Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan

USING THIS DOCUMENT To move this Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan from the shelf to reality, a clear plan for implementation must realistically prioritize projects and map costs. This implementation framework is a living document in that it will respond to realities of opportunities, the city’s financial condition, and the timing of projects as they become available. A renewed Shakopee parks system will also be a critical contributor to the City’s economic health, and efforts should be made to minimize maintenance costs, increase revenue and vendor opportunities, and create private partnerships so that open space can be integrated into new development to increase value. The City should seek to increase vendor opportunities at Huber Park, Lions Park and throughout the park As has been shown in many other cities, increasing public access and waterfront revitalization is strongly linked to creating value for redevelopment. Restoration of the Minnesota River can be used to help stimulate redevelopment efforts near downtown, linking to strategic sites such as the riverfront and Memorial park to newer developments downtown. In Shakopee’s downtown, partnerships with local businesses and downtown arts or cultural groups can create stewardship opportunities for parks like the Cultural Trail and Memorial Park that are essential to downtown activities and events.

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