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6.a Scandia_ParksPlanDraft frr P a Parks, Recreat*ion , a and Open Space i' n., C .. I m. Master Plan OMSA �I I.III II ACKNOWLEDGMENTS City Council Christine Maefsky,Mayor Steve Kronmiller, City Council Member Michael Lubke, City Council Member Jerry Cusick,City Council Member Heather Benson, City Council Member Parks& Recreation Committee Prepared by: Terry Gorham,Chair This document was prepared by MSA Professional Greg Zauner, Vice Chair Services, Inc.with assistance from City Staff,the City Kimberly Johnson Council,and the Parks& Recreation Committee of Thomas Hinz Scandia, Minnesota. Dustin Hegland Project No.:10546007 CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CHAPTER 5:ANALYSKS OF NEEDS Introduction 19 AND DEMANDS 5candiaataGlance Quantitative Analysis Community Input Figure 3:Pork Acreoge Surplus @De6citGrlculotioco Park and Trail Reconnnnendations Figure 4:Outdoor ForilityG4p[o6cu/odnns System Recommendations Geographic Analysis |nnp|pnnentdtiOn Qualitative Analysis Fiuun25:^N/hotpOrk3ond/e[neotiOnDnnenitiel/ fo[0/tissdo you currently use7" � Regiona|&State Insights CHAPTER 1: U�0TR�0�DK��TU�0�0 Plan Purpose Planning Process {�U��P7[ER 6:K0E��E��K�ATU��K�S | TheRo|eofParks Recreation �� / ' �� Existing Park Facilities New Park Facilities Mobility Improvements � Additional Recommendations CHAPTER 2:ABK�UT SCANDUA s�� Local &Regional Context Transportation&Circulation Demographics K�Y�J�P��E��7:U��PLEN0E�0l�KTU��0 �ounc7:Tobz/Poou6z�onfsdnno/e�2070-2040 �� Tools&Mechanisms to Fund Implementation Figure Z:Age Composition,2DJ0 Plan Adoption&Amendments Physical Character&Environmental Resources Action Plan Relevant Planning Documents City-Owned Facilities Privately-Owned Facilities APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT FEEDBACK School Facilities State&Regional Facilities |nputSurvey Results | Stakeholder Interviews | Current Community Initiatives Open House Comment Map APPENDIX B: PARK&OPEN SPACE K��7[EK�4:{�OALS��S7[RATE��NES CLASSIFICATIONS�� Introduction � Goals l 5 — APPENDIX C:ANALYSUS MAPS Existing Parks and Trails Existing Park Facilities Existing Park Facilities (Dovvntovvn) Park Amenities Matrix Park Service Areas Potentially UndeoerwedAreas EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 11 III4" III ZOI[MCTIO I114 owned parkland and open space (34 acres per 1,000 residents), which is well above average The purpose of this document is to replace and build for comparably-sized communities. William upon the 2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open O'Brien State Park and Big Marine Park Reserve Space, and Recreation Plan. The recommendations contribute even more acreage. listed in this Plan are intended to replace the policies - 32 miles of on-road cycling routes throughout highlighted in the "Parks and Recreation" chapter of Scandia. Scandia's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, in order to give - 18.25 cumulative miles of hiking trails within City officials the most up-to-date recreational City-owned parkland, William O'Brien State priorities when making budgeting and Park, and Big Marine Park Reserve. implementation decisions. Scandia's new Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master COMMUNITY INPUT Plan analyzes current and projected population changes, community feedback, geographical data, Public engagement efforts included an online and existing conditions to generate overarching community survey and stakeholder interviews. The goals and objectives. Park and trail-specific results are discussed at length in Chapter 4 and recommendations then break these goals into Appendix A, but the following overarching themes actionable steps, bolstered by lists of funding emerged: opportunities and potential partnerships. In short, this document is a toolbox to aid the City of Scandia - Enhance the community's existing amenities in enhancing its outdoor recreational opportunities before adding new parks: replace aging for years to come. playground equipment, add restroorn facilities, and maintain baseball fields. SCANDIA AT A G1 ANCE, - Develop the Scandia Community Center into The City of Scandia is located in northern Washington a destination for community recreation and County and has a population of approximately 3,963 gathering. residents (2020 Census). More information about * Expand existing racket sports opportunities by Scandia's existing conditions can be found in Chapter converting tennis courts to pickleball courts. 2 and Chapter 4. - Increase trail safety for cyclists and pedestrians • Population is expected to grow 24% by 2040, through off-street or protected bike paths, safe or 1.2% annually. crossings, and designated walking paths. • Nearly three-quarters of Scandia residents are - Add recreational programming options for either youth (under 20 years) or retirement-age residents of all ages, especially young children (over 55). and seniors. • The community currently has 135 acres of City- - Enhance wayfincling throughout Scandia's parks, trails, and roads. - Cultivate natural wildlife areas in undeveloped City-owned parkland. Enhance connectivity and accessibility between Scandia's parks and between Qp P r 'I V"I cient park and recreation adjacent communities. opport ities to meet current and future recreational needs in the City Preserve the historical, cultural, and of Scandia. environmental significance of Scandia's existing green space. Ensure that all Scandia residents Ensure that ongoing park have safe access to quality parks and improvements and future system recreation facilities. expansion are financially sustainable. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IRA III III Greater Scandia All recommendations can be found in Chapter 5.The - Secure the remaining funding to implement the following recommendations have been identified as Gateway Trail extension from William O'Brien the highest-priority items: State Park to downtown Scandia. - Construct a local trail connection between the • Develop a connection between downtown Ozark Ave N/209th St N convergence and the Scandia and the Gateway Trail, which is new Gateway Trail connection. anticipated to extend north towards Scandia. - Fulfill the Tourism Committee's vision for • Assist the Scandia Heritage Alliance in cohesive City signage - both welcome signs and implementing its vision for the Water Tower wayfinding. Barn - Scandia Arts & Heritage Center. - Convert wide shoulders on major roadways, • Install a walking trail/boardwalk around the such as Highway 97 and Highway 95, into wetland behind the Scandia Community Center marked bike trails. building, connecting to the Water Tower Barn Work with MN DOT and Washington County site. to acquire the rights-of-way necessary to • Convert the existing tennis courts at Scandia convert wide shoulders to bike lanes. Community Center into a multi-use racket . Increase visibility of existing cycling routes (Dala, sports area by painting four pickleball courts Bone Lake, Big Marine, and Sand Lake Family perpenclicularto thetennis courts and acquiring Routes) by posting trail map throughout Scandia moveable pickleball nets. and installing color-coded trail markers. • Repair/refinish the southwest corner of the e Repair, maintain, and promote the bike path racket sports area at Scandia Community along St. Croix Trail N, between William O'Brien Center. State Park and Crabtree's Garden Gate. • Revamp Wind in the Pine Preserve's primary trail entrance (off of St. Croix Trail N) with new information kiosk and detailed trail map. SYSTIE MIII IECOMMIE"11411DA"111 IONS • Replace rink boards at Leonard Wojtowicz e Expand recreational programming for seniors and Skating Park. young children (e.g.social walking/hiking groups, • Add an unpaved walking trail, picnic table, and pickleball clubs, group workout classes, after- park identification signage to Liten Park. school educational activities,and sports leagues). • Develop a school forest at Lilleskogen Park. e Make existing maintenance reporting system more visible on City website and at physical points TRAM RECOMMENDATIONS • around the community. e Amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to highlight Downtown Scandia the goals and recommendations from this • Install a safe crossing between GammelgArden document in its"Parks and Recreation"chapter. and the Scandia Community Center. • Extend sidewalk along eastern edge of Olinda IMPL]EMENTA TIC ON Trail to South Ball Field site,expanding walkability from the ball field (or future Arts and Heritage Implementation strategies include identifying/ Center facility) to downtown Scandia. Pave a applying for grants administered by the MINI DNR*, path connecting this sidewalk to the Community collaborating with local volunteer programs, and Center parking lot. working with State agencies to receive additional • Install a safe school crossing at the intersection of funding. Hwy 97 and Olinda Trail. *See pages 57-58 for a list of potential grant • Create a trail from Ozark Avenue N and Ozark opportunities. Court to sidewalks on Olinda Trail and Oakhill Road to the elementary school. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PLAN PURPOSE Specifically,this document provides: When people talk about the places they love in a community, parks are typically at the top of the list. * Information regarding demographic trends. Green space is essential to the physical, economic, * An inventory of existing park and recreational environmental, and social health of cities and facilities. residents. The purpose of this document is to replace and build upon the 2006 Comprehensive - An analysis of parkland and recreational needs Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Plan. and demands. The recommendations listed in this Plan are - General policy direction regarding park, intended to replace those highlighted in the recreation, open space, bicycle, and pedestrian "Parks and Recreation" chapter of Scandia's facility planning and maintenance. 2040 Comprehensive Plan, in order to give City * Recommendations for new and improving officials the most up-to-date recreational priorities existing park, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. when making budgeting and implementation decisions. * Implementation strategies. The planning process included reaching out to This plan identifies conceptual locations and community members for their insight on their recommendations for different types of parks, trails, observations and experiences with Scandia's parks natural areas, and recreational facilities. In nearly and trails, as well as what they would like to see in every case, more detailed planning, engineering, the future. study, budgeting, and discussions will be necessary before decisions are made to actually acquire land or construct recreational facilities. Peaceful seating area behind Hoy Lake School INTRODUCTION 11::N1 III 4III III ING 11:: III?0011:::::SS Belonging Recreation, bicycle, and pedestrian planning are Public parks are a unique amenity essential components of long-range community 10 because they have the potential planning in Scandia. Currently, the City has a to be accessible to anyone in the Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Sloom community, regardless of age, Recreation Plan that was adopted in 2006, as well gender, ability, socioeconomic as a Comprehensive Trails Master Plan that was status, race or ethnicity. We often approved in 2011. Scandia's 2040 Comprehensive find that disparities exist in the distribution and Plan (adopted in 2019) also lays out future goals and quality of parks and recreation amenities. However, objectives for its parks and trails system based on the many parks and recreation departments across the findings of the previous two documents. U.S. are now rethinking how to engage and provide benefitsto residentswho do not currently have access Early in the planning process, Scandia facilitated an to parks.If parks can be more inclusive,they have the online community survey to gather citizen feedback potential to function as a nucleus of neighborhood on desired park, trail, and recreational facilities. The activity,where residents can gather for social events, process also included a public open house with recreational activities, and meetings about local interactive stations that allowed residents to voice issues, increasing social interaction and creating an their opinions on their own time. This meeting was overall sense of community. held to obtain input from residents and surrounding communities on desired park and recreation Community Health improvements (Refer to Appendix A for survey According to the National results and Chapter 4 for a summary of the public Recreation and Parks Association open house).A public hearing was also held prior to (NRPA), when individuals use green plan adoption. spaces, they have fewer health 9 issues, improved blood pressure This plan was developed following the Guidelines for and cholesterol levels, and reduced the Development of Local Comprehensive Outdoor stress—which leads to a lower Recreation Plans of the 2020-2024 Minnesota incidence of depression and a greater ability to face Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan problems. According to a report by the NRPA titled (SCORP) created by the Minnesota Department of "The Economic Impact of Parks,""Diabetic individuals Natural Resources (MNDNR). The plan's content and taking 30-minute walks in a green space experienced format have been tailored to fit the needs of Scandia. lower blood glucose levels than spending the same amount of time doing physical activity in other settings.Thirty minutes of walking in nature resulted THE IL E OF PARKS, RECREATION, in larger drops in blood glucose than three hours of & TRAU cycling indoors' The benefits of parks extend far beyond LN oKA Ecological Health providing designated recreational spaces. Green Ift While parks, forests and trails space contributes to the physical and mental provide opportunities to improve health of individuals and provide public safety, the health of residents, they also environmental, economic and social equity benefits contribute to the greater ecological to our communities. Recently, parks have come health of the City. Parks are often to the forefront of public health discussions due tied together with environmentally to COVID-19. The pandemic has put parks in the sensitive areas such as wetlands,floodplains, surface spotlight as more people seek them out as natural waters, or significant woodlands, which can include refuges from the virus. It is important to remember trails. These areas provide food and shelter for local the benefits parks provide to the communities they wildlife and natural stormwater retention. Individual serve,which include the following: parks can provide important "rooms" of natural resource activity; however, they become even more functional when they can be linked together ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 City of Scandia,Minnesota INTRODUCTION by environmental corridors, or "hallways:' Wildlife, Impact of COVID-1 9 plants, and water all depend on the ability to move With COVID-19 we are seeing freely within the environment from room to room. increased usage of trails and parks that are prompting us to redesign Economic Prosperity 0 common areas and improving Leisure time is an important 0 pedestrian and bicycle flow to dcomponent of everyone's lifestyle maintain social distancing. Along and increasingly people are with the design of park and recreation spaces,we are choosing locations to live based anticipating that the way in which parks are funded on quality-of-life factors such is going to shift—there will likely be a more diverse as recreational amenities. The ability to retain or set of funding sources and partnerships for park and attract new residents has direct economic benefits recreation projects. A final anticipated impact is the to the City. For this reason, having a great park fact that parks and recreation departments are going and trail system contributes directly to economic to be prioritizing health, equity, and social justice in development. parks and programming. According to a study completed by the National Recreation and Parks Association and George Mason University, 72% of the 70 communities studied use parks and recreation images in their economic development materials. The study notes that parks and recreation contribute to economic development through business attraction, business retention and expansion, and talent attraction. In addition, if a park system is designed with connections to regional destinations, it can serve to bring in additional visitors. This additional tourism can be a significant benefit to local businesses. The City's plan will align with regional and State plans to promote outdoor recreation in the greater area. Connections Connecting parks and recreational facilities to each other and the general population via trails is important to encourage safe, alternative modes of transportation. These paths can provide an important alternate means of traveling for those who prefer to bike for health or environmental reasons and for those who lack other means of transportation due to age, income, or disability. Shared-use paths also provide important connections to public transit. According to the National Household Travel Survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, 85% of transit trips begin and end with walking and nearly one in six walking trips is made for the purpose of accessing public transit. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 4 CHAPTER 2 ABOUT SCANDIA ABOUT SCANDIA I11 OCA11 & II II[...G1101NA11 COINTI:11:11"'r The City of Scandia, Minnesota is located in northern Washington County, within the boundaries of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. It is bordered to the north by Franconia and Chisago Lakes, to the s west by Forest Lake, and to the south by May and lw. Marine on Saint Croix.To the east is the St.Croix River, which forms the boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Scandia is about 33 miles from St. Paul,40 miles from Minneapolis, and 138 miles from Duluth. TRANSPORTATION & CIII II ATION There are two State Highways within the City. The first is State Hwy 95, which runs 125 miles north- south from Lakeland to St.Cloud.Within Scandia,this stretch of highway is known as the St. Croix Scenic Byway. The second is State Hwy 97,which runs east- west through Scandia, connecting Hwy 95 to 1-35, a major interstate that stretches from Larendo, Texas to Duluth and intersects with numerous other cross- country routes. Dola horse in front of the Gammelgarden building in downtown Scandia i, "1`l1,✓�� , a r aw t err ,, r "n �i� �,.� � r/ ,,�, a .rA r Gr�Jl;�l��/� �li� iyw N/;/rI/��'plr(rl�✓i'%r r��w�r/l/r ,,,,,,;,,,;«. ,. � r.r�ir�?�1, .%`! /% /i-... /il'<l�i�r✓l/�i i��if�t��ldrii,��%`�l�V��,�,�y�r�f'�,r(�l4/��jX��,y�!/� ii �..,;u� ��l;�;1G�. tll�/]I//�1„1��ti r, ;r,%I✓ � ;h�7 r� V;�� lif�,� �,. 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This number is projected to grow as the Baby Boomer This section describes some of the historic population continues to age, matching trends seen demographic trends for Scandia as they pertain to across the nation. Scandia's median age is 47.2, an population, age composition, housing, and school increase from 45 in 2010 and above the current State enrollment. This includes data from the U.S. Census median (38.1). Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which is reported as a rolling average over a five-year Race and Ethnicity period. Because ACS data points are only estimates Based on 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates, the majority and contain a margin of error, they may not always of Scandia's population is white (98.1%), followed represent conditions as accurately as Census data. by "some other race" (0.7%), persons of two or However, data is generally more reliable at the State more races (0.6%), American Indian and Alaska and County levels. Native (0.4%), and Black or African American (0.2%). Approximately 1.3%of the population is Hispanic or Population Latino. Compared to 2010 ACS Estimates, there has According to the U.S. Census, Scandia's total been a 1%decrease in white residents;persons of two population was 3,984 in 2020. Metropolitan Council or more races increased 0.4% and those identifying data shows that Scandia is expected to add an as"some other race"increased 0.4% during this time additional 966 residents between 2020 and 2040, period. representing a 24% increase over a 20 year period, or 1.2% annual growth. This is illustrated in Figure Households I below. Improvements to parklands and facilities Based on 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates, there are will be necessary to continue meeting the needs of approximately 1,490 households in the City, 24.2% Scandia's population. of which include at least one child under 18 years. The total number of households is up 76 since 2010; Age Composition however, the number of households with children Age composition is an important consideration in has decreased 8.4% in the same time period. The park and recreational planning,as needs and desires average household size in 2020 was 2.75 individuals, of individuals will vary based on their interests which is about equal to 2010 estimates (2.77). If and physical abilities. Figure 2 summarizes the age Scandia follows nationwide trends,this number could composition of Scandia's population in 2020 (ACS). continue to decrease as a result of smaller family Nearly a third of the population (29.3%)is considered sizes, increases in life expectancy, and increases in youth (less than 20 years old), with another 42.3% single-person households. Figure 7:Total Population Estimates,2070-2040 Figure 2:Age Composition,2020 Source:Scandia's 2019 Comprehensive Plan Source:2020ACS 5-Year Estimates 4,950 A • . . 1 41630 Oto 9 77574 13.8% 4,500 41260 1 .2 10 to 19 641 15.5% tU 3,936 In 1— -3 A 4,000 20 to 34 298 7.2% 76 3,692 35 to 54 872 21.1% 3,500 55 to 74 14101 34.1% 3,000 175+ i"340 8.2% M JM M 2000 2010 2020(Est.) 2030(([:.se.} 2040(Est.) Year I ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 City of Scandia,Minnesota ABOUT SCANDIA N HVICAL, Ck-WRAc rER AND Minnesota GreenStep lENVIRGINMENTAL RESOURCES Scandia is a Minnesota GreenStep City, which is a voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition Water Resources program to help cities achieve their sustainability Scandia's eastern boundary is flanked by the St. and quality-of-life goals.The free program is based Croix River, which also separates Wisconsin and upon a menu of 29 optional best practices. Each Minnesota.The City's riverfront contains recreational best practice can be implemented at three different opportunities such as campgrounds, boat landings, levels from a list of four to either specific actions.The and marked and unmarked hiking trails. Rustrum different categories the best practices fall under are Wildlife Management Area, a series of islands within Buildings, Land Use, Transportation, Environmental Scandia's limits, is an emergent vegetation marsh Managment, and Economic and Community that cultivates wildlife populations for conservation Development. and hunting purposes. Scandia also has multiple lakes, some of which featuring public boat launches; NOEL EVAIM I" 11 OCUMElm"rs the largest lakes are Big Marine Lake and Bone Lake. City of Scandia 2040 Comprehensive Plan Topography and Soils Adopted in 2019, this Plan guides the desired According to a 2000 study conducted by the development patterns for the City over the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota DNR, and the comprehensive planning period. It also gives Minnesota Geological Survey, Scandia contains at guidance to accommodate projected population, least 62 acres of dolostone,as well as sand and gravel household, and employment growth; the projected deposits of moderate,good,and/or excellent quality. land needed to serve residential, business, and Most of Scandia is relatively flat with steep bluffs industrial uses in the City; and the City's agricultural along the St. Croix riverfront. and natural resource base. Its "Parks and Trails" chapter summarizes initiatives laid out in the 2006 Wildlife Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Plan; the A 2004 analysis conducted by the Minnesota 2011 Comprehensive Trails Master Plan Report; and DNR determined that Scandia contains multiple relevant local,County, and State initiatives. regionally significant areas of outstanding, high,and moderate ecological quality. Areas of outstanding New Scandia Township's Comprehensive Parks, quality are primarily concentrated around Big Marine Trails, Open Space,and Recreation Plan Lake, William O'Brien State Park, and the St. Croix Adopted in 2006, this Plan is the most recent riverfront. These designations indicate where intact document specifically dedicated to Scandia's native plant and animal communities occur, which green infrastructure. It includes an evaluation of are unique and irreplaceable on a national basis the existing parks and trails system, summaries of and within the ecoregion. Most notable and visible public and stakeholder input, planning priorities are the game species found in Scandia's Wildlife to meet current and future recreational needs, and Management Areas and Scientific and Natural Areas, implementation strategies. Included in this Plan are including deer, small game,waterfowl,and turkey. thorough lists of issues, opportunities, and priorities that formed the foundation for this new document. To protect nesting birds, fish nurseries, and furbearers, Bone Lake is designated a seasonal Slow, Scandia Comprehensive Trails Master Plan Report No Wake Area by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Adopted in 2011, this Plan details the development During periods of high water, watercraft must travel of connections between Scandia's parks and regional at slow,no-wake speed within 300 feet of Bone Lake's trails. It also summarizes community input regarding shoreline. Year-round public access continues, with safe walking and biking routes to schools and other an emphasis on non-motorized boats that cause less notable locations. disturbance to this valuable habitat. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 8 ABOUT SCANDIA Big Marine Park Reserve Master Plan Neighborhood Parks Developed by Washington County in 2010, Neighborhood parks are areas for multiple - and this document guides future development sometimes intensive - recreational activities such within the Big Marine Park Reserve (located in as field games, court games, crafts, playground Scandia's southwestern corner) through phased equipment, gathering, and more. Desirable size is implementation plans. Planning efforts focus between 3 and 10 acres. on balancing park programming desires with preserving the native landscape and sensitive habitat Hay Lake Park areas. Located in southern Scandia at the intersection of Old Marine Trail and Olinda Trail North, this park Thrive MSP 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan contains an open-air picnic shelter (with electrical The Metropolitan Council's 2040 Comprehensive hook-ups),grills, and a parking lot. It is also adjacent Plan calls out the Glacial Hills Regional Trail search to the Hay Lake School Museum and the Swedish corridor (which connects to William O'Brien State Settler's Monument. Park, southeast of downtown Scandia) and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, which runs along Lilleskogen Par Scandia's eastern boundary. Located at the corner of Highway 97 and Oakhill Road,just northeast of downtown Scandia,this park has a winding trail through the woods around a small 'II .. N E IFACH IITIIIEIS pond.Adjacent to the trailhead is Scandia's Veteran's Memorial. The following contains information about City- owned parks, trails, and recreational programs. Liten Park Specific recommendations for each park are found Acquired by the City in 2020, this 4.5 acre parcel off in Chapter 5. The park classifications used in this of Orwell Ave N is slated to gain an unpaved walking plan are modified definitions used by the National trail, park signage, and a picnic table. The City and Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), described the parcel's neighbors agree that the park should in Appendix B. The map with Scandia's existing stay as natural and undeveloped as possible. parks and trails can be found on page 14 and in Appendix C. Community Parks Community parks are intended to serve many neighborhoods and usually contain natural areas, Tennis courts and picn ic tobles of the Scandia Community Center .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 City of Scandia,Minnesota ABOUT SCANDIA water features, trails, recreational facilities, and/or Big Marine Trail is a 13-mile loop that wraps around picnic areas. Desirable size is between 3 and 10 acres. Big Marine Lake,located southeast of downtown.The Scandia/Marine Trail (also 13 miles) runs between Scandia Community Center downtown Scandia and William O'Brien State Park; Located on Olinda Trail North, at the base of the it also connects to the Big Marine Trail and the slope on which downtown Scandia is situated, this neighboring community of Marine on Saint Croix. 18-acre site contains a playground and tennis courts. The Bone Lake Trail is a 10-mile route that offers The Community Center building houses City offices, multiple smaller loops across Scandia's northern halt a banquet hall with kitchen facilities,meeting rooms, In recent years, the City has been looking to expand and restrooms. the Gateway State Trail within its borders;this multi- use trail currently runs 18 miles from St. Paul to Pine Wind in the Pines Preserve Point Regional Park,just north of Stillwater. Sharing a border with Falls Creek SNA, this parcel is comprised mainly of old growth forest and prairie In total,there are about 32 miles of on-street cycling land.Volunteers maintain its few trails for pedestrian paths within City limits.There are also approximately use, and there is a small dirt parking lot at the front 1.25 milesof hiking trails within City-owned parkland, trailhead. primarily located within Wind in the Pines Preserve. Special Use Parks Special use parks are areas for specialized or single- IFIRIVATELY-OWNEE) FACH IITIIIEIS purpose recreational activities, such as golf courses, nature centers, skate parks, and ball diamonds. While privately-owned facilities may be open to the general public, the City has no control over its Leonard Wo-itowicz Skating Park maintenance or usage. Sharing a parking lot with the Scandia Community Center,this lighted permanent skating rink is utilized Barton Johnson Memorial Park year-round. In winter, it is open for public ice skating Adjacent to the Gammelgarden Museum and across and hockey games; in the summer, skateboard Olinda Trail from the Scandia Community Center, ramps and rails are installed to create a temporary this private community park contains a tennis court, skatepark.The adjacent warming house is open year- playground,gazebo,ball diamond,and picnic tables. round (bathrooms are open in the summer), with an adjacent bicycle maintenance station located near the building's north entrance. SCH001 FACH IIT III S Scandia T-Ball Field &South Ball Field Schools can also fulfill local park needs in Both located south of downtown Scandia,these ball communities, as they provide many of the same diamonds are equipped with backstops, benches, facilities found in neighborhood parks like and dirt parking lots. playground equipment and athletic fields. Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Park The only school within Scandia's borders is Scandia Located directly north of downtown Scandia on Elementary, which is part of the Forest Lake School Olinda Trail,this site contains a lighted ball diamond, District. This district also serves Forest Lake, Marine bleachers, a playground, a concession stand, and a on Saint Croix, Wyoming, and many other adjacent dirt parking lot. communities. Scandia Elementary's grounds contain ball diamonds, a black top court, and playground Trails equipment. The "Existing Parks and Trails" map on page 14 illustrates Scandia's existing on-street cycling routes, originally developed by Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails. The City contains numerous bike routes and bikeable connections to other communities.The ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 10 ABOUT SCANDIA III I:11:11: III 11:11:11A r1 III 4411 II::I III?0GIRAM III III qG STATI:11:11: III11:11:11:G III GINXII II::::ACIHI,III" III Recreational activities for both adults and children State and regional parks offer a wide range of are offered by Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School opportunities for recreation,gathering,and enjoying Districts through the "Community Education" nature. While Scandia residents benefit from the program. The program offers a wide range of following parks and preserves,the City plays no role enrichment opportunities, including athletic in their development, operation, or maintenance. teams, creative arts classes, music groups, business The Parks and Recreation division of the Minnesota and finance workshops, and early childhood and DNR manages state parks; the Metropolitan Council parenting classes. oversees the development of regional parks and in Scandia, the Parks division of Washington County Scandia's Parks and Recreation Committee also implements and operates them. leads recreational programs and community events throughout the year, including the following: William O'Brien State Park • Youth skating classes ("Learn to Skate' and Located in southeast Scandia along the St.Croix River, "Pleasure Skating'); this state park offers plenty of walking/cross country skiing trails,camping locations,canoeing and fishing • Arts in the Park; opportunities, and educational programs.There are • Yoga &Tai Chi; also rentable camper cabins and a Visitor Center. • Vinterfest; Big Marine Park Reserve • Partnerships with Taco Daze, Gammelga'rden, Located partially in southwest Scandia,this land was Farmers Market,and Scandia Marine Lions. selected as a regional facility because of its excellent natural resource quality,including itsground moraine and wetland wildlife habitat.While most of its land is set aside for preservation and protection, there are Picnic tobles or Williom O'Brien Stote Pork still recreational opportunities like walking trails, playground equipment,and a swimming beach. Falls Creek Scientific Natural Area Marked by steep terrain and abundant flora and fauna,this SNA is considered one of the most diverse natural areas in Washington County.While there are no maintained trails or facilities,visitors can still hike, snowshoe,and watch wildlife. Crystal Spring Scientific and Natural Area Similar to Falls Creek, this SNA has no maintained trails or recreational facilities, but still offers hiking and wildlife watching opportunities. Visitors are advised to stay away from cliffs and steep slopes in this park, as the plant communities are sensitive to disturbance. Rustrum Wildlife Management Area Located on a series of islands in the St.Croix River,this WMA is only accessible by water and offers wildlife lr observation and hunting opportunities. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 City of Scandia,Minnesota ABOUT SCANDIA CUIURI:,,:,,AN`r COMM U I114 11TY Heritage Center site.This plan involves constructing a boardwalk around the adjacent wetland, Water Tower Barn - Scandia Arts & Heritage Center connecting the site to the Scandia Community The Scandia Heritage Alliance, in collaboration with Center. The plan also envisions a longer-term goal the architecture firm Rylaur, has envisioned to expand the Community Center directly east to a community gathering site that will utilize Oakhill Road N;this would require the City to acquire and restore Scandia's previously-dismantled abutting residential parcels as they become vacant. nineteenth-century Water Tower Barn. The proposed site will replace the South Ball Field (off While development has not yet begun on this Olinda Trail N, just south of downtown Scandia) project, the Scandia Arts & Heritage Center plan and will contain an event space within the Water seeks to integrate these proposed ideas by Tower Barn, an outdoor amphitheater, splash advocating for the construction of the boardwalk pad, seasonal caf6,and parking lot. and better connecting this cultural resource to the rest of Scandia's recreational network. Rylaur also developed a conceptual Master Plan for the area surrounding the proposed Scandia Arts & Source:Peter Hilger,Rylaur .................................................. . ........... ..................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 12 ABOUT SCAN DIA Gateway Trail Expansion to Scandia The Gateway Trail is an 18-mile multi-use trail that runs from St. Paul to Pine Point Regional Park— four Scandia miles northwest of the City of Stillwater and ten miles Trailhead adjacent to south of Scandia.According to the DNR,the Trail is a Meister's Bar and Grin popular cycling destination and sees over 125,000 visitors each year. Currently, Scandia's largest parks ��"°"'�`° ` Z Proposed future and trails project is the expansion of the Gateway connector path snot Trail from William O'Brien State Park to downtown. is14 part of Gateway Trail) The 2007 Park Master Plan for William O'BrienRi State Park included a corridor for the Gateway Trail ,1r to extend through the park. In 2017, the State of � � �`% Minnesota acquired the final linkage for connecting - - � � 4 the Gateway Trail from Marine on St. Croix through Trail route following secured William O'Brien State Park to Scandia. private land easement (red dashed line) The map at right illustrates the planned route for the Gateway Trail extension.The trail will extend directly P north from William O'Brien State Park(exact location to be determined within the next few years), running Tunnel underoakhillRoad N through a tunnel underneath Oakhill Road N and - � connecting to a trailhead parking lot next to Meister's Proposed trail segment(not Bar and Grill in downtown Scandia.The DNR will own part ofcity's current project or the trail through easements across private property; cost estimate) it will also operate the extension as a State Trail.The project is expected to be completed by the end of Trail route and trailhead 2026. I location within William Scandia's current implementation plan is illustrated a O'Brien State Park:TBD bythe red dotted line and blue dot in the map at right. For the 2024 fiscal year,the Gateway Trail expansion 7" has received a Legislative-Citizen Commission on sand Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) recommendation from the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust , Fund (ENRTF), contributing about $2,689,000 to � � fund this segment from downtown Scandia to the proposed Oakhill Road tunnel. However, the City of Scandia needs to secure additional non-state funding Proposed Gotewoy Trod Extension Route for project construction and preparation.The south Sources:MN DNR,Gateway to Scondio trail connection between Oakhill Road and William O'Brien State Park will be planned and implemented at a later date. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 City of Scandia,Minnesota a Y " w O O a1 i (6 fp _ v�i O O (6 N d i m - O <L 0 E n O N z " 'c d n m a in o V V a a) am Q _ _ o o N ca O_ "O v = Z a rn a a i a O c l7 0 a N v .� _ = LL o m m m a m 0 0 � O � J o cn 0 V 0 o v C a v � m � v° r Y y O c �� a ' r V m oo in m w V V �n o m = m o a Y m 'j— .2) 0 h- LL V J m 'o, J t/1 t/1 J S 7 m '�CL' i� C 0 ooi OOOOUOOUOOOOCO00 , 1 �r/rri /�J/��✓iy„ �/� 1 i 1 �.. �fr �i � �'�,,.J r' ,r r%%J ��/ ., <. �f� �/// �///,,,(( � � of � � ,r/,/��/�l ✓, �/� ,,,r, '..DJ(r...i c I 1 � l i , i r i I l li y I I rl / 4, - 1 i r r / r � r i / � l�i,'//r�„�ll,� ✓,, " i I r �/ 1 �,r,(,,,,,;> sr✓r�a�srz�rrixuurer��r�rcrur�an I� i,,,r,�, /'" o i' I' "i' / �� ,ra /• ( I /�i; ///,ram 1'„ „ � ryirrl, ,... y,,/��,,,, -;�f'' � � u,/ �� j`�� ,,r/�//� /// � r+rurrrtrrrmv✓r .—rvnvurre� �//, �i „r... , �� ,,,�� ,.0 r / r „ , CHAPTER 3 GOALS & STRATEGIES GOALS & STRATEGIES 11 N'TRODUCT11 0114 sports organization development projects to help expand community outdoor recreational Goals and strategies play a crucial role in this Plan,as opportunities in a cost-effective manner. they provide written guidance for implementation • Offer appropriate and engaging recreational by City staff, City officials, the community, and opportunities for all age groups. regional partners in recreation. Goals are presented here as desired outcomes. Strategies include both actions and policy rules to achieve these goals. AL 3: Enhance connectivity and accessiblifty between ............... GONIL 1 : IProviide suffliclerit loark: rvrvnScandia's Il arks airid between and recreation opportunities adjacerit cornmunities. to r-neet current arid future recreational needs in the it Strategies of Scandia. - Improve wayfinding within and around trails to allow easier navigation of trail system, as well as Strategies increase visibility of trailheads. • Prioritize the enhancement and development e Continue to plan and implement school of Scandia's centralized parks, such as Scandia connection trails throughout Scandia. Community Center,over more remote parks with * Continue to expand Scandia's network of fewer amenities. interconnected, non-motorized trails to promote • Across all ofthe City's parks,prioritize maintaining connectivity between parks, neighborhoods, existing amenities over adding new amenities. and public amenities. • Develop and maintain dedicated facilities for sporting activities, such as fields and courts. GOA1, 4: Preserve the Ill istorical, • Participate in regional park/trail planning cultural, and eiii wfirorvirnental initiatives, including the Washington County significance of Scandia's Parks Department,the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Minnesota Department existing green space. of Natural Resources. Strategies GOAL 2: Ensure that all Scandia e Continue working with the Scandia Heritage Gresidents have safe acce�ss to Alliance to assist in the implementation of its a fity Iparks and recreatiori Scandia Arts and Heritage (Water Tower Barn) facifitiesm project. e Protect Scandia's scenic beauty and natural Strategies resources by cultivating a system of parks, trails, • Encourage ongoing citizen participation in the and open spaces that respect natural terrain and planning and development of park and open preserve native ecosystems. space facilities. - Provide undeveloped open spaces that assist in • Provide ADA-compliant, barrier-free access in all the conservation of ecologically sensitive areas. new or improved park facilities, play areas, and - Coordinate local effortswith other public agencies sports field areas. and private partners to protect valuable natural • Increase number of safe crossings near park resources through donations, procurement facilities and in downtown Scandia. of easements, acquisitions, and purchase of development rights; make these lands available • Continue to pursue a variety of City/school/ for passive recreation where appropriate. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 16 GOALS & STRATEGIES • Manage vegetation in natural areas by removing and COMPLYING WITH THE controlling non-native, invasive spaces. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT • Ensure adequate funding for ongoing maintenance of City monuments and historically-significant structures. The ADA, enacted in 1990, clearly states the right of equal access for persons to local GOA111., 5: 11'r"',nsure that oingoing government services, including parks. On park inrilprovernents and fut�ure September 15, 2010 the Department of Justice published revised final regulations ......ill. systeirrs expansiors afire financially sustainable. implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 2010 Standards included new Strategies provisionsforaccessible design for recreational • Utilize the "Grant Opportunities"table on pages 57-58 facilities such as playgrounds, swimming as a resource forfunding solutions to recreational needs; pools, fishing and golf facilities. Any new update regularly as new funding sources become recreational facilities designed, constructed, available. or shaped after March 15,2012 are subject to • Establish process for identifying, writing, and the 2010 Standards.Any alteration(not simple championing grant applications. maintenance, but something that changes • Identify park/recreational projects to be incorporated the way the site is used) must make the into the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)* element altered accessible and must create • Leverage local and regional partnerships for funding an accessible path of travel through the site specific opportunities. or facility to that element. There are some fundamental differences in how accessibility in the outdoors is accommodated compared to indoors or the built environment. While restrooms, Borton Johnson Mernoriol Pork shelters, interpretive centers, and parking lots, for example, need to follow detailed ADA guidelines, other improvements such as X trails or swimming beach areas, for example, do not necessarily need to follow indoor or built environment ramp grades or surfacing requirements. A good rule of thumb for the City to follow is that anything constructed must not make the outdoor experience anymore difficult than what occurs naturally. Mother Nature does not have to comply with ADA, but the city does. The New England ADA Center is a good resource to use and offers checklists to evaluate accessibility at existing park facilities. The fillable checklist forms can be found here: http://www.adachecklist.ora/checklist. htrnl#rec ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 City of Scandia,Minnesota Page intentionally left blank ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 18 CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS 11 NTRODU CT10114 Park Acreage Level of Service This chapter presents an analysis of how well the Level of service analysis is a standard evaluation City's existing park and recreation facilities satisfy of park acreage across most park agencies. Level current needs. The adequacy of the City's existing of service is calculated as total acres of parkland parks and recreation system is evaluated using the provided per 1,000 residents. Over two decades following methods: ago, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) developed a set of standards for the amount • Quantitative Analysis - A comparison of existing of parkland a community should strive to obtain. parkland acreage and population projections Recently, NRPA has shifted away from the use of versus park and recreational agencies across the park standards because there is no single set of U.S.,including a review of the amount of parkland standards that accommodates the uniqueness of available to City residents. each community across the country. Instead, NRPA now collects information from Parks and Recreation • Geographic Analysis - An analysis of the departments around the U.S.,including residents per geographic distribution of park facilities within park, budgets, staffing,and park amenities.This data the City. is organized by jurisdiction size so that communities • Qualitative Analysis - A summary of public input of similar sizes can see metrics typical of their peers. regarding City parks and recreational facilities gathered through the community survey, Scandia currently has 135 acres of City-owned open house, and feedback from community parkland and undeveloped open space, or 34 acres organizations that use the City's parks and trails. per 1,000 residents based on the 2020 population • Regional & State Insights - A summary of the of 3,984 (U.S. Census). If undeveloped open space is demand trends in recreational amenities at the excluded from this calculation, Scandia offers about regional and state level. 26.6 acres per 1,000 residents. According to NRPA's 2022 Agency Performance Review,for agencies with populations under 20,000, the lower quartile is 5.2 acres and the upper quartile is 21.7 acres of parkland QUANTITATIVIE", ANALYSIS per 1,000 residents. Scandia is well above this range, offering a high level of acreage service even if these An analysis of existing recreational land area is undeveloped parcels are not converted to parkland. provided to determine if the recreational needs of current residents are being met. This analysis is Figure 3 summarizes the current and projected limited to an evaluation of City-owned parkland; it supply and demand for total parkland acreage based does not include trails, school facilities, or privately- on the City's population and NRPA's upper quartile owned green space. limit of 21.7 acres per 1,000 residents. Population projections from 2020-2040 were taken from Figure 3:Pork Acreage Surplus&Deficit Calculations Mommommimmis & Year 202 2025 2030 2035 2040 Population 47,2600 4,445 4,630 4,790 4,950 Total Suzy (acres) 106.0 106.0 106.0 106.0 106.0 Demand (21.7 acres/1,000) 92.4 96.5 100.5 103.9 107.4 ,Surplus (21.7 acres/1,000) 1 13.61 9.5 5.5 2.1 -1.4 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 20 ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS Scandia's Comprehensive Plan (adopted in 2019), so residents per facility (from the 2022 NRPA Agency estimated numbers may not reflect Scandia's exact Performance Review). Based on these calculations, population.The total supply of parkland used in the there are gaps in City-owned sports facilities table's calculation reflects the current amount of (basketball courts, rectangular multi-use fields, and usable, dedicated recreation green space in Scandia pickleball courts) and community amenities like dog - 106 acres-and thus excludes the City's 19 acres of parks, swimming pools,and community gardens. undeveloped land. Indoor recreation opportunities are also important, If the City aims to maintain its current service level especially considering Minnesota's winter months, of 21.7 acres per 1,000 residents with its existing when it can be challenging or less clesireable for parkland, it will continue to have a surplus through people to go to local parks and trails. Currently, the the year 2035. Developing open space into parkland City does not manage any indoor recreation facilities; will be necessary starting in 2040 in order to however, Leonard Wojtowicz Skating Park (adjacent maintain this standard. Since the City already owns to the Community Center) has a warming house for undeveloped land, these parcels can be developed ice skating visitors in the winter. The City partners before 2040 to anticipate and accommodate with the Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes School Scandia's rising population. While the City may Districts for community education programming wish to acquire additional parkland, doing so is not (e.g. health and wellness classes, arts and crafts necessary to maintain this specific metric. tutorials, and day trips), which provides recreational opportunities throughout the year. Recreation Facilities Data from NRPA's 2022 Agency Performance Review Figure 4 compares the suggested number of outdoor shows that 64% of all agencies nationwide have facilities in each category to the current number recreation centers, 60% have community centers, of facilities in Scandia. The suggested number was 41% have senior centers, and 31% have nature calculated by taking Scandia's 2022 population centers. Scandia has a community center, which (3,984) and dividing it by the median number of houses City staff offices and a senior center. Figure 4:Outdoor Facility Gap Calculotions ...........//""/, e Number Suggested edian Number of Based on Population Existing Public ................................. Residents Per Facility G a p(Extra) % of 3,984 Facilities �20,000 Residents) (2020 US Census) Playgrounds 1,986 2.0 2.0 0.0 basketball Courts (full-size 7,403 0.5 - 0.5 Ball Diamonds 3,107 1.3 3.0 (1.7) .................. 04WCourts 2,723 1.5 2.0 (0.5) Rectangular Fields 4,362 0.9 - 0.9 DogKFE/00/0041111 11,100 0.4 0.4 Swimming Pools 8,627 0.5 0.5 F11111A111411i Community ,,,,,, ' 8,773 0.5 - 0.5 Skate Parks 11,100 0.4 1.0 (0.6) 'SIMMOV Regulation 18-Hold'Gotf Courses 9,183 0.4 - 0.4 Driving Range Stations 5,055 0.8 1.0 (0.2) Ice Rinks 16,887 0.2 1.0 (0.8) P ic kleba 11 Courts 3,446 1.2 1.2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 City of Scandia,Minnesota ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS Trails In its 2011 Comprehensive Trails Master Plan, the Facility Distribution City recognizes around 32 miles of on-road cycling An analysis of the distribution of specific amenities routes. Additionally, there are approximately 1.25 within the parks was also performed.The Park miles of hiking trails within City-owned parkland. Facilities Distribution Map (Appendix Q shows: NRPA's 2022 Agency Performance Review shows that in communities with under 20,000 residents, the - Child-oriented amenities are concentrated in median mileage of maintained trails is 3.0 miles; the downtown Scandia,with the Scandia Community lower quartile is 2.0 miles and the upper quartile is Center and Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Park 10.0. In other words, most communities of this size containing the only City-owned playgrounds. have between two and ten miles of trails, with three - There are no designated basketball courts or miles being the most common. While Scandia only soccer fields - City-owned or otherwise - in has 1.25 miles of City-maintained trails,residents also Scandia. have access to approximately 17 miles of seasonal - There are few group gathering spaces in hiking trails at Big Marine Park Reserve and William Scandia's parks. Hay Lake Park is the only park O'Brien State Park, which are both located within with a pavilion and a few parks within downtown Scandia's city limits. Scandia have picnic tables. * The City-owned parks outside of downtown GEDGRAPKIC ANAI YSIS - Tomteskogen Park and Wind in the Pines Preserve - only offer hiking trails as recreational Park Proximity opportunities. The location of parks in relation to Scandia's residents * Every park in Scandia has a parking lot, making is an important inclicatorof howwell existing facilities it easy for residents to commute to recreational are dispersed throughout the community. NRPA, opportunities but potentially discouraging non- in partnership with the Trust for Public Land and motorized forms of transportation. the Urban Land Institute, promotes the 10-Minute Walk Campaign (https://10minutewalk.org) which advocates for"a great park within a 1 0-minute walk QUALITATIVI QI' ILySII S of every person, in every neighborhood,in every city across America! Community Input Survey Using the 10-Minute Walk as a guiding principal, As part of the planning process, a survey was the Park Service Areas map (Appendix Q indicates distributed to gauge residents'preferences,opinions, approximate areas of the City that are within a ten- and feedback on the City's park facilities and minute walk of a park (approximately 0.5 miles), recreational programs. In total, the survey received as well as a five-minute walk (approximately 0.25 101 responses. 32% of respondents said that they miles). Based on the 10-Minute Walk metric, the use Scandia's park system weekly and another residents near downtown Scandia are well-served 28% said they use the parks monthly. About half of by parks and recreational amenities. The east side respondents reported having two individuals in their of Scandia has multiple natural areas with hiking household, with age 61 and older being the largest trails, although they are not easily accessible to age group represented. Compared to Scandia's pedestrians. Most residents in Scandia's western population, those between the ages of 31 and 61 half cannot walk to a park; the Big Marine bike were under-represented in this collection of survey route offers enhanced connectivity to Big Marine responses. Park Reserve and downtown Scandia, but residents between Scandia Trail N and Bone Lake are largely General Use isolated from recreational opportunities. Overall, survey respondents reported using the Scandia Community Center most often (64%); the next most-favored parks were William O'Brien State Park(49%) and Big Marine Park Reserve (41%). ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 22 ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS The most-frequently used recreational amenities in Trails Scandia were pickleball courts (49%) - currently,the 29%of respondents reported using Scandia's cycling City only has tennis courts outfitted with painted trails weekly and another 22% reported using them pickleball boundary lines and lowered nets - monthly. Of the people that use these trails, 25% playgrounds(35%),and benches/picnic tables(33%). use the Big Marine Route most often;the next most- Figure 5 further outlines current amenity and facility popular route is the Dala Route at 15%. usage within Scandia. When asked where to prioritize additional trail Park Improvements and Additions connectivity within Scandia, many respondents While specific park recommendations are outlined suggested connections to the Gateway Trail - the in Chapter 5, a few general suggestions emerged DNR-operated trail that currently runs between St. regarding park improvements.Top answers included Paul and Stillwater with intentions to expand. Many updating and maintaining playground equipment also suggested routes between downtown Scandia in all parks, adding more restroom facilities - and Bone Lake, William O'Brien State Park, and Big either permanent or portable - and adding fitness Marine Park Reserve; since there are already routes stations to parks or trails. Multiple respondents also to each of these locations, more could be done to suggested cultivating natural wildlife areas in City- make them accessible, safe,and visible. owned parkland, such as pollinator gardens and prairie pockets. Safety was a primary concern across most responses. Respondents reported feeling the most unsafe on When asked to indicate their interest level on new marked,on-street bike trails (compared to protected potential parkamenities,the majority of respondents on-street, off-street, and nature trails); many said expressed interest in pickleball courts and additional that City roads'shoulders are narrow and motorists walking/biking trails. Additionally, a majority of often drive too fast. While Scandia's roads are the respondents expressed disinterest in a disc golf most appropriate location for new and/or improved course, dog park, soccer/football field, and splash bike trails due to the City's rural nature, more safety pad. Since young families and families with small precautions are necessary to encourage consistent children were under-represented by this survey, usage of these spaces. these conclusions may be skewed to the recreational needs of adults and seniors. Figure 5:"What parks and recreation amenities/facilities do you currently use?" City of Scandia Parks Master Plan Survey Other I do net Use ainenities or facilities Betiches/Picir)iic Tables Skate Park Pickleball COUrts -1 emits COUrts Opera Fields(football,soccer,etc.) Baseball/Softball HeHs ENEEEEM Picriic Shelters Playgrounds 0 5 0 10 15 0 25 30 35 40 45 5 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 City of Scandia,Minnesota ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS Stakeholder Interviews Open House Over the course of two weeks, ten stakeholders On October 19th, 2022, an open house event was were interviewed to gather addition information on held at the Scandia Community Center to display specific aspects of Scandia's parks and recreational the project's progress. Attendees were able to see amenities, as well as other current community the synthesized input survey results, draft goals and initiatives that may influence the recommendations strategies, and preliminary recommendations for outlined in this plan. each park. In total,about 30-40 people attended this meeting. The chart below summarizes feedback themes that emerged in relation to Scandia's green The map in Appendix A compiles all written feedback space's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. from the event, including new trails drawn during The following organizations and entities were the trail ideation activity. represented by these stakeholder interviews: • Bone Lake Association IN ICEGMAI INSIGHTS • Cycling Scandia Each of Scandia's planning documents, including • Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails this Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master • Gateway Trail Committee Plan, must align with the objectives and policies of regional planning documents. Any amendment to • Scandia Economic Development Authority Scandia's Comprehensive Plan, including the text • Scandia Elementary School changes proposed in Chapter 5, must be reviewed • Scandia Heritage Alliance by the Metropolitan Council for compliance with its • Scandia Marine Lions Club overarching initiatives. • Scandia Tourism Committee • William O'Brien State Park Summary of Stakeholder Interview Feedback Each bullet point summarizes feedback that emerged multiple times throughout the stakeholder interview process. Strengths Weaknesses/Threats Opportunities • City is culturally saturated - High speed limit along * More recreational and has a pleasant rural Highway 97 threatens programming,especially for atmosphere. pedestrians and cyclists. seniors and kids. • Trail system is easy to , Invasive plant species on - Development of City- navigate. public and private property. owned parcels into parks/ • Wind in the Pines is a high- - Current baseball fields conservation areas. quality natural area. are ill-maintained and - Enhanced wayfincling • Rural roads make beautiful underutilized. and identification signage cycling routes. - Lack of activities for most around Scandia. age groups;lack of outdoor - Community Center can be a winter activities. great community gathering - Risk of outsiders barring place with lots of amenities. current residents from new - Collaborate with recreational amenities(too touristy). organizations in other - Recreational amenities need communities. maintenance. * Continue to attract out-of- town cycling groups. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 24 ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & DEMANDS Minnesota Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), 2020-2024 The Minnesota SCORP includes four strategic initiatives, each with a set of strategies to provide further structure. These four initiatives provide statewide priorities for outdoor recreation: • Connect people and the outdoors. This priority will be accomplished by creating a welcoming environment through programming, special events, and partnerships. Emphasizing access, awareness,and quality is crucial. • Acquire land and create opportunities. This priority will be accomplished by focusing on strategic acquisitions, and development and redevelopment. • Take care of what we have. This priority will be accomplished by protecting the public's investment in existing infrastructure and natural resources,and maintaining the quality of natural resources. • Coordinate among partners.This priority will be accomplished by ensuring enhanced, integrated, and accessible information foroutdoor recreation users;enhanced coordination at the regional and site levels; enhanced coordination among the four legacy funds; and enhanced coordination with other agencies, organizations, and non- profits. Regional Parks System Statement,2022 This 2022 Statement from the Metropolitan Council identifies regional park issues that need to be addressed in the City of Scandia's Comprehensive Plan. According to the Statement, there are no new regional parks planned in Washington County by 2040; however, Scandia now contains a portion of the Central Greenway Regional Trail Search Corridor extension, shown by the yellow line in the map on the following page. Regional trails are designated to connect regional parks and trails to one another. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 City of Scandia,Minnesota II° i aura 1. Regional Parks System Facilities in Your iTiMILUnuty Regional ar s System City f Scandia, WashingtonCounty t , o �,,,,ao,//1 lire r' 011, DC,a�tp° Lake sNA Al i Scandia` pare ington , }/ %i,,,,, /1, r /07 , � ikC^ r �erse0arf W+E g M�85 Regional Parks Regional Park Search Areas and State Parks Fl)l Existing(Open to Public) Regional Trail Search Corridors aWp State Wildlife Management Areas(Publicly Accessible) In Master Plan(Not Open to Public) Boundary Adjustments Scientific and Natural Areas(SNA) a Planned Parks and Reserves Special State Recreation Features Regional Traits 0 Search Areas Other Parks,Preserves,Refuges and Natrural Areas --Existing(Open to Public) Minnesota Valley Nations!Wildlife Refuge -Existing(Not Open to Public) Regional Trail Search Corridors vW MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge --- Plan ned First-Ring City Regional Trail Corridor Land Bridging Facility de Minnesota Valley State trail and Recreation Area Road Centerlines Search Area Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 26 CHAPTER 5 RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS 1INTRODUC"O"TION provides future decision makers with a better guide for investing the City limited resources. Priority levels The analysis discussed in Chapter 4 reveals the need may shift as time passes, recommendations may for improvements to existing facilities and additional cease to be applicable, and new recommendations trail connections. It should be noted that some of may be formulated. the recommendations may require cooperation with others, including (but not limited to) the citizens of The approximate timefirame for completion of each Scandia, local civic and business associations, and recommendation is also noted within each table State agencies. In nearly every case, more detailed of recommendations. The timeframe indicates an planning, engineering, study, budgeting, and/ estimate of how long each project should take to or discussion will be necessary before decisions complete once the implementation process has are made to actually acquire land or construct begun: immediate, short-term, and long-term. recreational facilities. The recommendations of this plan are divided into IE"XIONG 11PAIRK FACHILITHE,"S four major sections: (1) existing park facilities; (2) new park facilities; (3) trail improvements; and (4) The following pages contain spreads dedicated other improvements. Each recommendation was to each existing park in Scandia. Each spread generated primarily through the community input includes general information, existing facilities, and survey; any suggestion that appeared more than recommendations for improvements to specific once was noted and compared with the parks' parks. Some of the recommendations identified for existing conditions and the City's budget/capacity existing parks are carried forward from Scandia's for implementation. Some recommendations, 2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space, and marked with an asterisk throughout this chapter, Recreation Plan. The remaining recommendations were taken from the 2006 Comprehensive Parks, reflect City staff, Parks and Recreation Committee, Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Master Plan. and public feedback obtained during the planning process. Throughout the input process, plan stakeholders expressed their preferences for the recommended Most importantly, the City should prioritize improvement to Scandia's recreational system.These continual maintenance of all existing parks, trails, preferences have been interpreted and sorted into and recreational facilities. While new amenities may high, medium,and low priority projects. The priority attract residents at first, maintaining the safety, of each recommendation is noted within each table accessibility,and availability of existing amenities will of recommendations. Due to budgetary constraints, ensure that these spaces are inviting and functional it is unlikely that all recommendations within this long-term. chapter will be implemented and the priority level Children's Story Path in Lilleskogen Park TVA 11, 1 I@ 0, I IBM: M/ 1 affi!MZ i h� f� NEIGHBORHOOD PARK • 14001 OLD MARINE TRAIL N 7 ACRES EXIS11,I NG F ICI L ICI l°ICI E. TYPE Open air shelter(w/electricity) Benches r Biking/walking trail Parking lot �° y Grills Portable toilets Picnic tables Bike fix-it station RECOMMENDATIONS ENS TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(S+Years) Install bike amenities(e.g.fix-it station,bike racks) Low Immediate <$5k close to Olinda Trail Install drinking fountain near pavilion Low Short-Term $5k-$20k ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 City of Scandia,Minnesota HAY LAKE PARK EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS /�,,,. ., � ,',,",, r,r✓/li„1 � i ��! /i;,, 1�//�j/�r/ ecornmen anon; o y� eke ix-It Station Open-Air Shelter i , with Picnic r J � / uu /iiii, / / ,///i%moo✓�� /�� ml, Portable Toilet �'f�' 1 i o Parking Lot Bikinc/WalkingTrailhead ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 30 r � 1 o I i r r ' NEIGHBORHOOD PARK • 14600 OAKHILL ROAD N 8 ACRES 1EXIS'llf'111ING TYPE Walking trail Benches r, Parking lot w, Open-Air Pavilion RECOMMENDATIONS TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(S+Years) Plant native vegetation along Scandia Trail N to Medium Short-Term <$5k screen Children's Story Path from traffic Build open-air pavilion near trailhead Medium Short-Term $5k-$20k In partnership with the MN DNR and Scandia High Immediate <$5k Elementary,develop a school forest ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 City of Scandia,Minnesota LILLESKOGEN PARK EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS � ✓, ,,,,,iar;,✓i,� ,,'� Walking r / with Benches IC i � / / O. �/q /%lid✓/✓/ �� r� � uwalM i� A ry✓r r " � f "� hn �� ✓ °qP 1' �rr��, r I � / ll / l w )rrj� r%i i ✓ rip r/ iiV'y � « M�� Y}}�t rywill, School For r r r .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 32 r q v' P�q¢ NEIGHBORHOOD PARK • ORWELL AVE N 4.5 ACRES III°n' ICI ' ICI III G CIF ICI LI ICI II1n,,,, TYPE None y Unpaved Walking Path RECOMMENDATIONS TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(5+Years) Add an unpaved walking trail and one picnic High Immediate <$5k table Add basic park identification signage High Immediate <$5k Invasive plant species removal Medium Long-Term $5k-$20k ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 City of Scandia,Minnesota LITEN PARK EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS r� I coo- rr� nclation: Ir��raso� Species Rerr��z�ral Rc�arr�rr��r� atic�r�: �u Park Signage Rca� rr� atwc�r�: l�r�pa�� alkir�g�"raiU arw Picric Tall 11% .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 34 A, �'� av� r k.��✓/ �ir � �, A dl, i �; ,.✓ ,,w�, �� P'� � fr�// 1 r l � fi J; � p �.� � 7 r ra i r r r an � 1 rr r r may, I !, r" rpj a M NEIGHBORHOOD 11770 238th STREET N 26 ACRES EXISTING FACILITIES TYPE Walking trail F ' RECOMMENDATIONS Boardwalk bridge over wetland TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(S+Years) Construct boardwalk/bridge over wetland-east Low Long-Term $100k+ to west across wetland and park area Develop small gravel parking lot with trail access Medium Short-Term $50k-$100k along Lofton Ave N Improve walking trail edges with woodchips and Medium Long-Term $5k-$20k clearing Add park identification signage Medium Immediate <$5k ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 City of Scandia,Minnesota TOMTESKOGEN PARK EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS ( ' /rrr, :� � h kl"�;"P' rll /��'�r✓��i� �y�(�' /rrr 1;y �p � f ro P e / / r�, ,/ri%f,"„/i ri /i /r' /�i'�/�/%✓��%r�i,,Di��/,. i ;... fr RJ L, '� , rf,�1 r/�,rl GC/'�/�J.i rid" ny r a Reeommendatuon: ' �n ecc�o-�mendation: t Parking area ardwaW/Bridge over Wetlland a! Walking Trails i. /r/r � 1 w�(',1,/��l(�/��'�r�rr/�l��ir%�Pi✓�,, '� (^., r9� ,°,stir„idl i g„, r, ,� ecc�rnrrenatian:��; � '%' � Ioprc��re [�enitir�n �f Walking�radl Edges �l�/',1' Park Identification Slgnage ' � 1 / � r r rn r J i .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 36 r / / r^ ) COMMUNITY 14727 209th STREET N 18 ACRES E .III T II IIN n IIII nu � Oiu�' �nn T� lnn W M' q� TYPE Playground equipment Picnic tables Tennis/pickleball courts Benches Bike racks Parking lot .. 'AAk dYzx� IRECOMME1411DATIONS Adult fitness station TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(S+Years) Convert existing tennis courts into a multi-use racket sports area by painting four pickleball High Immediate $5k-$20k courts perpendicular to the tennis courts and acquiring moveable pickleball nets Repair/refinish the southwest corner of the racket High Immediate $5k-$20k sports area Add in-court benches Medium Immediate <$5k Install a fitness station near the racket sports area Medium Short-Term $5k-$20k and playground Work with the Scandia Heritage Alliance to install a walking trail/boardwalk around the wetland High Long-Term $100k+ behind the Scandia Community Center building ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 City of Scandia,Minnesota SCANDIA COMMUNITY CENTER EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS I��miil�� r� ✓ r I }�aii '"�N,'111��I1Jf1��/'��rl�F nii✓/i Y,'�NIV! j� � f /J/ I rf�,� ,rJ�//i�// 'F%oiijo,uia LI�f(/�� ,..R;�L�✓lfh,�w�rv%.��/�..,�.��i1�� ;r' ✓ � � /l/.f"� I� �' %' /�"�✓�� 1 � it r,,,,1 ✓,, r� �! rtr � �i ,u„F %''� �� r%//�i�� fl��i ��f� �j�� 1,�l��r?rlklr / eCommenC�atl6�n; Fitn�ss Station p , f Racks ' Vul ^ r ✓ � � "'�'� ,�, �, ✓H r, V/ ''C Picnic A �� r,�r%v fd lr y;, Tennis/Plckleball 11 / �r >I�� l r n Courts ✓�Pl/i /�l�"r - I I IW /�+'rr �il' '...n v r,,rrr� /�'n�( f! w �?��% � h,�r'r i ( �,r it ,/� / � ,,,'; o '�/Cl ll r /r ` i✓ ;,' � // � "pm e�C9r�' enClatgCJn4 �/��r 'f �p � ,,/ � ✓ r �1�� ✓r r/✓ „/ !� e�fl�/1/�rjrlf„ '; /✓ rr�fF f,;, ; / � i m"1/i '%Y y y ,r.✓r/r/� Fr (�/ � .Y o/k ''', � onrrert Tennis Courts f/�/�//�� l, r� a Ja'Il�r r r� i r iF✓�i, ,a'lrf� �✓ � �/r, �i � , n 3 /�/ii%%///�� /1 �Pii r f .r/✓��f rr/r/ ' `✓ r �� toMulti-Use Racket 11�ii r i � /� 5 ✓�' r ��1�� % Ili y� nor � F g li r riiir �y � l� ✓ + �r ;. /// %/ rr/ olf U i✓ r ;,'y r ports Area I{I �� Jr r/f!I/!/�i�i/�.�j�� I `(1Vij, �,1 r "✓�Y,<��'ru/ r� s � �?J r�°�%�`�Sf✓j� �i /ir//�///r/ /%/ uu� �/pr'b /� r Ff i ✓ � �kHri�j��p l� � .. Y 1 r o� �i �///%%� � 'SFr It ,�; r ✓ i % �i/// u� (�, Irl��r'� �// / � I� ��F ,�✓ae / F�9a�l�le r�;r� /,r� �/�yy I f. i,.. �/ � I % ✓�, �r r✓il r�G �'I � //� Sri ri ��° ii/ a(.P r r r a✓�/1�/ r I�//fG / PE."cCBrnrYlic"ndatVon: If r� /D i/1 / � i I I��' ,2N m> Y��l;��i ri r �ji u� I� r' �, � G w✓/� ��" A M In-Court Benches I�//G �/, �� 1 Y ' x ✓ � � I ! V1' f 1 rJ��/f � �! �`//�/ r •✓/! 1 r �U o UG` �p r�ijrri 9 �6 y,, r r✓,2 l 'emu , PecCBrTRmendation; I„ Recommendation: ��, �/, IPeair southwest Talking Frail/Boardwalk of courts o Around Wetland / I ,9 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 38 1F 3 prr��IGrbh F, J4 ,�I,S �PJ�i�°4mn F ! a, �g Yre�� rid � ,q P l � ��' ✓ �� eV� ' �N /� a NAWR PARK i COMMUNITY22199 ST. CROIX TRAIL N • 44 ACRES Wow— EXISTINGFACILITIES TYPE Hiking trails Parking lot o! RECOMMENDATIONS Troilheod kiosk TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(5+Years) Revamp primary trail entrance(off of St.Croix Trail N)with new information kiosk and detailed High Short-Term $5k-$20k trail map Add new entrance sign to St.Croix Trail N Medium Immediate <$5k Install trail markers along existing trails and Medium Immediate <$5k directional signage at trail intersections Replace natural log steps Medium Immediate <$5k Rebuild paths to be accessible for maintenance Medium Long-Term $20k-$50k equipment Develop disc golf course Low Long-Term $20k-$50k ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 City of Scandia,Minnesota WIND IN THE PINES PRESERVE EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS men a ion: ff r �, I!q1�4 �,, IiI N'� ,a� �� n:� !) h" hr rfr � I�✓ i ra"%d � ' r 1 l' rr✓ r '1 2' q i � 1 qF i( II a r // rr, I, r r /� � / � !�� r / � '� V " u �p dfF�vuo F I� i��l4a ✓ .� rrr!i �' � `� � � ' i li� I p v x r r rr< r p �Olf Course � t r Revamp Trail Entrance add Entrance Sign to S �f C rca ix Tra l N N s '.I ICI �Vlu .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 40 y i 11 rlyj JI liy /I yr r irlr I 41 l 1 a "' �."` � � � `:., n' J�y�yJ��rrrt�;✓I � >l�y pllrll��llyryJ)�q � '* r /f a1�ly��l1�i�ytl�n�tr ' e �r r I ' a � i �yYIAp,�jtl�� ^� Y��Ir�� h��V' '�t1�,e'"✓ "'±I��iN�IW �+��W�If r Y � � l A N ' r rl i SPECIALE PARK 14727 209th STREET N 1 .5 ACRES EXIST111ING IIF ICIIIh.I171IIh TYPE Ice rink Bike racks Skate park Portable toilet Warming house(w/restrooms and drinking fountain) y Roller hockey in wormer months RECOMMENDATIONS TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION ' PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(S+Years) Replace rink boards High Immediate $125k-$150k Add goalie net in warmer months for roller Low Immediate <$5k hockey Improve rink drainage Medium Short-Term $20k-$50k Add refrigeration system to existing rink Low Long-Term $100k+ Install second boarded rink in current location of Low Long-Term $50k-$10N the seasonal, non-boarded rink ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 City of Scandia,Minnesota LEONARD WOJTOWICZ SKATING PARK EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS �j '' ��IrrioJ�, Warming House trooms Recommendation: Improve Rink Draina Portable Toilet Recommendation: Refrigeration System lll° JJf /" %%%/ �r 1///%/////l ifr ,ul, // / ��%`;1 Q Recom New Rink Boards Recommendation: Bearded Rink Goalie Net for em hieckey � ��%�% Rink/Skates %//� ;�, r , ,, '5 ............... 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Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 42 5 �, ,^✓ ,% ,,� ,,,, '� � '^� ��it�r�i ir,�iF,l 9/� � ��'vt'm�',,�;,�'i�� iu� i.v.�, ,}� a,dui ��,��' 1 �� f�^,�I��Yr �i°°,� PURPOSESPECIAL PARK 14849 OAKHILL ROAD N 2.5 ACRES IE ICI. 11 ICING EACI L111 ICI E. TYPE Ball diamond Parking lot Portable toilet Bleachers RECOMMENDATIONS Grills and seating area TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(5+Years) Convert ball field to multi-use,open grass field by Medium Short-Term $5k-$20k removing infield and benches (leave backstop) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43 City of Scandia,Minnesota EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS A R fp I I Iool�lr, r eammendation„ ))� I ++ an ert Ball Fiel g Grass Field r J, 1 ufn, I u f :t r I+IIY„III a lywugpll�, l) I � , I 1111111 ,, I o� t J / 611 I Yih,�, I� 1, I IIII / II .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 44 /��f��f�J�/ i ✓i�i/ r Yap f l r N ,r,f,,l,� l��r j,'%�1�� r/�`�r�r' f/f!f v�,f f ��+l � F �'��f��/i%1�� l��p/r;1�;I �U�r/L l� � �� a $ r / ,e,��fer� �i✓�i��,r�a✓ '� {� SPECIAL PURPOSE PARK 20835 OLINDA TRAIL N 5 ACRES EXISTING FACILITIES TYPE Ball diamond Parking lot Benches Rll�,MCOMMENDATIONS TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(5+Years) Work with the Scandia Heritage Alliance to implement plan for the Scandia Arts and Heritage High Long-Term N/A Center ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45 City of Scandia,Minnesota SOUTH BALL FIELD EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS i Benches �1 Parkin Lot F.'rnwi IJl � J tl, �� ,,,,oe�y; )✓( I ��/r,//,.J r' ��/��, n,il,"'X'IlPlr�ly�f 1 .��(//� r / L�r I 9�11'Vi J"'2 �p u" A J� aJ yr . l ��b 1 1';;, �r � / �r ��J�t / y�lf9�� s/ IJ � r�V�➢; „ �r�OI)f�r �/y �r'�ru ri ecc rnmendato r // r a/, Clear Site for Proposed ��"'I�� %ii/ / �� v�� d �"�� 1� '�O' Scandia arts and Heritage ��' tenter Development / I I 1 o� � r r o,' � ✓ ,'� r'.nly ! 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Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 46 r r �lil%l�fi�f�rr%r�rr� lllU N SPECIAL PURPOSE PARK • 21398 OLINDA TRAIL N 4.3 ACRES EXISTING FACHLITHES TYPE x Ball diamond Bleachers Playground equipment Picnic tables and benches Concession stand Parking lot Grills RECOMMENDATIONSAccessible portable toilet with protection structure TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATION PRIORITY Immediate(0-2Years) COST ESTIMATE Law-Med-High Short-Term(2-5 Years) Long Term(5+Years) Replace or update existing playground Low Long-Term $150k-$200k Irrigate and level outfield Low Long-Term $5k-$20k Install portable toilets near concession stand Medium Immediate <$5k Expand parking area Medium Short-Term $20k-$50k Expand concession stand infrastructure Medium Short-Term _r $5k-$20k ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47 City of Scandia,Minnesota WAYNE ERICKSON MEMORIAL BALL PARK EXISTING AMENITIES & RECOMMENDATIONS I w r t i I/ �I �'°� Ball Diamond �1%, ,; Ec`luipment Pecornr�endatnon; i Replace/l�pdate Playground Equip men �` , '� � Recommendation; , i ✓' , �, Recornmendatiiona Concessions l Concession Recommendation; Stand pnstall Portable Toilets r Grills, Picnic �1 , Tables Benches �f f� � Bleachers ,1 ��'-1 , � ��1 �� l�ecommendation; Expand Parking Area Area ' Or / r />r/r0/�l r�rl9,� l t ,,, i /r�✓ u � ' 'IIr�/!/ �f�, r�r,,, `�i ifU;, / 1� y iiuuu II � o In P8 �;<< ,.; � i �,��V r i�r l' ,, a' �a"��%�1�� I � ��/�1�;, � �'%J, l) �� i mviivrru✓�� I r�V I .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 48 SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS Nl,:.:::W PARK F::AC11U11'--r11ES The map below shows three City-owned parcels that could be considered for future park development: As discussed in Chapter 4, additional parkland is not Site A is a City-owned parcel on the corner of necessary to maintain Scandia's current high level of Oren Rd N and Olgilvie Ave N,north of downtown service through 2040.The City should first utilize its Scandia. It is relatively flat and devoid of trees or resources to improve current recreational facilities major obstructions.This could be a good location to meet the needs of its existing (and growing) for a pollinator garden and/or a minimally- population. However, the service level calculation developed walking trail, such as mown grass or does not consider existing parks' locations and woodchips/engineered wood fiber. density, meaning that it does not discern between many parks spread throughout the City or all parks Site B is a wooded City-owned parcel on the condensed around the downtown area. Since much cornerof ManningTrI N and Mayberry TrI N.There of Scandia's green space consists primarily of small appears to already be a driveway access point off downtown parks and large isolated preserves, of Manning Trl N. many residents do not have easy access to a local Site C is a wooded parcel off of Orwell Court N. park. Additionally, many community input survey According to neighborhood feedback,this parcel respondents indicated an interest in activating City- should remain as natural and undeveloped as owned parcels as dedicated recreational space. possible. City-owned parcelsto be considered for future pork development ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49 City of Scandia,Minnesota SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS molllhil 11'ry rs Additional mobility improvement recommendations within downtown Scandia include the following: Downtown Scandia - Fulfill the Scandia Arts and Heritage Center Master The mostcommontrail improvement suggestion was Plan's vision to install a safe crossing between connecting downtown Scandia to the Gateway Trail, GammelgArden and the Scandia Community a DNR-operated multi-use trail connecting St. Paul Center. to Stillwater, with intentions to expand northward. - Extend sidewalk along eastern edge of Olinda Discussions with City staff and stakeholders Trail to South Ball Field site,expanding walkability indicated that this expansion will lead to Scandia,but from the ball field (or future Arts and Heritage is currently in the early stages of planning. Moving Center facility) to downtown Scandia. Pave a forward, the City of Scandia should prioritize this path connecting this sidewalk to the Community trail connection, as well as plan a designated path Center parking lot.* leading from downtown to this new trailhead. - Install a safe school crossing at the intersection of Recommendations that align with the City's current Hwy 97 and Olinda Trail.* recreational needs from the 2011 Comprehensive - Create a trail from Ozark Avenue N and Ozark Trails Master Plan have been incorporated into this Court to sidewalks on Olinda Trail and Oakhill plan document,and are denoted with an asterisk. Road to the elementary school.* Downtown Scandia mobility improvement recommendations y/r/ �� and Olinda Trail Trail from Ozark Avenue ewalks ff Safe Crossing between melgArden and munity Center Extend sidewalk along eastern edge of Olinda Trail to ball field, connect to Community Center Rig iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliilliillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliilll�illilliillillilillilI 1110 ON .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 50 SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS Greater Scandia AII[Y1131 rIGINAII II IIE COMM III IIG)Arl 0 I114 S Mobility improvements throughout greater Scandia include the following: Recreational Programming • Establish trail connection between Scandia and Community input survey respondents and the GatewayTrail (to be timed with development stakeholders both indicated insufficient recreational of the Gateway Trail).* and/or enrichment programming for community members, namely for young children and seniors. • Secure non-state funding to supplement LCCMR grant to construct the Gateway For adults, consider offering the following activities Trail extension. The project has been or programs,as suggested by community members: recommended to receive $2,689,000 from the LCCMR and is very likely to be funded, - Social walking and hiking groups. but the City of Scandia will need to secure e Birdwatching groups or classes. additional funding for project construction and preparation costs. - Pickleball leagues and tournaments. • Construct a local trail connection between the Ozark Ave N/209th St N convergence - Group workout classes(e.g.yoga,pilates,zumba). and the new GatewayTrail connection. For children,consider offering thefollowing activities • Fulfill the Tourism Committee's vision for cohesive City signage - both welcome signs and or programs,as suggested by community members: wayfinding. After-school activities like art classes, speakers, • Convert wide shoulders on major roadways, study groups, or ice skating lessons. In the such as Highway 97 and Highway 95, into past, after-school skating lessons at Leonard marked bike trails. Paint bicycle icons on these Wojtowicz Skating Park was a popular program paths and green lanes across intersections. among Scandia households. • Workwith MN DOT and Washington County • Sports leagues that utilize existing baseball fields to acquire the rights-of-way necessary to and open green space. convert shoulders to bike lanes. Maintenance Reporting • Increase visibility of existing cycling routes (Data, Requests for maintenance of various parks facilities Bone Lake, Big Marine, and Sand Lake Family and trails appeared throughout this Plan writing Routes). process. Scandia already has a Service Request Form • Post the Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails' integrated into the Public Works page of its website Bike Trail Map throughout downtown (www.cityofscandia.com);however, it is not visible or Scandia and in City-owned parks. easily accessible to most residents. • Install color-coded trail markers along each route and ensure that these markers The City should consider adding the Service Request are friendly to those with a color vision form to the homepage of its website, as well as deficiency.* creating flyers with the link/QR code to post at parks • Repair, maintain, and promote the bike path around the City. This will ensure that the City is along St. Croix Trail N, between William O'Brien kept apprised of urgent maintenance needs as they State Park and Crabtree's Garden Gate. appear. • Create an off-road trail on Highway 97 in high- Marketing Strategies traffic areas.* In orderto bring community awareness to less-visited The map on the following page illustrates the park facilities within the City, social media platforms locations of these trail recommendations, including could be utilized to advertise park improvements the location of the Regional Trail search corridor on and upcoming on-site recreational programming. Manning TrI N. The City could consider holding organized hikes, yoga classes, birdwatching workshops, and other activities in each of its parks to encourage people to explore parks they wouldn't normally visit. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51 City of Scandia,Minnesota tA M C: 2 CL .2 z D u 4-4 0 UJ w m u u o Ee ms. ce 2, 0 0 0 Z Ell D 2 2 LL I du o ((1 91 alm, 13 rif, SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS Comprehensive Plan Amendments Since the intention of this Master Plan document is to replace the existing 2006 Comprehensive Parks,Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Plan, as well as update the priorities listed in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,the latter should be amended to reflect the findings of this new document.The recommended textual changes are shown on the following pages. 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Chapter (pg. 55-70) In Section B (Existing Guiding Documents), replace the description of the 2006 Parks,Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Plan with the following description of this new Master Plan: The 2023 Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan:In 2023,the City of Scandia completed and adopted the Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan.This document describes the current state,and recommends improvements for,the City's green spaces and recreational amenities.The Plan includes an analysis of the City's current and projected demographic data,as well as a detailed inventory of Scandia's parks(both City-owned and otherwise), trails,undeveloped parcels,recreational programming,and ongoing community initatives.Using public input gathered through an online survey and stakeholder interviews,these five goals were developed to inform the overarching vision of the Plan,and multiple strategies for each goal helped narrow this vision into actionable steps. Public input also aided in generating specific recommendations for each of Scandia's parks and trails.The Plan document breaks up each of Scandia's City-owned parks into separate spreads,which list existing amenities and recommended improvements,along with their general prioritization,cost estimate,and time frame for expected completion. Recommendations are also given for trails within downtown Scandia and throughout Scandia,additional recreational programming ideas,and potential empty lots for future development.The Implementation chapter lists various local and regional grant opportunities and steps for amending the document if necessary. Replace Section G (Implementation) with the following text: .................''I'l''''I'll''''I'll'll''''I'll''''I'll'','ll''''I'll''''I''ll''''I'll''''I'l'll''� ..................................................................................... G.Implementation The Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan (2023) identified the following actions as high priorities for implementation: • Develop a connection between downtown Scandia and the Gateway Trail,which is anticipated to extend north towards Scandia. • Assist the Scandia Heritage Alliance in implementing its vision for the WaterTower Barn-Scandia Arts&Heritage Center. • Install a walking trail/boardwalk around the wetland behind the Scandia Community Center building,connecting to the WaterTower Barn site. • Convert the existing tennis courts at Scandia Community Center into a multi-use racket sports area by painting four pickleball courts perpendicular to the tennis courts and acquiring moveable pickleball nets. • Repair/refinish the southwest corner of the racket sports area at Scandia Community Center. • Revamp Wind in the Pine Preserve's primary trail entrance(off of St.Croix Trail N)with new information kiosk and detailed trail map. • Replace rink boards at Leonard Wojtowicz Skating Park-to be completed in 2023. • Convert Scandia T-Ball Field to a multi-use,open grass field by removing infield and benches. • Develop a school forest at Lilleskogen Park. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53 City of Scandia,Minnesota SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS Replace Section A (Parks and Trails Goals and Objectives)with the following text: A.Parks and Trails Goals and Objectives Goal:Provide sufficient park and recreation opportunities to meet current and future recreational needs in the City of Scandia. Objectives • Prioritize the enhancement and development of Scandia's centralized parks,such as Scandia Community Center, over more remote parks with fewer amenities. • Across all of the City's parks,prioritize maintaining existing amenities over adding new amenities. Develop and maintain dedicated facilities for sporting activities,such as fields and courts. • Participate in regional park/trail planning initiatives,including the Washington County Parks Department,the Minnesota Department of Transportation,and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. • Identify and apply for grants to help fund solutions to recreational needs. Goal:Ensure that all Scandia residents have safe access to quality parks and recreation facilities. Objectives • Encourage ongoing citizen participation in the planning and development of park and open space facilities. • Provide ADA-compliant,barrier-free access in all new or improved park facilities,play areas,and sports field areas. • Increase number of safe crossings near park facilities and in downtown Scandia. • Continue to pursue City/school/sports organization development projects to help expand community outdoor recreational opportunities in a cost-effective manner. • Offer appropriate and engaging recreational opportunities for all age groups. Goal:Enhance connectivity and accessibility between Scandia's parks and between adjacent communities. Objectives • Improve wayfinding within and around the trail system,as well as increase visibility of trailheads. • Continue to plan and implement school connection trails throughout Scandia. • Continue to expand Scandia's network of interconnected,non-motorized trails to promote connectivity between parks,neighborhoods,and public amenities. Goal:Preserve the historical,cultural,and environmental significance of Scandia's existing green space. Objectives • Continue working with the Scandia Heritage Alliance to assist in the implementation of its Scandia Arts and Heritage(Water Tower Barn)project. • Protect Scandia's scenic beauty and natural resources by cultivating a system of parks,trails,and open spaces that respect natural terrain and preserve native ecosystems. • Provide undeveloped open spaces that assist in the conservation of ecologically sensitive areas. • Coordinate local efforts with other public agencies and private partners to protect valuable natural resources through donations,procurement of easements,acquisitions,and purchase of development rights;make these lands available for passive recreation where appropriate. • Manage vegetation in natural areas by removing and controlling non-native,invasive spaces. • Ensure adequate funding for ongoing maintenance of City monuments and historically-significant structures. Goal:Ensure that ongoing park improvements and future system expansion are financially sustainable. Objectives • Utilize the"Grant Opportunities"table on pages 57-58 of the Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan as a resource for funding solutions to recreational needs;update regularly as new funding sources become available. • Establish process for identifying,writing,and championing grant applications. • Work closely with Scandia's City Council to identify park/recreational projects to be incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Program(CIP). • Leverage local and regional partnerships for funding specific opportunities. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 54 CHAPTER 6 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION 11 I114" III 0 11[l!)U C" III0 I114 foundations that fund improvements to kids'sports facilities, often in the form of a matching program. This chapter summarizes tools and mechanisms that More information can be found at WWW,M]bl.co ml. the City can use to fund implementation of the park, twins/co muni JU d g.ra.nts/fiel.d.s-for-kids and ............................................M..........................V...............D Z. .. ................................................ trail,and open space recommendations discussed in wwwnhi.com/wild/community/ innesota-wM- .................................................................................................. ...... Chapter 5.This chapter also outlines the process for f undali.o n.. plan adoption and plan amendments. 501(c)3 Foundation The community could set up an endowment fund as TOOLS AND MECHANISMS TO an additional means of providing continual financial 1"U�N D I M P ll.E M IE 14 TAT 10 IN support for park acquisition and development. An endowment fund is a self-sustaining account in As Scandia's recreational amenities grow,the need to which assets are invested.The annual disbursement increase funding to meet the basic maintenance and amountof thefund is a set percentof assets,generally operational costs also grows.While it is often difficult smaller than the accrued interest amount, which to fund major capital improvement projects all at allows the value of the fund and assets to grow over once, there are a variety of funding sources to assist time. A park endowment fund can provide a means with up-front capital costs. for residents to provide ongoing donations to the City's park system with the certainty that the money Grant Programs donated will only be used for the advancement of An important source of funding is grant programs recreation in the community.Gifts to an endowment offered by county, state, and federal agencies. The fund are tax deductible under federal and state law. table on the following pages provides a summary of common state and federal park and recreation Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) grant programs.The table is not an exhaustive list of Scandia should work with MNIDOT to include grant programs, but rather those that are typically recommendations of this Plan and/ or future used by jurisdictions to supplement acquisition and committees in annual updates of the Transportation development of park and recreation areas. Other Improvement Program, to facilitate access to grant programs may exist and information regarding federal and state funding support. In particular, funding details shown in the table should be verified the community should request that marked bike prior to seeking grant funding. trail projects on major roadways get included in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as these Community Fundraising &Volunteer Groups trails will help safely connect Scandia to neighboring Community groups and civic organizations are communities. sometimes willing to organize fundraising efforts to assist with costs, programming, and upkeep. Minnesota Bonding Bill Organizations like Friends of Scandia Parks and State agencies and local municipalities can request Trails can help support specific parks on an ongoing funding for public infastructure projects through basis. They may also be able to organize volunteer Minnesota's bonding,or capital investments, bill.The labor to assist with small development projects primary purpose of these General Obligation (G.O.) such as trail creation, maintenance, or playground bonds is to aquire or improve fixed assests such as installations. Local business and corporate support land and buildings. To qualify, projects must be should also be sought. Both non-profit and for-profit pubically owned, serve a public purpose and mature organizations can be rewarded for their support with in no more than 20 years. acknowledgment on a plaque or sign at the site. The Legislature operates on a 2-year cycle, the Professional Sports Foundations bonding bill typically developed in even years. Scandia's proximity to the Twin Cities offers the However, there is no requirement that it be passed potential for the City to receive financial aid from in even years only. The bonding bill requires a professional sports teams to fund park improvement 3/5th supermajority in the State Senate and House projects. Local teams like the Minnesota Twins of Representatives to be signed into law by the and the Minnesota Wild both have community Governor. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 56 IMPLEMENTATION Funding Programs Maximum Application Granting Award Due Date Agency Land and Water Conservation Fund(LWCF)-https.//wwwdnr.state.mn.us/oboutdnr/lowcon/index.html The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal and state grant program that aims to improve the health of American citizens through planning,acquiring,and developing land-and water-based outdoor recreation facilities.The LWCF in Minnesota supports both state and local grant programs,with each getting 50%of federal appropriations.Local projects are funded via the following two programs: Natural and Scenic Areas Grant Program Provides matching grants to local units of government and school districts for up to 50%the cost of acquisition of natural and scenic areas.Eligible projects include fee title and/or permanent easement acquisitions. $500,000 March 31 MN DNR Funding priorities for this program are detailed in the State Outdoor Recreation Program (SCORP),including: endangered and threatened species protection, outstanding geological or physiographic features,water quality protection,high-quality scenic areas,and more. Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Provides matching grants to local units of government and school districts for up to 50%the cost of acquisition, development,and/or redevelopment of local parks and recreation areas.Only one park may be included in an $300,000 March 31 MN DNR application;however,more than one application can be submitted.This program can fund the development/ redevelopment of internal park trails,picnic shelters, playgrounds,athletic facilities,boat accesses,fishing piers, swimming beaches,and campgrounds. Conservation Partners Legacy(CPL)Grant Program-https://wwwdnr.stote.mn.us/grants/habitat/cpl/index.html Funds conservation projects that restore,enhance,or Changes protect forests,wetlands,prairies,and habitats for wildlife in Minnesota.Reimbursable matching grants are provided each year. $500000 See website MN DNR by the Outdoor Heritage Fund. 10%of matching funds from , for more a non-state source is required to encourage community information. partnerships. No Child Left Inside Program- https.//wwwdncstote.rnn.us/no-child-grants/index.htrnl In 2019,the Minnesota Legislature created the No Child Changes Left Inside Grant Program to create outdoor environmental, ecological,and other natural resource-based education each year. No limit See website MN DNR and recreation programs for youth.$900,000 in additional for more funds was provided by the legislature in 2021 and more is information. expected to be announced in following years. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57 City of Scandia,Minnesota IMPLEMENTATION Funding Programs Maximum Application Granting Award Due Date Agency Federal Recreational Trails Program(RTP)-https.//wwwdnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/troils_federaLhtml Provides funds to states to develop,maintain,and rehabilitate recreational trails and related facilities;projects that promote environmental awareness and safety education pertaining to the use of recreational trails are also $150,000 for eligible.Trails can be both motorized and non-motorized. trails;$75,000 for February 24 MN DNR Funding is provided by the Federal Highway Trust Fund. equipment Equipment grants require a 25%secured match,and a 25% cash or in-kind match for eligible elements of the project proposal is required. Local Trails Connection Program-https.//wwwdncstote.rnn.us/grants/recreation/troils_locol.html Assists local governments in developing relatively short trail linkages between desirable locations and places where people live;the program does not fund the development of significant new trails.Funding was provided by"In Lieu $250,000 March 31 MN DNR Of"lottery proceeds.Grants are reimburseable up to 75%of eligible project costs,and a non-state cash match of at least 25%is required. Safe Routes to School Program- http.//www.dot.stote.mn.us/soferoutes/grants-funding.htrnl Funds capital projects that make school routes safer and more accessible,such as school site Changes improvements,pedestrian facilities,bicycle facilities,traffic calming and crossing improvements.The federal Safe Varies Depending each year. See Routes to School program was replaced with the on Grant Type for more more MN DOT Transportation Alternatives Program(TAP) in 2012,but the information. Minnesota State Legislature created a state-wide program in 2012 modeled after the federal program. State Park Road Account Program(SPRA)-https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreationlporkroodslindex.html Helps local governments improve access to public recreation facilities(state parks,outdoor recreation units, public lakes,rivers&state campgrounds)by providing $4,000,000 available financial assistance to improve county state-aid,county, state-wide November 1 MN DNR township and city roads.Costs for construction and right-of- way acquisition are reimbursable for up to 100%of eligible costs;engineering costs are not reimbursable. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 58 IMPLEMENTATION 11::N1 III A1)G11::"'T1 III 14 & 11::'A1?1( 11::11 AN This plan will be adopted following the procedures Some of the recommended improvements in highlighted below: Chapter 5 will require a large budget and robust design process to implement.The following are steps Park& Recreation Advisory Committee that the City should take to complete these projects: Recommendation 1. Concept Development: Identify community Scandia's Park & Recreation Advisory Committee needs, site issues,and possible design solutions. shall meet to review the plan and pass a motion to This Master Plan aligns with this stage as it recommend adoption of the plan. provides preliminary/high-level ideas for park Planning Commission Meeting & Public Hearing improvements based on community feedback. Prior to adoption, Scandia's Planning Commission 2. Survey: Instrumental in determining the is required to hold a public hearing to discuss the physical conditions of the park property, such proposed plan. A notice should be published up as topography, property lines,and existing to 30 days before a public hearing that contains, at infrastructure. minimum,the following: 3. Environmental Assessment: Determine • The date,time and location of the hearing. natural processes and conditions that may be • A summary of the proposed plan or plan interrupted by human intervention, such as soil amendment. and groundwater quality, erosion, and water flow direction. • The local government staff who maybe contacted 4. Design Process for additional information. - Pre-design/Cost Estimating; Identify • How to obtain a copy of the proposed plan before space requirement issues,constraints and the hearing. opportunities of the proposed site,and cost • A method for submitting written comments. versus budget. Once the public hearing has concluded,the Planning - Schematic Design: Develop three- Commission shall discuss the plan and pass a motion dimensional concept(s)to solve identified to recommend adoption of the plan to the City issue. Council. - Final Design: Narrow possible schematic designs to one implementable design. Plan Adoption 5. Specifications and Bidding; Identify specific This plan and any future amendments will become materials, construction methods,and City policy when the City Council passes, by a contractors to complete the project. majority vote,a resolution to adopt.The City Council 6. Construction/Construction Administration: may choose to revise the plan after it has been Implementation of project and on-site work to recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory ensure that project is moving smoothly. Committee and Planning Commission, and after any potential public hearing. Plan Amendment vs. Plan Update ACT1014 PLAN Amendments can be made at any time, but the City The Park and Recreation Advisory Committee has should not amend the plan more than once per year. prioritized certain recommendations for each park A common recommended approach is to establish in Scandia. These are explored park-by-park in a consistent annual schedule for consideration of Chapter 5. The table on the following pages lists minor plan amendments. these improvements to provide easy access to desired improvements by park and potential funding opportunities. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59 City of Scandia,Minnesota Page intentionally left blank for printing purposes .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 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C+lhuiinmmn V'Csr 80 60 40 VVVVVV %/i' �JJJ� miiwnmii Jl1!1UU1111J11» MONSOON, le, x Sort WfFf Which uffro iir as a i e is v i m ii D%A so 40 W0n �II 20 IN 1 a f /r l ":fort Which park(s)are most in need of improvement and why? • Hay Lake. I think it is the perfect place for a soccer field. • Ice rink needs new boards.Wayne Erickson field needs irrigation and leveling of the outfield.Wind in the Pines was developed with dangerous trails that cannot be maintained. • Scandia community center—facilities not bad,but could use updating for playground.Backboard added to tennis court for solo play/practice • Barton Johnson could use new updated safe equipment • don't know,since I'm not familiar with all of them • All playgrounds could use an update.Especially the ones at Scandia community center and Wayne Erickson • Tennis courts could use some TLC • Olinda t ball park! • They could use some porta potty's • Scandia community center play ground • Pickleball courts at the community center. Need to add capacity and make them more pickleball friendly. • Tennis courts could be improved with new surface and markings to add more pickleball play area and allowing the tennis players a better surface to play.Other improvements such as bench seating in the area might be a consideration. The current area is basically a band-aid for pickleball and is made to just get by using the 2 tennis courts.The bare bones facility and limited space is scaring people away due to wait times to play.The premise of"If you build it,they will come"is a reality with Pickleball growing exponentially in the area.This same analogy is relative to building an new playground in Scandia that parents will need to drive their kids to. With other courts in surrounding areas filling up,people are looking for alternate places to play.You can't think of just the residents of Scandia with this facility. You have to see this as a bridge to make Scandia a destination that you've been trying to promote versus being a drive through community it currently is. • Pickleball courts-they're sloped and could cause issues. • Pickleball and tennis courts need to be reconfigured to 4 courts for additional players and tournaments. • Scandia Community Center's pickleball courts.Why?Because,the interest is growing.Four PB courts would accomodate the present population of players.I play three times per week and have not seen tennis players.An immediate resolution is four portable nets with courts lined for"four doubles"PB players.And a backboard with horizontal strip hung from the fence to help train new players I hope this helps. • Pickleball courts.Need more. • Could use dedicated pickleball courts,or expanded tennis courts set up for pickleball. • We have more pickleball players than you have courts.It would be nice if more courts could be added. • Pickleball courts are in bad need of repair.The cracks make them dangerous for play. • Big Marine,it would be nice to have the bathrooms open more often. • None • Pickleball courts.Fenway in Forest Lake has gotten very busy with wait times.Would be wonderful if there were other options closer to home.It would draw in a great crowd that could also support local businesses.Having lighted courts for evening play would be HUGE!!! • The pickle ball courts need improvement. Right now courts are difficult to navigate out of bound ball,And court has definite low spots that are not level • The Pickleball/Tennis courts need to be leveled and cracks repaired.The space needs partitions between courts because the ball travels far from the court during play. • pickleball courts • Need dedicated pickleball courts because of many players here. • 6 Pickleball designated courts with resurfacing. This area would be used more often if the courts were improved. We currently bypass Scandia and go to Forest Lake because they have better courts. • Pickleball courts! Forest Lake has wonderful courts that make the game more fun. If you have the courts you will see growth in use. 6 courts would seem a good size. Courtside benches would be a great addition as well. I play twice a week from April to winter. • The tennis/pickleball courts need resurfacing and redesign to make room for the number of people using the courts at the same time. • Tennis courts and the pickleball courts are in need of repair.The tennis court have many cracks on it and can make it difficult to play on. • Lilleskogen Park-needs more native shrubs,trees,and wildflowers along the paths.Right now it is rather barren and there's not much privacy when you walk the trail along Highway 97. It would be nice if it felt more like an"escape"within the city and a resource/teaching reference with a variety of native plants. Scandia Community Center-add more native plants either in the existing areas around signs or in gardens and/or replace some areas of sod with prairie.Do prairie pockets around the community center-especially in areas that aren't used by residents or events. The park that it is at the corner of Olgilvie and Oren Road-add benches,a picnic table or two,hammock stands,and a pathway mowed through the prairie that was established many years ago.Work with Prairie Restorations to continue to expand the number of wildflowers and native grasses that are there,plus add some native shrubs and maybe some native trees too.There's a lot of potential here!" • Scandia Tennis/Pickleball area. • 1.The signage at Wind in The Pines needs improvement. The trails are not well marked and people often go off the correct route which injures plants and causes erosion. 2.The pickleball courts need improvement. First of all,it would be great if they were dedicated pickleball courts(not tennis courts-which I have not seen a single person use in over a year). Secondly,there is a need for more. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Two courts are insufficient. Often there is a wait to play and because of that people go elsewhere. It would also be an inexpensive option to add a practice board where newer players could work on their own to improve their game. • Scandia Community Center pickle ball courts. There should be more courts designated for pickle ball as it is the up and coming new activity for all ages. • Wind in the Pines • My husband plays pickleball and they need things improved some.The courts do need some TLC and with that,it could be the door to creating a great space for both pickleball players and tennis players.He seems to wish more players could play as they have limited play area with 2 courts.I do like the idea that he's closer to home versus driving to the"nice courts"in Forest Lake and other surrounding communities. I also would like the city to maintain the tennis courts better as he's been there cleaning it before people show up. • additional pickleball courts for tournaments • Pickleball-bare minimum we need courtside benches. Real pickleball courts like Forest Lake would be ideal. 4 to 6 pickleball courts would get a ton of use from April-October. • More skate parks everywhere • Playground Equipment all of them • Gammelgarden-weedy+bees • Community Center • None. Reduce our tax assessment • Tennis courts • Pickleball courts • Pickleball! • more pickleball courts • Would love to see some pickleball courts in Scandia so we can come up&play w/our friends in Marine! • Lilleksogen needs more trees,especially along the north side. You can hear and see the trucks as they speed by. It's scary to have my grandchildren walk along that path when the highway is such easy access. It also need shade and picnic tables along the west side. What additional amenities or recreational opportunities would you like to see in Scandia's park system? • Outdoor drinking fountains. • A splash pad would not only draw in residents but from other nearby communities as well. It would need to be located in the downtown area. • Community Swimming Pool • cross country ski trails • Lights at pickle ball courts.And more courts.Additional small hockey rink • I've brought it up before,but apparently it was ignored.I would like to see a workout./exercise equipment setup like next to the road at the apartments across from the Forest Lake High School.It wouldn't take up much room and could be available to seniors or disabled people as well as all ages.Possibly in the Park down from the school and within walking distance of the senior housing?There really isn't much available for that for people in Scandia or at any of our parks. • More trails. Bike trails. • More bike trails.Riding on Manning is dangerous,especially for children. • Wading pool or splash pad would be great.More public access to lakes for fishing canoes swimming etc.More bike lanes. Would love to have a bike path along Olinda so folks in the north end of town could safely bike to parks and the farmers market.We love to bike there but it's so treacherous on Olinda. • More bike trails.Seems like a perfect place for a frisbee golf course. • Newer park equipment • Bike trails and walking paths,people are walking and biking on the shoulder of roads that are 55mphl Scandia is way behind other communities all around us when it comes to keeping the bike riders safe.People would get out and walk more if there were paths along the roads. • Dedicated Pickleball courts,current ones aren't that appealing and consequently don't draw many people.Don't want to spend most of my time chasing balls. • More trails to get off road while walking. • There are plenty of parks in Scandia at this time that are rarely used.Especially when you have a majority of us living on 5 acre lots or live a distance from facilities.Put the energy into the existing areas before grasping at new areas that are really not needed in my mind. • More paths next to roads.Traffic getting to be to much to rely on the shoulder. • Biking and hiking trails. • Horse shoes • We bike,hike and kayak so trails and access areas are most important to us.Tennis and pickle ball would also be of interest. • More pickleball courts. • None • Overall the parks are kept up well. • Separate Pickleball courts. • Continuing to advance Pickleball courts • more hiking trails • Lights on courts,windbreakers. • Considering all the hunting opportunities in the area,it would be nice to have a place to practice archery. It doesnt have to be fancy or expensive,just a few targets and a designated place where it's legal to shoot your bow w/o a disruption to others. • Additional Pickleball courts to accommodate more people;we are seeing 10 to 15 people 3 or 4 times a week on the current courts. Some wind screens would be helpful in controlling wind speeds,and a simple backboard for practice. • Agility dog park-have agility equipment for dogs to use.There is nothing like this in northern Washington County.See a video of one an Eagle Scout did:https://youtu.be/XBwM-x2ZNaU Adult exercise equipment along a trail.There's lots of kid equipment,but nothing for adults in the area. A bike park:https://www.woodburymn.gov/446/Carver-Lake-Bike-Park Hammock stands by themselves and/or in groups:https://i.pinimg.com/originals/18/dd/ bb/18ddbb6ee3c517fdcede700794495271.jpg Japanese or Chinese garden.Again,there's nothing like this in our area.It doesn't have to be huge...just another place and cultural experience for residents/visitors. Look at Kew Gardens natural areas:https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-in-the-gardens/natural-area.Install bug hotels (to attract and provide a home for beneficial insects)&natural log trails. Plant endangered and/or rare NATIVE trees throughout the area. Please do NOT waste money or natural resources(water)on a splash pad. • Would love to see the Pickleball area improve.Have played there but it's minimally attractive.Played with some of the regulars there and loved the people but hard to stay motivated with size and condition.Forest Lake and others just have better facilities.It would be great to be more engaged with Scandia. • 1.A dog park. 2.A few picnic tables somewhere near the Scandia Grocery-in the heart of town for bikers. A lot of people come to Scandia to ride the beautiful roads and many stop at the store for refreshments but the town is just not set up in a welcoming manner for them to sit and eat a sandwich or snack. • More courts designed espscially for pickle ball • Being able to hike in William O'Brien during winter-additional/wider path for hikers • Trails rock. I'm a biker. • 1 am not interested in the community spending money to attract people from forest lake or other places to our Parks it doesn't seem right...When I skate it's hard to even get on the ice because there are so many kids there from forest lake. • A shaded area and better seating would be nice when I go watch the participants play at the tennis courts.They could possibly have some benches within the court area too.They bring folding chairs now.I really don't go to any parks within Scandia.Our 5 acre home area is our park. • Improvement in bike trail marking especially on County roads. • More skate parks • splash pad • Disc golf course or two • a soccer field with two goals and some nice grass so people can play or practice • 1 would love to see a soccer field in Scandia • Soccer • walking trails and/or biking trails. • We would love to see a mountain bike trail and a bike pump track.Mankato has both and they are excellent,elk river has a great mountain bike trail.There are a lot of bikers in the area and it would draw in many people,too. • A hockey net on the half of the skate park where there are no jumps could open it up for roller hockey • Disc golf and soccer field • Pickleball courts • pickleball! 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Take care of your residential streets. And NOTjust in the City Center • Connectivity from Hwy 97 north to 240th Street-riding a bicycle on Hwy 95 to get to surrounding streets/neighborhoods is dangerous. Traffic along 95 travels much too fast and the breakdown lane is too narrow,especially with the rumble strips. • 1 walk/hike,so it's not so important that the trails are connected.I would rather see the trails developed within parks-so they are accessible,smooth/easy to walk(no roots in the paths or other tripping hazards),have native plants around them,and are safe. • Probably impossible to get bikes off the roadways but that would be a start. • 1.This seems elementary,but would it be possible to get a trail(not highway 97)to connect downtown Scandia with the Scandia Plaza? 2.A bike trail that connects to the Gateway or at least to William O'Brien. • Sure • Scandia to William O'Brien,to river valley trails • I'm not sure what the need is. It won't bring any money into Scandia because people on bikes don't go out to dinner,they don't buy gas, and they don't even buy any food,a snack at most.I would like to see Scandia spend money on hiking trails and such: like that within the community,not so focused on bringing other people here. all the bikers going through my neighborhood right now are from Minneapolis and St Paul on the weekends,and they bring their entitled attitude with them I don't see why we would bend over for them. • We walk our dog on our local city street that is small and has no curb.Scary as people drive by faster than they should but we choose not to drive any distance.Would maybe consider Wind in the Pines but you won't let us bring our dog for a walk. Absolutely would not use a dog park.Just more trouble there. • Forest Lake • yes • woods • Interested in bike trails • Connect to William Obrien • Nowhere • Connection with Gateway Trail • Yes-north and south east • Scandia to William o Brian,or scandia to big marine park. • Stillwater,Chisago • All parks connected to each other and to William O'Brien • Yes!to+from Marine and/or William O'Brien • Scandia&Forest Lake • Yes • Borne lake Park(Tomteskogen) • Not necessary , , What do you think are the three most important t �`�s for the� ��;� -� I when strategically planning for the future of its arks?40 �lllll«llll ��Illl��)�J 30 2 i:,vw i.dY.,le Sort Please share any additional thoughts you have about parks,trails,and outdoor recreation opportunities in the City of Scandia. • It might be nice to have a map of all the trails outside the community center. • 1 feel the City should not be adding any more amenities or parks until the current parks and amenities have been brought up to higher standards with ADA accessibility.Then the thought of park,trail,or amenity expansion should be brought forward. • We really enjoy using the tennis courts and playgrounds! • 1 think that having public electric vehicle charging stations would attract people to use Scandia's outdoor recreation opportunities. • We love the parks and trails.It would be awesome to be able to get to the parks on bikes more safely.Upgrades to playgrounds need to happen for safety reasons.More gardens in the parks.Community orchard.Volunteer opportunities. • We need to look and parks and natural spaces as our first line of defense in our communities against climate change.Invasive species are one of greatest threats to biodiversity.I believe a focus should be on habitat restoration of our existing spaces and increasing resilience. • Public restrooms are important to have for all parks • Pickleball will draw more people into the community and keep our residents from having to go elsewhere • The ice rink/skateboard park is the only thing for older children to do.It seems that most cities focus on parks that gear towards younger children.It is a common problem in small towns that there isn't anything for older children to do. Adding Equipment or activities for teenagers might help the community. • With the growing popularity of Pickleball and local interest,need to improve the facility at the community center to attract more play and to provide more courts. Chisago and Forest Lake courts are often full-an upgrade to the Scandia courts would draw more people to the courts. • Many trails and nature parks are not a big priority in our household. As stated,I live in the country already.I have 5 acres with plenty of room to entertain,grill or have peace.I do walk the roadways near me instead of traveling to Wind in the Pines or other parks developed.Granted,the roads are not as safe as I'd like,but don't feel I need to drive somewhere to take the dog for a walk.Our road has many walkers on it proving the trails are not a priority to most if you have to drive to them. Thanks for asking for input on these issues and continuing the discussions. • 1 really enjoy the ice rinks!! • 1 have never heard of these trails.Perhaps more advertising and articles about these trails and locations is needed. • 1 think developing out parks like Big Marine with better hiking trails would be great.Creating a biking path to William O'Brien would be fantastic. • Please add more pickleball courts • Scandia is trying to be a big city on our tax dollars. Scandia is little. Keep perspective leaders. • Thank you for listening to the citizens! • It seems that there is a lot of money being planned for the current playground at the Community Center,however,I rarely see any children using this area. The skating rink/park seems busy with hockey,but not friendly for general skating. • Look carefully at the age of people in the community&how you are meeting their needs.Schools have play equipment &many of the parks in Scandia have equipment for kids.There is literally nothing for adults in this community except for walking&biking.As residents age,how are you helping them stay active,fit,&engaged in the community? In addition to developing parks,&trails-please consider having outdoor adult rec programs-especially for 55+year olds. Offer naturalist programs,birdwatching groups,pickleball games,arts/nature programming,&/or walking/hiking groups. There are so many opportunities to build a sense of community&connection through nature. Maybe it is time to create a job for someone who could develop a robust schedule of parks&rec programs for Scandia.This would be the position's focus-not an addition to existing staff.You would be investing in Scandia&its residents,&ensuring that people want to continue to live here into retirement. • Scandia is a quiet town not thought of much.Making some small improvements may help your economy if more people had a destination. Me being a pickleball player has seen the growth of the sport and see others looking for a place to play. • It has been scientifically proven that spending time outdoors is important for your health. The City should be proactively thinking about how to provide spaces that encourage and support this essential activity for all citizens of all ages and capabilities. • 1 drive 16 miles(I live in Hugo)to play pickleball at your park. I think many more would come if those courts were designed for the sport that so many people are playing today. • Survey collected by paper copy-respondent skipped selecting an answer for"How often do you utilize Scandia's parks and/or recreation facilities?"but wrote in"Now&then Playground when grandkids here" • Third most important thing-ongoing maintenance-paying for it- • 1 would like to see our Park improvement plans be done with volunteers. If people really want improvements,they will volunteer to do it and it'll save us money.Throwing money at a park doesn't mean a park will be successful it only means it will be costly. • As stated,we really don't utilize any of the parks in Scandia.We go watch some ball games at the lighted field and my husband is now playing pickleball. Many of the other parks are a bit excessive with where we live.Our dog runs within our 5 acres and we relax on our deck or front yard with friends versus meeting at another location in Scandia. • New pickleball courts would be a gem in the town. It's a very social game,so benefits are more than just fitness. It would be a great gathering place. • Would like to see may paved. • Entered by Staff from printed survey(note,participant placed four check marks next to Ice Skating Rinks to the question how interested are you in the following park amenities and an extreme circle next to Skate Park in the response to'Which parks and recreation amenities/facilities do you currently user • The parks committee has done a greatjob at making sure Scandia has great parks without going overboard,I appreciate all their hard work • a public soccer field • Scandia,live within your means so I can live within mine • Could the Scandia school also have a walking path open to all? • While I like pickle ball,don't want to lose the tennis courts. • Our family all play soccer and would like to see a soccer field at Hay Lake,even if it wasn't regulation size field or goals. • Pickleball!! • Put in Horse Trails(hand drawn large smiley face) • We are not yet Scandia residents(moving to the city at the end of September).Answers reflect our anticipated usage of the parks. • 1 would like to have more safe walking trails through the woods. STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS Representative from Scandia Elementary October 20th,2022 1.What is your/your organization's connection to Scandia's parks and trails?What do you know about our project? Admin assistant: planning,organization 3 kids;often go hiking and go to the parks (Whispering Pines, park off of Quarry Road) 2.What are the strengths of Scandia's park and recreation system? Trails are easy to navigate,well-marked (easy to tell if you're in private property) School uses Gammelgarden for end-of-year field day - Equipment needs maintenance, causes injuries 3.Are there any park improvements or maintenance items that need to be completed to better meet your organization's needs? Not many trash receptacles on trails 4.What recreational programs are needed the most?What age groups? Will bus kids down to Community Center after school for ice skating lessons - "has been a hit in the past" - Kids have to supply their own skates Would love to see more after-school activities like art classes, speakers, etc. Kids that are more involved in their community show more ownership,are more respectful, etc. 5. During the next 5-10 years,what should be the top priorities for the city in regards to parks, recreation, and trails? Community already does a great job-good hiking trails Consider engaging kids more in hiking - holiday-sponsored events, geocaching Kids went to Interstate State Park to go hiking but field trips are hard to plan 6. Is there anything else we should know about city's parks, recreation and trails that we haven't already discussed? All school-owned green spaces are rentable;organizations have to cover their own insurance - Can't really use grounds during school hours • Safe Routes to School School is located on busy road with high speed limit 50 mph through school zone School proposed speed limit change but didn't go anywhere Some parks are within walking distance but they aren't safe to walk to Scandia is having turnover in demographic- lots of young families - Usually utilize own property - Parks aren't usually busy - School enrollment has increased a lot recently Representative from Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails October 28th,2022 • Previously on Parks and Rec Committee, part of previous Master Planning effort • Org around since 2008, primarily focus on trail issues/natural areas/Wind in the Pines - -$30,000 grant for restoration work at Wind in the Pines - Installed butterfly garden at Lilleskogen - Prairie installation in Swensen neighborhood (Ogelby and Oran) • Two neighborhood plots near Hay Lake Park-east side (invasive removal) and west side (could be restored for pollinator area) - Gateway Trail: helping to get funding 1.What are the strengths of Scandia's park and recreation system? • Lots of recreational opportunities • Wind in the Pines-very high quality natural area in Washington County - Needs further protection and management • Quite a lot of undeveloped land - potential for additional parks • Hay Lake- pavilion is great gathering spot • Lilleskogen -great asset - Wetland is getting restored 2.Are there any park improvements or maintenance items that need to be completed to better meet your organization's needs? • Funding stream is limited - should have more dedicated funding stream • Invasive species control - Comes down to money - Educating landowners about species and offering resources - State grants will only work on protected land, not private property • Wind in the Pines needs a Natural Area Management Plan -talk to Friends about developing that, although Karen doesn't have much time 3.What recreational programs are needed the most?What age groups? • Biggest demographic: people over 50, so more recreational programs are necessary Tai chi,walking club,Zumba Not many places to walk without having to drive somewhere else- better trail system throughout City that connects parks • Northwest quadrant doesn't have parks and trails 4. During the next 5-10 years,what should be the top priorities for the city in regards to parks, recreation, and trails? • Prioritizing existing parks/trails rather than new ones • Education surrounding invasive species • Pollinator plantings- mowing schedules, lots of neighborhood plots • Wind in the Pines- keep it undeveloped - Definitely needs new entrance/map - Trail markers/directional signs in past have been removed or destroyed - Replace/maintain natural log steps • Consider swingsets for adults with developmental disabilities 5. Is there anything else we should know about city's parks, recreation and trails that we haven't already discussed? • Lilleskogen -open air pavilion could obstruct view, maybe change wording to gazebo • Tomteskogen -would cyclists use bike amenities? Park isn't very usable since it's mainly wetland • Hay Lake- mowed area could be used for pollinator planting • Community Center-surprise about water tower barn project additions Representative from Scandia Marine Lions Club October 21 th,2022 1. What is your/your organization's connection to Scandia's parks and trails? What do you know about our project? • Hay Lake Park- no further conversations about expansion/adding new amenities • Terry(parks and rec board) is a member of the Lions 2.What are the strengths of Scandia's park and recreation system? • Pickleball tournaments • Parks and rec have lots of ideas- new playground at Community Center (ADA accessible) 3. Are there any park improvements or maintenance items that need to be completed to better meet your organization's needs? • Very few walking trails around Olinda Trl,very busy road • More city property set aside for parks and rec • Dog park- not all houses in the area have acreage 4.What recreational programs are needed the most?What age groups? • Quilting club, eating healthy club • City of Marine has a folk school (making wreaths, painting pictures,wax cupboard cloth) • Community Center should be expanded for more programming, places for people to meet 5. During the next 5-10 years,what should be the top priorities for the city in regards to parks, recreation,and trails? 6. Is there anything else we should know about city's parks, recreation and trails that we haven't already discussed? Representative from Bone Lake Association October 19th,2022 1.What is your/your organization's connection to Scandia's parks and trails?What do you know about our project? Lived on south end of Bone Lake for 11 years, president of Bone Lake Association Wife likes to bike 2.What are the strengths of Scandia's park and recreation system? 3.Are there any park improvements or maintenance items that need to be completed to better meet your organization's needs? Signage - Lilleskogen: map of trail near war memorial 4.What recreational programs are needed the most?What age groups? Not much going on for older people - Consider organized hikes? - Fishing contests on Big Marine 5. During the next 5-10 years,what should be the top priorities for the city in regards to parks, recreation, and trails? Promote Wind in the Pines and Log House Landing - Organized excursion/parks trail 6. Is there anything else we should know about city's parks, recreation and trails that we haven't already discussed? People want to keep Bone Lake natural/not crowded Tomteskogen: East part: beaten-down trail from 4-wheelers/walking, narrow part surrounded by private property West part: Bone Lake Association members went in and laid woodchips/cleared sticks, short walking loop,adjacent to boat access Chips scattered/covered in fallen leaves Mosquitos make walk pretty uncomfortable in summer • Talks about constructing bridge between east and west - Personal opinion:waste of taxpayer money, how many people would actually use it? • No signage, no city-owned parking for park(boat access lot is run by DNR) - Sign would have to go somewhere away from DNR property What would you do with $500,000? Good walking trail —current walking trails are very short Fishing pier(but not on Bone Lake) Representative from Water Tower Barn Project October 24th,2022 • Opportunity for new linkages/improvements - Gateway Trail - how does that connect to municipal center of City? - Opportunity to make great central park - Wanted water tower to connect to great park system • Ball fields are hot button - people want them even if they don't use them - South Ball Field was already really underutilized • Existing Community Center park doesn't seem adequate for population growth • Drainage at southeast ball field isn't great, consider improving parking • City currently moving towards installing crosswalk in front of Gammelgarden • Wetland is higher quality than expected • Consider infrastructure for food truck? How to leverage bike routes? • Mistake communities make: don't adequately separate cyclists and pedestrians - Gateway Trail and City paths should be segregated - Bridge across wetland should be wide enough • E-bikes are a hazard on these sorts of trails; people go way too fast What was public reaction to this Master Plan? Did expansion go through public input? • Approval of project dependent on whether it could connect well - park expansion would make water tower asset more impactful • Not sure what relevant homeowners think of expansion • Trail and boardwalk around wetland is completely separate project from water tower barn Representative from Cycling Scandia October 19th,2022 1.What is your/your organization's connection to Scandia's parks and trails?What do you know about our project? • Have lived here for 28 years • Cycling Scandia has worked to expand trails around the City,all coming back to Community Center - Ridership slowed down since pandemic, slowly adding more rides/events - Cyclists often start downtown and go north/south/west or over to Wisconsin 2.What are the strengths of Scandia's park and recreation system? • Beautiful routes, geographically structured area based on Driftless events 3.Are there any park improvements or maintenance items that need to be completed to better meet your organization's needs? 4.What recreational programs are needed the most?What age groups? 5. During the next 5-10 years,what should be the top priorities for the city in regards to parks, recreation, and trails? 6. Is there anything else we should know about city's parks, recreation and trails that we haven't already discussed? • A lot of groups cycle through Scandia - lots of structured rides go through the City - Engage other organizations around the area -see what parks they ride to and what resources they need - Lots of groups that go down Hwy 4,through downtown, into Big Marine • Lots of people interested in off-road mountain bike routes- no legal mountain biking trails - Explore feasible sites among City-owned parkland Representative from Scandia Heritage Alliance and Tourism Committee October 17th,2022 • Scandia is immigrant-based and environmentally-focused • Small park off of Orwell Rd,on lake but no water access - Currently undeveloped - Neighbors want exercise equipment and/or pollinator path - Exercise path -see Forest Lake near apartment complex - May need indent for parking • No park in Scandia has playground equipment for older kids • More winter activities-snowshoeing routes • More appropriate activities for specific age groups-playground equipment for older kids,walking paths/exercise stations • Tourism Committee has asked for funding for new welcome/wayfinding signage,City Council has said yes but they haven't gotten the money yet Representative from EDA and Tourism Committee October 19th,2022 1.What is your/your organization's connection to Scandia's parks and trails?What do you know about our project? • Live on Big Marine Lake, have a small grandchild so new/better parks would be great • Have seen lots of demand for walking, hiking, biking 2.What are the strengths of Scandia's park and recreation system? 3.Are there any park improvements or maintenance items that need to be completed to better meet your organization's needs? 4.What recreational programs are needed the most?What age groups? • Where do young kids go to play other than Big Marine Lake park? 5. During the next 5-10 years,what should be the top priorities for the city in regards to parks, recreation, and trails? • Safe connectivity • Maintain existing parks- new parks won'be maintained either • Add restrooms to parks 6. Is there anything else we should know about city's parks, recreation and trails that we haven't already discussed? • From EIDA/tourism perspective - Community would benefit from grants/State funding - Utilities/sewer limits increasing density that would increase grants - Everyone wants to revitalize the City but not become a new Stillwater/Woodbury - In need of more community services - Gammelgarden is treated like a public park- people visit but don't donate Representative from Scandia Heritage Alliance October 17th,2022 • Architect put together a plan during the Water Barn project - City should have in long-range plan:obtain triangle of houses near Community Center so that park city-owned land can be expanded - Soccer/lacrosse fields - Expand bike trails • City will own the Water Barn property • Currently in conceptual stage,working with historical architect, redevelopment deal with City of Scandia to raise funds within five years - Have raised $600,000, didn't pass levy • LCCMR funding for Gateway Trail connection - Lisa Fillipy(instrumental in getting legislative support for project) - $2.5 million to build it- portion from downtown Scandia to Oak Hill Rd (most expensive be of underground tunnel and change curvature of road) • Key thing for parks plan: recognizing location of Gateway Trail and how it connects to downtown Scandia - Paved boardwalk around wetland near community center; create plan for FORMAL connection between this boardwalk and the Gateway Trail trailhead - PRC/Scandia Heritage Alliance joint-funding project • City has agreed to install a sidewalk along Olinda Trail to Water Barn site • Gammelgarden has to install sidewalk to proposed crosswalk on Olinda TrI, need to touch base with church since they own the property • Money in the City's CIP budget for the Water Barn site amphitheater • Cyclists love biking through Scandia, love the wide shoulders - Routes are moreso"suggested bike route"- not a designated biking path with signs • Very difficult to bike the community with kids,dangerous crossing Hwy 97 - See about Safe Routes to School funding - Forest Lake funding has already gotten funding - better crosswalk across 97,4 way stop sign at Olinda is perfect place since cars are already slowing down, trail through Lilleskogen that connects to road leading into school - More paved roads from one side of 97 to the other - Bike path from 95/97 to Marine, has fallen out of disrepair,consider connecting to Gateway Trail • People are frustrated that there aren't more sidewalks in downtown - Proposed trail in Master plan that connects downtown to industrial park • Downtown Scandia needs more parking at the top of the hill - Landlocked property downtown that would be perfect for small parking lot- owner is willing to sell • Baseball field at Gammegarden - church would love for city to maintain that field - After the South Ball Field is replaced by the Water Barn, City should move over to maintaining Gammegarden field and use that primarily for reservations • Currently no little league teams in Scandia • Plenty of baseball fields, no other fields for other sports Representative from DNR and William O'Brien State Park October 18th,2022 • Job is primarily concerned with: - River access,camping, skiing, hiking - Helping surrounding communities economically- restaurants,finding food to cook at park, entertainment • Biggest patron groups at William O'Brien State Park - Twin Cities metro folks looking for something close but remote - Northern Minnesotans on way down to Twin Cities - People in between homes utilizing campgrounds - Traveling nurses looking for somewhere close/temporary/cheap to live • William O'Brien future improvement projects - Day use improvements - beach,day buildings-ADA compliant funding, bidding out this coming March - Lower unit closed for next two years - Water access- most people come to William O'Brien since water access point at Log House Landing - Displaces fishers,duck hunters, boaters • Cyclists - Most cyclists prefer to utilize road shoulders but not bike trails because there are bumps-won't enter William O'Brien even if there is a connection - Marine already has a paved family trail to ice cream shop- many people gravitate there instead of Scandia - Scandia-bound bike trail ends at Crabtree's - Different cyclist groups recreate differently(road bikers, mountain bikers,families, people in varying degrees of fitness) • Recreation in Scandia Not much demand for a large open sports field Smaller baseball field on Oakhill Rd is never used for baseball,just fetch with dogs People aren't really utilizing the open green spaces for specific sports- more for picnicking General upkeep needed - baseball fields aren't maintained well (people looking elsewhere),tennis courts are cracking People are accustomed to traveling out of town for sports leagues, not much demand in Scandia Page intentionally left blank. 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Parks,Recreation,and Open Space Master Plan 100 glq�l4q�luw, Scandia City Hall 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073