2018 Investments

Design and construction of improvements to bring the facilities within state parks and recreation areas to the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Acquire approximately 60 acres located along the legislatively authorized Goodhue-Pioneer State Trail.

For development including the Lake Lodge Visitor Center, the campground, renewable energy facilities, and reconstruction of the mine shaft.

Improve user safety by constructing a tunnel for the trail to cross under Hadley Ave, which is challenging to cross because the street exceeds 8,000 vehicles per day.

A trail extension connecting Preston to Carimona.

Connect Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail with Faribault’s city trails that lead to the downtown area.

For improvements to trail access facilities and storm water infrastructure.

Predesign and engineering of a 25-mile spur of the Heartland State Trail that will connect Itasca State Park to Park Rapids.

Acquire the 159 acres of restored blufflands that Parks & Trails Council purchased and is holding in trust for the park.

Complete a 6-mile trail connection between the city of Albert Lea into Myre-Big Island State Park and to the city of Hayward.

To repair state trails.