If you could wave a magic wand, what would Dakota County Parks, Greenways, and Natural Areas look like in 2050?
23 November, 2024
Lagomenon says:
Greenway connections so kids can bike to school.
23 November, 2024
Lagomenon says:
A Nordic ski park with snow machines and trail grooming (adapting for snowless winters).
22 November, 2024
Dr. R.E. Cycle says:
More connections; parks and parkways connecting communities and natural areas, incl. off roadway biking paths
29 October, 2024
Vicki says:
Go up north. Quit building
29 October, 2024
Vicki says:
Do some research. Plants need carbon monoxide to thrive. The planet is already greener than it was 10 years ago
18 October, 2024
Debs says:
Protected, undeveloped places to hike, away from road noise & motors of any kind. Places with unpaved trails & wildlife.
14 October, 2024
Dr. Ben Dover IGH says:
Stop developing nature and wildlife space so my children can grow up and enjoy the same things I have many fond memories of. FS IGH Council
13 October, 2024
Karen says:
All planted with native plants and trees. Buckthorn control too. Dog Parks also should be native
12 October, 2024
R Shibata says:
No hi-density building near Nature Park like Signal Hill.
It defeats the purpose of Nature Park.
The playing park is near hi-density area.
11 October, 2024
Chillegas says:
More natural area; trees, hills, water. Less development in the Northwest Quadrent.
11 October, 2024
Ighplans says:
Working on the invasive species would be fantastic. Salem Hills Park/Harmon Park seem a good size but trails don’t seem well delineated.
11 October, 2024
Lynne says:
A regional park in northern IGH connecting to Harmon Park, reaching to 70th, to preserve green space, wildlife, & wetlands for generations.
10 October, 2024
DF says:
More land for just trees and forest. Way less development and hardscapes.
10 October, 2024
Jill says:
All the buckthorn and invasive species would be gone and native plants would be abundant.
10 October, 2024
Ann says:
I love Lebanon Hills park, but I am noticing that road noise is reducing the enjoyable park size. McAndrews is so noisy dogs&people avoid it
10 October, 2024
Ryan Bonner says:
More protected land, more public woodlands, less development of woodlands and wetlands
9 October, 2024
J.A. says:
There would be more nature playgrounds (like the ones at Whitetail Woods).
Greenways EVERYWHERE! :) More protected land, even small spots.
9 October, 2024
Karen VanDeVelde says:
My wish is to save as much of the natural topography of The Harmon Park. Salem Park & adjacent land off of 70th street
7 October, 2024
future thinker says:
Accessible areas for all mobilities. A big park in IGH with lots of natural & walking & quite areas. More shade on trails in the p.m. hours.
30 September, 2024
EaganPD says:
Young park police force focus less on wrong-way skiers and off-leash dogs. More coordinating with local 'real' police to solve real problems
30 September, 2024
notthe90sanymore says:
Update these parks, connect them, update bike trails, lower % of horse trails, restore old maint facility to forest, clean lakes, stock fish
27 September, 2024
park lover says:
More benches around McDonough Lake
27 September, 2024
park lover says:
Signage on Lebanon hiking trails signifying bikes are not allowed. Increased usage on hiking trails has become dangerous.
21 September, 2024
Chris says:
More hiking trails with scenic overlooks. Additional indoor rental spaces (simple to keep them affordable) for groups.
20 September, 2024
spennie says:
local biodiversity/ecology research opportunities!
20 September, 2024
TJ says:
I’d love to have place where I know the indigenous peoples are considered when molding the part
20 September, 2024
Asps says:
More areas for off leash dogs.
19 September, 2024
JO says:
Continued improvement of the land through restoration of native ecosystems & robust natural resource staffing & volunteer involvement.
18 September, 2024
Msund says:
I would like to see walking / snow shoe paths alongside the horse/cross country ski paths on the northeast part of the park
17 September, 2024
Jessica Nelson says:
More funding and staffing for invasive removal and habitat restoration
17 September, 2024
Jessica Nelson says:
More nature play areas! Similar to the play area at Tamarack nature center. Spaces that blend into the natural landscape
14 September, 2024
Hiker Dave says:
Preserve the natural sense of trail hiking in Lebanon Hills Park. Specifically avoid adding paved trails.
14 September, 2024
JimmyMac says:
Would love a disc golf course somewhere in Dakota parks. Could also use it for skate ski cross country skiing
12 September, 2024
mntwin says:
Want an place where ANYONE can go for a hike and feel safe. if trail needs to be flat, do the outside of park, not thru the park.
10 September, 2024
futureparksforkids says:
It would look like Carver Park, or Lake Rebecca but be way cooler cause Leb is the GOAT.(we need to realign and add multipurpose connectors)
9 September, 2024
Dave says:
Demonstration gardens with ecological landscaping using native perennials & pollinator friendly plants to give people ideas for their yards