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

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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