Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan

PARALLEL PROCESSES

Through the development process of this Parks and Trails Master Plan, the City and hired consultant team has also been working hand-in-hand with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) on a Riverfront Master Plan and concept plan for Memorial Park and The Landing. The full scope of this project includes the west to east region along the Minnesota River from Huber Park to The Landing, and the north to south swath from the Minnesota River’s Shakopee banks to resources identified just over Highway 101. The goals of the SMSC Riverfront Master Plan share a similar mission and vision with the City of Shakopee’s Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan and reflect the desire for collaboration towards a shared goal of celebrating, enriching, and respecting the history and cultural resources in Shakopee. Because this is a parallel process, the timeline for the SMSC Riverfront Master Plan is similar but not exactly the same as the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master plan, and will be included into this document when it is fully complete and approved by all groups. This parallel process reflects the recognition of the significant cultural resources in this area. These resources and their associated history have routinely been ignored and degraded. The purpose for this process is to intentionally increase awareness of these resources and to create a comprehensive plan that respects and honors all of Shakopee’s history and residents.

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