This project replaced bridge #4 on the Douglas State Trail. A grant from the Federal Recreation Trail Program contributed funding towards this project, and leveraged the Legacy funding.
to construct 30 miles of beginner/intermediate natural surface singletrack trail purpose built for mountain biking at Lester Park, Mission Creek, Piedmont, and Brewer Park areas of Duluth
to construct a multi-use path forming a continuous, regional path between Viola Road Trail and Towne Club Road Trail, with interconnection to Quarry Hill Nature Center and future connection to Chester Regional Trail
Prepare master plan amendment for Eastside Heritage Park portion of Bruce Vento Regional Trail. Project may include community engagement, assessing feasibility, and engineering testing.
The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as "I Can Camp!," provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity.
to construct a solar powered potable water supply which will consist of a potable water supply well, solar pump and DC motor, on-site solar panel mounted to an adjacent frame and to the batteries used to power the pump motor with a user on/off switch at w
to construct a new sustainable single track trail in the Elm Creek Park Reserve for mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners and snowshoers that has two difficulty levels
The Division of Parks and Trails is providing expanded cross-country ski, snowshoe and other winter activities in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas; Minnesota state trails; and Minnesota state forests. The division is re-establishing trails that had been closed due to a lack of funding; enhanced a number of existing facilities by brushing, mowing or improving trail condition prior to snowfall. The division has also enhanced existing facilities by maintaining additional parking lots or staging areas and, in the case of trails, by providing winter grooming.
The objective of the project is to integrate Division-wide stand-alone datasets into a single information system that eliminates redundancies and inconsistencies and better meets the business requirements of the Division. Once completed, the information system will serve as the authoritative source of MN State Parks and Trails data for updates, maintenance, and reporting, and will be poised to take advantage of emerging technologies.
to install a 8kw PV array, monitoring equipment, both roof and pole mounted tracker, 3 solar tubes, insulated shades, energy efficient displays, and related educational displays at the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center as the final step to achie
to construct a trail from the North Alexander Park on the East at Two Rivers Park and on the West at the railroad tracks, including an underpass connection under Second Avenue
Funding for contractors and consultants to perform work beyond the standard operational work done by staff. Contractors and consultants may include the Conservation Corps of Minnesota, corrections crews, and specialty equipment contractors. Initiatives include, but are not limited to habitat management, nursery propagation, planting, invasive species management, oak wilt and EAB management.
Rehabilitation of State Trail Bridge over the St. Croix River, This bridge is a jointly owned, with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Burnett County, Wisconsin.
The DNR Gateway to the Outdoors Initiative is a department-wide effort to stem the decline in outdoor recreation participation, and connect people to the outdoors through the use of Minnesota State Parks and Trails.
This project will construct approximately 750 linear feet of combined pedestrian and bicycle trail that will be part of the Grand Round Missing Link in Northeast Minneapolis. This trail segment will extend along Industrial Boulevard, beginning at the 1-35W underpass and terminating at Broadway Street NE. The trail connects on its northern end to the recently constructed extension of Ridgway Parkway Regional Trail. The project is a collaborative effort with the City of Minneapolis, which will reconstruct Industrial Boulevard to provide additional space for the trail.
Prepare master plan for Grand Round North Regional Trail. Project may include assessing feasibility and existing trail designations, meeting with partners, Met Council review, and public comment on draft report
Prepare master plan for Grand Round North Regional Trail. Project may include assessing feasibility and existing trail designations, meeting with partners, Met Council review, and public comment on draft report
This project will acquire land and implement trail improvements along the route of the Minneapolis Grand Rounds Missing Link, specifically between Broadway Street and Kasota Avenue in northeast Minneapolis and between Malcolm Street and East River Parkway in southeast Minneapolis. Project activities will include land acquisition, design, engineering, and community engagement for all aspects of implementation, including grading, pavement, curbs and curb ramps, lighting, landscaping, stormwater management, signs, visitor comfort facilities, play features, and underground utilities.
Operating budget for project and equity initiatives in Mississippi River Gorge, Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm, Lilydale-Harriet Island-Cherokee-Raspberry Island, and Battle Creek-Indian Mounds-Pigs Eye Regional Parks, as well as Sam Morgan and Bruce Vento Regional Trails. Using principles and guidance from the Great River Passage Master Plan, initiatives will support innovative public engagement, establishing organizational partnerships, providing areas for cultural activities, and enhancing participation in natural resource based activities, programs, and multi-modal access.?
Operating budget for project and equity initiatives in Mississippi River Gorge, Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm, Lilydale-Harriet Island-Cherokee-Raspberry Island, and Battle Creek-Indian Mounds-Pigs Eye Regional Parks, as well as Sam Morgan and Bruce Vento Regional Trails. Using principles and guidance from the Great River Passage Master Plan, initiatives will support innovative public engagement, establishing organizational partnerships, providing areas for cultural activities, and enhancing participation in natural resource based activities, programs, and multi-modal access.?
Continued implementation of the division created in 2016. Division gaining inertia and requires further momentum to provide continuing leadership and guidance in prioritization of projects and implementation of short term strategies to become increasingly sustainable. Develop a framework for increasing the number of annual visits by underserved demographic groups to St. Paul's riverfront regional parks by providing more opportunities and increasing accessibility.
