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Provides recreational activities and facilities available to all ages year-round. Activities offered: - Adult sports such as pickle ball, volleyball, Crokicurl, basketball, softball, and dodge ball - Classes in computers, discussions, foot care services, and fitness for adults ages 55 and over - Community garden at Donahue North Park, lottery sign-up for plots begins in January - Dance classes such as belly dance, weddings, and couples dance - Park facility, community center/senior center room, and park field rentals - Physical fitness classes such as yoga, cardio, Tai Chi, strength training, and Zumba - Preschool and youth explore gymnastics, team sports, theater, arts, crafts, and tennis lessons - Swimming lessons year-round - Teen programs and teen center - Winter activities such as snowshoeing, ice hockey, ice skating, and snow trails

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Ice Skating
Playgrounds
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Volleyball
Recreation Centers
Dance Instruction
Aerobics
Theater Performances
Arts and Crafts Instruction
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Picnic Grounds
Youth Centers
Gymnastics
Snowshoeing
Podiatry/Foot Care
Yoga
Gymnasiums
Basketball
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Baseball
Ice Hockey
Recreational Trails
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Tennis
City/County Parks
Swimming Facilities
Birthday Programs
Community Gardening
Football
Soccer
Ice Skating Rinks
Meeting Space
Exercise Classes/Groups
Athletic Fields/Courts
- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

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Performing Arts Facilities
Dog Parks
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Volleyball
Playgrounds
Horseshoes
Picnic Grounds
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Community Gardening
Canoeing
Meeting Space
Campgrounds
Horseback Riding
Sports Equipment
Kayaking
Athletic Fields/Courts
City/County Parks
Mountain Biking
Boat Launching Sites
Archery
Sledding
Beaches
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Fishing
Reference/Information
Swimming Facilities
Cross Country Skiing
Day Camps
Nature Centers/Walks
Hiking
Yoga
Transforms vacant land into gardens and makes locally-grown produce available to the entire community - Employs seasonal workers who are not employed or underemployed - Income-qualified volunteers will earn a share of the harvest, as well as recipes and ideas for how to preserve and prepare the food they've helped to grow

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Temporary Employment
Gardening Volunteer Opportunities
Community Gardening
Plant/Gardening Materials Donation Programs
- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

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Performing Arts Facilities
Dog Parks
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Volleyball
Playgrounds
Horseshoes
Picnic Grounds
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Community Gardening
Canoeing
Meeting Space
Campgrounds
Horseback Riding
Sports Equipment
Kayaking
Athletic Fields/Courts
City/County Parks
Mountain Biking
Boat Launching Sites
Archery
Sledding
Beaches
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Fishing
Reference/Information
Swimming Facilities
Cross Country Skiing
Day Camps
Nature Centers/Walks
Hiking
Yoga
Provides plots, spring tilling, and various forms of gardening education and assistance, with 20 community gardens located throughout the city; educational 'vegetable of the year' program provides recipes and information. Offers: - Apple press rental - Garden tool library - Gardening book library - Plant and seed sales - Seed library (may be able to take seed donations) - Teaching kits - Workshops Volunteering opportunities available.

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Plant/Gardening Materials Donation Programs
Book Loan
Workshops/Symposiums
Community Gardening
Agricultural/Forestry and Related Occupations
Gardening Volunteer Opportunities
Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies
Gardening/Landscaping Instruction
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

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Performing Arts Facilities
Dog Parks
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Volleyball
Playgrounds
Horseshoes
Picnic Grounds
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Community Gardening
Canoeing
Meeting Space
Campgrounds
Horseback Riding
Sports Equipment
Kayaking
Athletic Fields/Courts
City/County Parks
Mountain Biking
Boat Launching Sites
Archery
Sledding
Beaches
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Fishing
Reference/Information
Swimming Facilities
Cross Country Skiing
Day Camps
Nature Centers/Walks
Hiking
Yoga
Black urban farms designed to be both a gathering space and increase food access. Offers free produce pick up, gardening and food preparation classes, community events, skills-building workshops, and environmentally conscious workshops for community members of all ages. Program includes weekly Conversations and Coffee (C&C), a cross generational gathering event focussed on relationship building and storytelling. Conversations and Coffee (C&C) brings in Black and BIPOC elders from the community to share stories with youth and adults about the history of people of color in Duluth. Locations include: Freedom Farms Central Hillside and Lincoln Park Freedom Farms.

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African American Community
Cooking Classes
Community Gardening
Workshops/Symposiums
Community Celebrations/Festivals
Community Parks - Brook Peterson Park/Lions Skate Park: 1200 Oak Avenue with softball fields, baseball field, outdoor hockey and figure skating rinks, playground, skate park, walking trails, and community garden plots - Cedar Point Park: 130 North Cedar Street with tennis courts; basketball court; playground; picnic tables; trail; fishing pier - City Square Park: 101 East Main Street with a picnic pavilion, walking trails, and playground - Waterford Park: 1702 Ravencroft Road with a playground, picnic areas, community garden, and walking paths Neighborhood Parks - Bent Creek Park: 1401 Mockingbird Drive with a t-ball field, playground, community garden plots, and trails - Clearwater Mills Park: 300 Sparrow Road with a playground, community garden plots trail access - Fountain Park: 200 2nd Street West - Fox Run Park: 1205 Highway #284 with a playground, ball field, and walking trail - Hilks Lake Park: 1568 Woodlawn Circle with a playground - Interlaken Park: 1270 Interlaken Parkway with community garden plots, playground, tennis courts, trail access - Lakeview Terrace Park: 50 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard with a playground - Legacy Village Park: 860 Vista Boulevard with a playground - Lion's Skate Park: 1200 Oak Avenue - Oakpointe Park: 1431 Sparrow Road with a tennis court, picnic area, basketball court, playground, walking paths - Old Towne Park: 1 1st Street West - Pheasant Ridge Park: 1150 Burandt Boulevard with a playground and trails - Pinehill Park: 1262 Pinehill Boulevard with a playground - Sudheimer Park: 1500 Barton Street - Sugarbush Park: 1255 Waconia Parkway North with a t-ball field, playground, and trails - Vista Point Park: 829 Vista Boulevard - Wildhurst Park: 1300 Highway #284 with a playground and trails - Windmill Creek Park: 1140 Windmill Creek South with a playground and basketball court

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Ice Skating Rinks
Softball
Community Gardening
Ice Skating
Fishing
Playgrounds
Athletic Fields/Courts
Inline Skating
Baseball
Mountain Biking
Recreational Trails
City/County Parks
Picnic Grounds
Ice Hockey
Skate Parks
Tennis
Basketball
Skateboarding
- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

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Performing Arts Facilities
Dog Parks
Snowshoeing
Recreational Trails
Volleyball
Playgrounds
Horseshoes
Picnic Grounds
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Community Gardening
Canoeing
Meeting Space
Campgrounds
Horseback Riding
Sports Equipment
Kayaking
Athletic Fields/Courts
City/County Parks
Mountain Biking
Boat Launching Sites
Archery
Sledding
Beaches
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Fishing
Reference/Information
Swimming Facilities
Cross Country Skiing
Day Camps
Nature Centers/Walks
Hiking
Yoga
- Aerobics - Ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip hop dance classes - Basketball leagues - Boot hockey leagues - Broomball leagues - Community gardening limited to 2 plots per person - Field trips - Football leagues - Gymnastics - Kickball leagues - Lap swimming - Painting classes - Sand volleyball leagues - Soccer - Softball leagues - Strength training/conditioning - Tae Kwon Do - Tennis leagues - Track and field - Water aerobics

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Tap Dancing Instruction
Softball
Ballet Instruction
Tae Kwon Do
Modern Dance Instruction
Community Gardening
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Aquarobics/Aquatic Exercise
Volleyball
Tennis
Basketball
Soccer
Jazz Dancing Instruction
Aerobics
Gymnastics
Football
Popular Dancing Instruction
Painting Instruction
Track and Field
Field Trips/Excursions
Weight Training
- Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas - Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs - Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons - Nature and ski trails - Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks - Athletic club - Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile. - Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane - Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

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Canoeing
Dog Parks
Sports Equipment
Cross Country Skiing
Basketball
Golf Courses
Softball
Community Gardening
Swimming Facilities
Target Ranges
Ice Hockey
Football
Picnic Grounds
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Trails
Lakes and Ponds
Ski Areas
Day Camps
Athletic Fields/Courts
Baseball
Beaches
Golf
Soccer
Skateboarding
Recreational Clubs
Playgrounds
Boat Launching Sites
Ice Skating Rinks
Tennis
Skate Parks
The program allows individuals to grow their own food in one of the 13 community gardens across Dakota County. Once an applicant has been approved, individuals will receive a plot, seeds, starter plants, garden tools, compost, and everything else needed to start a garden. Educational classes such as basic gardening, canning, cooking, and more are provided. Gardens are located across Dakota County and can be accessed daily, any time of the day.
- Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas - Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs - Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons - Nature and ski trails - Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks - Athletic club - Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile. - Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane - Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

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Canoeing
Dog Parks
Sports Equipment
Cross Country Skiing
Basketball
Golf Courses
Softball
Community Gardening
Swimming Facilities
Target Ranges
Ice Hockey
Football
Picnic Grounds
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Trails
Lakes and Ponds
Ski Areas
Day Camps
Athletic Fields/Courts
Baseball
Beaches
Golf
Soccer
Skateboarding
Recreational Clubs
Playgrounds
Boat Launching Sites
Ice Skating Rinks
Tennis
Skate Parks
Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Responsible for the administrative management of the City, municipal finance, interdepartmental coordination, and personnel management - Clerk/Treasurer: Responsible for processing the payroll and conducting elections in election years. Directs local elections including preparing ballots, supplies polling places, post notices of election, coordinates details with the County, and certify results for the Council - Economic Development Authority: Proposes specific economic development plans, projects, or strategies to enhance the economic strength of the community - Building Department: Reviews building permit applications and conducts buidling inspections - Finance: Responsible for the City's financial budgets, assisting with banking, and processing payroll claims - Public Works: Provides a range of services, including street construction, roadside landscape maintenance, street sweeping, street light service, storm sewers, water, wastewater, storm sewer, snow plowing, and solid waste. Also, oversees the community gardens. Public Works address is located at 700 Lewis Avenue North. - Utility Billing: Provides water connection services and repair for the City

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Election Information
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Roadside Landscape Maintenance
Street Flooding/Drainage
Sewer System Maintenance
Water Service Connection/Repair
Street Cleaning
Construction/Development Permits
Street Construction/Repair
Snow Clearance/Street Salting
City Government Information Services
Community Gardening
Business Recruitment and Attraction
Building Inspection
Food Donation Programs
Local Officials Offices
Trash/Garbage Pickup
- Artifact collections - Community Gardens: Traditional and raised beds available for rental - Educational Programming: Lectures, stories from local historians and workshops for adults - Exhibits - Historic Properties: Dee Log Cabin, George Stoppel Farmstead, Hadley Valley Schoolhouse, Mayowood (including tours) and Ralph Stoppel Farmstead - Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Available for anyone researching local and county history topics including genealogy and family history, agricultural and family farms, businesses, architectural and house histories, and more

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Arts/Humanities Issues
Community Gardening
Genealogical Collections
Workshops/Symposiums
Historical Societies
Museums
Archives
- 462 acres of land with habitats including ponds, meadows, prairies, woodlands, and marshes - After school programs - Environmental education curriculum designed for preschoolers - sixth graders - Events and birthday party rental - Facilities including meeting rooms, laboratory, and library - Field trips - Hiking trails - Orchard, vegetable garden, model farm, maple syrup building, and nature trails - Public programs on environmental topics - Summer garden program open for families - Summer, fall, and spring day camps

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Outdoor Environmental Education
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Special Interest Camps
Lakes and Ponds
Recreational Trails
Field Trips/Excursions
Day Camps
Meeting Space
Hiking
Youth Enrichment Programs
Nature Centers/Walks
Community Gardening
Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Administration - Community garden - Information on rental of community center - Oversees city department operations, accounts payable and receivable, community development, and utility billing Economic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City - Helps retain and redevelop businesses Elections - Ballot information, election information, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Planning and Zoning Department - Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public. - Responsible for issuing permits for buildings, chickens, fencing, peddlers, and signs Public Works - General Public Works information, (320)358-3142, [email protected], 51569 Forest Boulevard, Rush City, MN 55069; after hour emergency, call (320)416-2076 - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, sanitary sewer services, water treatment, and distribution - Operates a compost site near the Public Works garage. The site is open for drop-off of leaves and grass and for pickup of free compost.

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Election Information
Sewer System Maintenance
City Government Information Services
Maps
Community Gardening
Absentee Ballots
Business Recruitment and Attraction
Water Service Connection/Repair
Land Use Planning and Regulation Bodies
Meeting Space
Local Officials Offices
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Voter Registration Offices
City/County Parks
Yard and Kitchen Waste Recycling
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

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Weight Training
Adapted Sports/Games
Volleyball
Visual Impairments
Hearing Loss
Canoeing
Inline Skating
Older Adults
Softball
Skateboarding
Ice Skating
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Ice Skating Rinks
Day Camps
Beaches
Aerobics
Lacrosse
Physical Disabilities
CPR Instruction
Recreational Trails
Swimming Facilities
Picnic Grounds
Soccer
City/County Parks
Developmental Disabilities
Meeting Space
Recreation Centers
Baseball
Community Gardening
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Playgrounds
Tennis
Gymnastics
Basketball
Fishing
Boxing
Youth
Ice Hockey
Athletic Fields/Courts
Hiking
Skate Parks
- Adult tennis lessons - Day camps with swimming, hiking, fishing, fire safety, first aid, water and boat safety, severe weather safety, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football and water skiing - Field trips - Kop Farm community garden - Music in the Park free concerts - Overnight camps with fishing - Playground programs - Seasonal events for spring, summer, fall and winter activities - Softball - Tot Lot program - Yoga

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Residential Camps
Fishing
Field Trips/Excursions
Softball
Community Gardening
General Disaster Preparedness Information
Hiking
General First Aid Instruction
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Music Performances
Baseball
Football
Lacrosse
Water Skiing
Day Camps
Tennis
Yoga
Soccer
- Arbor Pointe Park 8545 Cahill Avenue with playground - Broadmoor Park 11306 Stratford Lane with picnic tables, playground, and trails - Community Center Park located at 8055 Barbara Avenue with playgrounds, and picnic shelters - Ernster Park 7750 Dickman Trail with playground, baseball/softball field, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and picnic tables - Groveland Park 1990 46th Street with archery, picnic shelter, playground, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rink, and ice skating rink - Harmon Park Reserve 1642 Upper 55th Street East with mountain biking trails - Lions Park 2423 65th Street East with fishing pier, playground, picnic shelter, and horseshoes - Marianna Ranch 9125 Alvarez Avenue with trails - McGroarty Park 2200 62nd Street East with scenery, trails, and fishing - North Valley Park 2800 70th Street East with baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, picnic tables, trails, and disc golf course - Oakwood Park 3534 78th Street East with picnic shelter, playground, three baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, and a skating and pleasure rink - Rich Valley Athletic Complex 1841 105th Street East is an outdoor athletic facility consisting of baseball, softball, and soccer fields, playground, tennis court, basketball hoops, trails, two picnic shelters - River Front Park 7782 River Road with scenery, fishing, grills, and picnic tables - River Heights Park 8780 Inver Grove Trail with fishing, grills, picnic tables, and trails - Salem Hills Park 1642 Upper 55th Street East with community garden plots with playground, baseball/softball field, basketball court, and tennis courts - Seidl's Lake 2655 47th Street East with fishing, trails, and a playground - Simley Island 3110 80th Street East with picnic shelter and fishing - Skate Park located at 8055 Barbara Avenue - Skyview Park 6765 Dawn Avenue with picnic shelters, playground, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, skating rink, and pleasure rink - Sleepy Hollow Park 3645 84th Street East with playground, basketball court, horseshoes, and volleyball - South Valley Park 2810 70th Street East with picnic tables and shelters, sledding hill, playground, ball field, pleasure rink - Southern Lakes Park 10810 Alison Way with playground and baseball/softball field - Swing Bridge Park 4465 66th Street East with grills, picnic shelters, and trails - Vista Pines Park 7500 Argenta Trail with basketball court, mountain bike skills/trail course, playground, and tail - Woodland Preserve Park 11666 Azure Lane with scenery and trail

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Disc Golf
Sledding
Picnic Grounds
Community Gardening
Athletic Fields/Courts
Horseshoes
Soccer
City/County Parks
Ice Skating Rinks
Mountain Biking
Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Fishing
Baseball
Playgrounds
Recreational Trails
Softball
Archery
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Mayor and City Council Members: - Mayor and City Council Members Departments: - Administration and Finance - Elections - Parks and Recreation: Offers six parks that provide year-round enjoyment for all ages. Parks are open 6 am - 10 pm. Parks include Able Park, Lakeside Lions Park, Sanburnol Park, Terrace Park, Triangle Memorial Park, and Westwood Park. Also features a community garden and outdoor skating rinks. - Planning Commission - Public Works - Recycling - Utilities

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Water Service Connection/Repair
City/County Parks
Water Supply System
Voter Registration Offices
Building Code Information
City Government Information Services
City Attorney
Election Information
Electric Service Connection/Repair
Building Inspection
Snow Clearance/Street Salting
Street Construction/Repair
Residential Recycling Programs
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Street Cleaning
Sewer System Maintenance
Construction/Development Permits
Community Gardening
Local Officials Offices
- Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas - Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs - Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons - Nature and ski trails - Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks - Athletic club - Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile. - Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane - Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

Categories

Canoeing
Dog Parks
Sports Equipment
Cross Country Skiing
Basketball
Golf Courses
Softball
Community Gardening
Swimming Facilities
Target Ranges
Ice Hockey
Football
Picnic Grounds
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Trails
Lakes and Ponds
Ski Areas
Day Camps
Athletic Fields/Courts
Baseball
Beaches
Golf
Soccer
Skateboarding
Recreational Clubs
Playgrounds
Boat Launching Sites
Ice Skating Rinks
Tennis
Skate Parks
- Annual school supplies drive - Clothing items - Donation center - Food shelf garden - Food shelf will provide 3 days worth of food once each month per family or individual - Holiday meal baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas - Houseware items

Categories

General Household Goods Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
General Household Goods Provision
Donation Drop Off Points
Food Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Thanksgiving Baskets
Community Gardening
Christmas Baskets
General Clothing Donation Programs
Free School Supplies
Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information Administration Department: - City Manager: Mike Mornson, (952)548-6301 - Assistant City Manager, Ari Lenz, (952)548-6303 Building Department: - Administrative Assistant: Maria Jimenez, (952)548-6320 - Building Official: Chris Kearney, (952)548-6321 - Building inspection information - Construction permit information City Clerk Department: - City Clerk: Amy Domeier, (952)548-6304 - Animal Control Impound: Hopkins Pet Hospital, 8870 Excelsior Boulevard, (952)935-5566 - Election information on absentee ballots, polling places, election outcomes - Domestic Partner Registries Planning Department: - Director of Economic Development & Planning: Kersten Elverum, (952)548-6340 - City Planner: Jason Lindahl, (952)548-6342 - Community Development Coordinator: Jan Youngquist, (952)548-6343 - Public Housing Manager: Muse Mohamed, (952)548-6345 - Economic Development & Planning Administrative Assistant: Courtney Pearsall, (952)548-6341 - Services: Economic development, Housing, Zoning & Planning, Inspections, Permits, Licenses, Public Housing Public Works Division: - Public Works Director, Nate Stanley, (952)548-6350 - Services: Engineering, Parks & Trails, Garbage & Recycling, Street Maintenance, Water & Sewer - Community gardens in Hopkins Valley Park

Categories

Building Inspection
Street Cleaning
Street Construction/Repair
City Attorney
Residential Recycling Programs
Flood/Siltation Control
Animal Regulation
Land Use Planning and Regulation Bodies
Home Rehabilitation Loans
Sewer System Maintenance
Traffic Signs
Snow Clearance/Street Salting
Meeting Space
Domestic Partner Registries
Community Gardening
Maps
Traffic Signals
City Government Information Services
Local Officials Offices
Construction/Development Permits
Trash/Garbage Pickup
Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration Department: Responsible for issuing building and zoning permits, dog licenses, liquor licenses, sign permits, and tobacco licenses - Animal Control: Impounded dogs are held at South Saint Paul Animal Hospital - Parks Department: Oversees and maintains city parks such as Busy Beaver, Lions Park, Loveland Park, Newport Bailey School Forest Park, Pioneer Park, 6th Street Overlook, Park Place Overlook, 10th Street Overlook, and 12th Street Overlook. Visit website for more details. - Public Works: Responsible for operating and maintaining City infrastructure and services to streets, water, sewer, storm water, and street lights. Address is 1100 Bailey Road. Hours are open 7 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday. Intake phone number (651)459-2475. Compost site located next to Public Works facility for grass, leaves, and brush. - Water service connection and billing

Categories

Local Officials Offices
Animal Regulation
Snow Clearance/Street Salting
Recreational Trails
City Government Information Services
Street Flooding/Drainage
Sewer System Maintenance
Street Cleaning
Athletic Fields/Courts
Construction/Development Permits
Street Construction/Repair
Community Gardening
Picnic Grounds
City/County Parks
Ice Skating Rinks
Water Service Connection/Repair
Playgrounds

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