The City of Mendota Heights boasts
a variety of recreation opportunities. Few cities can claim access to
regional trails, riverside and lakeside parks, scenic bluffs and a wildlife
preserve among their recreation facilities. These represent unique features
in a park system that help to shape the character of Mendota Heights
beyond the ordinary. They offer a visual identity to the city in addition
to contributing to the quality of life for those who live here. The
city's thirteen developed parks total 242 acres of active and passive
recreation areas. Twenty-one miles of trails provide bountiful opportunities
for walking, bicycling, bird watching and nature hikes.
A three-person crew, supplemented by part-time summer
help, maintain all of the city's trails, parks and park amenities.
A part-time recreation programmer develops year round
recreational activities for youth and adults. From fishing derbies to
ice skating lessons, concerts in the parks to trips to the zoo, there's
fun available for everyone. Recreation Programmer Teresa Gangelhoff
is typically available at (651) 452-1850 on Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday mornings.
Organized youth sports are provided by the Mendota
Heights Athletic Association. For information on available sports programs,
please call (651) 454-0433.
* Recreation
Programs
* Mendota
Heights Par 3
* Mendota Heights Park
Sites & Amenities
* Registration Form
* Click here for
the City Park Map
* Parks and Recreation Commissions
"Do The Parks"
"Do The Parks" is a joint campaign effort of
Dakota County Public Health and local and county park and recreation
agencies. The purpose of the campaign is to make citizens aware of the:
* The many city and county parks, trails, and recreational facilities
in the Dakota County area.
* The programs available throughout Dakota County which provide a
variety of opportunities to become physically active.
From hiking to biking, softball to soccer, playgrounds to paddling, your
local parks have something for everyone.
Do it now. Do it for you. Do the parks!
Enjoy the many local parks, trails, recreational facilities, programs,
and events offered in the Dakota County Park System. For more
information please go to:
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/ActiviesFacilities/Activities/DoTheParks.htm
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthyLiving/Fitness/SimpleSteps.htm
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