8.a2 BLP IdeasBone Lake Park objectives
Educational
Pet friendly walking trials
Quiet enjoyment
The community's physical and mental health comes from having walking paths through a beautiful quiet
wooded area."Forest Bathing," as the Japanese call it.
Area trail connections
Trailhead / rest stop / shelter for bikes
Connection to Chisago Lake Township Trails
Maintain / Improve water quality
Nature
Habitat preservation
Birdwatching
Natural vegetation
Fun –appeal to all ages
Current state
West side trial, developed in 2019, needs maintenance
In 2019, 28 volunteers of the Bone Lake Association built the trial, indicative of the
local support for the development of the park
Minimal public usage, mostly by nearby residents
Water control and quality projects have been completed in collaboration
with CLFLWSD
Ideas
This is not a plan. It is a simple list of ideas brought forth to date, including points from the
2006 comprehensive plan. Any practical and phased implementation(s) require input,
prioritization, funding, resources, and detail planning.
Develop east side trail loop
Like 2019 effort, leverage BLA volunteers
Open both trails in winter to cross country skiing or snowshoeing
East side loops possible equestrian trail
Utilize trail space on south side of 238th where north side is unwalkable
Requires safe crossing / crosswalk signage
Develop park entrance signage
Use standard city of Scandia signage at park entrance
Ok to bring your dog, be respectful
‘Made possible by a grant and generous volunteers’
Other educational aspects explained at various points along the trail
Ideas
Fishing pier
Has been discussed, DNR grants available
Invasive species removal needed in some areas
Add west-side trail access from boat launch
MN DNR property extends approx. 100’ from paved area
Already used, but may legally require easement or other permission
Weather shelter and public restroom
Bicycle rest stop and bike rack
Ideas
Improve water quality
Ideas needed from CLFLWSD
Develop additional signage to explain efforts
Viewing platform or educational area
Smaller but like the natural amphitheater at William O’Brien
TBD if space exists
Boardwalk
Major project
Large span of 600 to 700 feet
Any impact on the wetland, are permits needed?
Possible harvesting opportunity of materials from the Warner nature center
Footbridge / boardwalk
(approx. 600 ft.)
Proposed walking,
snowshoe,
or equestrian trials
Fishing pier Property borderProposed easement
through DNR property
Property border
Bone Lake
Viewing platform
Educational area
Viewing platform
Educational area
Bone Lake Park Vision
Park Entrance Sign
Viewing platform
Educational area
Park entrance sign, bike rest
stop, info kiosk, shelter, and
restrooms
Existing walking
trail
Possible partners and funding sources
City of Scandia
MN DNR
Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWSD)
Grant writing partner
Washington County
Chisago County Parks and Trails
Bone Lake Association
Cycling Scandia and other local bicycle organizations
Issues
Parking
Safety
Usage / demand
Rename park