Future Developments
Every project at Three Rivers starts in the Planning Department, taking the project from an initial concept to a completed master plan.
Department staff develops a public engagement process to gather input and ideas from community members, partners and other stakeholders. They also conduct research studies, examine trends and assess cultural resources.
Three Rivers planning staff collaborates with the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, cities, other public agencies and private organizations while developing the project’s master plan. They also research funding partners and apply for grants. A complete master plan is the finished product of a planning department project.
The Department of Planning is also responsible for the comprehensive system plan for the Park District.
The goal of the Planning Department is to provide the highest quality services while supporting the Park District mission of promoting environmental stewardship in a natural resources-based park system.
Three Rivers 2040 System Plan
Three Rivers has adopted a new system plan. Learn more.
Current Park Planning Projects
Baker Park Reserve: Master Plan
Current Regional Trail Planning Projects
Baker/Carver Regional Trail: Acquisition Plan
Bassett Creek Regional Trail: Golden Valley Segment
Crow River Regional Trail: Master Plan
Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail: Master Plan
Diamond Lake Regional Trail: Master Plan
Eagle Lake and Bryant Lake Regional Trails: Long-Range Plan
Rush Creek Regional Trail: Acquisition Plan
West Mississippi River Regional Trail: Master Plan | Acquisition Plan
Inholdings
There are approximately 65 inholdings, unacquired properties, located within the approved master plan boundaries of Park District regional parks and park reserves.
The Park District generally acquires inholdings through a willing-seller approach as properties and resources become available. If you own an inholding and are interested in selling or donating your property or learning more about the acquisition process, please contact Kelly Grissman at 763-694-7635.
Project funding
Projects can be funded through a range of funding sources, including Three Rivers Park District’s general fund and capital improvements budgets, grants from other government agencies, and donations.
Funding for some projects is provided by Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. Learn more about Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment.
Funding for some projects is provided by Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources. Learn more about the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
View a list of Three Rivers Park District’s current State of Minnesota-funded grant projects and grant managers.
For more information about grants awarded by the State of Minnesota, federal government, Hennepin County and other sources, contact Superintendent Boe Carlson at Boe.Carlson@ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6761.
Current Construction
Current construction projects.
