2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville
2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville 2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville
Park Planning District 4 District 4 is located in southwestern Lakeville. The District 4 boundaries are defined by the City’s municipal boundaries on the west and south, I-35 on the east, and 185 th Street on the north. 2020 Land Use Plan With the exception of a small area near the I-35/County Road 70 interchange, District 4 lies outside the City’s 2020 MUSA boundaries. The predominant land use is rural residential development. Staging extension of urban services to this area of the City may be considered as part of the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. However, the current 2020 Land Use Plan envisions maintaining the rural residential character in most of District 4 through at least the next 15 years. Limited MUSA expansion is proposed within District 4 between 205 th Street and Ritter Farm Park. These staged growth areas will provide for future low, low to medium, medium, and high density residential land uses. Commercial land uses are also proposed along the interstate. While urban development will be limited, the suggested residential densities will provide for some significant population growth in District 4. Through the implementation of the 2020 Land Use Plan, District 4’s population is anticipated to reach 1,458 by year 2020. Existing Park Facilities Ritter Farm Park is the only park facility located in District 4. This community park‘s unique natural environmental features offer passive recreation facilities which blend well with the rural residential character of the district. Total Acres Active Acres COMMUNITY PARKS: Ritter Farm Park 340.0 66.0 Comparison With City Standards City standards suggest 2.5 to 3.5 acres of active neighborhood park per 1,000 people. There are currently no neighborhood park facilities developed within District 4. Ritter Farm Park is a special use facility that does not offer active recreation facilities needed to satisfy the neighborhood park needs of District 4. Based on a forecasted population of 1,450 by year 2020, District 4’s neighborhood park needs should range from 3.6 to 5.0 acres. City of Lakeville, Minnesota Chapter Six 2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan Page 141
Recommendations In review of the park needs within District 4, the following recommendations are offered: 1. Expand utilization of Ritter Farm Park through improvements identified in Appendix A and the approved master plan to include the following uses: • Trails for several types of users. • Environmental learning center. • Reproduction farm setting. • Archery range. • Fishing, camping, large group picnics/outdoor events. 2. Investigate potential expansion of Ritter Farm Park south to include 20 acres around a significant wetland feature. Improve access to Ritter Farm Park Citywide through community trail systems. Specific trail corridors should include a MPTW trail loop that would connect Keokuk Avenue, 195 th Street, Kenrick Avenue, and 205 th Street. This trail loop would improve pedestrian and bicycle access to both Ritter Farm Park and Casperson Park. 3. As District 4 experiences some urban growth, a neighborhood park facility will be appropriate north of 205 th Street. Lakeville’s 2020 Land Use Plan envisions the existing gravel mine in this area be reclaimed and developed. The land uses for this area include commercial along the freeway, with a mixture of residential types and densities. A neighborhood park will be needed to serve this long range growth area and may be acquired through park dedication requirements during the subdivision process. 4. Consistent with the long term rural character of District 4, the City wishes to pursue a greenway connection between Ritter Farm Park and Soberg Waterfowl Production Area. This greenway would provide an attractive overland trail between two of the City’s natural amenities. Establishment of greenway corridors should also be sought from Ritter Farm Park west to Judicial Road north to Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve and from Soberg Waterfowl Production Area east, across I-35 to connect with the South Creek greenway. City of Lakeville, Minnesota Chapter Six 2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan Page 142
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Park <strong>Plan</strong>ning District 4<br />
District 4 is located in southwestern <strong>Lakeville</strong>. The District 4 boundaries are defined by<br />
the <strong>City</strong>’s municipal boundaries on the west <strong>and</strong> south, I-35 on the east, <strong>and</strong> 185 th<br />
Street on the north.<br />
2020 L<strong>and</strong> Use <strong>Plan</strong><br />
With the exception <strong>of</strong> a small area near the I-35/County Road 70 interchange, District 4<br />
lies outside the <strong>City</strong>’s 2020 MUSA boundaries. The predominant l<strong>and</strong> use is rural<br />
residential development. Staging extension <strong>of</strong> urban services to this area <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><br />
may be considered as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s 2008 Comprehensive <strong>Plan</strong> update. However,<br />
the current 2020 L<strong>and</strong> Use <strong>Plan</strong> envisions maintaining the rural residential character in<br />
most <strong>of</strong> District 4 through at least the next 15 years.<br />
Limited MUSA expansion is proposed within District 4 between 205 th Street <strong>and</strong> Ritter<br />
Farm Park. These staged growth areas will provide for future low, low to medium,<br />
medium, <strong>and</strong> high density residential l<strong>and</strong> uses. Commercial l<strong>and</strong> uses are also<br />
proposed along the interstate. While urban development will be limited, the suggested<br />
residential densities will provide for some significant population growth in District 4.<br />
Through the implementation <strong>of</strong> the 2020 L<strong>and</strong> Use <strong>Plan</strong>, District 4’s population is<br />
anticipated to reach 1,458 by year 2020.<br />
Existing Park Facilities<br />
Ritter Farm Park is the only park facility located in District 4. This community park‘s<br />
unique natural environmental features <strong>of</strong>fer passive recreation facilities which blend well<br />
with the rural residential character <strong>of</strong> the district.<br />
Total Acres Active Acres<br />
COMMUNITY PARKS:<br />
Ritter Farm Park 340.0 66.0<br />
Comparison With <strong>City</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
<strong>City</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards suggest 2.5 to 3.5 acres <strong>of</strong> active neighborhood park per 1,000 people.<br />
There are currently no neighborhood park facilities developed within District 4. Ritter<br />
Farm Park is a special use facility that does not <strong>of</strong>fer active recreation facilities needed<br />
to satisfy the neighborhood park needs <strong>of</strong> District 4. Based on a forecasted population<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1,450 by year 2020, District 4’s neighborhood park needs should range from 3.6 to<br />
5.0 acres.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakeville</strong>, Minnesota<br />
Chapter Six<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Comprehensive <strong>Parks</strong>, <strong>Trails</strong>, & <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Page 141
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