- 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

- 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

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

- 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

Mayor and Council members and city Staff - Member contact information Departments and services - Building permits: City codes and building permits - Economic Development Authority: Supports existing businesses and encourage the establishment of new businesses - Election: Voter information - Emergency alerts and snow notifications - Parks and Recreation: City parks and shelters, and community garden - Lost Animal (only loose dogs) - Municipal wastewater treatment, water and sewer ??

- 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

- 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

- Abdella Memorial Park: Half mile paved walking path, tennis courts, ball field, 1/2 court basketball, play equipment, and picnic area - Axelrod Park: Half court basketball, ball field, play equipment, shelter, and picnic tables - Dingle Park: Shuffle board court and picnic area - Growing Together Community Garden - Heritage Park: Ball fields, tennis courts, horseshoe pit, badminton court, sand volleyball, half court basketball and seasonal football. Also has a building with meeting space, pavilion, and picnic areas. - Lions Levee Park: Boat access and picnic area - Riverside Park: Hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing - Sittlow Park - Veterans Memorial Park - Whitbred Memorial Park: Hockey, ice skating, half court basketball, picnic area, play equipment, and seasonal football and baseball

- Allegheny Park: Marsh pond and tail - Bayfront Park: Community bandstand, picnic tables, lake, and trail - Church Lake: Park with lake - Deer Run Park I 8270 Ridge Pond Drive: Play structure, outdoor basketball court, volleyball court, and 2 tennis courts - Deer Run II Park: Play structure, picnic table, and gym - Diethelm Park 8475 Kochia Lane: Play structure, outdoor basketball, softball field, 2 baseball fields, football/lacrosse, 3 soccer fields, picnic table, trails, skate park, community gardens, and swing set - Goodman Park: Open space - Katy Hills Park: Play structure - Kelzer Pond Park: Play structure, trails, lake, and swing set - Kirke Lachen Park: Trails and rain gardens - Lakebridge Park 2800 Lake Parkway: Neighborhood softball field, basketball court, and soccer field - Lakeside Estates Park: Basketball court, softball/baseball field, play structure, shelter with picnic tables, swing set, and trail - Laketown Park: Basketball court, Football/lacrosse, softball/baseball field, play structure, shelter with picnic tables, and swing set - Lion's Park: Play structure, outdoor basketball, softball fields, baseball fields, tennis court, picnic table, trails, picnic shelter, and swing set - Maddison Park: Play structure, trail, lake, and swing set - Madelyn Creek Park: Baseball court, softball/ball field, play structure, shelter with picnic tables, and swing set - Noterman Woods Park: Open space and trail - Overlook at Tamarack Lake: Trails and lake - Rhapsody Park: Basketball court, softball/baseball field, play area, and shelter with picnic tables - Salter's Park: Open space - Savanna Valley Park: Play structure and swing set - South Virginia Shore Park: Basketball court, tennis court, play structure, and shelter with picnic table - Swiss Mountain Park: Play structure picnic table, trails, and swing set - Wassermann Lake Preserve: Nature play area, picnic shelter, walking trails, playground, fishing pier - Wintergreen Park: Play structure, picnic table, and swing set - Woodlands Park: Play structure and trails

- Baldwin Park 400 Keith Drive: Playground equipment, picnic shelter, baseball/soccer field, hockey rink/inline skate in summer, pleasure rink, and community gardens - Carl Eck Park 2 Firebarn Road: Picnic shelters, Little League baseball fields, batting cage, and playground - Center Park 26 A Center Road: Open play space, picnic shelter, and playground equipment - City Hall Park 200 Civic Heights Circle: Playground equipment and community gardens - Golden Lake Park 67 West Golden Lake Road: Playground equipment, picnic pavilions available for rental, sand volleyball court, half-court basketball, tennis court, swimming beach, fishing pier, and picnic tables - Golden Lake School Park 1 School Road: Baseball fields and playground equipment - Heritage Commons: Clock tower, history walk, pavilion located on a pond, and labyrinth - Indian Hills Park 51 Indian Hills Drive: Playground - Inner Park 6A Inner Drive: Softball/baseball field, hockey rink, and playground - Trails, including cross country skiing and bike trails

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

Offers a variety of different sports and recreational activities, along with a variety of arts and craft classes as well. Also includes community gardening with two plots per person.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information Departments: - Administrative Services - Building Department: Building permits, plumbing permits, mechanical permits, septic installation permits, and septic pumping permits - City Attorney - Engineering Department - Finance Department - GIS Department: Provides maps - Planning Department: Planning and zoning code information - Public Works Division: Provides snow and ice removal, streets/highway maintenance with street sweeping, water department, and sewer department. Address is located at 1785 Crosstown Boulevard. - Recycling Center 1825 Crosstown Boulevard NW open daylight hours/7 days a week including recycling of aluminum beverage cans and plastic bottles of pop, liquor, milk, juice, phone books, and used uncontaminated motor oil - Bunker Hills Compost Site located at 13285 Hanson Boulevard North. Open 10 am - 7 pm (or sunset) Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, and 12 noon - 5 pm Sunday. Closed during winter months and re-opens in April includes yard waste recycling. - Community garden - New resident packets

- 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

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

- 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

- 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

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information Departments: - Administrative Services - Building Department: Building permits, plumbing permits, mechanical permits, septic installation permits, and septic pumping permits - City Attorney - Engineering Department - Finance Department - GIS Department: Provides maps - Planning Department: Planning and zoning code information - Public Works Division: Provides snow and ice removal, streets/highway maintenance with street sweeping, water department, and sewer department. Address is located at 1785 Crosstown Boulevard. - Recycling Center 1825 Crosstown Boulevard NW open daylight hours/7 days a week including recycling of aluminum beverage cans and plastic bottles of pop, liquor, milk, juice, phone books, and used uncontaminated motor oil - Bunker Hills Compost Site located at 13285 Hanson Boulevard North. Open 10 am - 7 pm (or sunset) Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, and 12 noon - 5 pm Sunday. Closed during winter months and re-opens in April includes yard waste recycling. - Community garden - New resident packets

Offers a community gardening program for the community. Garden plots are available to rent for those interested in growing their own vegetables and flowers. Plot sizes may vary and are located in the open area south of Town Square Park and west of the City Hall parking lot. There are a total of 56 plots. The city prepares soil for planting, stakes each plot, and makes water accessible.

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

Offers a food program that distributes free food every week at various locations, dates, and times. Items distributed include fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), meat, and other nonperishable items. Food varies according to availability. Households can choose their food and select items that are most appropriate for their homes. Limit is one basket per family, and families can shop every week. CLUES Jardin Comunitario is a community garden space available to individuals to foster their health through a culturally relevant connection to food-growing traditions. The community garden is located on the east side of Saint Paul next to the CLUES Saint Paul headquarters, 797 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106. Activities and information regarding gardening can be found on the CLUES Facebook group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3938187749585564/#

Provides assistance and support for many programs related to creating healthy and equitable food access. Work with clients who are interested in obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by assisting with the application process. Administers the SNAP program at four local farmers' markets in Cook, Hibbing, Tower, and Virginia. Provides a variety of services such as: - Arrowhead Grown: A website and facebook page created to promote farmers across the region. It includes dates, times, locations, and details of each farmer's market in northeast Minnesota. The site also includes helpful information for customers using SNAP-EBT, Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers, and Power of Produce (POP) tokens. - Community Food Forest: A large perennial garden made up of berry bushes, grapevines, and fruit trees. It continues to grow each year. Community members are encouraged to participate in maintaining the food forest, and the site is accessible to anyone to harvest. - Farmers Markets: Families utilizing SNAP-EBT can shop at Virginia Market Square, Cook Area Farmers Market, Hibbing Farmers Market, and Tower Farmers Market, and receive a match in dollars. - Food Shelves: Funds food shelves for agencies across Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis County. Provide emergency and short-term food assistance to income-eligible individuals and families who have run out of options to alleviate hunger. - Little Free Pantries: There are three free food pantries located in Virginia at AEOA, Hope Presbyterian Church, Our Saviors Church, and at the Hoyt Lakes Public Library. AEOA maintains the pantry located outside of the AEOA office. - Northeast Minnesota Food Access Guide: Manages the Northeast Minnesota Food Access Guide which lists information on local food shelf hours, locations, grocery financial assistance programs, free meals, and food prep resources.

Activities include: - Bike share program - Book club - Card recycling - Coffee socials - Crafting events - Daily games - Day trips and tours - Fitness classes - Foot clinics - Gardening - Intergenerational events - iPad checkout - Safe driver classes - Stay Sharp Kits - Wellness events

- Able Park: 8200 Able Street with two softball fields, a soccer field, two volleyball courts, two playgrounds, a picnic shelter, a hockey rink/general skating rink, and a basketball court - Lakeside - Lions Park: 79th Avenue and Pleasant Drive with a softball field; two volleyball courts; Spring Lake and fishing pier; a walking trail; playground; three picnic shelters with grills and picnic tables - Sanburnol Park: 520 Sanburnol Drive with two softball fields, picnic tables, a general skating rink, and a playground - Terrace Park: 410 79th Avenue with two softball fields; two tennis courts; a basketball court; volleyball court; hockey and general skating rinks; skate park; football field; two picnic shelters with tables - Triangle Park: Able Street and Manor Drive with picnic tables, gazebo, and walking trails - Westwood Park: 8450 Westwood Road with a softball field, playground, and picnic shelter

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