The Planning and Development Department coordinates and provides planning, concept design, construction services, geographic information services, and infrastructure management for the Park District. The Department includes planners, landscape architects, architects, engineers, geographic information system (GIS) professionals, and technical support staff.
Planning and Development Department coordinates and collaborates with all Park District Divisions and Departments, the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, local municipalities, and other public agencies to provide thorough and consistent project delivery on:
- Developing and maintaining park and trail master plans
- Creating and managing park and trail facility design, implementation, and rehabilitation
- Creating, maintaining, and analyzing features on GIS maps for internal and public use
- Engaging public and private stakeholders and partners
- Supporting customer goals and facilitating informed decision making
The goal of the Department is to provide the highest quality services to internal and external customers and partners while supporting the Park District mission of environmental stewardship in a natural resources-based park system.
