to the existing 643-acre Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and the DNR's 300-acre Quarry Park SNA. This key acquisition will open up a southern entrance serving the rapidly expanding St. Cloud metro area.
Partial funding to reconstruct parking lots, driveways, parking lot lighting, boat ramp improvements and associated storm water improvements at the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Regional Park Reserve.
Partial funding to reconstruct parking lots, driveways, parking lot lighting, boat ramp improvements and associated storm water improvements at the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Regional Park Reserve.
