Public Workshops
The meetings will provide citizens with a chance to influence the Parks and Trails Legacy Plan that will guide funding decisions for regional and state parks and trails.
The plan will offer a vision, set priorities, and develop funding criteria. The plan will also identify gaps and needs in the current regional and state system, and make recommendations to address them. It will be presented to the Minnesota Legislature by February 15, 2011.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with the Citizens League, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, in the workshop planning effort. People from all walks of life are encouraged to participate in the workshops, especially those who currently don’t use the regional or state parks and trails system.
The workshops are scheduled from 7-9 p.m. and will focus on vision, priorities, and future opportunities. The meetings will provide ample opportunity for discussion and questions.
“Everyone who attends will have an opportunity to provide their insights,” said Courtland Nelson, DNR Parks and Trails Division director. “Now is the time for Minnesotans to share their ideas and dreams for parks and trails for the next 25 years.”
| Community | Facility | Address | Date | Time |
| St. Cloud | St. Cloud Public Library | 1300 West Saint Germain StreetMississippi Room | Thursday, May 6th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Baudette | Lake of the Woods Public School | 236 15th Avenue SWITV – Media Room | Tuesday, May 11th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Ramsey/ St. Paul | Como Zoo/Conservatory Visitor Center | 1225 Estabrook DriveSaint Paul | Tuesday, May 11th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Thief River Falls | Northland Community and Technical College | 1101 Highway 1 EastRooms 201 & 203 (West side of campus) | Wednesday, May 12th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Anoka/Washington | Headwaters Service Center | 19955 Forest Road NorthForest Lake | Wednesday, May 12th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Bemidji | Bemidji State University | Hobson Memorial Union1500 Birchmont Drive
Crying Wolf Room |
Thursday, May 13th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Detroit Lakes | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | 900 Hwy 34 EC101 | Tuesday, May 18th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Scott/Dakota | McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center | 13550 Dakota Ave SouthSavage | Thursday, May 20th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Grand Rapids | MN Interagency Fire Center | 402 SE 11th StreetTraining Room (upstairs) | Thursday, May 27th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Brainerd | Central Lakes College | 501 West College DriveCafeteria | Wednesday, June 2nd | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Duluth | The Depot | 506 West Michigan Street | Thursday, June 3rd | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Hennepin/Carver | Bryant Lake Park | 6800 Rowland RoadEden Prairie | Tuesday, June 8th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Marshall | Southwest MN State University | 1501 State StreetRoom 117, Conference Center | Wednesday, June 9th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Willmar | Ridgewater College | 2101- 15th Avenue NW Large Outreach Room Parking Lot C -Door Number 59 |
Thursday, June 10th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Minneapolis | Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters | 2117 West River Rd N | Tuesday, June 15th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Rochester | Clarion Inn | 1630 South Broadway | Wednesday, June 16th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Mankato | South Central College | 1920 Lee BoulevardE119 and E121
North Mankato |
Thursday, June 17th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |