Summer 2018 Hometown Messenger

MINNESOTA VALLEY STATE TRAIL Owned and operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the multi- use Minnesota Valley State Trail parallels the Minnesota River as it runs southwest from the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge- Wilkie Unit in Shakopee

Hit the trails

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE UPDATE: The city is continuing efforts on the Memorial Park bridge replacement project, hoping to secure additional funding. The city is working with local state legislators, requesting state funding to cover the funding gap of approximately $400,000. The next steps include additional archaeological investigation of the area and detailed design and plan preparation for the bridge. If funding is designated, the bridge could be under contract as early as December 2018.

to Belle Plaine. The 10-mile section of

trail from Shakopee to Chaska is paved and a popular biking distance. A maintenance station is available on the state trail at the Highway 101 bridge in Shakopee. Parking & Access to the Trail • Trail Site #2: East of Highway 41, 1 mile south of Chaska • Levee Drive parking lot, Shakopee • Huber Park: 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee • Memorial Park: 1801 County Highway 101 E., Shakopee • Minnesota Valley

Dust off the stroller. Dig out your roller blades. Pump up your bike tires. Shakopee has more than 70 miles of trails. Here are some of our favorites and upcoming improvements. Learn more at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/bicycling .

UPCOMING TRAIL WORK COMING IN 2018

Vierling Drive Trail Rehabilitation: Reconstruction of existing trail and pedestrian curbs ramps along Vierling Drive from Marschall Road to Adams Street. 12th Avenue Trail Addition: Construction of a trail along the south side of 12th Avenue from Canterbury Road (County Highway 83) to Gateway Drive. The trail will complete a missing segment within the city, better connect Quarry Park and improve access to the businesses along 12th Avenue. FUTURE PLANS County Highway 16 Trail: The city plans to construct a new multi-use trail between Spring Lake Drive and County Highway 18 that will complete the gap of the County Highway 16 Regional Trail. Highway 169 Pedestrian Trail Connection: The city continues to apply for federal transportation funding to construct a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Highway 169. The city has future plans to build a bridge and connect the Quarry Lake area with the Dean Lake/Southbridge area. Communi Bike Rides Shakopee Parks and Recrea on and the Bicycle Advisory Committee are hos ng summer communi bike rides. Whether you are a beginner, avid biker or a family of bikers, these leisure bike rides are a great way to explore Shakopee's bike trails. Bike helmets recommended. JUNE RIDE 6 p.m. Monday, June 18 Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N. JULY RIDE Noon Saturday, July 7 Wilkie Unit Parking Lot, 7701 Coun Highway 101 AUGUST RIDE 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 1 Avenue Sports Complex, 2600 1 Ave. FREE EVENTS!

National Wildlife Refuge Wilkie Unit: 7701 County Highway 101 E., Shakopee SCENIC HEIGHTS TO TAHPAH PARK TRAIL This 3-mile paved trail cuts through the heart of Shakopee, running east to west from Scenic Heights Park to Tahpah Park. The mostly sunny path runs through several parks and behind the • Scenic Heights Park, 1195 Ruby Lane • Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. • Lions Park, 1103 Adams St. S. • Tahpah Park, 1490 Adams St. S. DEAN LAKE TRAIL development. The trail includes a loop that contains boardwalks over some of the wetland areas. Access to the Trail • Wakefield Circle, Dean Lake Trail & Dean Lake Boulevard, Shakopee The Dean Lake Trail is a scenic trail that connects the Dean Lake area to the Southbridge housing Shakopee Community Center. Parking & Access to the Trail

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