If you could wave a magic wand, what would Dakota County Parks, Greenways, and Natural Areas look like in 2050?

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7 February, 2025

Donna Lindberg says:

I used to work with Mn/ DOT and we used a process called Informed Consent to work with local residents before project plans were finalized.

7 February, 2025

Donna Lindberg says:

The main thing that must be done in the future is consult with and get feedback from local residents before you make final plans not after.

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.