2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville

Comparison with City Standards
The City standards suggest 2.5 to 3.5 acres of active neighborhood parks per 1,000
population. With a current population of approximately 3,161 persons, between 7.75
and 10.85 active acres should be provided. The existing park and school facilities within
District exceed the current active space needs. As the district continues to grow
towards full development around 2020 population of 7,030, district neighborhood park
needs are anticipated to expand to between 17.6 and 24.6 active acres. Active
recreational areas available at existing City and school facilities are within this range as
well.
Recommendations
1. Physical barriers, development patterns, and environmental features in the
northern half of District 1 limit park land opportunities in this area of the City.
There is a YMCA day camp at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Klamath Trail and County Road 5. If the site ever experiences a change of use
or is redeveloped, consideration should be given to the establishment of a
neighborhood park in this area to serve the surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
2. The development patterns in District 1 restrict the availability of additional new
park sites. In this respect, trail system improvements within District 1 will
improve access to available recreation facilities.
a. Extension of trail or bike lanes around Orchard Lake.
b. Completion of MPTW along Kenyon and Keokuk Avenues to provide for
north-south trailways within the district.
c. Provide trail access into Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park from the south.
3. Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park extends into Lakeville along District 1’s western
boundary providing additional regional recreational facilities. The City will work
with Three Rivers Park District to encourage development of active recreational
uses in the eastern portions of Murphy Hanrehan to increase recreational
opportunities for Lakeville residents, particularly those closest to the regional
park within District 1.
3. A conservation search area is identified within District 1 adjacent to an existing
wetland, west of Orchard Lake Elementary. There is also opportunity for a park
area west and south of the existing Queen Anne Manufactured Home
community. Acquisition of these park areas and conservation areas should be
accomplished through dedication as park land, stormwater management areas or
wetland buffers or purchase.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Chapter Six
2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan Page 124