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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2012 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan i
Parks, Trails & Open
Space Plan
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Table of Contents
Plan Introduction/Mission Statement
Introduction
Mission Statement of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Parks, Trails and Open Space Planning Process
Community Characteristics
Land Use Development Pattern
Natural Environment
Socioeconomic Profile
Inventory of Existing Park, Trail & Open Space Facilities
Existing Park Classification System
Existing Park Facility Inventories & Assessments
Existing Trail Classification System
Existing Trail Facility Inventories & Assessments
Regional Park, Trail & Open Space Facilities
Abutting Community Facilities
School District Facilities
Privately Owned Recreational Facilities Available to Lakeville Residents
Analysis of Issues & Opportunities
Introduction
Issue Summary
Recreational System Policies
Introduction
2008 Growth Management Strategies
2008 Comprehensive Plan Goals
System Standards & Policies Introduction
Parks Trails and Recreation System Planning
General Recreational System Outreach
Recreational Programming
Parks
Parks Facility Purpose & Design
Trails
Trail Facility Purpose & Design
Public Relations/Community
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Chapter Six
Appendix A
Appendix B
2030 Analysis and Recommendation
Introduction
Comparison with Accepted National Norms
Park Land Areas Compared With National Norms
Community Park Facility Needs
Community Playfields
Neighborhood Parks/Mini-Parks
Special Use Facilities
Greenways
Trail System
Implementation
List of Tables
Planning Districts
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
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Chapter One
Overview
Planning History
Introduction
The Lakeville Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan sets forth a
vision of a fully developed park, trail and open space system, primarily focused
on recreational opportunities and natural resources. This vision is founded
upon community characteristics, an assessment of existing facilities and the
projected needs of the City for on-going development through 2030. The Park,
Trail and Open Space Plan’s objective is to propose logical physical
improvements to new and existing facilities in order to maintain the system as a
significant community asset that contributes positively to the quality of life and
character of the City of Lakeville.
In 2008, the City of Lakeville completed an update of its Comprehensive Plan.
The 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan establishes a framework and policies
that guide continued community growth in an orderly and efficient manner
through the year 2030 based on the Metropolitan Council’s Regional
Development Framework. In accommodating continued development of the
City, the current Comprehensive Plan contains many goals specific to the City’s
Park, Trail and Open Space Plan, which benefit and promote natural resources,
active living, community facilities, recreational uses, and trails/greenways as
transportation. This document builds upon these overall goals with detailed
policies and plans established to guide recreational development through the
year 2030.
The quality park and trail systems which exist in Lakeville today are
representative of past planning efforts. The initial Lakeville Park System Plan
was completed in 1970 and updated four different times through the year 2000.
These plans inventoried existing park facilities and assessed the needs of
different park types based upon future growth as it was then projected. The
Lakeville Trails System Plan was prepared in 1987 and updated in 1992. This
plan identified future pedestrian and bicycle trail corridors, and outlined policies
for their design, acquisition, development, upgrade and maintenance.
In 2000, these two documents were joined to create a Comprehensive Parks,
Trails & Open Space System Plan for purposes of guiding the City in
recreational facility planning through 2020. The most recent update of this
document occurred in 2006 and has continued Lakeville’s proactive
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Mission Statement
implementation of these planning tools. The City has established a high-quality,
comprehensive network of recreational spaces that contribute to the quality of
life within the community as well as to the community’s overall identity.
The City initiated the third update of the Lakeville Parks, Trails and Open Space
Plan in 2012 to again inventory and reassess park, trail and open space needs.
This effort is undertaken within the context of the policy framework established
by past plans described above. The process for completing the update of the
Lakeville Parks, Trails and Open Space plan was tabled in late 2012 to allow for
the Envision Lakeville community visioning project to be undertaken and to
have a separate opportunity to provide valuable additional community input
into planning for the continued development and maintenance of the parks and
trails system in Lakeville. A primary focus of what is to be the 2014 Lakeville
Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan is to highlight the use of Greenway
Corridors, review the existing trail classification system to develop a new
approach that is easier to use and update the City’s trail-sidewalk policies. The
2014 Plan also contains the results of an in-depth study of park and trail
dedication standards as they relate to the economic downturn in recent years,
associated decreased property values and a new formula for determining fair
market value.
The City has established the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Committee
as an advisor to the City Council to assist in implementing the Parks, Trails and
Open Space System Plan and to represent the citizens of Lakeville. The Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory Committee contributes greatly to
the success of the community parks and trails system through their review of
site specific projects and development recommend-ations. The mission
statement of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is:
“The committee will strive to preserve and wisely use natural
resources; preserve scenic, aesthetic and historical values;
promote equitable distribution of safe, active and passive
recreational facilities; and contribute to the development of a
high quality of life for all Lakeville residents.”
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Planning Process As in 2006, the planning process for preparation of this Parks, Trails & Open
Space Plan has involved several steps. First, background information was
assembled on Lakeville’s development history, physical character, demographics,
as well as the future land use and development objectives identified in the City’s
2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (as amended). This information will serve
as the base for subsequent steps in the planning process.
Second, an inventory of all existing parks, trails and recreational resources was
provided by the City’s Park & Recreation Department. The purpose of the
inventory was to identify and analyze the City’s existing park, trail and open
space facilities.
The goals and policies sections of this plan were taken from the 2006 plan and
updated to respond to the issues and system needs anticipated for the next
twenty-five years. This includes changes to the trail, greenway and sidewalk
objectives as well as incorporation of many Dakota County policies relative to
collaborative greenways and joint recreational goals.
The next step in the Lakeville parks, trails, and open space process was a
comprehensive review of the existing system analysis and plan recommendations
by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee. Through this step,
the City’s existing parks and trails system was evaluated against both national
recreational standards and the City system policies as a means of identifying
future system deficiencies.
Recommendations were formulated to be consistent with the stated policies to
respond to deficiencies identified through the system analysis as well as
recreation issues identified in Chapter 4 of this report. The result is the
formulation of this 2014 Parks, Trails and Open Space System Plan to guide
Lakeville through the year 2030.
Prior to formal consideration of the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan by the
Lakeville Planning Commission and City Council for adoption as part of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, draft documents were forwarded to adjacent
government jurisdictions and interested organizations for comments. A series of
four neighborhood meetings were also conducted during the summer of 2014 to
encourage resident input as part of the planning process.
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Chapter Two
Land Use Development
Pattern
Land Use
Characteristics
Community Characteristics
Lakeville is located in the southern-most portion of the Minneapolis-St. Paul
Metropolitan Area, along the western border of Dakota County. Convenient
access to the southern metropolitan area via I-35W and I-35E has been
stimulating rapid development of Lakeville’s residential and commercial areas.
In prior years, Lakeville was seen as a freestanding growth center serving the
surrounding towns and agricultural activities. However, close proximity to first
and second ring suburbs gradually attracted diverse community development
including residential subdivisions, the Airlake Industrial Park and commercial
businesses tying Lakeville into the larger Twin Cities Metropolitan Urban Area.
Appendix A provides a detailed analysis of community characteristics, shown as
a series of tables, which provide information on land use development, the
natural environment and socioeconomic profile of Lakeville residents. The
following paragraphs summarize this data that provides the base from which
parks and trails are planned and developed.
Lakeville is an outer ring suburb of the Twin Cities which continues to be at
the edge of the predominately rural and predominately urban service areas.
Lakeville contains approximately 24,180 total acres; more than half of those
acres, about 17,300 acres, are within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA).
About 9,600 acres still lie undeveloped within the City limits, with about
2,500 located within the existing MUSA. Changes to the MUSA boundaries,
urban reserve, and expansion areas have been insignificant since 2008.
While the City will continue to promote infill development of the existing
MUSA prior to allowing expanded urban development, the search for future
park and trail areas should be inclusive of all land within the City limits.
Land use development is expected to progress into urban reserve areas
sometime between 2020 and 2030.
Land uses grew consistently as a percent of total MUSA area through the
early 2000’s, but development has slowed considerably as evidenced by the
significantly decreased number of building permits issued per year over the
last decade.
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Land Use
Characteristics, continued
Household
Characteristics
As the City continues to evolve and attract more developed urban uses
toward 2030, population densities will continue to increase and will include a
more diverse population.
Since completion of the last Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan six years ago,
about 408 net acres have been developed as residential land uses of varying
densities. This has added 1,259 housing units and an estimated 3,764 people
to the City’s population.
It is projected that in the year 2030, low density residential development will
continue to be the predominant land use type and will account for 27
percent of the land area within the City. The need for neighborhood parks
and trails/greenways which connect neighborhoods to one another and to the
rest of the community will remain a top priority.
The differences between land uses planned for 2020 and 2030 are few. The
greatest increase is shown as low to medium density residential and
office/light industrial uses.
The household size has been steadily decreasing since 1990 when it was 3.17
persons to 2.99 persons in 2010. This is due to the aging population and
families having fewer children.
The total number of households grew by 73% between 1990 and 2000, while
the number of households grew by only 37% between 2000 and 2010.
As of 2010, the number of non-traditional and non-family households had
increased to 19% of the total households in the City.
The number of households with children has dropped from 68% in 1990 to
60% in 2010.
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Population
Characteristics
Age Distribution
Characteristics
The population of Lakeville in 2010 was 55,954, up from 52,323 in 2006 and
up from 43,128 in 2000. The percent of population growth from 2000 to
2010 was 29.7%, as compared to 73.5% the previous decade.
Young families with children and those planning families continue to migrate
to Lakeville, however, families are decreasing in size but a continued need
exists for family recreational programs and facilities.
As current residents mature, the population will require recreational
programs and facilities for all ages. The age groups 60-64 and 65 and over
both more than doubled in number since 2000.
The percent of all people 18 or older was 63.92% in 2000 and 68.19% in
2010, which indicates that the population in the City is aging.
People in the age group 19-39 remained constant, while people in the 40-59
age group (as well as those older than 60) grew at a faster rate than that of
the previous decade.
People 18 and under grew slightly from 2000 to 2010, but only about half as
much as growth seen in the previous decade.
The community’s age profiles are dominated by children and adolescents and
by adults age 40 and older.
Lakeville is lower in senior population compared to Dakota County and the
Metro Area, but not as noticeably as in past decades. As the City matures,
its age profile will likely become more consistent with the remainder of
Dakota County and ultimately, the Metropolitan Area.
Lakeville’s projected growth through the next decade will still be primarily
comprised of young families, however, as the children grow and families age,
their recreational needs may change.
The 1990 Census showed a median age of 27.9 in the City, while the 2000
Census indicated a median age of 31.5. The median age in 2010 was 36.10.
The change in median age illustrates the gradual maturation of the City’s
population that will continue through 2020 and beyond.
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School Enrollment
Characteristics
Natural Environment
Most of Lakeville is served by the Lakeville School District.
Lakeville ISD class sizes have steadily decreased in the last five years, with
the exception of grades 9-12 which have grown slightly from 3,595 to 3,713.
The need for additional school sites and school-related recreational fields will
not be necessary, although the on-going maintenance and possible need to
upgrade existing facilities may affect the neighborhood park planning.
Farmington ISD Pre-K, K and 9-12 class sizes have continued to increase
steadily over the last five years, while growth of elementary and middle
school groups has slowed somewhat.
Rosemount ISD continues to see declines in grades 6-8 and 9-12, but has
experienced slight growth in elementary-aged children.
Lakeville’s natural environment is quite diverse, ranging from relatively flat
farm fields to significantly undulating hills around the lakes, with many
wetlands and drainage ways throughout.
The City has been successful in protecting many environmentally sensitive
areas in the community through the creation of greenways along North
Creek, South Creek and Juno Trail.
The greenways serve to preserve open space and buffer the effects of storm
water runoff before it enters drainage basins.
Since completion of the City’s 1998 Comprehensive Plan, it has been the
intent of city leaders to establish additional greenways along other
tributaries, drainage ways, and wetlands which have been designated on the
following map.
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CHAPTER THREE: Inventory of Parks, Trails, and Regional Recreation
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Chapter Three
Park Classification System
Park Types
Inventory of Parks, Trails, Open Spaces & Regional
Recreational Facilities
The City of Lakeville is serviced by a variety of recreational facilities provided by
the city, regional government, school districts and private enterprise. In
addition, the community has limited benefits from abutting communities whose
facilities may service Lakeville’s residents. This chapter summarizes these
existing parks, trails and open space facilities and the resources currently
available to Lakeville residents.
Lakeville’s park system is comprised of a variety of sites & facilities which
conform to a classification hierarchy according to their use, size and facility
development. Park classification assists in providing a comprehensive system
which responds to the community’s needs, its land-use patterns and densities
and the area’s physical characteristics.
The classification system is based upon nationally recognized park types with
modifications made for local conditions and Lakeville’s specific needs. It is a
tool to assist Lakeville’s decision-makers in determining park locations, sizes and
functions. Specific standards and criteria are recommended for each park class,
however, compromises may be required as dictated by local circumstances.
Community Parks
Community Playfield / Athletic Complex
Neighborhood Parks
Mini-Parks / Neighborhood Playgrounds
Greenways / Linear Parks
Conservation Areas
Special Use Parks / Facilities
Historic Sites
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Design or Locational
Characteristics
Antlers Community Park
and Beach on Lake Marion
Community Parks
Community parks are large, destination-oriented facilities which offer a wide
variety of uses and can accommodate large groups of people. Community parks
should be designed to balance passive community recreational needs with
planned civic programs or activities.
Community-wide use, within 1-2 miles of neighborhoods, but may serve as a
neighborhood park for homes within closer proximity
Five to eight acres per 1,000 people
Minimum size 25 acres, with 50 to 100 acres most desired
Extensive area for community-wide use which may provide active, passive,
educational, cultural or programmed functions for all age groups. Facilities
should be sized and developed to accommodate large crowds for family
gatherings, community festivals and local events.
Community parks should integrate unusual or attractive natural features such as
water bodies and wooded areas into the park for preservation and recreational
use. The site should be able to accommodate ample off-street parking and
should have good vehicular access, preferably from collector or minor arterial
roadways.
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Design or Locational
Characteristics
King Park
Ball Field Complex
Community Playfield / Athletic Complex
Community playfields are targeted towards organized adult and youth play on a
citywide basis. Community playfields should provide the following types of
athletic facility needs: softball fields, baseball fields, soccer/football fields,
multiple tennis courts, swimming pools, hockey rinks and pleasure skating rinks.
Joint use of facilities with elementary, middle or senior high schools can be
considered where schedules and maintenance requirements agree.
Community-wide; Community playfields generally service populations up to
25,000, however, their service base relates primarily to individual facility needs
and the demands placed on them by user groups.
2.0 to 2.5 developed acres per 1,000 population
Minimum of 20 developed acres, maximum of 60 acres
The majority of the users for these facilities will come from beyond a walking
range and, as a result, will require adequate parking and available restrooms.
Athletic facilities require regular geometrically shaped parcels, relatively flat
terrain, well drained soils, minimal vegetation, and insignificant wetland
constraints. Locations near thoroughfares are preferred to accommodate vehicle
access and keep traffic off of local streets. Facility use and team competition
play may require site lighting and irrigation to extend their usable hours.
Community playfields typically require more intense maintenance due to the
amount of use and level of play.
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Cherryview Neighborhood
Park
Neighborhood Parks
Lakeville’s neighborhood parks are the fundamental building blocks of the park
and open space system. Neighborhood parks are distributed throughout the
community’s residential areas and are intended to provide equal facilities and
access to neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity. Centrally located within a
service area or defined neighborhood, the park may be adjacent to elementary
or middle school facilities or other park elements.
Service areas should be defined by physical barriers such as arterial and major
collector roadways with service radii of approximately one-half to three-quarter
mile.
2.5 to 3.5 developed acres per 1,000 people; resident population served should
not exceed 5,000
Maximum park size of 8 to 20 acres with 7 to 10 acres developed for active
functions. In some cases, joint use of elementary or middle school sites should
be considered to minimize duplication of active recreation facilities.
The park should provide informal neighborhood open space with provisions for
active recreation use which responds to residential neighborhood needs.
Primary users will be children and families rather than organized athletic
functions.
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Design or Locational
Characteristics
The playground at Lake
Marion Elementary School
and several others serve as
neighbor-hood parks to
Lakeville’s residents.
Neighborhood park sites should provide for a variety of uses and possess land
characteristics which allow for ball field play as well as canopy vegetation for
picnicking. Primary access should occur by pedestrian or bicycle means.
Neighborhood parks should be connected by the community trail system.
Secondary means should include street access with vehicle parking facilities
provided. Adjacent land use should be residential (limited to two edges), school
grounds, collector roadway, or community open space.
Natural characteristics should include topography that has flat to rolling terrain
and well-drained soils compatible with facility development. Partially wooded
sites are preferred, but visibility should allow for good sight lines into the parcel
for park security. Water features such as ponds, streams, or wetlands should be
included if they are compatible with facility development and do not pose safety
problems.
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Locational Characteristics
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Mini-Parks (also known as Tot Lots or Pocket Parks)
Mini-parks are intended to service special neighborhoods due to geographic
limitations. They have insufficient size to fulfill the needs of a complete
neighborhood park. The sites usually have less than five acres of usable land
and therefore only allow for play equipment, multiuse hard courts and possibly
substandard ball fields (suitable for informal recreation). These areas are highly
individual neighborhood facilities based upon the nature of the site and the
needs of the immediate adjacent population.
Less than one-quarter mile radius preferred; One-half mile radius in select
circumstances
0.25 to 0.50 acres per 1,000 people
Minimum size of one acre, maximum size of five acres
Facility should respond to specific user g r o u p s s u c h a s c h i l d r e n o r s e n i o r
citizens within residential areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks.
Mini-parks can be public or privately owned and maintained, and should be
located primarily within medium and high density residential areas whose
population is not adequately serviced by neighborhood parks. Mini-parks may
also be located in single family residential areas; however, their use should be
limited to neighborhoods which cannot be serviced by neighborhood parks due
to access, environmental barriers or unusual neighborhood needs.
Mini-parks tend to pose operational and maintenance problems due to their
small size and unique conditions. Lakeville could require, in unusual
circumstances, developers to own and operate mini-parks to serve their projects
if the neighborhood is of medium to high density residential land uses and not
in close proximity to a neighborhood or community park.
Credits may be given to developers when they opt to incorporate private area
green space, playgrounds or other recreational amenities into their development,
but only when such private facilities are in addition to community wide system
requirements. Examples of these occurrences are Spirit of Brandjten Farms,
HRA and Dakota County residential development sites.
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Locational Characteristics
Typical Facilities
Greenways / Linear Parks
Park facilities with this designation function to accommodate varying trail
modes, however, they typically incorporate wider rights-of-way or parcel widths.
Linear park and greenway uses can include paved trails for walking, hiking,
biking, snowmobiling, equestrian, and cross-country skiing. Additionally, these
parks provide picnic areas, small play areas, restroom facilities, lighting,
interpretive signs and commuter trails. The community’s trail system should
capitalize upon linear parks, utilizing them for providing connection and
transition areas to and from other trails and parks. The principal objective of
greenways/linear parks is to preserve sufficient resource areas such that users
can appreciate their character and that the natural qualities are conserved
through designation and operation policies.
Community-wide
Not applicable
Varies by use and function, but corridors are to be a minimum100 feet in width.
An area that provides for recreational hiking, picnic areas, small play areas,
commuting, biking, cross-country skiing or other linear modes of recreation or
transportation.
Greenways are typically located along natural or designated corridors such as
utility rights-of-way, abandoned railroad rights-of-way or natural features
including bluff lines, vegetation patterns, water features, and other
characteristics consistent with recreational use. Greenways may be nature trails,
and often link other activity nodes such as parks, schools, other community
features, residential neighborhoods or community commercial areas. They are
distinct from typical trail corridors given the wider rights-of-way and presence
of natural features.
Trails are the typical development within greenways and may provide for a
variety of recreational modes. On long, uninterrupted trail segments, support
facilities should be provided such as rest areas incorporating elements such as
small play areas, benches, picnic tables, comfort facilities, interpretive and
informational signs, lighting, trail access points, parking areas and scenic
overlooks.
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Ipava Greenway and
Boardwalk Access Through
the Adjacent Neighborhood
Description
Greenways/Conservancy Areas
Greenways/conservancy areas have the primary goal to conserve and manage
sensitive natural areas within the community. Large wetlands, sensitive
vegetation, storm drainage ways, retention ponds, wildlife corridors, and unique
environmental areas should be preserved by this conservation designation. In
general, conservation areas should be acquired through means other than park
dedication or direct purchase, such as tax forfeiture procedures, direct developer
dedication, utility easement, or drainage easement, purchase of conservation
easements, and use of miscellaneous City properties.
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Primary Function and User
Groups
Locational Characteristics
Typical Facilities
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm and
Conservation Area Preserved
as Part of the Spirit of
Brandtjen Subdivision
Limited passive recreation can be allowed within conservation areas provided
that their use is compatible with the management and intent of the parcel.
Such activities may include nature interpretation areas, hiking and biking trails,
picnicking, and wildlife observation. Trail surfaces should be paved for easy
maintenance in addition to possible woodchip or ag-lime surfaces to allow for
multi-seasonal use including cross-country skiing or snow shoeing. Active
recreational uses should be limited from parcels with this classification.
Uses are limited to wildlife corridors, picnic areas, nature viewing,
environmental education, interpretive areas, passive hiking or other trail modes
consistent with resource preservation, conservation or specific management
requirements necessary to maintain the area’s natural characteristics.
Conservation designations should be used in areas of special environmental
sensitivity including creek valleys, wetlands, wetland buffer areas, bogs, lake
front views, unusual vegetation, storm drainage areas, retention ponds, stands of
significant trees or unique bluff areas.
Developed facilities should be limited to elements compatible with resource
preservation or management and may include passive trails, interpretive signing,
controlled vehicle or trail access through signing.
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Locational Characteristics
Typical Facilities
Special Uses Parks/Facilities
Facilities which provide special activities, unique built environments or single
purpose events fit in this classification. Their need should respond to distinct
markets, demands or opportunities within the community. Characteristics vary
widely in response to the facility, its site, and the demand responded to.
Examples may include destination facilities within a larger park.
Community-wide
Variable
Varies by function and facility type
Areas are for single-purpose recreation activities whose use requires a
freestanding facility because of specific parcel characteristics or incompatibility
with other recreational areas. Uses typical of this special designation include
golf courses, nature centers, conservatories, arboretums, gardens, fishing piers,
amphitheaters, cross country ski areas, splash paid or frisbee golf. Locations
will be dictated by the use’s specific needs for unusual physical characteristics
such as topography, water features, vegetation or soils; or those uses which need
to be buffered or kept independent of developed areas.
Variable based on facility purpose.
Variable based on facility purpose.
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Description
Service Area
Per Capita Standard
Desirable Size in Acres
Primary Function and User
Groups
Locational Characteristics
Typical Facilities
Historic Sites
The primary opportunity for formal designation of a site with historical or
cultural significance is the Lakeville Area Arts Center (formerly the All Saints
Church). As such, classification for these types of facilities is established should
this effort be pursued or other sites are identified for potential designation. The
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory Committee should work
collectively with the Lakeville Historical Society and the Dakota County
Historical Society to facilitate identification and designation of potentially
significant historical sites within the Community.
City-wide
Not applicable
Varies according to historical feature or element to be preserved or interpreted.
Size should be minimum one-half acre to encourage use and provide for
support facilities.
Site should preserve or interpret historic areas or buildings of community
significance with endorsement by local historical commission.
Determined by historic site
Sites may be land parcels or structures which have unusual or unique historic
significance to the community and merit preservation, interpretation or other
related community uses. Facilities vary according to need for preservation,
interpretive function and security. Support facilities may include parking,
comfort facilities, trails and signing.
Existing City Park Facilities
The following map shows the locations of all existing parks in Lakeville. Also
attached, is a summary chart of all city parks and greenway/conservancy areas
that identifies each area’s classification, location, size and existing
facilities/equipment. There are 85 park and greenway/conservation areas
comprising 1,698.05 acres, broken down as follows: nine community parks, four
community play fields, 28 greenway/conservation areas, 34 neighborhood/mini
parks, and ten special use areas.
Ritter Farm Park
King Park
Aronson Park
Kenwood Middle School
Foxborough Conservation Area
Casperson Park
North Park Conservation Area
Valley Lake Park
Chadwick Park
East Community Park
Steve Michaud Park
Soberg Waterfowl Production Area
Ipava Greenway
Foxborough Park
Dodd Marsh Park
Quigley-Sime Park
South Creek Greenway
West Lake Marion Park
South Forty Archery Range
Antlers Park
WTF Wetland Conservation Area
Hassey Arena
Marion Fields Park
Bunker Hill Park
Woodbury Conservation Area
McGuire Soccer Park
Fairfield ParkOrchard Lake Conservation Area
Lakeridge Park
Parkview Park
Oak Shores Park
North Creek Greenway
Village Creek Park
Rolling Oaks Park
Fieldstone Park
Hosanna Church
Cherryview Park
Prairie Lake Park
Stoneborough Park
Greenridge Park
Kachina Court Conservation Area
Dakota Heights Park
Dodd Trail Park
Kensington Park
Mallard Shores Greenway
Lake Place Greenway
Meadows Park
Quail Meadows Park
Highview Heights Park
Oaks Of Lake Villa Park
Quail Meadows Conservation Area
Ed Mako Environmental Learning Center
Cedar Highlands ParkGoose Lake Conservation Area
Meadows Conservation Area
Jaycee Park
Great Oak Shores Conservation Area
Zweber Woods Conservation Area
Spyglass Park
Cherryview Conservation Area
Independence Park
Daniels Conservation Area
Lone Tree Point Conservation Area
Raven Lake Conservation Area
Bassett Park
Sleepy Hollow Park
James Jensen Park
Orchard Lake Park
Lynwood Heights Park
Dodd Pointe Park
Greenway Park
Juno Trailway Trailhead
Spring Hill Conservation Area
Dakota Heights Conservation Area
Kenreel Park Hypointe Crossing Park
Vetrans Memorial
Wayside Park
Rolling Oaks Conservation Area
Orchard Lake Beach
Bracketts Crossing Park
Knollwood Circle Conservation Area
Terrace Park
I-35 Fishing Dock
Kenmore Park
Pioneer Plaza
K:\cad_eng\PROJECTS\GIS\TPC\Lakeville\2014 Update Files\Existing Parks and TrailsDATA SOURCES: DAKOTA COUNTY, CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MNGEO & MN DNR
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Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Trail Classification
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
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LAKEVILLE PARK FACILITIES
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PARK FACILITIES
1 Antlers Park CP 9740 - 201st St. W.12.00 10.00 0.44 ●●●2 ●●●●●3 ●●M ●●●●6
2 Aronson Park CPF 8550 - 202nd St. W.70.00 55.00 0.29 ●●●●●●●●M ●●9
3 Bassett Park TL 18959 Orchard Trail 0.75 0.50 0.07 ●●●●
4 Bracketts Crossing Park TL 17775 Layton Path 1.00 0.25 -●●●
5 Bunker Hill Park NP 16755 Gerdine Path 10.00 9.00 0.41 ●●●●●●●●P ●●●2
6 Casperson Park & Boat Launch CP 10900 - 195th St. W.40.00 9.00 0.79 ●●●●●●●●●3 ●●M ●●●1
7 Cedar Highlands Park NP 17191 Gerdine Path 8.90 1.00 0.42 ●●●
8 Chadwick Park NP 21225 Italy Avenue 9.00 9.00 0.25 ●●●●●●●●●P PF ●
9 Cherryview Park NP 7925 - 175th Street 12.50 9.00 0.36 ●●●●●●PF ●●P ●
10 Dakota Heights Park NP 9550 - 175th St. W.12.00 8.00 0.29 ●●●PH ●●●● ●●P ●
11 Dodd Marsh Park C 19119 Inndale Drive 27.37 2.00 0.33 ●●
12 Dodd Pointe Park TL 5646 - 160th St. W.2.50 0.50 0.33 ●●●●
13 Dodd Trail Park NP 17035 Flagstaff Avenue 11.30 11.00 0.50 ●●●●●●P ●●●2 ●
14 East Community Park CP 16700 Pilot Knob Road 70.00 10.00 1.27 ●●●●PF PF ●PF ●●●●P PF ●●2 PF
15 Fairfield Park NP 16776 Gannon Avenue 4.00 4.00 0.48 ●●●●
16 Fieldstone Park NP 16525 Fairgreen Avenue 14.00 10.50 0.46 ●●●●●●●P ●
17 Foxborough Park NP 7743 Upper 167th St. W.27.00 21.00 0.38 ●2 ●●●●●●●●●●P ●
18 Greenridge Park NP 17685 Flagstaff Avenue 10.00 10.00 0.15 ●●●●●●PF ●●P ●●
19 Greenway Park NP 9601 - 192nd St. W.2.00 --PF ●●PF PF PF PF PF PF
20 Highview Heights Park NP 16314 Havelock Way 10.00 9.00 0.20 ●●●●●●●●●P ●●
21 Hypointe Crossing Park TL 16390 Hutchinson Drive 2.00 1.25 0.10 ●●●●
22 I-35 Fishing Dock SU 19150 Kenrick Avenue 0.25 -0.09 ●●●
23 Independence Park NP 16210 Finch Way 6.00 6.00 0.19 ●●● ●●
24 James Jensen Park SU 20390 Howland Avenue 3.50 3.00 -●●
25 Jaycee Park NP 20510 Hull Avenue 3.50 3.00 -●●●●P ●●
26 Juno Trailway Trailhead SU 10501 - 205th St. W.1.00 1.00 0.83 ●●●●PF ●P
27 Kenmore Park TL 17020 Kenmore Drive 0.25 0.20 -●
28 Kenreel Park TL 16521 Kenreel Avenue 0.25 0.25 -●●
29 Kensington Park NP 20600 Kensington Blvd.10.00 8.00 0.21 ●●●●●●●P ●●
30 King Park CPF 18350 Dodd Blvd.50.00 45.00 0.77 ●9 ●●●●●PF ●M
31 Lakeridge Park NP 19070 Jewel Path 12.00 5.50 -●●●
32 Lone Oak Park TL 11075 Lower 167th Street 0.50 0.50 -●
33 Lynwood Heights Park NP 16790 Jackpine Way 3.40 3.40 0.10 ●●●●
CP=Community Park NP=Neighborhood Park CPF=Community Play Field SU=Special Use Area C=Conservation Area TL=Tot Lot/Mini Park
PF=Proposed Facilities M=Modern Restrooms P=Portable/Seasonal PH=Paved Hockey Rink * There are two additional hockey rinks at McGuire Middle School. Some rink sites may be closed each winter.
LAKEVILLE PARK FACILITIES
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34 Marion Fields Park NP 20711 Dodd Blvd.5.15 1.00 0.61 ●●●
35 Market Plaza SU 20800 Holyoke Avenue 0.50 0.10 -●●
36 McGuire Soccer Park CPF 8585 - 215th Street 8.00 6.00 -●●P ●
37 Meadows Park NP 20707 Jacquard Avenue 17.00 6.00 0.06 ●●●●PH ●●●●●●P ●●
38 Oak Shores Park NP 10435 - 162nd St. W. 23.00 4.00 0.80 ●●●●●●●●P ●●2
39 Oaks of Lake Villa Park C Keokuk Ave N of Ketchikan 9.82 - - ●●PF
40 Orchard Lake Beach SU 17195 Judicial Road 0.50 0.50 - ●●●●●●●M ●
41 Orchard Lake Park CP 11875 - 175th St. W. 3.20 2.50 - ●●●●●●●●P
42 Parkview Park CP 6833 Gerdine Path 11.00 8.00 0.22 ●●●PH ●●●●●●●M ●●4
43 Pioneer Plaza SU 20801 Holyoke Avenue 0.50 0.25 - ●●●●
44 Prairie Lake Park NP 18179 Kingsway Path 9.67 7.00 0.34 ●●●●PH ●●●●●●●●M ●
45 Quail Meadows Park NP 5580 - 170th St. W.10.00 9.00 0.07 ●●●●PH ●●●●●●P ●●3
46 Quigley-Sime Park CPF 8500 - 202nd St. W.27.00 15.00 0.16 ●4 ●●●●●●●M ●
47 Ritter Farm Park CP 19300 Ritter Trail 340.00 66.00 -●●●●●●●●●●●●P ●
48 Rolling Oaks Park NP 10595 - 167th St. W.12.00 11.00 0.43 ●●●PH ●●●●PF ●●P ●●●
49 Sleepy Hollow Park NP 6846 Gerdine Path 4.00 4.00 0.16 ●●●
50 Spyglass Park NP 7175 205th St. W.4.20 4.20 -PF PF PF ●●●PF ●PF PF
51 Steve Michaud Park (formerly North Park)CPF 17100 Ipava Avenue 42.00 36.00 1.21 ●●●●●●●PF ●●M ●
52 Stoneborough Park NP 21390 Hytrail Circle 7.18 5.50 0.31 ●●●●●
53 Terrace Park TL 8475 Lower 208th St. W.1.00 0.50 -●●
54 Valley Lake Park CP 16050 Garrett Path 42.00 10.00 1.42 ●●●●●●●2 ●●M ●
55 Village Creek Park NP 20651 Hartford Way 23.02 10.00 0.73 ●●●●●●●●P ●●
56 Wayside Park SU 11835 168th St. W.1.50 0.50 -●●●●
57 West Lake Marion Park CP 19863 Juno Trail 39.34 --●●●●PF PF PF
58 Wild Meadows Park C 9460 - 214th St. W.17.08 1.00 -PF PF
TOTAL 1105.64 473.90 16.23
SPECIAL USE FACILITIES
Heritage Center (Senior Center)20110 Holyoke Ave.3.24
Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course 19455 Kenwood Trail 21.75
Lakeville Area Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Ave.2.44
TOTAL 27.43
Aronson Park - Veterans Memorial Steve Michaud Park (formerly North Park) - Land of Amazement Playground
King Park - Miracle Field Ritter Farm Park - Ed Mako Environmental Learning Center
CP=Community Park NP=Neighborhood Park CPF=Community Play Field SU=Special Use Area C=Conservation Area TL=Tot Lot/Mini Park
PF=Proposed Facilities M=Modern Restrooms P=Portable/Seasonal PH=Paved Hockey Rink * There are two additional hockey rinks at McGuire Middle School. Some rink sites may be closed each winter.
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CONSERVATION AREAS
1 Cherryview Conservation Area C 17245 Greentree Avenue 8.00 ●●
2 Dakota Heights Conservation Area C 17970 Italy Path 1.00 ●
3 Daniels Conservation Area C 9100 - 175th St. W.6.39 ●
4 Foxborough Conservation Area C 7743 Upper 167th Street 56.00 ●
5 Goose Lake Conservation Area C 17221 Jackson Trail 4.00 PF ●
6 Great Oak Shores Conservation Area C SE Quad Kenrick/185th St.26.68 ●
7 Kachina Court Conservation Area C 18475 Kachina Court 18.91 PF ●PF PF
8 Knollwood Circle Conservation Area C S end of Knollwood Circle 1.44 ●
9 Lone Tree Point Conservation Area C 18945 Katrina Court 4.43 0.31 ●
10 Meadows Conservation Area C 20707 Jacquard Avenue 10.00 0.25 ●●
11 Orchard Lake Conservation Area C 17000 Klamath Trail 32.70 0.40
12 Orchard Trail Conservation Area C 11300 Klamath Trail 26.68 ●●
13 Quail Meadows Conservation Area C 17260 Fairmeadow Court 14.04 0.20 ●●
14 Raven Lake Conservation Area C Jaguar Path 3.40 ●●
15 Rolling Oaks Conservation Area C 16568 Kentucky Avenue 3.00 ●
16 Soberg Waterfowl Prod. Area C 21965 Laigle Avenue 113.90 ●
17 Spring Hill Conservation Area C 18700 Ipava Avenue 3.13 -0.10 PF ●
18 Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area
(formerly North Park Conservation Area)C 17100 Ipava Avenue 98.00 0.70 ●●●
19 Woodbury Conservation Area C 17104 Highview Avenue 26.00 PF ●
20 Zweber Woods Conservation Area C 8900 - 175th St. W.10.33 0.08 ●●
TOTAL 468.03 2.04
GREENWAYS
1 Ipava Greenway C 19168 Iteri Avenue 27.73 0.76 ●●●
2 Lake Place Greenway C 5300 - 170th St. W.9.30 0.53 ●
3 Mallard Shores Greenway C 5375 - 170th St. W.1.00 0.48 ●●PF
4 North Creek Greenway C 5300 - 170th St. W.9.39 0.53 ●
5 Quail Meadows Greenway C 17245 Fieldcrest Ave.8.60 0.55 ●
6 Shady Oak Grove Greenway C 18700 Ipava Avenue 1.38 0.04 PF PF
7 South Creek Greenway C 10500 - 215th St. W.80.75 0.55
TOTAL 138.15 3.44
NATURE/GRASS TRAILS
1 Aronson (bridge to Hamburg)NG 0.18
2 Cherryview Conservation NG 17245 Greentree Avenue 0.25
3 Goose Lake/Stonebriar NG 0.40
4 Kabot Cove to Kanabec Trail NG 0.20
5 Raven Lake NG Jaguar Path 0.18
6 Ritter Farm NG 19300 Ritter Trail 8.60
7 Zweber Woods NG 8900 175th St. W.0.47
TOTAL 10.28
C Conservation Area NG Nature/Grass Trails PF Proposed Facilities
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Multiple Purpose Trailway
(MPTW)
Existing City Trail Classification System
Since 1987, the City of Lakeville has been working toward establishing a
comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle trail system. The original Trails Plan
incorporated the following trail classification system that has been used since
then. Existing trails are shown on the attached map with these designations. In
recent years, greater emphasis has been placed on the establishment of
greenways which incorporate natural resources into the trail corridor and many
times serve as a combined linear park and trail. In later chapters of this
document, a new classification system will be revealed.
Trail segments designed for the integration of a variety of compatible non-
motorized trail uses. The MPTWs are bituminous trailways having a minimum
trail width of ten (10) feet. The MPTWs are typically off-street trailways
developed within the street rights-of-way of minor arterial or major collector
streets. The overland MPTW corridors generally provide trail connections
between major destinations routed through parks and other areas characterized
by aesthetic natural amenities. The MPTWs are intended to be the major
elements of Lakeville’s trail system in that they are designed and located in a
manner that accommodates a full range of trail uses, and provide the most
direct routes to major destinations.
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Sidewalks (SW)
On-Street Bike Lanes (BL)
The City of Lakeville has required sidewalks along both sides of minor collector
streets and along one side of residential streets to facilitate safe pedestrian
movement through residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. Five (5)
foot wide concrete pedestrian sidewalks are the standard design in residential
areas and eight (8) foot concrete pedestrian trails on both sides of streets in
commercial areas. These sidewalks are reserved exclusively for pedestrian use.
Construction of sidewalks is the responsibility of the developer and should be
installed when the residential and commercial streets are constructed.
In areas that are not conducive to the provision of off-street trails due to
existing development, limited street right-of-way (i.e., minor collector streets),
natural features, or other physical limitations, on-street bicycle routes may be
designated. Bike lanes are designated on-street trail segments for the exclusive
use of bicyclists. Bike lanes vary from five (5) to eight (8) feet wide paved trail
segments located on the street shoulders, usually both sides of the street. Bike
lanes are provided and signed to direct neighborhood traffic to the major
arterial system or area destinations.
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Multiple Purpose Trailways
Sidewalks
Existing Trail Facility Inventories & Assessments
Currently, the City has numerous trail segments and corridors which are
developed and readily utilized. Map Six shows the existing trail segments by
location and corridor type.
Multiple purpose trailways (MPTWs) are most prevalent in the City because of
their versatility and ease of construction in association with street
improvements. They provide the most direct routes to user destinations and
can be accommodated easily within street rights-of-way, where physical
limitations are fewer. Furthermore, the acceptance of trails located along major
thoroughfares within residential areas is higher because they are less intrusive
to homes relative to traffic and privacy. Ease of visibility and the ability to
provide controlled crossings are also benefits of multiple purpose trailways.
Overland Multiple Purpose Trailways are predominantly located within park
areas and along greenways, traversing between other on-street or multiple
purpose trails in the City. They provide necessary access into and around park
facilities and make critical connections over longer stretches in a few areas of
the community to link heavily populated areas to major destinations. The
overall goal of the MPTW corridors is to provide for community-wide
circulation and connections to adjacent communities, access to major
destinations within the City such as the Lakeville Central Business District and
regional destinations such as the Vermillion River or Murphy Hanrehan Regional
Park.
Sidewalks are becoming more common in the City. Since 2000, the City has
been requiring sidewalks to be constructed by the developer along one side of
all local residential through streets and on both sides of local streets within
commercial areas. As such, sidewalks mainly exist in a piecemeal manner within
older neighborhoods and the central business district where they were
established many years ago or where limited right-of-way widths do not allow
for a wider, multiple purpose trailways and in newer developed areas of the
City. The requirement for construction of sidewalks is to continue to provide
for connections within and between neighborhoods, as well as to provide access
to MPTW corridors.
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On-Street Bike Lanes
Bracketts Crossing Mini-
Park/Play Area Adjacent to
an
On-Street Bike Lane
Greenway Corridors
On-street bike lanes are located in older areas of the City that are not conducive
to the provision of off-street trails due to existing development, limited street
right-of-way, natural features, or other physical limitations. Future development
is expected to be limited only to providing connections between these on-street
bike lane segments and other portions of the trail system.
In recent years, greater emphasis has been placed on the establishment of
greenways which incorporate natural resources into the trail corridor and many
times serve as a combined linear park and trail. The City of Lakeville has been
successful in protecting environmentally sensitive areas of the City in this regard
through the creation of greenways in six areas of the community: North Creek,
South Creek, Ipava/Highway 50, Lake Place, and Shady Oak Grove. Through the
establishment of these greenways, the City has preserved green space and
buffered the natural drainage ways from the intrusion of urban development.
The 2008 Lakeville Comprehensive Plan promotes the establishment of
additional greenway corridors along the City’s other tributaries, major drainage
ways, wetlands, and storm water ponding systems to accomplish these functions:
Preserve areas of contiguous open spaces as a means of maintaining the
City’s natural features, defining urban land use patterns and neighborhoods,
and connecting community parks with protected natural open spaces.
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Ipava Greenway
The greenways preserve the ecological functions of the City’s
environmentally sensitive areas. The establishment of greenway buffers
along the City’s tributaries serves to promote water quality within the
streams through storm water filtering and infiltration. Urban land uses are
allowed at the periphery of the greenways with subdivisions and site design
that preserve the vistas into the greenways. The City has adopted a Wetland
Management Plan and Shoreland District regulations that establish storm
water management, development setbacks and provision of buffers that can
be incorporated as part of greenway corridors to protect and enhance the
natural environment aesthetically and functionally. Requirements for
infrastructure planning (i.e., street and utilities) are also designed so as to
have the least disruption possible of the greenway.
The greenways provide a diversity of natural features and habitat. The
greenways provide for wildlife habitat and to facilitate wildlife movement
through areas dominated by human activities. In this respect, the greenways
have been configured to include both low lands and upland areas.
The greenways are intended to provide recreational trail and linear park
opportunities to Lakeville residents. This allows all community residents the
opportunity to enjoy the natural amenities of Lakeville. The City will pursue
additional greenway corridors in conjunction with new development requests
along the balance of the City’s tributaries.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 40
Equestrian Trails
Murphy-Hanrehan Trail on
the Park’s Eastern Border
Which is Accessed from
Judicial Road
Cross Country Skiing
Snowmobiles
Lakeville has several riding and stable facilities, both within the City and nearby
in adjacent communities and townships. The City also has several horse/hobby
farms under private ownership which are mainly concentrated in south western
Lakeville. Presently, there are horse riding trails existing within Murphy-
Hanrehan Park Reserve, Ritter Farm Park, and within privately owned riding and
stable clubs. To get to these riding areas, local riders use the street rights-of-
way. The City has no designated horse riding trails within other areas of the
City, however, resident horse owners do utilize Ritter Farm Park and an area
north of Brackett’s Crossing for horseback riding.
Public cross country ski trails exist within Ritter Farm Park. There are no
longer any private cross country ski trails within the City. While designated
trail routes are not established in all City parks, the City does encourage cross
country skiing in the larger community and neighborhood parks.
Currently, snowmobile use is allowed within Lakeville on local streets in a very
controlled manner. Title 6, Chapter 3 of the City Code outlines the City’s rules
and regulations for snowmobile operation within Lakeville.
In addition to limited street use of snowmobiles, the City also has three
established snowmobile trails. These trails represent only a portion of the
Dakota County snowmobile trail system. The three trails, as shown on the
following map, provide for free movement throughout the City and trail
connections into Prior Lake, Farmington, Elko/New Market, Castle Rock, Eureka
Township, and Credit River Township.
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Cleary Lake
Regional Park
Murphy-Hanrehan Park
Reserve
The snowmobile trails are maintained by private snowmobile clubs such as the
Lakeville Sno-Trackers. Policing of the trail use is done by the Department of
Natural Resources, Lakeville Police Department, and Dakota County Sheriff.
As the community continues to grow, the urban land use pattern will reduce
the availability of snowmobile trails. Future trail planning will attempt to make
accommodation for snowmobile use within Lakeville where appropriate and
compatible with development.
Existing Regional Park & Open Space Facilities
A series of maps which follow show all recreational facilities in communities
abutting Lakeville and in the Dakota and Scott County regions. The following
paragraphs provide a summary of each of the seven (7) regional park facilities
that provide recreational opportunities for Lakeville residents now, as well as in
future years: Cleary Lake, Murphy-Hanrehan, Doyle-Kennefick, Whitetail Woods,
the Minnesota Zoo, Lebanon Hills and Soberg Waterfowl Production Area.
Cleary Lake Park is operated by the Three Rivers Park District and is located in
Credit River Township, Scott County. Boat access for canoeing and sailing is
provided. The park also has a par-3 golf course and driving range, a 28-acre
off-leash dog park and several large camp sites. Other facilities include bike,
pedestrian and horseback trails, nature interpretation, picnicking and swimming.
Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing.
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve is approximately 2,400 acres in area and is
located in Savage and Credit River Township, contiguous to Lakeville’s western
boundary. The park reserve, owned and operated by the Three Rivers Park
District, has trail facilities for hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling and snow shoeing. The park also has a concrete boat launch with
access to Murphy Lake for non-gas motor boats or non-motorized boats. In
2004, the park was designated as an "Important Bird Area" by the National
Audubon Society due to its extensive undeveloped and wooded areas.
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Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Whitetail Woods Regional
Park
Doyle-Kennefick
Regional Park
This facility is operated by the Dakota County Parks Department and is located
in portions of Eagan and Apple Valley. The regional park provides canoeing,
camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, nature interpretation, picnicking and
swimming. Winter activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling and snow shoeing.
Vermillion Highlands Partnership in Dakota County is adding more places for
research, recreation, education and wildlife management with the new 460-acre
Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Empire Township. Park planning is underway
to define a future vision for Whitetail Woods including its natural resources,
recreation, services, and facilities. Dakota County is working with project
partners—Empire Township, the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources—on innovative, connected opportunities for
recreation which includes a visitor center, trails, event and nature/water play
areas, camping cabins, off-leash dog area, disc golf and a variety of gardens.
Whitetail Woods will be part of the 7,500-acre natural area complex that
includes the State DNR Vermillion Highlands and the University of Minnesota’s
research facility, UMore Park . The University of Minnesota Outreach, Research
and Education Park is a living laboratory at an active urban/rural edge used for
teaching, research and community education about contemporary issues such as
land use history and planning, agriculture, natural resources, health,
environment, energy and water.
A future regional park is planned in rural Scott County between St. Catherine
and Lennon Lakes that will encompass 1,145 acres. The planned Doyle-Kennefick
Regional Park has a mix of high quality native forests and wetlands, regionally
significant wildlife habitat, beautiful scenery and outstanding opportunities for
outdoor recreation. The Park’s vision reflects the history of the site and the
community heritage of living off the land and a joy and passion for outdoor
recreation, conservation and nature exploration. Future amenities include a
nature center/outdoor discovery center, 13 miles of hiking and nature trails, 8
miles of bike trails, picnic shelter, trail head, and renovation and re-use of
farmstead structures.
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Minnesota
Zoological Gardens
Soberg Waterfowl
Production Area
Federal and State Recreation Facilities
Located in Apple Valley, the Minnesota Zoo is one of two regional zoo facilities
in the Metropolitan Area. Widely recognized for its creative, ever-changing
exhibits and collection of animals, the zoo also provides nature interpretation,
picnicking, and cross-country skiing.
This 113-acre wildlife refuge area is located in Dakota and Scott Counties. The
waterfowl production area is open to public fishing and hunting and provides
the local communities the opportunity to participate in wildlife-dependent
recreation and environmental education. These opportunities are available
through non-motorized access within the production area including hiking,
snowshoeing, skiing, or where appropriate, biking on established trails.
Murphy-HanrehanPark Reserve
Southern HillsGolf Course
Fountail ValleyGolf Course
Dakota CountyFairgrounds
Heritage LinksGolf Course
The LegendsGolf Course
Bracketts CrossingGolf Course Crystal LakeCountry Club
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Regional Trails
Metropolitan Council 2030
Regional Parks Masterplan
Regional & Dakota County Trails
Contact with the State Department of Transportation reveals that there are no
state trailways located within the corporate boundaries of Lakeville. However,
there are three regional trails that are open to the public in Dakota County at
the present time:
Big Rivers Regional Trail traverses along the Mississippi River
approximately 7 to 8 miles north of Lakeville
Mississippi River Regional Trail traverses the area between Spring Lake
Park and South Saint Paul
North Urban Regional Trail connects South Saint Paul to West Saint
Paul and Mendota Heights
Metropolitan Council has implemented a 2030 Regional Parks Masterplan that
makes several recommendations for regional parks and trails in association with
counties in the Twin Cities area. The following areas are located within areas
surrounding Lakeville.
Develop a plan and acquire new land for Empire Wetlands (Whitetail
Woods) Regional Park to the west of the Lakeville City Limits.
Connect Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve to Lebanon Hills Regional Park
and the Empire Wetlands Regional Park from the Mississippi River Trail.
Search corridors include the Terrace Oaks Greenway Regional Trail,
Vermillion River Greenway Regional Trial and the Lake Marion
Greenway Regional Trail as indicated in Dakota County’s Park System
Plan. Portions of the Lake Marion Greenway have been defined and set
aside as parks and conservation areas in southern portions of Lakeville
along 215th Street.
Establish the North Creek Greenway Regional Trail which will connect
the Minnesota Zoo to the Vermillion River Greenway Regional Trail. A
portion of this trail passes through the northeastern portion of Lakeville
and its route has been identified through joint efforts of the City,
Dakota County and property owners. At the time of future
development, platting will define in detail the land that will be dedicated
as park land or conservation easements.
Extend the Big Rivers Regional Trail (Minnesota River Regional Trail in
Dakota County’s Plan) to the Scott County Border
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Dakota County
Scott County
Extend the Mississippi River Regional Trail from Hastings to Goodhue
County
Establish a new regional trail connecting the North Urban Regional
Trail, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Empire Wetlands Regional Park, and
the proposed Mills Town State Trail.
The Dakota County Bikeway Plan identifies a number of bikeway routes through
Lakeville including:
County Road 5 and County State Aid Highway 50 extending through
Lakeville from Burnsville to Farmington, following the County State Aid
Highway 50 right-of-way.
A second north/south bikeway route is located along Pilot Knob Road
between Apple Valley and Lakeville, which opened in 2003.
A north/south bikeway is proposed between the Apple Valley boundary
and the Lakeville CBD area via Cedar, Dodd, Highview and Holyoke
Avenues.
Scott County maintains one regional trail along County Road 21as it extends
west from 185th Street in Lakeville, around Cleary Lake and into Prior Lake.
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Burnsville
Apple Valley
Farmington
Rosemount
Abutting Community Facilities
The City of Burnsville owns two park and open space facilities adjacent to
Lakeville. Lac Lavon athletic complex is a community park and community
athletic complex located immediately east of Crystal Lake. The park provides a
wide variety of community-oriented activities and spaces which are accessible to
Lakeville residents who reside in the north central portion of the community.
Crystal Lake West Park is a large park located on the western side of Crystal
Lake which provides water access, picnic areas and walking trails. Orchard
Garden Mini-Park may provide playground opportunities to those residents on
the very northern border of Lakeville. Numerous other parks are located in
Burnsville, as well as a par-3 golf course, Birnamwood, which is also owned and
operated by the City.
Apple Valley has a number of neighborhood parks proximate to its southern
border which may benefit Lakeville residents, including Lac Lavon Park and
fishing dock, Apple Ponds, Regatta Park, and Cobblestone Lake. A 20-acre
athletic complex called Quarry Point is located in Apple Valley along Lakeville’s
northern boundary, with access off of County Road 31. Access to this park is
available through MPTW corridors along CSAH 46 as well as a trail from the
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm development in Lakeville under CSAH 46 using a box
culvert installed for mining purposes.
Farmington has several large community parks, one being Rambling River Park
which is located in the southeastern section of the City and can be accessed by
Lakeville residents via trails along County Road 50. This 78-acre park has lots
of amenities including paved trails, playground equipment, ball fields and a
hockey rink, which is used as a skateboarding park in the off-season. Future
plans call for extension of the North Creek greenway corridor from East
Community Park in Lakeville through Farmington to the Vermillion River.
Rosemount lies adjacent to the northeast corner of Lakeville and contains two
neighborhood parks in close proximity along Chippendale Avenue West and
Shannon Parkway. Further away from Lakeville to the north, Rosemount has
numerous other parks and Rich Valley Golf Club. Valleywood Golf Course also
traverses the shared border with Apple Valley.
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Empire Township
Eureka Township
Credit River Township
New Market
Township
Empire Township currently contains no park facilities, but is home to Southern
Hills Golf Club. However, as a part of the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional
Parks Policy Plan, an area of Empire Township has been defined for acquisition
of land for development as a new regional park.
The Dakota County Fairgrounds are located in Eureka Township, adjacent to the
Farmington City Center.
Credit River Township contains some neighborhood parks and will continue to
establish additional new neighborhood parks as part of the development of
residential subdivisions. The Township also contains portions of two large
regional parks, Murphy-Hanrehan and Cleary Lake, and Legends Golf Club.
New Market Township has one small community park where the town hall is
located and a 15-acre parcel owned by the DNR known as Spartina Wildlife
Management Area.
The Townships adjoining Lakeville do not offer any community playfields. The
Townships continue to be reliant on playfield facilities within adjacent
municipalities for organized league sports.
Lifetime Fitness
All Lakeville residents have access to the swimming pools and outdoor water
park at Lifetime Fitness for a daily fee, even if they are not members of this
health club.
Other Specialized Recreational Facilities
Numerous other public and private recreation facilities are available to Lakeville
residents aside from the public park and trail facilities.
Health Clubs
Buck Hill Ski Area
Minnesota Zoo
Several Horse Stables for Boarding and Riding Lessons
Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
Apple Valley Aquatic Center
Cascade Bay Aquatic Center (Eagan)
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chanhassen)
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School District Facilities
Lakeville residents are served by three different school districts including
Lakeville (District 194), Rosemount (District 196), and Farmington (District 192),
refer to Map 5. The following table summarizes recreational or athletic facilities
owned by the School Districts to which Lakeville residents have access.
Additionally, residents of the Rosemount School District have access to youth
and adult indoor activities and community education classes provided by the
Rosemount Athletic Association.
AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Soft
ball
Base
ball
Foot
Ball
Soccer Tennis Basket
Ball
Hoops
Hockey
Outdoor
Run
Track
Gen
Play
Field
ISD 194 – Lakeville
Orchard Lake Elem. 2 -- -- -- -- 1 -- -- --
Lake Marion Elem. 2 -- -- 1 -- 2 -- -- --
Christina Huddleston Elem. 2 -- 2 -- -- 2 -- -- --
Crystal Lake Elem. 3 -- -- 2 -- 2 -- -- --
Cherryview Elem. 2 -- -- 2 -- 2 -- -- --
Eastview Elem. 2 -- -- 4 -- 2 -- -- 1
John F. Kennedy Elem. -- -- -- -- -- 1 -- -- --
Lakeview Elem. 4 -- -- -- -- 2 -- -- --
Oak Hills Elem. 1 -- -- -- -- 2 -- -- 1
McGuire Middle 3 1 1 6 6 -- 2 -- --
Kenwood Trail Middle 2 1 1 2 4 -- -- -- --
Century Middle 4 -- 1 2 -- -- -- 1 --
Lakeville North High 3 2 1 2 8 -- -- -- --
Lakeville South High 5 4 2 4 6
Sub-Total 35 8 8 25 24 16 2 1 2
ISD 196 – Rosemount
Parkview Elem. 4 -- -- 2 -- 2 1 -- --
ISD 192 – Farmington
North Trail Elem. 3 -- -- 2 -- 3 1 -- --
FACILITY TOTALS 42 12 12 29 24 21 4 1 2
Source: City of Lakeville, ISD 194, ISD 196, ISD 192
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Chapter Four
Overall Parks, Trails & Open
Space System
Future Growth &
Related Issues
Issues & Opportunities
The Lakeville park and trail system has routinely been described as a
superior system by city residents, most recently as part of the
Envision Lakeville process. Diversity of recreational facilities, quality
park and trail design, and strong recreational programs have
consistently been cited as strengths of the Lakeville system. The
quality of Lakeville’s recreational facilities has been credited to
strong resident support and proactive administration that includes
the City Council, advisory committees, City staff, and local athletic
associations. Through early foresight, continued expansion and
strong administration, Lakeville has been very proactive in park and
trail system planning in a successful effort to stay ahead of the City’s
p a c e o f l a n d u s e d e v e l o p m e n t . T h e P a r k a n d R e c r e a t i o n
Department’s attention to detail has greatly contributed to the
quality of Lakeville’s park and trail facilities.
The Metropolitan Council has prepared a regional analysis and
forecasts for population to the year 2040 as part of their Thrive
MSP 2040 policy document. The preliminary demographic analysis
for the Twin Cities region includes projecting 31% population
growth and 37% employment growth between 2010 and 2040. By
2030, there will be more seniors than school age children within the
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Seniors are 11% of the population in
2010 but will be 21% in 2040. The change in population will mean a
greater increase in the number of households compared to
population due to more single person households.
While the rate of population growth in Lakeville was slowed in
recent years, development activity is increasing and Lakeville’s
population is still forecast to grow from 55,954 in the year 2010 to
88,800 by 2030. Updated projections will be developed by the City
and Metropolitan Council for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan update
and may indicate a delay of five to ten years by which the
population levels are achieved. As the community continues to
develop and mature to 2040, the Lakeville will continue experience
demand on the parks, trails and open space system. Along with the
new growth, the City will experience changing demographics within
established neighborhoods due to the maturation of existing
households and the increasing number of smaller families and non-
traditional households.
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Future Growth & Related
Issues, continued
In recognition of these trends, the following issues are identified:
Lakeville’s Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan is an important tool
in maintaining the community’s quality of life. On-going land
development will diminish available open space within the
urbanized area. The City must continue with park and open
space acquisition in anticipation of development and concurrent
with the development process in implementing the Parks, Trails
and Open Space Plan. Lakeville must plan and prepare for the
next twenty-five years today to preserve its future open space
options.
Development (and redevelopment) of the parks, trails and opens
space system must take into consideration changing population
and demographics. While Lakeville’s population will continue to
consist of a large percentage of families with children following
new development, in-place households will be maturing. As the
City looks to maintain and redevelop existing neighborhood park
facilities, the demographics of each neighborhood will be a more
significant consideration in planning for each facility.
Social changes have affected the way the parks and trails system
is utilized. Greenways and trails to destination locations within
the system are emerging as more of a focus than individual parks
within each neighborhood. With more residents providing
recreation structures in their own yards, the fewer neighborhood
parks spaced at a greater distance become necessary and are to
be located in consideration of physical barriers as much as spatial
distances. Development of community oriented amenities, such
as a dog park, splash pad or skate park, within individual parks
also becomes a focal point of the parks and trails system to
create destinations that drawn users from throughout Lakeville.
The Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan must respond with
specific measures that preserve, promote and enhance its natural
characteristics. The continued implementation of greenways
planning is intended to focus on the preservation and protection
of the City’s valuable environmentally sensitive areas.
Preservation of open space provides opportunity not only for
recreation but for the City to address water quality and improve
stormwater management related to surrounding development.
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Future Growth & Related
Issues, continued
Township Growth
Lakeville’s projections for continued population growth suggest
that future park planning must continue to be integral to new
subdivisions to provide safe and convenient access to public
recreational facilities within growth areas.
As illustrated in Lakeville’s 2030 Land Use Plan, housing patterns
and densities in the community will include a range of urban
uses, however, single family residences will remain predominant
over multiple family or townhouse dwelling options except in the
Cedar Avenue BRT corridor where higher transit orient
development is to be promoted. Neighborhood parks and
greenways will continue to be the fundamental building blocks of
the park, trail and open space system.
Athletic associations continue to experience significant growth in
their organized sport programs. This growth has resulted in
expanded league play and extended seasons placing greater
burden on City playfields. Furthermore, the City’s policy has
been that dual use of playfields is not practical due to the
varying needs of the different sports. The projected growth
trends for the City, as well as the individual sports leagues,
indicate a growing need for more playfields for organized play
with attention given to segregating the individual sports.
Maturing neighborhoods are out-growing the need for existing
mini parks. The redevelopment of existing park facilities to
address the changing needs of the community will be an
opportunity to provide more passive open spaces or activities
undertaken by older populations and to provide complementary
facilities at existing parks in close proximity to one another
creating a destination quality for users.
Historically, concern has been expressed over residential
development in unincorporated areas adjoining Lakeville and the
impact that these new households have on Lakeville’s park and trail
system as well as recreational programs. In recent years, 18-20
percent of the enrollment in youth sport programs consisted of
people who live in the Lakeville school district but did not live
within the City. Typically, the Township development patterns have
not given significant attention to providing their own park facilities
and as a result they utilize Lakeville’s facilities as being closest to
their neighborhoods. There are two strategies the City has pursued
to address this issue:
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On-Going Maintenance
Costs and Long-Term
Financial Implications
Park Needs and
Opportunities
The City should continue planning its park and trail system to
accommodate its future growth. The City should pursue a more
equitable relationship with the adjoining townships through the
promotion for the development of township parks or increase
non-resident fees for Lakeville’s recreational programs.
Use of school district facilities paid for by Lakeville and non-
Lakeville residents utilizing these facilities contribute to the
community’s overall park system and help off-set the impact of
non-residents participating in Lakeville’s recreation programs.
The current and projected strong growth has provided park
dedication revenues used for the financing of the City’s expanding
parks and trails system. With the maturation of the City and park
and trail system, consideration must also be directed to the future
maintenance and rehabilitation costs associated of the older in-place
elements of the parks, trails and open space system. Such efforts
will be more reliant on property taxes to cover maintenance
expenses and current park planning should attempt to anticipate the
financial implications associated with a slower rate of community
growth. In implementing the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan and
address the long-term financial costs of maintaining the park and
trail system, the City will develop a capital improvement and
maintenance program.
Park System
Through the planning process for the 2014 Parks, Trails and Open
Space Plan, the following park needs and opportunities have been
identified:
Strong interest and support continues for the on-going
development of East Community Park and acquisition of
additional community park and playfield facilities to meet
growing needs in this area of the City with expansion of the
MUSA and opening of the area to new development.
There is a need for more neighborhood park facilities west of I-
35. With the exception of Ritter Farm Park, most of the City’s
parks west of I-35 are comprised of small sites offering limited
recreational opportunities. Opportunity exists to further expand
park facilities west of I-35 in cooperation with Three Rivers Park
District for the eastern portion of Murphy-Hanrehan Park
Reserve.
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High Priority Park
Acquisition Sites
Ritter Farm Park is a very unique and attractive component of
the City’s overall park system, however, the park has limited site
access. Requests for improved access into Ritter Farm Park via
trailway connections have been identified as a priority
improvement along with potential expansion of the park.
Athletic associations within the community have consistently
complimented the City on the quality of the existing facilities,
while continuing to express a need for expanded facilities to
serve growing enrollments in their program. A desire to have
facilities of sufficient size and design to accommodate
tournament play was expressed for sports of baseball, softball,
and soccer as a means to promote Lakeville’s sport programs,
generate revenues for both the athletic associations and park
improvements, and enhance the Lakeville area economy.
Collaborative efforts between the City of Lakeville and the local
School Districts should be continued as part of the planning for
future facilities being considered within Lakeville.
The Parks, Trails and Open Space plan identifies high priority
acquisition sites throughout the City to expand existing facilities and
preserve natural resources. Examples of these sites include:
A large stand of significant trees to be known as the Central
District Woods located adjacent to King Park, east of Highview
Avenue and south of future 185th Street
Expansion of Ritter Farm Park south of its current boundaries to
include a small wetland
Acquisition of the Bury and Rechtzigel properties to connect
Lake Marion and Casperson Parks
Expansion of Antlers Park to CSAH 50
The expansion of King Park for additional fields and parking
Acquisition of additional land to the southwest of Lakeville South
High School for parking and to accommodate extension of the
South Creek/Lake Marion Greenway Regional Trail
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Trail System Needs and
Opportunities
High Priority Trail
Development
Trail System
The Lakeville trail system is an integral component of both the City’s
park and transportation systems. The following issues and
opportunities have been identified:
The greenways within the trail system continue to become a
primary focus of the parks and trail system to connect facilities
and provide passive open space recreation oriented to Lakeville’s
changing demographics. The concept of trails through natural
greenways offer a unique and attractive element to the Lakeville
trail system that will be resistant to demographic changes likely
to occur as the community matures. The acquisition of land and
development of greenways will be the focus of the trail system
through 2030. Planning should coincide with the Dakota County
Regional Trail Plan and incorporate drainage basins and other
natural resource areas in the community.
The completion of the trail system is development driven with
trail segments constructed with new subdivisions. This has
resulted in some incomplete trail corridors and dead-end trails.
The completion or extension of the existing incomplete trails is
seen as a priority to provide for circulation and connection
throughout the Parks and Trails system and to provide for safe
routes to schools and other destinations.
The following trail corridors are specifically identified as priority
areas for the Lakeville trail system:
Trail connection to park facilities in adjoining communities and
regionally, exponentially expanding recreation opportunities
available to Lakeville system users.
Construction of the North Creek Greenway Regional Trail in
eastern Lakeville and connection to East Community Park.
Acquisition and development of remaining land for the Lake
Marion Greenway Regional Trail which connects Lakeville to
Farmington on the south side of the City and winds its way
north along the west side of Lake Marion, into Credit River
Township and Murphy-Hanrehan Regional Park.
Establishment of community and neighborhood linear parks and
greenway corridors that connect to the regional greenways.
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New Trail Classification
System
Greenways
Lakeville’s existing trail classification system has been used for many
years and has focused on the establishment of mostly multi-purpose
trail ways and sidewalks. Primarily located within street rights-of-
way and through subdivisions within easements of limited width, the
simple multi-use classification has helped to establish many miles of
trails accessible to the vast majority of the community.
With the more recent emphasis of trail development on the
establishment of greenways, the Parks Department and the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Committee (PRNRC) have
recommended changes to the trail classification system. Defining
and differentiating the trail types helps to provide equality among
use types and color-coding each on a map helps users to visually see
the loops and connecting segments.
The creation of greenways in a linear corridor connecting and
preserving environmentally sensitive land forms in the City was
strongly supported. The greenways are seen as accomplishing the
following planning objectives:
The greenway will preserve the ecological functions of the
environmentally sensitive areas of the City and provide areas for
the preservation or establishment of plants, waterways and open
spaces
The preservation of contiguous open space through greenways
will provide a means of maintaining the city’s natural features,
defining urban land use patterns and neighborhoods and
connecting community parks with protected natural open space.
The greenways will provide diverse wildlife habitat and facilitate
animal communities and wildlife movement through the City.
The greenway will provide passive recreational trail opportunities
to Lakeville residents and may include conservation areas, wildlife
management areas, farm acreage, regional parks, etc.
The greenway system is a key component in the design and
planning of the central area of Lakeville. The physical features of
the area of the City provide a unique opportunity to integrate
parks, greenways, linear parks, trails with urban subdivisions.
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CHAPTER FIVE: Recreational System Policies
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Chapter Five
Recreational System Policies for:
Parks, Greenways, Trails, Open Spaces, Natural Resource
and Conservation Areas
Since its incorporation in the late 1960s, the City of Lakeville has
maintained a tradition of planning for the future plus managing its
growth through a progressive comprehensive planning program.
This management technique continues to guide the City decision-
makers in addressing private development proposals, as well as in
providing community facilities and services. Parks, trails and open
space are of the most prominent of these facilities providing an
important amenity for the community and a major factor in quality
of life. In carrying on this progressive management approach,
periodic updates of plans and programs have been required in order
to maintain responsive positions and adequate preparation for
community needs.
Such is the current situation involving the City’s overall parks and
recreation system and this seventh edition of the Parks, Trails and
Open Space Plan. An updated Policy Plan portion of the Lakeville
Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan is presented in this section. This
updated plan is based upon previously established planning
documents plus expanded topic areas identified as part of this most
recent effort to address the City’s changing condition and the
maturation of the community and the park and trail system within.
The context of the overall Lakeville Parks, Trails and Open Space
Plan and the Policy Plan sub-component must be recognized. The
City’s Comprehensive Plan, comprised of a Policy Plan and
Development Framework, defines the overall parameters for
community change and growth management. The physical aspects
of the community involving the natural environment, land use,
transportation and community facilities/services are addressed in a
fundamental, but broad based approach. From this basis, more
detailed, system plans focusing upon specific topics, such as parks,
trails and open space, are established.
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The Policy Plan chapter of the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan
outlines in written for what the community desires to achieve in
terms of its parks, trails and open space system. The Policy Plan
does so through generalized guidelines as to how such goals and
objectives are to be pursued and realized. With the establishment of
these guidelines, attention can be directed toward specific
acquisition, development, maintenance and upgrade of physical
facilities as well as outlining parameters for recreation programming.
Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreational System Standards:
1. System planning in the City of Lakeville shall be a dynamic
process that organizes and addresses all activities in a
comprehensive manner.
2. Lakeville Parks, Trails and Open Space plan shall utilize a
needs assessment process to develop goals and priorities for
programs, acquisition, development, and use of parks,
conservancy open space areas and recreational facilities with
information about the City’s present and future park and
recreation needs will be collected and evaluated on a regular
basis, in part through bi-annual meetings with all major
athletic associations or other park user groups.
3. The various components of the Lakeville parks, trails, and
open space system shall be integrated in a manner that
maximizes utilization of existing facilities, economizes future
investments and reduces duplication of facilities and services
where possible.
4. The Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan shall promote active
and healthy lifestyle principals into all planning and
public/private initiatives in the community.
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Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreational System Policies:
1. Planning for recreation programs and new physical facilities
will begin prior to land being developed for residential,
commercial, and industrial activities as part of the subdivision
review process. The City will prepare a master plan for each
component of the park and trail system that will be the basis
for site acquisition, development and use
2. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee will
provide a forum for open discussion of issues to insure early
and continuing public participation in park planning, rather
than review of decisions already made to continue to facilitate
public awareness and encourage input on all aspects of parks,
trails, open space and recreation.
3. The Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan will be based upon
directions established by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
and be implemented through integration with other City
activities involving private growth management and provision
for other public facilities and services.
4. Review and update the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan
periodically, including standards, policies, and inventory as
significant changes or regional requirements mandate.
General Recreational System Outreach Standards:
1. The Parks and Recreation Department shall provide
comprehensive park and recreation programs and facilities for
all residents and groups of the community.
2. Programs and facilities shall be organized and offered so as to
maximize participation and overcome physical or economic
limitations that may serve to prevent equal opportunity.
3. The City’s recreational program shall avoid duplication of
efforts by other public or private service providers.
Coordination with other public and private providers is
encouraged.
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General Recreational System Outreach Policies:
1. Parks and Recreation administration and operations will be
implemented based on City Council and Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Committee policies, procedures and
ordinances.
2. Besides the standard programs and facilities typically
recognized in a recreational/parks/trail system, equitable
consideration will be devoted, but not limited to, the
following special concerns:
a. Areas for natural interpretation, conservation
easements, greenway corridors and trails.
b. Historic preservation.
c. Cultural enrichment (e.g., Lakeville Area Arts Center)
d. Urban areas parks (e.g., Central Business District).
e. General access and specific facilities for disabled
persons.
f. Employment center public activity areas and facilities.
g. Organized youth and adult sports and recreational
activities.
h. Areas devoted to free play or leisure enjoyment.
i. Teen programs and facilities (e.g., Teen Corp).
j. Senior programs and facilities. (e.g., Lakeville Heritage
Center)
3. Use of all public parks and recreational facilities will be
carefully monitored to insure control and proper use so that
all residents may enjoy them for leisure time activities.
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4. The City will coordinate its recreation programs and related
facilities wherever practical with other providers, both public
and private, such as the School Districts, community
education, civic organizations, health clubs, neighboring cities,
athletic associations, cultural arts organizations, etc.
5. User fees will be charged where appropriate for participation
in certain recreational programs as a means of defraying
costs.
6. A comprehensive year round recreation program designed to
meet the leisure time needs and interests of the citizenry will
be provided and encouraged.
7. The talents and skills of volunteers, City staff and consultants,
as needed, will be utilized for the delivery of parks and
recreation services.
8. Gifts and donations for recreation programs and supplies will
be accepted if they are free of obligations or impacts which
limit later use (by a condition of the gift), do not offend other
segments of the community, or which do not come with a
hidden or delayed price tag which can’t be justified as being
in the City’s best interest consistent with City policies.
9. Lakeville will provide the highest quality program supervision
and leadership available within budget guidelines.
10. All programs will be constantly reviewed and evaluated to
keep abreast of changing times and new ideas.
11. Private recreational programs and facilities that offer
opportunities to Lakeville citizens will be encouraged and
supported.
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Park Standards - Park Acquisition:
1. Acquire sufficient land to meet the long-range parks and
recreation needs for the people of Lakeville. Careful
consideration shall be given to the location, type and extent of
park lands and conservancy open space areas acquired by the
City to assure a parks and open space system that will satisfy
the needs of present and future residents of the City based
on the policies established by a system plan.
2. Park land and greenway/conservancy open space shall be
acquired through park dedication, purchase, eminent domain,
or donation. The acquisition of less than fee simple interests,
such as permanent conservancy easements or leases, shall be
undertaken whenever appropriate.
3. Environmentally sensitive areas with natural or cultural
resources will be included in lands acquired for park land or
conservancy open space wherever possible when they exhibit
characteristics which will contribute to the overall system.
4. The acquisition of public facilities shall take into account and
recognize private facilities and services that are offered in
order to avoid unnecessary duplication and conserve public
financial resources.
Policies - Park Acquisition:
1. The acquisition of planned parks, greenway/conservancy open
space and other recreational facilities shall be accomplished as
soon as possible within developing areas of the City to meet
long range public recreation needs before development
pressures render the property too expensive.
2. All park and open space land acquisitions shall be reviewed
by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee
and they shall make recommendation on such matters to the
City Council.
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3. Private developers and Dakota County CDA shall be required
to dedicate a portion of their land for public use when a
proposed development includes an area planned for park
acquisition in accordance with the system plan. Where
dedication of land is not to be required, the developer shall
contribute cash to be used for the purchase and/or
development of public parks and open space.
4. Land dedications that serve no system purpose shall not be
accepted as part of required development contributions but
may, however, be accepted as a donation or a gift in
accordance with other City policies.
5. Unsolicited donations and gifts will be accepted as part of the
system if they are free of obligations or impacts which limit
later use (by a condition of the gift), do not offend other
segments of the community, or which do not come with a
hidden or delayed price tag for development, operation, or
maintenance which cannot be justified as being in the City’s
best interest or within financial resources which are available.
6. Land included in drainage and/or utility easements or deeded
to the City for other public purposes will be utilized where
feasible to provide safe and convenient public access via trail
links throughout the City.
7. Grants-in-aid will be sought to help finance the acquisition of
park land, conservancy open space, trails, greenways and
recreational facilities to the extent possible to implement and
develop the parks, trails and open space system.
8. Acquisition of high amenity and unique landscape areas will
be sought as a priority in the development of the park
system. and may include lake frontage, waterways, ponds,
streams, deciduous and conifer forests, native prairie, bluffs,
other unique vegetative associations, or areas of rugged
topography with quality views and vistas.
9. Joint use agreements between the City of Lakeville and other
governmental entities will be pursued and developed when
appropriate to maximize efficiencies and effective use of
public resources.
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10. Private development of recreational activities shall be
encouraged so as to limit the need for public acquisitions
w i t h a s s u r a n c e s f o r p u b l i c o r s e m i - p u b l i c a c c e s s i f t h e s e
facilities are relied upon in place of the same public services
or facilities.
Standards - Park Development:
1. The City shall develop a comprehensive system of safe,
aesthetically pleasing parks, playfields, trails, greenway
corridors and conservancy open space areas geographically
located throughout the community that offer a full variety of
facilities and programs to all residents of the City.
2. Development of recreation facilities shall be appropriate to
the areas in which they are located, both with respect to their
integration into the social characteristics/physical setting and
the remainder of the City’s park system and as to their
potential for creating conflicts with neighboring property
owners.
Policies - Park Development:
1. Improve and expand parks located in developed areas with
inadequate facilities, utilizing existing City properties where
possible.
2. Include conservancy open space areas/ greenways as part of
park development wherever practical that preserve and
protect existing forests, wetlands, natural areas, lakes, streams
and cultural or historical resources within the City.
3. Active use recreation areas should be designed for diverse
uses during all seasons of the year wherever possible.
4. Park and playground buildings and sites shall be compatible
with surrounding urban or rural activities in regard to scale,
design, color, setback and materials.
5. Park development shall minimize impact upon adjoining
development through provision for, but not limited to:
a. Adequate off-street parking.
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b. Appropriate orientation and location of activity areas
and buildings.
c. Screening, buffering and landscaping.
d. Adequate setbacks and physical separation.
e. Appropriate lighting (90-degree, full cut-off).
6. Complete development of existing parks and recreation
facilities in the City will be considered prior to developing
new facilities.
7. Facility development and related services will be coordinated
with the needs of community residents and related services as
provided by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Committee, athletic associations, civic groups, and
organizations.
8. Park planning and construction will be associated with the
definitions of park classification, regulation dimensions, and
development standards.
9. Preserve a site’s inherent physical amenities and attributes
when planning and developing park facilities.
10. Maximize park accessibility through site design to best serve
area residents.
11. Consider long term costs of maintenance and operation in
facility design as part of the planning process.
12. Resident preference will be considered on the utilization of
park facilities located in Lakeville under municipal
management and operation.
13. Encourage beautification and aesthetic enhancement of public
facilities and open spaces through placement of public art.
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Standards - Maintenance and Operation:
1. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide for the
efficient maintenance and operation of clean, orderly,
controlled, safe and attractive park lands and recreation
facilities.
2. Park maintenance and operations shall safeguard the physical
condition of parks and open spaces from deterioration or
damage from weather, vandalism, and other natural or human
causes.
3. Use park and recreation facilities for their originally intended
purpose, or to provide for compatible new uses that will
require minimum alteration of the park or recreation facility.
Policies - Maintenance and Operation:
1. The City will provide effective management and staffing of all
of its facilities through the annual budget process to ensure
delivery of quality recreational experiences to park users.
2. Public facilities and services will be maintained according to
generally accepted standards of performance.
3. Operational standards and practices will be governed by the
“Maintenance Standards Systems Manual” and the manual
shall be periodically reviewed and updated.
4. A safe and sanitary environment shall be established and
maintained for all physical facilities within the system with
user safety as the greatest priority.
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Standards – Trail Acquisition:
1. Careful consideration shall be given to the type, location, and
extent of trailway corridors acquired by the City to insure
that the City’s comprehensive trail systems will satisfy the
recreational and transportation needs of the residents on both
a neighborhood and community-wide basis and to ensure
maximum utilization of facilities and efficient long-term
maintenance.
2. Land for trails shall be acquired primarily through right-of-
way dedication and development related street construction,
dedication of greenway or other off-street trailway corridors,
purchase, eminent domain or donation. Trail acquisition
through subdivisions shall be by means of dedication of
outlots. Acquisition of less than fee simple interests such as
easements or leases shall be undertaken whenever
appropriate.
3. Acquisition of trail corridors shall take into account privately
owned/maintained facilities and related destinations which
should be included in the comprehensive trail system so as to
avoid any duplication and to conserve financial resources.
Policies – Trail Acquisition:
1. All trail acquisitions shall be reviewed by the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Committee and they shall
make recommendations on such matters to the City Council.
2. Assure adequate public right-of-way is provided and
dedicated for sidewalks and trails during the subdivision
process.
3. In cases where the City must pursue direct acquisition,
finances may come from donations, park dedication funds,
capital improvement program, bond issuance and by grant
programs when appropriate.
4. Trail corridors that divide long blocks in residential
subdivisions, provide access to parks or other public areas
will be dedicated as outlots. Developers shall be responsible
for installation of trails in corridors to prescribed
specifications.
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Standards - Trail Development:
1. The City shall create and maintain an attractive, diverse, and
interesting system of urban and rural trails including, but not
limited to, natural trails, sidewalks, trailways, destination
trails, regional trails, hiking paths, snowmobile trails, cross-
country ski trails, and equestrian trails that encourage
integration of a variety of compatible, non-motorized uses for
recreation, pedestrian access and alternatives to automobile
transit.
2. The City-wide trail system will be designed to minimize
potential conflicts between trail users and motor vehicles in
order to ensure the safety of the trail users and motorists
alike.
3. In an effort to minimize construction costs, trails, where
designated, are to be constructed in conjunction with State,
County and City street improvements.
Policies - Trail Development:
1. Priority for trail development by public or private action will
be given to the following areas:
a. Trails along or crossings of major collector and arterial
streets that have to provide the most direct access to
trail destination and that will serve the most intensely
used commuter destinations.
b. Trail construction within existing major parks and
playfields.
c. Plan for trail inclusion in appropriate new park
development.
d. Trails that will link together portions of Lakeville’s trail
system and Lakeville’s trail system to other
communities.
e. Trail construction within greenways.
f. Trail construction in conjunction with State, County
and City road improvements and upgrades.
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2. Work with the appropriate authorities to utilize available
railroad and utility rights-of-way for trails when available and
appropriate.
3. Finance the development of Lakeville trails system through
private development, capital improvement programs, bond
referendum funds and park dedication funds augmented by
donations and grant programs whenever possible.
4. Developers or landowners adjacent and along street projects,
major collector or arterial streets and greenway corridors
shall be responsible for construction of the trail. The City of
Lakeville may at its discretion give credits towards existing or
future park dedication requirements associated with platting
of the property.
5. Encourage the private sector to provide recreational
opportunities for specialized trail uses (i.e., snowmobiles,
horses) and to provide access to existing City trail facilities.
6. Provide supportive facilities (i.e., bike parking areas,
restrooms, water, rest areas, benches, etc.) in conjunction
with trail development.
7. Encourage the private sector to assist the City in the
provision of trail support facilities (i.e., rest area, bike parking
areas, etc.).
8. Establish corridors that minimize stop signs, cross traffic, and
mixing with other modes of transportation.
9. Provide trail system connections between major community
destinations areas (i.e., parks, schools, commercial/industrial
centers, lakes, public buildings, and residential areas).
10. In an effort to minimize trail construction costs, trails are to
be constructed in conjunction with State, County and City
street improvements. Trails constructed with County road
improvements shall be financed in conformance with the
Dakota County trail financing policy.
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11. Establish trail priorities to identify trails to be constructed in
five years as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Annually review and reassess the priority for the trails
scheduled for construction within the next two years.
Policies - Horses:
1. Encourage and promote use of existing horse trails in
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve.
2. Continue to use existing trails for horseback riding in Ritter
Farm Park until such time they may become incompatible
with park development.
3. Encourage private facilities to provide horseback riding
opportunities where possible and in compliance with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Prohibit horseback riding on trails unless otherwise
designated.
Policies - Snowmobiles:
1. Continue to allow regulated snowmobile street use in the City
in accordance with the Lakeville City Code provided that
snowmobile traffic does not becomes a hazard to public
safety and welfare.
2. Promote the use of the Dakota County snowmobile trails and
monitor development adjacent to these corridors to identify
potential trail use conflicts with densely developed areas of
the City.
3. In areas experiencing urban growth, promote new
snowmobile route alignments that maintain a degree of
physical separation between the development areas and the
trail routes.
4. Encourage continued support of the City’s private
snowmobile club in the maintenance and upkeep of
snowmobile trails and policing snowmobile use.
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Policies - All Terrain Vehicles:
1. The use of motorized all terrain vehicles shall be prohibited
in City parks and on trails within the system.
Policies - Trail Maintenance and Operation:
1. Develop a clear and concise system of trail graphics and
signage that directs people along trails to specific points of
interest.
2. Post trail safety rules along trails that give instructions on the
safe and proper use of the trails.
3. Adopt traffic signing to control trail traffic and to educate
both the motorist and trail users as to their relationship in
traffic patterns.
4. Provide adequate maintenance of trail facilities to insure their
availability for use throughout the year and their safe
condition for the protection of the user.
5. Remove snow from trails within a one mile radius from
school facilities and remove snow from all other trails as
established by priority ranking and as time allows.
6. Provide lighting along all trails adjacent to major collector
and arterial streets and greenway corridors, and within parks
as deemed necessary for security and user safety.
7. Police trails as necessary in order to maintain user safety.
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Standards – Public Relations:
1. Promote citizen interest and involvement in the City’s both
the planning, development and use of park and recreation
programs.
Policies – Public Relations:
1. Advertise City park facilities and recreation programs through
the City newsletter, brochures, newspapers, web page, hot
line, cable television, radio, informational signs, and other
available media.
2. Publish information that describes the trail routes, parks,
playfields, service and rest facilities and that also includes a
map of park facilities.
3. Conduct surveys periodically to assess frequency and
characteristics of use, safety, and other factors on major
portions of the trail system.
4. City Staff shall be educated in public relation concerns and
shall be utilized to inform the public and system users on a
personal, one-on-one basis.
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Chapter Six
Overview
Park Facility Standards
Comparison With National
Norms
Analysis & Recommendation
This chapter provides the analysis of future park, trail and open
space needs along with recommendations for addressing these needs.
This chapter applies the park, trail and open space classification
standards and policies outlined in previous chapters of this plan to
the growth and land use expectations identified in the Lakeville 2008
Comprehensive Plan. In analyzing future facility needs through 2030,
consideration was given to the following factors:
Comparison of growth against national park standards
Continued integration of school facilities within the Lakeville
park and trail system to avoid duplicate investment in park
and recreation facilities
On-going development and upgrade in the trail system to
improve access to City parks and expand the service areas of
existing or planned facilities
Integrate the analysis of park needs with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan to identify park, trail and open space needs
based on future land use, population growth and distribution,
transportation planning, MUSA staging, and environmental
protection.
The table which follows, Park Facility Standards, summarizes by
activity the recommended physical design standards, per capita
recommendations and service radius for a wide variety of
recreational activities. While these standards can be applied to
existing conditions, their real asset is as a planning tool in guiding
decision-makers in establishing needs for future park areas.
The following analysis provides a comparison of Lakeville’s park
system with standards established by the National Park and
Recreation Association. The national standards provide the
foundation for the City’s park standards pertaining to park
classification service areas and per capita acreage. This comparison
provides a general benchmark for evaluating the adequacy of the
existing system as well as forecasting future need. Following this
general comparison, a more detailed evaluation of the City’s various
park classification and search need was conducted to address park
and recreation issues unique to Lakeville.
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Park Land Areas Compared
With National Norms
School Sites
Serve as Neighborhood Parks
and Playfields
The City of Lakeville has approximately 1,688.39 acres of park land.
This figure is comprised of six community parks (543.3 acres), five
community playfields (197.0 acres), 35 neighborhood and mini-parks
(351.1 acres), ten special use parks (35.2 acres), and 28
greenways/conservancy areas (561.9 acres).
Summary of Park Acreage Within Lakeville
Park Type Total
Acres
Active
Acres
% of
Total
Number of
Parks
Community Parks 543.3 105 19.3% 6
Community
Playfields
197.0 157.0 79.7% 5
Neighborhood Parks 342.8 211.6 61.7 27
Tot Lots/
Mini-Parks
8.3 7.0 84.2 8
Conservation Areas 432.2 0 0 22
Greenways 129.7 0 0 6
Special Use Areas 35.2 20.4 58.0% 10
Total 1,688.4 501.0 29.7% 84
Lakeville also has worked very closely with the school districts that
serve the City in providing local recreational facilities. The school
sites serve to supplement the City’s community playfields and
neighborhood park system. Through three School Districts, 10
elementary schools and a district education center are located in
Lakeville. These sites have been blended into the residential
neighborhoods and they serve a similar recreation function as
neighborhood parks.
Middle and high schools provide five additional sites in Lakeville for
outdoor recreation. These facilities typically provide playfields that
supplement the City’s community playfields. The following table
illustrates the Lakeville school sites by area. In examining available
site plans for the various schools, it was determined that outdoor
recreation facilities comprised between 30 to 50 percent of the
elementary school sites and between 50 and 66 percent of the
middle school and high school sites. These percentages were used to
identify the range of acreage available for active outdoor recreation
available at each site.
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Per Capita
Park Acreage
School Facility Active Play Areas
Elementary Schools Total Acres Active Acres
Cherryview 19.7 6.5-9.8
Christina Huddleston 18.5 6.1-9.2
Crystal Lake Dist. Educ. Ctr. 22.0 7.3-11.0
Eastview 18.6 6.1-9.3
John F, Kennedy 25.0 8.2-12.5
Lakeview 23.6 7.8-11.8
Lake Marion 19.3 6.4-9.6
North Trail 26.5 8.0-13.2
Oak Hills 19.3 6.4-11.8
Orchard Lake 14.3 4.7-7.1
Park View 13.0 4.3-6.5
Total Elementary Schools 219.8 71.8-111.8
Middle Schools
Century 41.0 20.0-27.0
Kenwood Trail 84.0 42.0-55.0
McGuire 23.9 12.0-15.8
Total Middle Schools 148.9 74.0-97.8
High Schools
Lakeville North 75.3 37.7-50.0
Lakeville South 108.1 54.0-71.3
Total High Schools 183.4 91.7-121.3
Total All Schools 552.1 237.5-367.7
Per capita park acreage national standards for each park
classification are shown in the following table to help in determining
active use area needed within a municipal park system. These
standards indicate a range of park acreage for such active uses as
ball fields, athletic facilities, play equipment, parking and similar
developed uses. Passive or inactive conservation parcels are not
considered by these standards and these respective use acreages
should be subtracted from total areas before any comparisons are
made.
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Per Capita
Park Acreage, continued
Future Active Recreational
Needs
Usable, active park area use is reduced in most municipal parks due
to a variety of constraints. Lakeville is no exception. The effective,
usable area in virtually all of Lakeville’s parks must take into
consideration natural limitations including wetlands, drainage basins,
steep slopes and wooded areas. These factors obviously contribute
to park aesthetics and provide passive conservation areas for the
community, but reduce the effective usable area of a park for active
recreation.
Per Capita Park Acreage
Standards For Active Use Parcels
Acre/1,000
Population
Mini-Park .25 - .5
Neighborhood Park 2.5 – 3.5
Athletic Field 2.0 – 2.5
Community Park 5.0 – 8.0
Total 9.75 – 14.5
SOURCE: NRPA; the acre range designated is considered minimum to desirable.
Using this data and the number of existing active acres in Lakeville’s
parks and school sites, recommendations have been made for future
active area needs.
Out of 1,688.4 acres of park land, 481 acres or 28.0 % is available
for active play.
Between up to 331 acres of active recreational land is available
within Lakeville through local schools.
Combined, Lakeville’s parks and schools provide up to 811 acres
of active play area.
The combined area of all types of active recreation space in the
City is sufficient to serve the 2010 population of 55,954.
Continued residential growth through 2020 and 2030 will
require the provision of additional parks. Particular attention
must be given to the development and/or expansion of additional
Community Parks (i.e. East Community Park) to meet future
community needs. Acquisition and development of additional
Neighborhood Parks as new development occurs is also a priority
to ensure appropriate localized services and facilities based on
service areas defined primarily by physical barriers.
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Projected Active Area Recommendations
Functional Classification
Community
Parks
Community
Playfields2
Neighbor-
hood Parks3
Mini
Parks
Total
Per Capita National Std.
Acres/1,000 Population
5.0 – 8.0 acres 2.0 – 2.5 acres 2.5 – 3.5
acres
.5
acres
Existing Lakeville Parks:
Number of Parks
Active Area Acres
6
105.0
5
157.0
27
211.6
8
6.95
56
480.6
Existing Lakeville Schools:
Number of Schools
Total Active Acres
NA
NA
5
2192
11
1123
NA
NA
16
331
Total Active Area
Parks & Schools
105
376 331 811
2010 Minimum Active Acreage
Needs for Population of 55,954
280 112 140
532
Net Acres Needed
(-deficit or +surplus)
-175 +264 +191 +279
2020 Minimum Active Acreage
Needs for Population of 78,400
392 157 196 745
Net Acres Needed
(-deficit or +surplus)
-287 +219 +135 +66
2030 Minimum Active Acreage
Needs for Population of 88,800
444
178 222 844
Net Acres Needed
(-deficit or +surplus)
-339 +112 +109 -33
Source: NPRA, City of Lakeville, The Planning Company LLC
1 Total acreage does not include special use, conservation areas, or greenways.
2 Middle and high school facilities were included as Community Playfield facilities.
3 Elementary schools were included as Neighborhood Park facilities.
4 Because the City is not focused on the establishment of additional mini-parks, and given the function of existing
mini-parks to serve the immediately surrounding neighborhoods/developments, they were included in Neighborhood Park
calculations.
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Proposed Community Playfield/Athletic Complex
Proposed Conservation Area
Proposed Neighborhood Park Service Area
School
Elementary Neighorhood Park
High School Community Playfield
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Neighboring City Park
Community Park Expansion
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 84
Classification and Description of Future Park Areas
Proposed
Park #
(Map 14)
Park
Classification
Planning
District
Reference
Description
1 Conservation
Area and/or
Neighborhood
Park
1 A conservation search area adjacent to an existing
wetland, west of Orchard Lake Elementary.
Opportunity for a small park area west and south of
the Queen Anne Manufactured Home community.
2 Neighborhood
Park
2 Neighborhood Park potential on the Dakota Heights
water tower property that is currently underutilized.
3 Conservation
Area
2 Directly south of King Park is one of the last native
stands of Oak forest in the City which should be
preserved.
4 Community
Playfield
2 Community Playfield search area for future
expansion of King Park to accommodate additional
playfields and parking.
5 Neighborhood
Park
3 Neighborhood Park search area within a 200+ acre
planned neighborhood community, called Avonlea,
which should directly access or encompass planned
greenways in this location.
6 Neighborhood
Park
3 N e i g h b o r h o o d P a r k s e a r c h a r e a a d j a c e n t t o a n
existing City storm water ponding area which will
serve the existing and future surrounding area low
to high density land uses.
7 Greenway and
Neighborhood
Park
11 Already approved as part of the Brandtjen Farm
development, this Neighborhood Park and
Conservation Area will accommodate the future
North Creek Regional Greenway and will provide
direct connection to East Lake Community Park.
8 Neighborhood
Park
11 A Neighborhood Park search area in close proximity
to or integrated with North Creek Regional
Greenway and also to provide a storm water
ponding area.
9 Community
Playfield
12 Search area for playfields or an athletic complex to
accommodate the continually growing league play of
both children and adults.
10 Neighborhood
Park
5/12 This Neighborhood Park search area should
accommodate regional greenways and be integrated
with conservation areas along existing
drainageways/future development.
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Classification and Description of Future Park Areas, continued
Proposed
Park #
(Map 14)
Park
Classification
Planning
District
Reference
Description
11 Neighborhood
Park
12 Expansion of the existing neighborhood park in
the Spyglass development and to accommodate
the planned greenway/ conservation area along an
existing drainageway.
12 Neighborhood
Park
12 This Neighborhood Park search area will follow
the planned greenway east from Downtown
Lakeville as infill development occurs progresses
toward the Spyglass area.
13 Community
Playfield
8 Creation of a playfield complex in association
with City-owned land and the Lake Marion
Regional Greenway, intended to preserve South
Creek as a trout stream.
14 Conservation
Area
6 This area should accommodate the South
Creek/Lake Marion Regional Trail, preserve South
Creek and provide additional parking for Lakeville
South High School events with safe pedestrian
connection to the school site.
15
Neighborhood
Parks
6/10 Future establishment of two Neighborhood Parks
which would connect to the community greenway
planned between Ritter Farm Park and Soberg
Waterfowl Production Area.
16
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Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Proposed Parks
Existing Trails
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Transportation Corridors
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Community Park
Community Play Field
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2012 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 100
Community Parks
Park Facility Needs
Lakeville’s park classification and policies establish the following
service parameters for community parks.
Service Area: Community-wide
Per Capita Standard: Five to eight acres per 1,000 population.
Desirable Size in Acres: Minimum size 25 acres with 50 to 100+
acres desirable.
Lakeville has been successful in establishing significant community
parks taking advantage of unique natural settings within the
community. As summarized in preceding paragraphs, analysis of
active park area acres indicates the need for expanded community
park areas for the growing population and increasing with future
growth to 2030. To address current and future community park
needs, the following recommendations are offered:
1. The recently acquired and partially developed 40 acre East
Community Park serves to balance the City-wide distribution
of community park facilities. It connects to the Spirit of
Brandtjen Farm development where a 4 acre neighborhood
park is planned along the North Creek Regional Greenway.
This future greenway corridor will extend northeast from the
park area to connect with Apple Valley via an existing box
culvert under CSAH 46.
2. As the opportunity presents itself, it is a high priority to
expand Antlers Park to the east through park land dedication,
acquisition, or future park dedication credits associated with
the development of adjoining land along Highway 50.
3. Pursue the acquisition of the land between Casperson Park
and West Lake Marion Park, as well as the land located along
Lake Marion north of Casperson Park, to establish a
contiguous community park along the entire western
shoreline of Lake Marion and create a master plan for West
Lake Marion Community Park.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 101
Community Playfields
4. Pursue expansion of Ritter Farm Park to the south through
park dedication or acquisition and expand community
recreation at Ritter Farm Park opportunities through nature
programs and themed special events. Possible future
development ideas include a visitor or nature center,
reproduction farmstead with animals and use of a portion of
the park as a Boyscout camp with platforms for tents.
5. Increase accessibility and utilization for both Casperson and
Ritter Farm Park through improved trail connections.
Lakeville’s park classifications and policies establish the following
service parameters for community playfields:
Service Area: Community-wide.
Per Capita Standard: Two to two and one-half acres per 1,000
population.
Desirable Size in Acres: Minimum 20 developed acres, maximum
60 developed acres.
Lakeville’s five community playfields include 197 total acres and 157
active acres. City facilities in conjunction with school facilities
provide 375.3 to 322.7 active acres, which is well beyond the
forecasted 2030 need. Although the City’s available playfield acreage
exceeds projected needs, issues and opportunities exist for playfield
improvements that can expand the utilization of existing facilities to
meet the growing needs of the City’s sport organizations. The local
athletic associations have each strongly complimented the conditions
and availability of the Lakeville playfields. These groups also
identified future needed enhancements leading to the following
recommendations:
1. Each athletic association indicated that cross use facilities have
not worked. They cite the wear and tear on the playfields from
differing sport facilities deteriorated the facilities for each sport.
The second issue related for cross use facilities is scheduling
conflicts between sports. Segregation of the different sporting
activities similar to the City’s past practices (Michaud Park-soccer,
King Park-baseball, Aronson Park-softball) have been effective and
should continue to be pursued.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 102
2. The provision of field lighting will be pursued to expand the
utilization of existing playfield facilities. This improvement will
allow for extended user hours and expanded league play. Field
irrigation along with improved turf management will be required
to compensate for the wear and tear that extended user hours
will have on the turf.
3. Community playfield facilities that allow for tournament play are
desired by the athletic associations. Tournaments offer
opportunities for City promotion and provide the athletic
associations the opportunity for fund raising. Funds generated
through athletic associations tournaments assist both in financing
association operations and physical improvements within the
City’s community playfields.
4. Lakeville playfield facilities offer this opportunity with the
following improvements:
a. Lighted fields to extend user hours.
b. Fencing of baseball and softball field to provide segregated
field play.
c. Expanded bathroom facilities within the community playfields.
d. Spectator facilities, benches, concessions, bathrooms.
e. Playfield storage facilities.
f. Provision of adequate parking.
g. Installation of automatic irrigation facilities.
h. Rehabilitation of older buildings (i.e., Aronson Park) must be
undertaken in the near future.
5. Each sports league is experiencing growth resulting in increased
user pressure on existing facilities. This trend will continue with
on-going residential development. To address future needs, it is
desirable to expand existing facilities rather than create new
playfields. Expansion opportunities that should be pursued
should include:
a. Expansion of Village Creek Park should be planned with the
eventual development of additional soccer and/or softball
facilities and also additional parking.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 103
b. King Park is currently located outside the City’s existing
MUSA. Due to sewer constraints, the land surrounding King
Park is not anticipated to be brought into the MUSA until
after 2010. This MUSA status provides the City with the
opportunity to consider expansion options for King Park to
the east prior to experiencing development pressures.
Expansion of the MUSA will provide an opportunity for
installation of sewer and water utilities at King Park to
support a multipurpose building for development of an active
recreation/athletic center. Provision must be made as
surrounding parcels develop to accommodate King Park
infrastructure needs when available.
c. In the event a new playfield is required, the City should
pursue land outside the MUSA. This will provide more
favorable acquisition price and allow for the establishment of
the playfield without surrounding urban land uses.
6. Supplementing the community playfields are neighborhood parks
and school facilities, which are used for youth recreation leagues,
organized and managed by a volunteer organization. These
facilities are generally adequate for this level of use, however, they
present the following two issues:
a. Present City policy for neighborhood parks recommends no
active league use in neighborhood facilities, with these
activities being directed towards community playfields. The
current use runs contrary to this policy. The City must
continue to work active towards locating league use in
community playfields and away from neighborhood park
facilities.
b. In the past, the various athletic associations have expressed
concern over the condition, and maintenance of the School
District facilities, which did not favorably compare with City
facilities. These conditions were attributed to the School
District’s limited funds. The City has maintained all school
infields for the past five years which has greatly improved
conditions system-wide.
7. To avoid duplicate expenditures in land and facilities, continued
cooperative efforts between the City and School Districts will be
maintained to improve the quality of the outdoor recreation
facilities at the local schools.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 104
Neighborhood Parks & Mini-
Parks
Lakeville’s park classification and policies outline the following
service parameters for neighborhood parks.
Service Area: Approximately one-half mile radius uninterrupted by
principal roadways or major physical barriers. Secondary service to
residences within three-quarter mile radius.
Per Capita Standard: Two and one-half to three and one-half
developed acres per 1,000 population.
Desirable Size in Acres: Maximum park size of 8 to 20 acres with
seven to ten acres developed for active functions. The remainder
may be passive or provide other functions.
Neighborhood parks are intended to provide the primary facility for
neighborhood recreation. Mini-parks will be utilized to supplement
the neighborhood park system within residential areas isolated by
physical barriers or access constraints that prevent use of larger
neighborhood parks. Lakeville’s park classifications and policies
outline the following service parameters for mini-parks.
Service Area: Less than one-quarter mile radius preferred. One-
half mile radius in select circumstances.
Per Capita Standard: One-quarter to one-half an acre per 1,000
population.
Desirable Size in Acres: Minimum size one to five acres.
By year 2030, Lakeville will have needs of between 222 and 355
active acres of neighborhood parks. Lakeville’s existing
neighborhood and mini-parks provide approximately 218 acres of
active park land. Lakeville elementary schools provide an additional
72 to 112 acres of active recreation land. Collectively, these facilities
meet the forecasted area needs of the City beyond 2020 and
approaching 2030. However, the distribution of existing facilities
does not address all the growing service areas of the City. New
neighborhood park facilities must continue to be acquired and
developed within the new growth areas of Lakeville. New park
development or redevelopment of existing parks should be consistent
with the desired service level and tailored to suit the neighborhood
it serves rather than generalized needs of the community.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 105
Planning Districts
To provide a detailed examination of Lakeville’s neighborhood park
needs, the City has been divided into twelve planning districts. The
districts are consistent with those used within the 2030
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Within these park planning districts,
the park and trail needs were examined in relation to population
growth, proposed land use, and transportation recommendations.
Within each district, geographic-specific recommendations have been
provided addressing neighborhood park and trails. Appendix B also
provides specific recommendations for individual parks.
Special Use Parks
These facilities are defined as those which provide special activities,
unique built environments or single purpose events fit in this
classification. Special needs parks a unique opportunity to create a
sense of place and connection to the community, which also can be
a signature element of the Parks, Trails and Open Space System
defining the image and quality of life within the City. Their need
should respond to distinct markets, demands or opportunities within
the community. Characteristics vary widely in response to the
facility, its site, and the demand responded to.
Examples may include destination facilities within a larger park or
independent operations. Uses typical of this special designation
include public or private golf courses, nature centers, conservatories,
arboretums, gardens, fishing piers, amphitheaters, cross country ski
areas, splash paid or frisbee golf. Locations will be dictated by the
use’s specific needs for unusual physical characteristics such as
topography, water features, vegetation or soils; or those uses which
need to be buffered or kept independent of developed areas.
The community should focus on opportunities to develop special use
parks and facilities as the Parks and Trails system continues to
develop and mature. Opportunities exist to add amenities within
existing parks or repurpose existing parks where the characteristics
of the service area have changed creating needs for new or diverse
recreation facilities.
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Greenways/Linear Park Development
The Comprehensive Plan encourages the creation of greenways as a
means of protecting the community’s natural resources and
preserving open space. Greenways are intended to be a combination
of linear parks and conservancy areas and they have been
incorporated into 2030 Park and Trail System Plans wherever
appropriate. The greenways will accomplish the following functions:
1. Preserve areas of contiguous open spaces as a means of
maintaining the City’s natural features, defining urban land use
patterns and neighborhoods, and connecting community parks
with protected natural open spaces.
2. The greenways preserve the ecological functions of the City’s
environmentally sensitive areas, including but not limited to
wetlands, waterways, lakes, wood stands, etc. The establishment
of greenway buffers along the City’s tributaries serves to promote
water quality within the streams through storm water filtering
and infiltration. Urban land uses are allowed at the periphery of
the greenways with subdivisions and site design that preserve the
vistas into the greenways. Infrastructure planning (i.e., street and
utilities) is designed so as to have the least disruption possible of
the greenway.
3. The greenways provide a diversity of natural features and habitat.
The greenways provide for wildlife habitat and to facilitate wildlife
movement through areas dominated by human activities. In this
respect, the greenways have been configured to include both low
lands and upland areas.
4. The greenways are intended to provide recreational trail
opportunities to Lakeville residents. This allows all community
residents the opportunity to enjoy the natural amenities of
Lakeville. The City will pursue additional greenway corridors in
conjunction with new development requests along the balance of
the City’s tributaries.
5. Where compatible and appropriate, the City will attempt to
provide snowmobile trail corridors within future greenways
providing user connections between the City’s urban and rural
areas. Snowmobile compatibility will be evaluated on the basis of
environmental impacts as well as land use nuisance concerns to
determine if a corridor will be appropriate within a given
greenway.
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6. Greenway size will be determined based on the area needed to
properly protect existing environmental features as well as
provide for linear parks and trails. Minimum recommended
corridor width desired is 100 feet.
The greenways proposed follow corridors characterized by
tributaries, drainageways, wetlands, floodplains, hydric soils and
wooded areas. The linear design is intended to integrate greenways
with the balance of the park and trail system as well as the 2020
Land Use Plan. Implementation of greenway planning will focus on
the purpose of the greenways, but also to existing property
ownership patterns and adjoining land uses. The following
strategies have been outlined for the implementation of the
greenway planning:
1. All greenway corridors indicated on maps herein will be
further defined in conjunction with adjoining land
development. The size and configuration of the greenways
will be reflective of the stated greenway functions. The
greenway corridor will provide both environmental protection
and recreational enjoyment. In this respect, the greenway
must include both environmentally sensitive areas and
buildable upland areas.
2. The City will utilize a variety of methods for preserving
greenways including: protection through enforcement of
development regulations, platting wetlands as outlots,
acquisition of greenways through developer dedication or
donation, and tax forfeiture procedures. The City may utilize
park land dedication for acquisition of buildable upland
portions of the greenway.
3. The City will seek grants and aids available through the
region and state for the acquisition and creation of greenway
amenities.
4. Trailway design may vary within greenways to reflect the
natural setting, potential environmental impacts on the
greenway, and user characteristics.
5. The City will create a community-wide awareness of the value
and importance of the proposed greenways and encourage
residents to participate in their creation, beautification and
maintenance.
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Trails System
The 2014 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan will implement a new
classification system for trails. The new classification system will
allow differentiating the trail types by function related to recreation
and transportation functions. These new classifications when color
coded on a map also helps users to visually see the loops and
connecting segments with park facilities and community
destinations. From a planning perspective, the new classification
system also allows the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Committee and the City Council the ability to view the interrelated
functions of the trails together with park facilities, greenway
corridors and school locations to outline priorities for development
and avoid duplicative routes for greater efficiency and lower long-
term maintenance costs.
1. Regional corridors are those trail segments that provide
connectivity between Lakeville and destinations within
surrounding communities and include those trail corridors as
identified by the Metropolitan Council as part of the 2030
Regional Framework.
2. Destination trails are paved trails for walking, jogging,
bicycling, and in-line skating located within a greenway
corridor or other open space. These trails are comprise the
linear park system intended to serve primarily a recreation
function.
3. Transportation corridors emphasize safe travel for walking
jogging, bicycling and in-line skating between major
community activity nodes and destinations. These are
typically grade separated trails within the public right-of-way
adjacent to major roadways and serve a transportation
function as an alternative to automobiles.
4. Linking trails and sidewalks provide connections for walking,
jogging, bicycling and in-line skating between individual
neighborhoods to access parks, greenways and the trail
system around the City and to provide safe routes to schools.
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5. Trail construction is to occur concurrent with new
development and construction of City, County or State
roadways. The City will also identify as part of its Capital
Improvement priority for development of incomplete
segments of the trail system needed for access to major
destinations within the City, connectivity of isolated
neighborhoods and safe routes to schools.
6. When planning for construction of specific trails,
consideration will be given to opportunities for connections
between trail segments and greenway corridors that will allow
for reduced development and long-term maintenance costs.
Implementation
The 2014 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan establishes a policy
framework for a parks and trails system desired by the community
that will continue to be a primary contributor to the high quality of
life enjoyed in Lakeville. The development of the parks and trails
system must be realized over time concurrent with development and
available resources for facility construction, operation and
maintenance. This section establishes guidelines based on the polies
of the 2014 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan to guide the
implementation process.
1. Lakeville is transitioning from a growing community to one
that is balanced between mature neighborhoods and
continued new development. Park and recreation needs for
developing areas of the City will likely be consistent with
current facility, operation and maintenance needs. Facilities
within older areas of the community will require increased
maintenance and planning for replacement and
redevelopment.
2. Opportunity to expand and improve the parks and trails
system are many. However, implementation of the 2014
Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan will require establishing
priorities based on the investment required in land
acquisition, facility development as well as on-going
maintenance expenditure throughout the usable life of a
facility. The cumulative cost of the parks and trails system
must be considered as it relates to prioritizing improvements
as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
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3. Implementation of the 2014 Parks, Trails and Open Space
Plan will be based on several criteria. Community demand
may trigger action based on an identified need through
assessment studies, surveys and recreation trends. Or
improvements may be necessitated by a facility being deemed
to be in an unsafe condition or at the end of its usable life.
Finally, planned or existing development patterns or
demographic profiles for the community or individual
neighborhoods will affect service needs for facility
development and replacement or redevelopment of existing
facilities. Opportunities to preserve natural resource
amenities will also arise that require planning as part of the
park and trail system. Funding will remain, however, a
primary determinant as to the timing for implementation of
the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan.
4. Funding for implementation of the 2014 Parks Trails and
Open Space Plan for facility development will continue to rely
on traditional funding sources including park dedication fees,
and at the discretion of the City Council, fund allocated from
property taxes for operations to maintain a desired level of
service and also facility development. The Parks and
Recreation department will a l s o c o n t i n u e t o e x p l o r e
opportunities for funding through partnerships and grant
programs. The City should also continue to monitor support
for alternative funding options, including referendums, where
such monies could be allocated to major improvement
projects, community oriented facilities or signature system
elements.
5. Ongoing operations and maintenance is an annual budget
expenditure funded primarily through property taxes.
Funding for operations and maintenance must be consistent
with continued investment in development of the parks and
trails system. As such, the City must define potential
increases in operation and maintenance costs as part of all
improvement project and include these expenditures in future
budgets.
APPENDIX A: Data Tables
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan Ai
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Socioeconomic Profiles and Community Characteristics
Socioeconomic profiles and community characteristics summarized in Chapter Two are based on the following
tables with information gathered from the U.S. Census, the State Demographer and the City of Lakeville.
Existing Land Use
2008
Land Use Type
Total
Acres
Percent
of Total
Agricultural/ Undeveloped 6,624.27 27.1%
Vacant -- --
Airport 135.92 0.6%
Commercial 488.54 2.0%
Golf Course 344.42 1.4%
High Density Residential 32.08 0.1%
Institutional
954.78 3.9% Institutional-High Imperviousness
Industrial-Office 733.21 3.0%
Low Density Residential 5,620.57 23.0%
Medium Density Residential 788.19 3.2%
Natural Area -- --
Developed Park 1,517.58 6.1%
Very Low Density Residential (RR) 2,312.51 9.5%
Water 1,026.72 4.2%
Other Commercial -- --
Roads 3,277.58 13.4%
Gravel Mining 345.41 1.4%
Restricted Development 797.55 3.3%
TOTAL 24,463.55 100.0%
SOURCE: City of Lakeville 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Undeveloped Musa Acreage
2012
(through 2030)
Percent of
Total City
Acre
Existing MUSA 2,531.44 10.34%
MUSA – trunk sewer
improvements required
455.84 1.9%
MUSA Expansion Area B (A) 2,004.58 acres 8.2%
MUSA Expansion Area C (B) 948.44 acres 3.9%
Urban Reserve Area 1,463.83 acres 6.0%
Permanent Reserve (Rural) 2,270.74 acres 9.3%
TOTAL 9,674.87 acres 100%
Source: City of Lakeville 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Lakeville
Plat Monitoring Program
APPENDIX A: Data Tables
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan Aii
Total Proposed Land Use Breakdown
Land Use Type
2030
Total
Acres
Percent
of Total
Rural Residential 1,618.18 6.6
Low Density Residential 6,721.70 27.5
Manufactured Housing 197.29 0.8
Low to Medium Density Residential 1,257.00 5.1
Medium Density Residential 1,251.05 5.0
Medium to High Density Residential 534.57 2.2
High Density Residential 185.27 0.8
O/R Transition 105.72 0.4
Commercial 1,156.15 4.7
Office Park/Business Campus 750.29 3.1
Light Industrial/Warehousing 342.46 1.4
Industrial 745.53 3.0
Airport 135.92 0.6
Public and Semi-Public 950.67 3.8
Parks 1,521.69 6.2
Restricted Development 1,361.40 5.6
Special Plan Area 1,324.33 5.4
Water 1,026.72 4.2
Right-of-Way 3,277.58 13.4
Guided Urban/Outside MUSA 0.00 0.0
TOTAL 24,463.55 100.0
Source: 2008 Lakeville Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Number Of Households And Household Size
Population Household Household Size
1990 24,854 7,851 3.17
2000 43,128 13,609 3.17
2010 projected 55,300 19,200 2.88
2010 actual 55,954 18,683 2.99
2020 78,400 28,400 2.76
2030 88,800 33,500 2.65
Source: U.S. Census, State Demographer, 2008 Lakeville Comprehensive Lane Use Plan
APPENDIX A: Data Tables
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan Aiii
Household Type
Household Type Total Number of
Households
Households With
Children (as a Percent
of Total Households)
Households Without
Children (as a Percent
of Total Households)
1990 2000 2010 1990 2000 2010 1990 2000 2010
Family – Married
Couple
5,814 10,238 12,684 3,923
50%
6,648
49%
7,349
39%
1,891
90%
3,373
91%
5,335
88%
Family – Male
Householder
222 428 753 139 290 501 83 138 252
Family – Female
Householder
552 969 1,721 430 778 1,249 122 191 472
Family
Households
6,588
84%
11,529
85%
15,158
81%
4,492 7,716 9.099 2,096 3,702 6,059
Non-Family
Households*
1,263
16%
2,080
15%
3,523
19%
Total
Households
7,851
100%
13,609
100%
18,683
100%
*Nonfamily households consist of people living alone and households which do not have any members related to
the householder.
Source: US Census
Population According To Age Group
2000 & 2010
Lakeville Dakota County Mpls-St.Paul Metro
Age Group #
1990
#
2000
#
2010
%
2010
#
2010
%
2010
#
2010
%
2010
School Age:
0-4 2,952 4,358 4,154 7.4 27,871 7.0 226,483 6.9
5-9 2,747 4,655 5,087 9.1 28,947 7.3 228,363 7.0
10-14 2,128 4,413 5,388 9.6 29,793 7.5 225,476 6.9
15-19 1,566 3,104 4,506 8.1 27,301 5.5 223,648 6.8
Sub-Total 9,939 16,530 19,135 34.2 113,912 28.6 903,970 27.5
Labor Force:
20-24 1,353 1,561 2,401 4.3 21,839 5.5 214,482 6.5
25-34 6,083 6,554 6,557 11.7 54,279 13.6 477,668 14.6
35-44 4,625 9,757 9,511 17.0 56,912 14.3 455,201 13.9
45-54 1,961 5,215 10,028 17.9 66,334 16.6 508,014 15.5
55-64 854 2,285 5,095 9.1 45,460 11.4 370,829 11.3
Sub-Total 14,876 25,372 33,592 60.0 244,824 61.4 2,026,194 61.8
Retired:
65+ 585 1,226 3,227 5.8 39,816 10.0 349,669 10.7
TOTAL 24,854 43,128 55,954 100.0 398,552 100.0 3,279,833 100.0
SOURCE: U.S. Census 2000, 2010
APPENDIX A: Data Tables
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan Aiv
School District Enrollment
Lakeville ISD 194 Enrollment
Grade
2007-‘08
2008-‘09
2009-‘10
2010-‘11
2011-‘12
%
Chg.
2000-
2005
%
Chg.
2007-
2012
Pre-K 142 -- -- -- 129 31.5 -9.2
K 777 745 731 697 674 2.0 -13.3
1-5 4,085 4,099 4,002 3,993 3,822 8.1 -6.4
6-8 2,728 2,643 2,694 2,685 2,652 12.7 -2.8
9-12 3,595 3,690 3,699 3,701 3,713 24.4 3.3
K-12 11,327 11,177 11,126 11,076 10,990 13.3 -3.0
Dak. Cty 73,324 74,203 74,125 73,792 73,193 -- -0.2
Source: MN Dept. of Education
Farmington ISD 192 Enrollment
Grade
2007-‘08
2008-‘09
2009-‘10
2010-‘11
2011-‘12
%
Chg.
2000-
2005
%
Chg.
2007-
2012
Pre-K 90 -- -- -- 99 10.1 10.0
K 541 564 574 515 568 5.8 5.0
1-5 2,596 2,575 2,640 2,709 2,748 24.1 5.9
6-8 1,430 1,491 1,518 1,471 1,456 19.1 1.8
9-12 1,623 1,634 1,700 1,737 1,793 9.4 10.5
K-12 6,280 6,264 6,432 6,432 6,664 17.3 6.1
Dak. Cty. 73,324 74,203 74,125 73,792 73,193 -- (0.2)
Source: MN Dept. of Education
Rosemount ISD 196 Enrollment
Grade
2007-‘08
2008-‘09
2009-‘10
2010-‘11
2011-‘12
%
Chg.
2000-
2005
%
Chg.
2007-
2012
Pre-K 411 -- -- -- 418 14.4 1.7
K 1,830 1,934 1,856 1,925 1,941 -7.5 6.1
1-5 9,801 9,777 9,859 9,847 9,844 -5.7 .4
6-8 6,500 6,345 6,232 6,148 6,125 -.6 -5.8
9-12 9,325 9,216 9,111 9,171 9,109 9.2 -2.3
K-12 27,867 27,253 27,058 27,091 27,437 -0.04 -1.5
Dak. Cty. 73,324 74,203 74,125 73,792 73,193 -- -0.2
Source: MN Dept. of Education
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan Bi
Existing Park & School
Facilities
Planning Districts
To provide a detailed examination of Lakeville’s neighborhood park
needs, the City has been divided into twelve planning districts. The
districts are consistent with those used within the 2030
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Within these park planning districts,
the park and trail needs were examined in relation to population
growth, proposed land use, and transportation recommendations.
Within each district, geographic-specific recommendations have been
provided addressing neighborhood park and trails.
District 1 – I-35/CSAH 50/Orchard Lake
This district is located in the northwest corner of the City and
contains a variety of land uses. Low density residential uses
predominate in the western portion, while commercial uses are
focused along the Interstate corridor. It’s boundaries are defined by
the city limits to the north and west, 185th Street to the south and I-
35/Highway 50 to the east. Existing park facilities consist of
primarily smaller facilities sparsely dispersed throughout District 1.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI PARKS:
Brackett’s Crossing Park 1.0 .25
Kenmore Park .25 .20
Kenreel .25 .25
Lone Oak Park .50 .50
Orchard Lake Park 3.2 2.5
Prairie Lake Park 9.7 7.0
Total Neighborhood Parks: 14.9 10.7
GREENWAYS/CONSERVANCY AREAS:
Kachina Court 18.91 0
Oaks of Lake Villa 9.82 0
Orchard Trail 26.7 0.0
Total Greenways/Cons. Areas: 55.43 0
SPECIAL USE PARKS:
Orchard Lake Beach .50 .50
Wayside Park 1.50 .50
Total Special Use Parks: 2.00 1.00
Total Parks: 72.33 11.7
SCHOOLS:
Orchard Lake Elementary 14.3 4.7 – 7.1
DISTRICT 1 TOTAL: 86.63 16.4-18.8
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan Bii
District 1
Recommendations
1. Physical barriers, development patterns, and environmental
features in the northern half of District 1 limit park land
opportunities in this area of the City. There is a YMCA day camp
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Klamath Trail and
County Road 5. If the site ever experiences a change of use or is
redeveloped, consideration should be given to the establishment
of a neighborhood park in this area to serve the surrounding
residential neighborhoods.
2. The development patterns in District 1 restrict the availability of
additional new park sites. In this respect, trail system
improvements within District 1 will improve access to available
recreation facilities.
a. Extension of trail or bike lanes around Orchard Lake.
b. Completion of trails along Kenyon and Keokuk Avenues to
provide for north-south connection within the district.
c. Provide trail access into Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park from
the south.
3. A conservation search area is identified within District 1 adjacent
to an existing wetland, west of Orchard Lake Elementary. There
is also opportunity for a park area west and south of the existing
Queen Anne Manufactured Home community. Acquisition of
these park areas and conservation areas should be accomplished
through dedication as park land, stormwater management areas
or wetland buffers or purchase.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B94
Existing Park &
School Facilities
District 2 – North Ipava Corridor
District 2 is located in the north central portion of Lakeville. The
district boundaries include I-35/Highway 50 on the west, the city
limits on the north, Highview Avenue on the east, and 185th Street
on the south. The majority of the district is developed with
residential land uses of varying densities and some scattered
commercial sites.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI PARKS:
Dakota Heights 12.0 8.0
Hypointe Crossing 2.0 1.25
Lynwood Heights 3.4 3.4
Oak Shores 23.0 4.0
Rolling Oaks 12.0 11.0
Total Neighborhood Parks: 52.4 27.65
COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS:
King Park 50.0 45.0
Steve Michaud (North) Park 42.0 36.0
Total Community Playfields: 92.0 81.0
GREENWAYS/CONSERVANCY AREAS:
Dakota Heights #2 1.0 NA
Daniel’s Addition 6.39 NA
Goose Lake 4.0 NA
North 98.0 NA
Raven Lake 3.4 NA
Rolling Oaks #2 3.0 NA
Woodbury 26.0 NA
Zweber Woods 10.33 NA
Total Greenways/Conserv Areas: 152.12 NA
TOTAL PARKS: 296.52 108.65
SCHOOLS:
Cherryview Elementary 19.7 6.5-9.8
Christina Huddleston Elem. 18.5 6.1-9.2
Crystal Lake DEC 22.0 7.3-11.0
Eastview Elementary 18.6 6.1-9.3
Oak Hills Elementary 19.3 6.4-11.8
Total Schools: 98.1 32.4-51.1
DISTRICT 2 TOTAL: 394.6 141.0-159.8
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B95
District 2
Recommendations
The following recommendations are offered for future park and trail
facilities in District 2:
1. A neighborhood park search area is identified over the existing
water tower site within the Dakota Heights neighborhood. The
9.8 acre site is underutilized in its current condition and presents
an opportunity to develop needed recreational facilities for this
neighborhood and making full use of the City owned property.
The water tower is located in the north central portion of the
site, making approximately five acres of the site available for park
uses.
2. Expansion of King Park is desired to provide additional field space
and parking.
3. A high priority within District 2 is preservation of significant
uplands, including some of the last remaining untouched wooded
and natural areas in Lakeville. A specific area targeted for
conservation is the forest south of 185th Street and east of Dodd
Boulevard. This and other areas are to be preserved through park
dedication, tree preservation requirements during subdivision,
donation and/or purchase.
4. The existing trail system provides fairly comprehensive coverage
throughout District 2. New trail improvements should include:
a. Plan for trails on both sides of Dodd Boulevard in conjunction
with any future Dakota County improvements of the roadway,
preferably grade-separated and designated as a Transportation
Corridor
b. Provide for Transportation Trail Corridors along both sides of
185th Street between CSAH 50 and Cedar Avenue to provide
pedestrian and bicycle access to King Park.
5. Opportunity exists for a new greenway along the north edge of
the City’s wetland bank located at the northeast quadrant of Ipava
Avenue and 185th Street. The greenway would follow existing
drainageways and could also extend along the south edge of King
Park and through the King farm property toward the east.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B96
Existing Park & School
Facilities
District 3 – North Dodd Corridor
District 3 is located in the northeast corner of Lakeville and is
mostly developed. Its boundaries include the City’s municipal
boundary on the north, MUSA Expansion Area A which abuts the
Urban Reserve to the south, Highview Avenue to the west and
approximately the leading edge of development to the east.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI-PARKS:
Bunker Hill 10.0 9.0
Cedar Highlands 8.9 1.0
Cherryview 12.5 9.0
Dodd Pointe 2.5 0.5
Dodd Trail 11.3 11.0
Fairfield 4.0 4.0
Foxborough 27.0 21.0
Greenridge 10.0 10.0
Highview Heights 10.0 9.0
Independence 6.0 6.0
Parkview 11.0 8.0
Sleepy Hollow 4.0 4.0
Total Neighborhood/Mini-Parks: 117.3 92.5
COMMUNITY PARKS:
Valley Lake Park and Beach 42.0 10.0
Total Community Parks 42.0 10.0
GREENWAYS/CONSERVANCY AREAS:
Cherryview Pond 8.0 0
Foxborough 56.0 0
Quail Meadows 14.0 0
Total Greenways/Conserv Areas 78.0 0
Total Parks: 237.3 102.5
SCHOOLS:
Park View Elementary 13.0 4.3-6.5
DISTRICT 3 TOTAL: 250.3 106.8-109.0
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B97
District 3
Recommendations
1. In the southwestern portion of District 3, east of Cedar Avenue, a
park search area is recommended. This area is located outside
Greenridge Park service area and is isolated from other park
service areas by Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard. This park
should be located south of 179th Street adjacent to existing City
owned parcels utilized for stormwater management purposes
related to the adjacent Crossroads development.
2. Another neighborhood park search area is located further west
and south, toward King Park. This area of the City is isolated
from the bulk of neighborhoods and many parks to the north by
Pilot Knob Road and Dodd Boulevard. It is expected that a 200+
acre planned neighborhood community, called Dell-Webb, will
someday be platted in this area and should directly access or
incorporate planned greenways in this location.
3. These major roadways may inhibit resident use of the existing
neighborhood parks and the planned East Community Park. This
area is designated for future residential land use and will
experience significant population growth. A neighborhood park
would be a complementary use within this future residential area.
Existing City owned parcels utilized for stormwater management
purposes are to be combined with land acquired through park
dedication to provide for the desired neighborhood park within
this defined area.
4. Due to the numbers of higher functional classification streets that
traverse District 3, the trail system will be a critical element of
the district’s recreational and transportation system. Trail
emphasis should be given to the following corridors:
a. Continuation of Transportation Trail Corridors south along the
east side of Cedar Avenue.
b. Coordinate with Dakota County for the provision of trails
along Dodd Boulevard.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B98
Existing Park &
School Facilities
District 4
Recommendations
District 4 – Lake Marion
District 4 is located between Interstate 35 and Highway 50 and
includes the land surrounding Lake Marion. Low density residential
development and the Kenwood Trail Middle School are the
predominant land uses.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI-PARKS:
Bassett Park .75 .5
Lake Ridge 12.0 5.5
Total Neighborhood Parks: 12.75 6.0
COMMUNITY PARKS:
Antlers Park and Beach 12.0 10.0
Casperson 40.0 9.0
West Lake Marion 39.3 0
Total Community Parks: 91.3 19.0
CONSERVATION AREAS:
Great Oak Shores 27.0 0
Lone Tree Point 45.0 0
Total Conservation Areas: 72.0 0
SPECIAL USE PARKS:
Lake Marion Fishing Bridge .25 0
Juno Trail Head 1.0 0
Total Special Use Parks: 1.25 0
Total Parks: 177.3 25
SCHOOLS:
Kenwood Trail Middle 84.0 42.0-55.0
Total Schools: 84.0 42.0-55.0
TOTAL DISTRICT 4: 261.3 67.0-80.0
The following recommendations are offered to address the future
park and trail needs in District 4.
1. Acquisition of the Rechtzigel property that is separating
Casperson Park from West Lake Marion Park continues to be a
desirable high-priority in order to complete a contiguous
ownership pattern along West Lake Marion. Strong consideration
will also be given to the acquisition of all the remaining Lake
Marion lakeshore between Casperson Park and the southern
boundary of the Great Oak Shores subdivision.
2. Establish a single community park along the entire western edge
of Lake Marion.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B99
3. Acquisition or development of the Bury property will require
preservation of the bluff line along the southwest shore of Lake
Marion as a greenway corridor and dedication of land for a
neighborhood park and/or as an enhancement to Casperson Park.
4. Acquisition of the parcel directly north of the Lake Marion Fishing
Pier, including the island.
5. Antlers Park will be expanded to the east toward Highway 50 in
conjunction with the development of the adjoining properties.
6. MPTWs will be extended between West Lake Marion Park and
Casperson Park, as well as north of Casperson Park along the
west shoreline of Lake Marion to the Lake Marion Fishing Pier
and islands.
7. A regional greenway corridor will also be sought on the northeast
and east sides of Lake Marion as the railroad right-of-way
becomes available to complete a trail route around the full
perimeter of the lake.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B100
Existing Park & School
Facilities
District 5
Recommendations
District 5 – Central Area/Heritage Commons
District 5 is located in central Lakeville, along the east side of CSAH
50 and south of 185th Street. This planning district contains large
tracts of undeveloped land which will be guided by the Heritage
Commons study and the Central Area Plan.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI-PARKS:
Dodd Marsh 27.37 2.0
Total Neighborhood Parks: 27.37 2.0
CONSERVATION AREAS:
Ipava Greenway 28.0 0
Spring Hill Cons. Area 3.1 0
Shady Oak Grove Grnwy. 1.4 0
Total Conservation Areas: 32.5 0
Total Parks: 177.3 0
SCHOOLS:
Century Middle 41.0 20.0-27.0
Total Schools: 41.0 20.0-27.0
TOTAL DISTRICT 5: 218.3 22.0-29.0
1. T h i s d i s t r i c t c o n t a i n s a N e i g h b o r h o o d P a r k s e a r c h a r e a w h i c h
overlaps into District 12. It should accommodate regional
greenways and be integrated with conservation areas along
existing drainage ways/future development.
2. Establish greenway corridors throughout the district that connect
environmentally sensitive areas and pursue future acquisition of
the railroad right-of-way for a regional greenway connection/loop
around Lake Marion.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B101
Existing Park & School
Facilities
District 6
Recommendations
District 6 – I-35/Fairfield Bus. Campus/CSAH 70
District 6 is located in the southwestern corner of the City and
contains a large area of low density residential development.
Commercial and industrial land uses are also a focus along I-35 and
within the Fairfield Business Campus at CSAH 70.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI-PARKS:
Chadwick 9.0 9.0
Kensington 10.0 8.0
Marion Fields 5.15 1.0
Meadows 17.0 6.0
Stoneborough 7.18 5.5
Total Neighborhood Parks: 48.33 29.5
CONSERVATION AREAS:
Meadows Conserv. Area 10.0 0
South Creek Greenway 81.0 0
Wild Meadows 17.0 0
Total Conservation Areas: 108.0 0
Total Parks: 156.33 29.5
SCHOOLS:
Lakeville South High 108.1 54.0-71.3
TOTAL DISTRICT 6: 264.4 83.5-100.8
1. The proposed park search area should accommodate the
South Creek/Lake Marion Regional Trail, which is shown to
extend west of the Lakeville South High School site and south
of CSAH 70 to I-35 to provide a future connection to Soberg
WPA.
2. Work with Dakota County to define the exact route of the
South Creek Lake Marion Regional Greenway.
3. A community playfield search area is located adjacent to the
southwest corner of the Lakeville South High School Campus.
In order to provide more convenient access to the athletic
fields for recreation program users, the City will seek to
develop off-street parking facilities in this area either through
acquisition of property through dedication or purchase.
Consideration for cooperative cross parking rights should also
be considered with future development of the property
adjacent to the west line of the Lakeville South High School
site.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B102
Existing Park & School
Facilities
District 7
Recommendations
District 7 – Central Business District
Planning District 7 includes the historic Central Business District
and surrounding areas between CSAH 50 and CSAH 70. It contains
a full range of land use types which are required to meet
development guidelines in order to promote the City’s vision for the
CBD,
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD/MINI-PARKS:
Jaycee 3.5 3.0
Terrace Park 1.0 .5
Village Creek 23.0 10.0
Total Neighborhood Parks: 27.5 13.5
COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS:
Aronson 70.0 55.0
Quigley-Sime 27.0 15.0
McGuire 8.0 6.0
Total Conservation Areas: 105.0 76.0
SPECIAL USE PARKS:
James Jensen 3.5 3.0
Market Plaza .5 .1
Pioneer .5 .25
Total Special Use Parks: 4.5 3.35
Total Parks: 137.0 93
SCHOOLS:
John F. Kennedy Elem. 25.0 8.2-12.5
McGuire Middle 23.9 12.0-15.8
Total Schools: 48.9 20.2-28.3
TOTAL DISTRICT 4: 186.0 113.2-121.3
1. Work with Dakota County to define the exact route of the South
Creek Lake Marion Regional Greenway.
2. Utilizing greenway corridors, pedestrian connections and other
design criteria, the City should pursue efforts to establish an
interrelationship between the CBD and Heritage Commons.
3. Maintain and update park and trail facilities as needed to ensure
vitality in this historic area and transition to outlying areas.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B103
District 8 – Airlake Industrial Park
This district is located in the southeast corner of the City and is
primarily guided for industrial land uses associated with Airlake
Industrial Park. This district contains no parks or conservation
areas.
1. Pursue creation of a Community Playfield complex in association
with City-owned land along the Lake Marion Regional Greenway.
2. Continue establishment of the Lake Marion Regional Greenway
corridor along South Creek through the development review
process to enhance and improve the environmental quality of this
tributary and to preserve South Creek as a trout stream.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B104
District 9 – Northwest Rural Service Area
District 9 is located in the extreme northwest corner of the City and
is characterized by severe environmental features such as steep
topography, numerous wetlands, and extensive tree cover. The
existing land uses consist of rural residential lots and hobby farms.
This district contains no parks or conservation areas.
1. Encourage acquisition of the CP Railroad right-of-way for a
regional greenway to connect into Burnsville, to the planned
regional greenways in the Dakota County Park System and to
someday remove pedestrian and bicycle traffic further away from
Highway 50 and provide a loop around Lake Marion.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B105
Existing Park Facilities
District 10
Recommendations
District 10 – Southwest Rural Service Area
District 10 is located in southwestern Lakeville along the City’s
western border. It is known as the southwest rural service area
because it includes mostly larger lot hobby farms and remaining
agricultural land that will likely remain as permanent rural land uses.
Ritter Farm Park is the only park facility located in District 4. This
community park‘s unique natural environmental features offer
passive recreation facilities which blend well with the rural
residential character of the district.
Total Acres Active Acres
COMMUNITY PARKS:
Ritter Farm Park 340.0 66.0
CONSERVATION AREAS:
Knollwood 1.44 0
Soberg 113.9 0
Total Conservation Areas: 115.34 0
TOTAL PARKS IN DISTRICT 10: 455.3 66.0
In review of the park needs within District 4, the following
recommendations are offered:
1. Expand utilization of Ritter Farm Park through improvements
such as trails for several types of users, environmental learning
center, reproduction farm setting, archery range, fishing, camping,
large group picnics/outdoor events and/or a Boy Scout tent
camp.
2. Investigate potential expansion of Ritter Farm Park south to
include 20 acres around a significant wetland feature. Improve
access to Ritter Farm Park City-wide through community trail
systems. Specific trail corridors should include a MPTW trail loop
that would connect Keokuk Avenue, 195th Street, Kenrick Avenue,
and 205th Street. This trail loop would improve pedestrian and
bicycle access to both Ritter Farm Park and Casperson Park.
3. Should this district experience some suburban growth, a
neighborhood park facility will be appropriate in two locations to
serve this area. The neighborhood parks may be needed to serve
this long range growth area and could be acquired through park
dedication requirements during any potential subdivision process.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B106
Existing Park & School
Facilities
Consistent with the long term rural character of District 4, the
City wishes to pursue a greenway connection between Ritter
Farm Park and Soberg Waterfowl Production Area. This
greenway would provide an attractive overland trail between two
of the City’s natural amenities.
4. Establishment of greenway corridors should also be sought from
Ritter Farm Park west to Judicial Road north to Murphy-
Hanrehan Park Reserve and from Soberg Waterfowl Production
Area east, across I-35 to connect with the South Creek greenway
District 11 – Northeast Lakeville
This district is located in the very northeast corner of the
community. The majority of District 11 is undeveloped, although
newly added to the MUSA and home to the large Brandtjen Farm
PUD development.
Total Acres Active Acres
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS:
Fieldstone 14.0 10.5
Quail Meadows 10.0 9.0
Total Neighborhood Parks: 24.0 19.5
COMMUNITY PARK:
East 70.0 10.0
Total Community Parks: 70.0 10.0
CONSERVATION AREAS:
Lake Place Greenway 9.3 0
Mallard Shores 1.0 0
North Creek Greenway 9.39 0
Total Greenways: 19.7 0
Total Parks: 113.7 29.5
SCHOOLS:
North Trail Elementary 26.5 8.0-13.2
TOTAL DISTRICT 4: 140.2 37.5-42.7
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B107
District 11
Recommendations
1. The 520 acre Spirit of Brandtjen Farms subdivision includes
significant areas for public parks, greenways and publicly
accessible, privately maintained open space and facilities north of
170th Street and east of Pilot Knob Road. This project is
anticipated to develop over a period from 2005 to 2015. The
development includes 46.8 acres of public park land, part of the
North Creek Regional Greenway corridor and a +/-4 acre
neighborhood park adjacent to East Community Park, East Lake
and extending to County Road 46 with a trail connection to
Apple Valley utilizing an existing box culvert under the roadway.
The location of the neighborhood park is identified on the Spirit
of Brandtjen Farm PUD Land Use Plan and is anticipated to be
dedicated to the City as part of a future phase of the subdivision
after 2012.
2. A neighborhood park search area is located in the southeast
quadrant of 170th Street and Pilot Knob Road. Because this
search area is divided by MUSA staging areas, this park search
area may take a low priority. Future location of a neighborhood
park in this area should be within close proximity to North Creek
and the planned North Creek Regional Greenway to take
advantage of these physical features.
3. The City will pursue the continued development of East
Community Park as funds allow. Planned facilities include a park
building, horseshoe pits, a soccer/lacrosse field and planting beds.
4. Establish Transportation Trail Corridors along both sides of 170th
Street and Pilot Knob Road and emphasize pedestrian safety at
the Pilot Knob Road/170th Street intersection.
5. With the future extension of 179th Street through the southern
portion of District 11, transportation or linking trails should be
provided on both sides of this and intersecting major collector
streets.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B108
District 12
Recommendations
District 12 – Cedar Corridor
District 12 encompasses the Cedar Avenue corridor, which generally
corresponds to the Urban Reserve area designated on the MUSA
staging map. This area is largely undeveloped and still primarily
agricultural land. Spyglass Park is the only park within this district
and contains 4.2 acres of total and active area.
1. Neighborhood Park search area within a 200+ acre planned
neighborhood community, called Avonlea, which should directly
access or encompass planned greenways in this location
2. Search area for playfields or an athletic complex to accommodate
the continually growing league play of both children and adults.
3. This Neighborhood Park search area should accommodate
regional greenways and be integrated with conservation areas
along existing drainageways/future development.
4. Expansion of the existing neighborhood park in the Spyglass
development and to accommodate the planned greenway/
conservation area along an existing drainageway.
5. This Neighborhood Park search area will follow the planned
greenway east from Downtown Lakeville as infill development
occurs progresses toward the Spyglass area.
6. Provide future trails along both sides of Pilot Knob Road south of
170th Street.
APPENDIX B: Planning Districts
CITY OF LAKEVILLE 2014 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan B5
DISTRICT 9NORTHWEST RURALSERVICE AREA
DISTRICT 3NORTH DODDCORRIDOR
DISTRICT 2NORTH IPAVACORRIDOR
DISTRICT 12CEDARCORRIDOR
DISTRICT 4LAKE MARION
DISTRICT 8AIRLAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK
DISTRICT 11NORTHEASTLAKEVILLE
DISTRICT 6FAIRFIELD BUSINESSCAMPUS / I-35 / CR 70
DISTRICT 10SOUTHWEST RURAL SERVICE AREA DISTRICT 5CENTRAL AREA HERITAGE COMMONS
DISTRICT 7CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
DISTRICT 1INTERSTATE 35 / CR 50 /ORCHARD LAKE
N E I G H B O R H O O D N E I G H B O R H O O D P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T SPLANNING D I S T R I C T S
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LEGEND
Planning District Boundaries
Parcels
City Limits
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 1 6 - M A P 1 6 -
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
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O r c h a r d L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aOrchard L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
P r a i r i e L a k e P a r kPrairie L a k e P a r k
K a c h i n a C o u r t C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aKachina C o u r t C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
O a k s O f L a k e V i l l a P a r kOaks O f L a k e V i l l a P a r k
O r c h a r d L a k e P a r kOrchard L a k e P a r k
K e n r e e l P a r kKenreel P a r k
W a y s i d e P a r kWayside P a r k
O r c h a r d L a k e B e a c hOrchard L a k e B e a c h
B r a c k e t t s C r o s s i n g P a r kBracketts C r o s s i n g P a r k
L o n e O a k P a r kLone O a k P a r k
K e n m o r e P a r kKenmore P a r k
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 1 7 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1MAP 1 7 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
INTERSTATE I-35 / CR50 / ORCHARD LAKE
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E x p a n s i o n o f E x p a n s i o n o f K i n g P a r kKing P a r k
P r o p o s e d P r o p o s e d N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kNeighorhood P a r k
O a k P r o p o s e d O a k P r o p o s e d C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aConservation A r e a
County Hwy 46
C o u n t y H w y 9
K i n g P a r kKing P a r k
N o r t h P a r k C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aNorth P a r k C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
S t e v e M i c h a u d P a r kSteve M i c h a u d P a r k
W T F W e t l a n d C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aWTF W e t l a n d C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
W o o d b u r y C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aWoodbury C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
O a k S h o r e s P a r kOak S h o r e s P a r k
R o l l i n g O a k s P a r kRolling O a k s P a r k
H o s a n n a C h u r c hHosanna C h u r c h
D a k o t a H e i g h t s P a r kDakota H e i g h t s P a r k
F o x b o r o u g h C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aFoxborough C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
G o o s e L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aGoose L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
Z w e b e r W o o d s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aZweber W o o d s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
D a n i e l s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aDaniels C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
R a v e n L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aRaven L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
L y n w o o d H e i g h t s P a r kLynwood H e i g h t s P a r k
D a k o t a H e i g h t s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aDakota H e i g h t s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
H y p o i n t e C r o s s i n g P a r kHypointe C r o s s i n g P a r k
R o l l i n g O a k s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aRolling O a k s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 1 8 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 2MAP 1 8 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 2
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
NORTH IPAVA CORRIDOR
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N e w N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kNew N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kExpansion o f E x p a n s i o n o f K i n g P a r kKing P a r k
O a k P r o p o s e d O a k P r o p o s e d C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aConservation A r e a
I n c o r p o r a t e E x i s t i n g I n c o r p o r a t e E x i s t i n g C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a i n t o C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a i n t o N e w N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kNew N e i g h o r h o o d P a r k
F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o dFuture N e i g h o r h o o dPark w i t h C o n n e c t i o n P a r k w i t h C o n n e c t i o n t o N o r t h C r e e k t o N o r t h C r e e k R e g i o n a l G r e e n w a yRegional G r e e n w a y
F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kFuture N e i g h o r h o o d P a r k& C o n n e c t i o n t o N o r t h& C o n n e c t i o n t o N o r t hCreek R e g i o n a l G r e e n w a yCreek R e g i o n a l G r e e n w a y(F u t u r e P h a s e s o f B r a n d t j e n(F u t u r e P h a s e s o f B r a n d t j e nFarms D e v e l )F a r m s D e v e l )
C o u n t y H w y 9
C o u n t y H w y 2 3
C o u n t y H w y 2 3
F o x b o r o u g h C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aFoxborough C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
V a l l e y L a k e P a r kValley L a k e P a r k
F o x b o r o u g h P a r kFoxborough P a r k B u n k e r H i l l P a r kBunker H i l l P a r k
F a i r f i e l d P a r kFairfield P a r k
P a r k v i e w P a r kParkview P a r k
C h e r r y v i e w P a r kCherryview P a r k G r e e n r i d g e P a r kGreenridge P a r k
D o d d T r a i l P a r kDodd T r a i l P a r k
H i g h v i e w H e i g h t s P a r kHighview H e i g h t s P a r k
Q u a i l M e a d o w s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aQuail M e a d o w s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aCedar H i g h l a n d s P a r kCedar H i g h l a n d s P a r k
I n d e p e n d e n c e P a r kIndependence P a r k
C h e r r y v i e w C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aCherryview C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
Q u a i l M e a d o w s G r e e n w a yQuail M e a d o w s G r e e n w a y
S l e e p y H o l l o w P a r kSleepy H o l l o w P a r k
D o d d P o i n t e P a r kDodd P o i n t e P a r k
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 1 9 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 3MAP 1 9 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 3
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
NORTH DODD CORRIDOR
32
6
1
54
8
12
11
10
7
9
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^_
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Future Future Neigho r h o o d Neigho r h o o d ParkPark
E x p a n s i o n o f A n t h i e r sExpansion o f A n t h i e r sPark t o H w y 5 0Park t o H w y 5 0
A c q u i r e G r a v e l M i n e f o r A c q u i r e G r a v e l M i n e f o r F u t u r e C o m m u n i t y P a r kFuture C o m m u n i t y P a r k
E x p a n d C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n E x p a n d C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n P a r k s i n t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r kParks i n t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r k
K e n w o o d M i d d l e S c h o o lKenwood M i d d l e S c h o o l
C a s p e r s o n P a r kCasperson P a r k
W e s t L a k e M a r i o n P a r kWest L a k e M a r i o n P a r k
A n t l e r s P a r kAntlers P a r k
L a k e r i d g e P a r kLakeridge P a r k
G r e a t O a k S h o r e s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aGreat O a k S h o r e s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
O r c h a r d L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aOrchard L a k e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
L o n e T r e e P o i n t C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aLone T r e e P o i n t C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aBassett P a r kBassett P a r k
J u n o T r a i l w a y T r a i l h e a dJuno T r a i l w a y T r a i l h e a d
I -3 5 F i s h i n g D o c kI-3 5 F i s h i n g D o c k
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 0 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 4MAP 2 0 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 4
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
LAKE MARION
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6
1
54
8
12
11
10
7
9
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E x p a n s i o n o f E x p a n s i o n o f K i n g P a r kKing P a r k
F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kFuture N e i g h o r h o o d P a r k
F u t u r e C o m m u n i t yFuture C o m m u n i t yPlay F i e l dPlay F i e l d
O a k P r o p o s e d O a k P r o p o s e d C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aConservation A r e a
E x p a n s i o n o f A n t h i e r sExpansion o f A n t h i e r sPark t o H w y 5 0Park t o H w y 5 0
Acquire Grave l M i n e f o r Acquire Grave l M i n e f o r Future Commu n i t y P a r kFuture Commu n i t y P a r k
Expand C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n Expand C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n Parks in t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r kParks in t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r k
C o u n t y H w y 9 C o u n t y
H w y
9
I p a v a G r e e n w a yIpava G r e e n w a y
D o d d M a r s h P a r kDodd M a r s h P a r k
G r e e n w a y P a r kGreenway P a r k
S p r i n g H i l l C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aSpring H i l l C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aShady O a k G r o v e G r e e n w a yShady O a k G r o v e G r e e n w a y
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 1 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 5MAP 2 1 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 5
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
CENTRAL AREA HERITAGE COMMONS
32
6
1
54
8
12
11
10
7
9
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F u t u r e F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kPark
F u t u r e F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kPark
E x p a n s i o n o f A n t h i e r sExpansion o f A n t h i e r sPark t o H w y 5 0Park t o H w y 5 0
A c q u i r e G r a v e l M i n e f o r A c q u i r e G r a v e l M i n e f o r F u t u r e C o m m u n i t y P a r kFuture C o m m u n i t y P a r k
C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a & C o n n e c t i o n C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L a k e M a r i o n R e g i o n a l T r a i lto L a k e M a r i o n R e g i o n a l T r a i l
E x p a n d C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n E x p a n d C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n P a r k s i n t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r kParks i n t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r k
County Hwy 70
C o u n t y H w y 5
I -3 5
I -
3 5
C h a d w i c k P a r kChadwick P a r kSouth C r e e k G r e e n w a ySouth C r e e k G r e e n w a y
M a r i o n F i e l d s P a r kMarion F i e l d s P a r k
K e n s i n g t o n P a r kKensington P a r k
M e a d o w s P a r kMeadows P a r k
M e a d o w s C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aMeadows C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
W i l d M e a d o w s P a r kWild M e a d o w s P a r k
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 2 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 6MAP 2 2 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 6
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
FAIRFIELD BUSINESS CAMPUS / I-35 / CR 70
32
6
1
54
8
1210
11
7
9
E x p a n s i o n o f A n t h i e r sExpansion o f A n t h i e r sPark t o H w y 5 0Park t o H w y 5 0
County Hwy 50
A r o n s o n P a r kAronson P a r k
H a s s e y A r e n aHassey A r e n a
Q u i g l e y -S i m e P a r kQuigley-S i m e P a r k
M c G u i r e S o c c e r P a r kMcGuire S o c c e r P a r k
V i l l a g e C r e e k P a r kVillage C r e e k P a r k
S t o n e b o r o u g h P a r kStoneborough P a r k
M a r i o n F i e l d s P a r kMarion F i e l d s P a r k
J a y c e e P a r kJaycee P a r k
J a m e s J e n s e n P a r kJames J e n s e n P a r k
V e t r a n s M e m o r i a lVetrans M e m o r i a l
T e r r a c e P a r kTerrace P a r k
M a r k e t P l a z aMarket P l a z aPioneer P l a z aPioneer P l a z a
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 3 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 7MAP 2 3 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 7
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
32
6
1
54
8
12
10
11
7
9
^_Conservation Area & Connec t i o n Conservation Area & Connec t i o n to Lake Marion Regional Tra i lto Lake Marion Regional Tra i l
F u t u r e C o m m u n i t y P l a y F u t u r e C o m m u n i t y P l a y F i e l d w i t h C o n n e c t i o n F i e l d w i t h C o n n e c t i o n t o R e g i o n a l T r a i lto R e g i o n a l T r a i l
County Hwy 70
County Hwy 50
C o u n t y
H w y
2 3
C o u n t y H w y
9
TPC
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 4 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 8MAP 2 4 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 8
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
AIRLAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK
32
6
1
54
8
12
11
10
7
9
C o u n t y H w y 4 6
TPC
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 5 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 9MAP 2 5 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 9
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
NORTHWEST RURAL SERVICE AREA
21
5
3
410
9
12
6
^_
^_
^_
^_
F u t u r e F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kPark
F u t u r e F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kPark
A c q u i r e G r a v e l M i n e f o r A c q u i r e G r a v e l M i n e f o r F u t u r e C o m m u n i t y P a r kFuture C o m m u n i t y P a r k
C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a & C o n n e c t i o n C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L a k e M a r i o n R e g i o n a l T r a i lto L a k e M a r i o n R e g i o n a l T r a i l
E x p a n d C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n E x p a n d C a s p e r s o n & L a k e M a r i o n P a r k s i n t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r kParks i n t o L a r g e r C o m m u n i t y P a r k
County Hwy 70
I -3 5
R i t t e r F a r m P a r kRitter F a r m P a r k
K n o l l w o o d C i r c l e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aKnollwood C i r c l e C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e a
TPC
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 6 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1 0MAP 2 6 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1 0
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
SOUTHWEST RURAL SERVICE AREA
32
6
1
54
8
12
11
10
7
9
^_
^_
F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o dFuture N e i g h o r h o o dPark w i t h C o n n e c t i o n P a r k w i t h C o n n e c t i o n t o N o r t h C r e e k t o N o r t h C r e e k R e g i o n a l G r e e n w a yRegional G r e e n w a y
F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kFuture N e i g h o r h o o d P a r k& C o n n e c t i o n t o N o r t h& C o n n e c t i o n t o N o r t hCreek R e g i o n a l G r e e n w a yCreek R e g i o n a l G r e e n w a y(F u t u r e P h a s e s o f B r a n d t j e n(F u t u r e P h a s e s o f B r a n d t j e nFarms D e v e l )F a r m s D e v e l )
C o u n t y H w y 3 1
County Rd 58
E a s t C o m m u n i t y P a r kEast C o m m u n i t y P a r k
N o r t h C r e e k G r e e n w a yNorth C r e e k G r e e n w a y
F i e l d s t o n e P a r kFieldstone P a r k
L a k e P l a c e G r e e n w a yLake P l a c e G r e e n w a y
M a l l a r d S h o r e s G r e e n w a yMallard S h o r e s G r e e n w a y
Q u a i l M e a d o w s P a r kQuail M e a d o w s P a r k
TPC
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 7 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1 1MAP 2 7 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1 1
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
NORTHEAST LAKEVILLE
32
54
11
12
1
6 7
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
N e w N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kNew N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kExpansion o f E x p a n s i o n o f K i n g P a r kKing P a r k
F u t u r e N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kFuture N e i g h o r h o o d P a r k
F u t u r e C o m m u n i t yFuture C o m m u n i t yPlay F i e l dPlay F i e l d
O a k P r o p o s e d O a k P r o p o s e d C o n s e r v a t i o n A r e aConservation A r e a
E x p a n s i o n o f A n t h i e r sExpansion o f A n t h i e r sPark t o H w y 5 0Park t o H w y 5 0
E x p a n s i o n o f S p y g l a s s E x p a n s i o n o f S p y g l a s s N e i g h o r h o o d P a r kNeighorhood P a r k
C o u n t y H w y 2 3
C o u n t y H w y 2 3
C o u n t y H w y 2 3
C o u n t y
H w y
2 3 S p y g l a s s P a r kSpyglass P a r k
TPC
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LEGEND
Existing Trails
Greenway
On-Street Trail
Bike Lane
Multi-purpose Trail
Sidewalk
Proposed Trails
Regional Corridor
Community Greenway
Transportation Corridor
Linking Trail/Sidewalk
Park Classification
Community Park
Community Play Field/Athletic Complex
Mini-Parks/Neighorhood Play Lot
Neighborhood Park
Conservation Area
Special Use Area
Park Expansion
Planning District
^_Proposed Park
J U L Y 2 0 1 4JULY 2 0 1 4
M A P 2 8 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1 2MAP 2 8 - P L A N N I N G D I S T R I C T 1 2
C I T Y O F L A K E V I L L ECITY O F L A K E V I L L E2014 P A R K S , T R A I L S 2 0 1 4 P A R K S , T R A I L S & O P E N S P A C E P L A N& O P E N S P A C E P L A N
CEDAR CORRIDOR
32
6
1
54
8
12
11
10
7
9