- 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

The Forest History Center is located on a 171.5 acre site endowed with forests, grasslands, and wetlands that are abundant with wildlife. The center endeavors to tell the story of how people have and do use and manage the forests on northern Minnesota, while also serving as a unique environmental learning center. More then 5 miles of trails are available for hiking and biking

- Baylor Park: Hiking and walking trails, biking trails, sports facilities for tennis, volleyball, and disc golf, fishing pier, boat access, day camps, campground, cross-country ski trails and ski gear rental, picnic areas, rentable shelters with water and electric?? - Lake Minnewashta Regional Park: Hiking and walking trails, biking trails, fishing pier and boat access, day camps, children's creative play area, cross-country ski trails and ski gear rental, off leash dog area, canoe and paddleboat rentals, picnic areas, rentable shelters with water and electric - Lake Waconia Regional Park: Hiking and walking trails, beaches, boat launch access, picnic areas, day camps, canoe and paddleboat rentals, rentable shelters with water and electric

- Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing - Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation - Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing - Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course - Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding - Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

- 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

Outdoor recreation and wildlife refuge featuring: - 7-mile auto tour route (closed to vehicles in winter) - 3 trails for hiking and cross-country skiing - Bicycling on Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive (non-motorized) - Fall hunting program - Fishing - Wildlife sanctuary

- Nature center covering 720 acres - Storytime for ages 2-5 which includes an hour of activities including a nature story, art or craft project, exploring the outdoors, and observing live animals - Summer day camps for children including games, crafts, and nature hikes - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

Serves as the single point of contact for the City of Rochester for non-emergency requests for information and services. Mayor and City Council Contact Information City Attorney:?? - City of Rochester attorney City Clerk: - Animal and business license - Election and voting - Notary - Parking permit - Property assessment Community Development: - Inspections for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing - Planning/zoning - Rental tenant complaints - Trash/debris Park and Recreation: - Golf - Park, trails, and recreation facilities Public Parking: - Parking meters (malfuntioning) Public Works: - Boulevard tree concerns - Potholes - Sidewalk issues - Traffic concerns and suggestions Public Utilities: - Electric and water services (start/stop/transfer services) - Streetlight outage Reporting: - Graffiti - Tall grass and weeds

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge provides 240,00 acres of wetlands, forest, river, and prairie lands for the public to explore. There are opportunities for environmental education, hunting, fishing, canoe and bike trails, and wildlife viewing. The visitor center is available providing interactive exhibits and a movie about the seasonal sights and sounds on the refuge as well as public restroom.

- 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

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information https://www.ci.waseca.mn.us/mayor-city-council Administration Department: - City Administrator: Lee Mattson, [email protected]; (507)835-9747 Building Department: - Main phone number: (507)835-9700 - Building inspections City Clerk Department: (507)835-9700 - Election information - Meeting room policy information Public Works Division: - Director of Utilities: Contact city hall - Utilities: 508 South State Street; (507)835-9718; after hours: (507)835-9718 - Snow removal information - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - For all other concerns contact city hall Engineering Department: - City Engineer: Contact city hall - Street construction/repair information - Pavement management: an inspection process conducted on city streets every three years - Water department information - Water quality assurance information - Storm water management - Sewer maintenance information Finance Department: - Finance director: Shelly Kolling - Contact city hall - Provides financial services and information - General accounting; internal auditing - Prepares and coordinates the city's budget County Recycling Center: contact city hallAnimal Control: Waseca County Humane Society, (507)201-7287; PO Box 2, Waseca, MN 56093

- Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach - Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails - Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing - Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes - Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking - Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach - Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers - Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach - Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts - Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

- 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

Mayor and City Council Members: ?- Member contact information https://www.saintpetermn.gov/337/City-Council ?City Departments:? - Administration and Finance - Building - Economic Development Authority - Elections - Finance - Permits and Licensing - Planning and Zoning - Public Works - Recreation: Offers a variety of different parks that feature campgrounds, community centers, and trails. - Utilities

Youth Recreation Center: Located on the grounds of Brooklyn Center High School, 6500 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN. Open gym hours: Thursdays, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. - Aerobic/fitness classes and yoga - Community center with potter wheels and a kiln, art gallery, snack bar, and game room - Exercise room and sauna - Gymnastics - Nine hole par three golf course - Outdoor walking trail - Social Groups: Leisure Time, Men's Drop-in, Friendship Quilters and Women's Club, (763)569-3405 - Special recreational activities for children, teens, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities - Swimming pool, wading pool, and indoor water slide - Swimming Lessons

Offers a nature center that is open year-round, which includes three miles of hiking trails through oak and aspen forests, past prairies, and through wetlands with floating boardwalks. Along the way, view native plants and wildlife. Various programs include: - Adult Programs: Coffee chat with Nat and biking programs - Birthday party rental for children ages 4-11 years old - Day camps offered for children ages 4-14 years old, ranging from half-day to four-day camp programs. Camps are based on age groups and themes. - Snowshoes for rent - Special events for the community such as Lantern Light Hike and Migration Celebration

Responsible for caring for and overseeing the city parks: - Airport park - Aquatore park - Aurelia park - Baseball Complex - Blaine Wetland Sanctuary - Broken Oaks park - Carrara East park - Carrara West park - Centennial Green park - Centennial park - More parks can be found online at https://www.blainemn.gov/facilities

Day Parks: - Buffalo Creek Park: located 3 miles east of Glencoe on County Road 1 - Stahl's Lake Park: located 5 miles northwest of Hutchinson on 230th Street - Swan Lake Park: located 3 miles northwest of Silver Lake on Swan Lake Road - William May Park: located 2 miles southeast of Winsted on Zion Avenue Day parks; offer trails and a picnic shelter. Regional Parks: - Lake Marion Park: located 6 miles south of Hutchinson on Highway 15 - Piepenburg Park: located 7 miles northwest of Hutchinson on Belle Lake Road Regional parks offer overnight camping, trails, fishing piers, boat access, beaches, playgrounds, volleyball pits, softball fields, cross country ski trails, and two picnic shelters.

Mayor and City Council Members: Member Contact Information Public Works: - Maintains the City's buildings, streets, sewers, and trees - Snow removal and street sweeping - Sanitary and storm sewer issues - Street and sidewalk improvements - General maintenance of municipal buildings - Maintenance of municipal parks and playgrounds Wastewater/Water Plant: - Wastewater Plant: (507)235-6502 - Water Plant: (507)235-6789 Pet licenses can be purchased in person at Fairmont City Offices

10 miles of trails in the nature center for hiking, skiing, biking, and recreation