About This Project
The DNR was tasked with creating a plan for how to spend money from the 2008 constitutional legacy amendment. This project helped co-create a vision for the legacy of Minnesota's parks and trails.
The plan has now been finalized, but feel free to wander around to see input from Minnesotans throughout the state, and read the final plan to see how their ideas were incorporated.
Participants from All Over!
As you can see from the dots on the map, there are folks from all over Minnesota who have found their way here!

(Map as of 6/24/2010)
Twitter & Facebook
Find us on Twitter (@MNParksLegacy) and Facebook.
Photo Credits
Photo in "About" box by Lee E. Frelich.
All other photos by DNR.
Thanks for your help!
Thank you for all of your help creating a vision for Minnesota's parks and trails. Your feedback and thoughtfulness has been tremendous, and we've learned a LOT from Minnesotans throughout the state. Check out the final Parks and Trails Legacy plan here.
We hope you see your ideas and wishes reflected in the final plan that we've now delivered to the legislature. Thank you!
Online Activities Timeline
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1APR 13, 2010 > JUL 1, 2010
Survey: Vision for Parks and Trails
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2APR 13, 2010 > AUG 1, 2010
Discussion: What's Your Vision?
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3MAY 13, 2010 > FEB 14, 2011
Introduce Yourself
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4NOV 15, 2010 > JAN 1, 2011
Weekly Quick Poll: Guiding ideas for the recommendations
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5NOV 15, 2010 > JAN 1, 2011
Weekly Discussion: Guiding ideas for the recommendations
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6DEC 1, 2010 > JAN 7, 2011
Comment on Draft Plan
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7FEB 15, 2011 > DEC 31, 2011
Final Plan Unveiled - Help Advocate For It!
Project Blog
Mankato Workshop - Dec 2, 2010
Last night we kicked off the month long public review of the draft Parks and Trails Legacy Plan (which will be open for discussion through Friday, Jan 7, 2011). My name is Emmett Mullin, and I work as a planner with the DNR. Currently, I'm working with Laurie Young to support the parks and trails Legacy planning effort.
We'll... Back to Mankato. I felt we had a great meeting last night - a very positive and engaged group of about 30 folks attended.
A number of themes emerged from our discussions. Perhaps the top one is that trail connections should be a...
Project Moderators
This site is moderated by hosts Stacy Becker (Citizens League), Erin Sapp (Citizens League), Madeline Dragich (Citizens League), and Mark Themig (Project Steering Team). So, if you see us around you'll know who we are... say hi!













