Vision Implementation Engagement Results – Final Compilation June 21, 2021
Introduction
Background As the county’s population increases and becomes more racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse, gaps are increasing between users and the recreational facilities and services that Parks & Recreation offers. To meet changing community needs and interests, Parks & Recreation developed a new vision for its parks and recreation system: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
To help realize this vision, stakeholders were asked to provide input and ideas to help shape budgeting, planning and community engagement efforts over the next decade. Below is the final compilation of results from the live- virtual and online engagements that began January 26, 2021 and ran through June 4, 2021. Learn more and see the accompanying analysis of results on the project website.
Compilation Overview
Content Both live-virtual and online engagement opportunities included information about the Parks & Recreation system, either presented or through a short video. Over the course of this engagement some questions were refined or merged; in those cases, responses were combined to include all results. Below are the final set of questions used in nearly all engagements.
A little about you… 1. (Warm-up question, online survey only) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? 2. Please enter your home ZIP code (required) 3. How do you describe your race? o American Indian or Alaska Native o Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander o Asian or Asian American o White or Caucasian o Black or African American o Other (please specify) 4. Are you Hispanic/Latinx? (Y/N)
21st Century Vision Implementation: Background Page 1 Vision implementation feedback questions: The seven questions related to vision implementation all began with this statement: Imagine it's five years from now and Parks and Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs….. 5. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? (For example: My kids and I are fishing on summer evenings. I'm skating in an arena with friends. My friends and I are walking on the winter trails.) 6. What are you seeing? Hearing? (For example: I see many of my friends also walking and sledding. I hear birds, frogs, and other nature sounds. I hear children laughing.) 7. Who else is there? (For example: Other families like mine. Lots of different people. Many children. Mostly adults.) 8. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? 9. What’s different from today? 10. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? 11. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started?
Participation Summary This compilation includes c. 10,500 responses from 2,086 participants in either a live-virtual engagement or via the online survey. • 162 people were convened in live-virtual sessions, facilitated and documented by community partners or Ramsey County staff: o Ramsey County Equity Advisory Committee members o Karen community members, two sessions o Ramsey County staff o Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Commission o Hmong community members o Spanish-speaking community members, three sessions o People with disabilities o Young people of color • 1,924 people participated via the online survey; beyond the warm-up question and demographics noted above, 846 responded to one of more of the seven vision implementation questions • All responses are included in this compilation • The separate analysis is for questions 5-11 only, along with those demographics (see project website).
Methodology, Presentation Responses to each question are presented alphabetically and generally remain as written by the contributor or documented by a facilitator. Minor edits were made to correct obvious spelling or punctuation errors that affect clarity, remove vulgar words and NA / none / nothing responses where appropriate, protect privacy, and change repeated use of all capitalized responses to upper and lower case, If a survey participant copied the same response for multiple questions, in general only the first was retained.
Because the warmup question does not directly inform vision implementation, those results are at the end of this compilation and are not part of the separate analysis. Word clouds (wordart.com) for each question show a frequency distribution of the highest-use words, with some adjustments based on question/response phrasing.
21st Century Vision Implementation: Compilation Overview Page 2 Navigation
• The table of contents entries below are hyperlinks; click on any of them to jump directly to a specific section • At the top of each Results section is a green navigation box with hyperlinks, as shown at right; click on your choice to jump to the next section, return to the • Jump to next section • previous section, or return to the Table of Contents Return to previous section • Return to Table of Contents • The section name (question text) is included in the footer on each page so readers know where they are in the document
Table of Contents Introduction ...... 1 Background ...... 1 Compilation Overview ...... 1 Content ...... 1 Participation Summary ...... 2 Methodology, Presentation ...... 2 Navigation ...... 3 Results ...... 4 1. Home ZIP code ...... 4 2. Race, ethnicity ...... 5 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? ...... 6 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? ...... 28 5. Who else is there? ...... 48 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? ...... 64 7. What's different from today? ...... 82 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? ...... 102 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? ...... 118 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? ...... 138
21st Century Vision Implementation: Navigation Page 3 Results
1. Home ZIP code
This question was required for online survey respondents and requested for • Jump to next section virtual participants. The map below shows the 2,085 valid ZIP codes provided • Return to previous section except for 11 that were well outside the Twin Cities Metro Area. See complete • Return to Table of Contents results at the interactive map link here.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 1. Home ZIP code Page 4 2. Race, ethnicity Responses to these questions were optional; 2,017 participants responded to • Jump to next section race and 1,998 to ethnicity. • Return to previous section • Return to Table of Contents
Race of Engagement Participants
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian or Asian American 8.5%
Black or African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Other (please specify) 4.0%
White or Caucasian 83.2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Hispanic / Latino / Latinx
Yes 4.8%
No 95.2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
21st Century Vision Implementation: 2. Race, ethnicity Page 5 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Participants could offer multiple responses; there were 1,950 responses to this • Jump to next section question. • Return to previous section • Return to Table of Contents
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 6 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs… Where are you going, what are you doing, and when?
• Able to walk/bike to park facilities • Attend a rally for a political cause or • Bike riding trails wherever our home is - on the candidate. • Bikeways with no pedestrian, on own evenings, weekends, and days off. • Attending a free program at the park path • Access to facilities, access to drinking • Attending a unique community event. • Biking fountains and water to wash your • Attending an art exhibit inside one of • Biking hands and feet, the parks facilities. • Biking • All the public golf courses • Attending community events - concerts • Biking • All the things I said before that we in the park, movie in the park, book • biking already do in the parks. reading, etc. • Biking • All year round I am walking my dog and • Attending festivals/family events • biking taking her to dog parks. • Attending festivals/family events • biking • All year round I am walking, especially • Attending free programming in the • Biking on the Battle Creek trails near my parks all over Ramsey County with my • Biking all around Ramsey County on house. In the Spring, Summer, Fall, I family and friends. paved paths am enjoying the well-kept 9-hole golf • Attending one of many cultural • Biking all the trails course at the Ponds, especially good festivals happening around the county • Biking along greenways for me as I age and 9 holes are the year-round. • Biking along regional trails perfect amount for me to complete, • Attending public events hosted at • Biking and Hiking and they are affordable on fixed county parks for Fourth of July or club • Biking and Hiking income. events • Biking between different parks which • Am walking the trails with my dogs. • Aztec dancing or dancing are better connected via bike trails and • An inclusive matrix of the park system, • Battle Creek Dog park with my two connect to safe lanes on many area without major modifications of the dogs roads. park system. • Battle Creek Watershed -- streams and • Biking in parks • and skiing on the trails. I am fishing and hills. Walking with my wife and • Biking in parks kayaking on the imagining hills from Hmong villages • Biking in the spring and fall • and use the golf course next to my back in Laos --very nostalgic. • Biking on a trail, getting up to speed home • BBQ- Hanging out with friends and and pushing myself physically • Any season, my son and I enjoy fishing. family • biking on long protected trails, many of • Archery • Beaches, hiking, picnics, playgrounds, which could be connected or make a • Archery SUP in the summer loop • As a senior, I walk 2 - 3 miles, 4 times a • Beaching • Biking on off-street trails between week • Beaching parks. • At a large clean park full of green areas • Beaver Lake • biking on single track dirt trails for a picnic and I am grilling with my • Being able to utilize Pigs Eye Lake • biking on the off-road trails family. through access and improvements • Biking on trails around mid-day • At the dog park • Beside golf, my husband and I do not • biking on trails with my family • at the tree house play area (for kids utilize the park system • Biking on various trails with family and adults) • Bicycling connected trails, Bruce Vento • Biking the trail • At wintertime I like to go on the top of extended north of I-694 to make more • Biking the trails the frozen lake connections • biking trails, tennis • Attend a class on native landscaping or • Big group indoor space that can have • Biking w/ burley and kids bikes during foraging. special events weekdays • Attend a community barbecue. • Bike • Biking with friends and family on the • bike regional trails.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 7 • Biking with kids (trails off-road for non- Clair and surrounding. Held Flower • Development at Battle Creek Regional traffic safety) Power event with Phalen Creek Project Park - take advantage of unique • Biking with my family at summertime. to spread awareness on the creek that offerings. • Biking with my husband was built over next to Phalen lake, but • Different ways to garden or outdoor • Biking, either on roads guilt-free or on still flows and the mission in to celebrations trails guilt-free. ultimately uncover the creek. At my • Dog park • Biking/Walking with friends and family community garden on West 7th, we • Dog park • bird watching have chickens, I got really close with all • Dog park and walking trails • bird watching of them last year, especially the • Dog park visits at Battle Creek • Birding in quiet nature areas. Sailing on rooster but roosters aren't allowed in • Dog park with spouse the lakes the city of St. Paul but are in • Dog park, mountain hiking • Birding with a group Minneapolis, so we have to rehome • Dog parks the rooster which was incredibly sad • Boat Fishing evenings • Dog parks for the community garden friends. • boat launch • Dog parks on nights and weekends More blank boards where folks can • Boating • Dog parks with access to potable water freely express themselves through art • Boating and good garbage maintenance or words, maybe have the board • • Dog walk boating and fishing with family switched out each month. • • Dog walking in the park morning and Boating with family • completing my "park passport" - • evening Boating with my family promotion to visit as all the parks in • • Boys skate at Pleasantview when it the system with a token "prize" Dogs at off leash dog parks and all of the above isn’t dark out • Course at Ponds at Battle Creek • • Doing a landscape painting Bringing my grandkids to a driving • Covered picnic tables, good parking • Doing more cross-country skiing range • Crime and taxes have skyrocketed • • Don’t use any of the amenities as most Bringing our baby to the playground • Cross country ski training all winter • are too Camping in a camper cabin within • Cross Country Skiing Ramsey County! • Donating money for underprivileged • cross country skiing • canoeing kids to join the first tee program • Cross Country skiing • canoeing • dynamic welcoming places • Cross country skiing • Canoeing and kayaking with family • Early morning bird walk during spring • Cross country Skiing • Canoeing on the lakes in summer migration • Cross country skiing daily on trails or • • Easy modifications should be made to canoeing with our family lakes • provide access. Canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross • cross country skiing in the woods country skiing, bird watching, and • Empty nester - golfing a lot hopefully. • cross country skiing in winter enjoying the scenic views and wildlife • Enjoy biking / walking the trails nearby • Cross country skiing with family in of Pig's Eye Lake Regional Park • Enjoy the county winter • CC-skiing in the winter • Enjoying beautiful scenic views of the • Cross country skiing, ice skating with • Celebrations/Gatherings waterways and river from battle creek my family • Climbing through elaborate tunnels from a nature setting in the wilderness, • Cross-country skiing and slides with my children at a not with asphalt trails or pavement • Cross-country skiing in the winter, playground like chutes and ladders • Enjoying bike trails that have hanging out under the trees in the park previously been flooded summer • Climbing through elaborate tunnels • Enjoying family time (picnic, grand kids • Cross-country skiing with friends and slides with my children at a playing in recreation area • Culturally specific programming, youth playground like chutes and ladders • Enjoying golf with my kids at Battle involvement in decision making. park Creek Relevant program offerings. Indoor and • Closing east shore drive makes it very • Enjoying my time in reading gardens outdoor programming. inconvenient to get to the lake. Lao no that represent different cultures. • Day biking with my children. one walks or rides in the street • Enjoying natural areas with wildlife • Demonstration gardens where the • coaching youth hockey instead of people community is learning with Parks staff • Co-founded Flower Power held each • enjoying nature on weekends, and with each other. year at Mounds park. Found more evenings & holidays community gardens on west 7th, St. • Enjoying outdoor activities
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 8 • Enjoying Parks - nature walks, • Family golfing • Fishing year round exploring. Book fairs, children’s book • Family is walking the parks • Fishing, biking, walking, golfing, fairs • Family picnic • Fishing, golfing, biking • Enjoying programming, events and • Family picnic 1 or 2 times per summer • Five years from now, I will still be activities at Tamarack • Family picnic, reunions, to encourage lamenting the closure of the Battle • Enjoying restored native habitat and the use of the facilities and parks Creek Ponds golf course. pollinator prairie + native gardens • Family picnicking • Florida home November to April • Enjoying summer evenings at • Family picnics • Flying small drone to take scenic Tamarack • Family picnics photos and video year-round (current • Enjoying the beach area by the water • Family picnics/park not allowed but would like this rule to • enjoying the dog parks (plural!) and • Family reunions at pavilions, boating, change) many trails swimming, kayaking. Fishing • For some people it is highly individual • Enjoying the hockey rinks in the winter • Family time picnics how they engage with the system: • Enjoying the lakes (swimming skiing • Family, friends hike in all mental health services, on location in surfing fishing) seasons...,COVID made us do this!! the parks, rather than requiring them. • Enjoying the nature in the area, • Family/friends using the playgrounds • For the county park: more including ponds • Far away. Did golf at the ponds but no communication with the city to help • Enjoying the nature of the golf course longer available after this year everyday people to not be confused. at the ponds • Fish • friends & I love to play golf at the • Enjoying the outdoors in all seasons • Fishing Ponds of Battle Creek • Enjoying the out-of-doors with my • Fishing • Friends and I are birding regional parks many minority friends • Fishing year around • • Enjoying the trails with friends • Fishing Friends and I are canoeing • • Enjoying trails near our house • Fishing Friends and I are hanging out around a • enjoying undeveloped areas • Fishing large bonfire, drinking beer (appropriately) while local musicians • enjoying undeveloped areas • Fishing play music on a warm summer night • Enjoying winter recreation • Fishing • Friends and I are hiking trails through • Enjoying woods at Sucker with better • Fishing native vegetation views of the lake through the further • Fishing • Friends and I are swimming at beaches elimination of Buckthorn (removals at • Fishing • Friends and I are walking on trails all Snail Lake were great!) • Fishing 3 seasons • year long entertainment • Fishing all year round • • Friends and I play golf at all Ramsey evenings and weekends • Fishing and golfing • County courses evenings and weekends • Fishing and kayaking and walking in • • Frogtown, the river, on a walk, for a Every summer take my children to summer swim, sitting on a bench learn to golf at Ponds at Battle Creek • Fishing and kayaking and walking in • • From what Zac said, I am reminded of Ex. When people were shooting summer the late Brother Cardenas (who used to arrows, there should be space so that • Fishing at an event or program. someone on a wheelchair can still move around on a wheelchair), he • Fishing in the summer with friends participate in the activity. wanted me to take his picture by the • Fishing off docks • Exercising my dog at a dog park falls, as he could not reach it from his • Fishing on local lakes • Exploring trails by bike chair. • Fishing on summer evenings and day • families will have moved out of the • Gardening in a community garden. also Twin Cities Canoeing in rentable canoes. Hiking • fishing summer and winter • family bike rides through wildflower-lined trails. • Fishing the lake with my spouse • • Family bike rides on weekends gathering place to meet community • Fishing with
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 9 • getting out on the water to canoe and • Golf • Golfing kayak • Golf • Golfing • Go for a walk and look at flowers • Golf • Golfing • Go on docks in the summer • Golf • Golfing • Go on picnics • Golf • Golfing • Going fishing • Golf • Golfing • Going for a nightly run or morning run • golf • Golfing • going for a walk on a paved path with • Golf • Golfing outdoor exercise equipment along the • Golf • golfing path • golf • Golfing • Going for an evening walk to enjoy • Golf • Golfing summer • Golf • Golfing • Going for walks on walking trails • Golf • Golfing • Going on evening walks or • Golf • Golfing snowshoeing in winter • Golf - Ponds at Battle Creek • Golfing • Going on walks on weekends. • Golf 3 days per week • Golfing • Going skating with friends, playing • Golf a lot being retired • Golfing basketball • Golf all season long - have patron cards • Golfing • Going skiing and walking winter trails • Golf at Battle Creek • Golfing • Going swimming with my family who • Golf at Keller • Golfing are in town for the weekend • Golf at The Ponds • Golfing • going to a sport complex to watch my • golf at the ponds • Golfing kids play • golf at the ponds • Golfing • Going to Battle Creek to golf • Golf at the ponds and have s beer and • Golfing • Going to beaches lunch with friends • Golfing • going to beaches, ice arenas • Golf at the Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing • going to beaches, ice arenas • Golf at the Ponds, Keller and Goodrich • Golfing • Going to groomed, lit cc trails, playing • golf at the ponds.... you get the point • Golfing golf on newly upgraded courses • golf course • Golfing • Going to the driving range • Golf course & driving range • Golfing • Going to the golf range with my sons • Golf Course’s • Golfing • Going to the playground at the lake • Golf courses and prices are great! • Golfing • Going to the playground at the lake • Golf driving range in the evening with • Golfing • Going to the ponds at Battle Creek to kids. • Golfing play golf with my fam • golf in summer • golfing - walking around Ramsey • Going to The Ponds at BCGC to hit a • Golf occasionally at The Ponds of Battle County bucket of balls and then walk the trails Creek • Golfing (hopefully at the Ponds# surrounding the course • Golf ponds at battle creek • Golfing 9 holes at The Ponds at Battle • Going to the Ponds to play golf or the • Golf weekdays April to September Creek driving range. • Golf with a diverse group at The Ponds • golfing and bike riding • Going to the shooting range • Golf with family • Golfing and bike riding in the summer • golf • Golf with family and friends at the • Golfing and boating • Golf Ponds, Goodrich or Keller weekly • Golfing and going to the driving range • Golf during the summer at the Ponds • Golf • Golf with friends and family • Golfing and hiking and biking • Golf • Golf, kayak the rivers, pickle ball, • Golfing and practicing on the Ponds • Golf tennis driving range. • golf • Golfing • Golfing and Teaching my kids to golf • Golf • Golfing • golfing and using the range at Ponds • Golf • Golfing • Golfing and walking lake Phalen • golf • Golfing • Golfing and walking w dog • Golf • Golfing • Golfing at 4 courses with friends
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 10 • Golfing at all of the great courses • Golfing St. Paul courses • Golfing with retired friends • golfing at battle creek • Golfing summer • Golfing, biking, & walking on my own & • Golfing at Battle Creek!! • Golfing Sunday morning with friends. • Golfing at golf courses • Golfing the ponds • Golfing, strolling through parks, • Golfing at Goodrich G.C. • Golfing when the courses are open • Golfing, walking, bike riding, picnicking • Golfing at Goodrich! • Golfing with family and friends • golfing; kayaking; walking; events at • Golfing at Keller G.C. • Golfing with family and friends the parks, especially Long Lake • Golfing at local golf course • Golfing with family and friends. Hitting Regional Park • Golfing at Manitou Ridge balls at the golf range • Good idea. • Golfing at Ponds • Golfing with family, friends and • grandchildren @ playgrounds, lakes, • Golfing at Ponds at Battle Creek grandkids. walks • Golfing at ponds at battle creek • Golfing with friends • Grandchildren play on playgrounds • Golfing at Ponds Battle Creek • Golfing with friends • grandkids ice skating • Golfing at Ponds golf course • Golfing with Friends • hanging out on a beach with the kids • Golfing at Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing with friends and family • hanging out on a beach with the kids • Golfing at Ponds with family • golfing with friends and family • Have a great 9-hole golf course close • Golfing at the ponds • Golfing with friends and family by to play • Golfing at the Ponds • Golfing with friends and family • Having a bonfire • Golfing at the Ponds at Battle Creek (hopefully at the Ponds of Battle • Having a family event at a park • Golfing at The Ponds at Battle Creek Creek.) • Having a family picnic. • Golfing at the Ponds at Battle Creek • Golfing with friends and family at a • Having a whole day of fun • Golfing at The Ponds at Battle Creek Ramsey county golf course. • Having a whole day of fun • Golfing at the Ponds at Battle Creek • Golfing with friends and family at the • having my grandchildren swim, skate with my family. courses in the area! or play on equipment • Golfing at the Ponds course. • Golfing with friends and new friends • Having picnics with friends • Golfing at The Ponds G.C., if still open. • Golfing with friends at Battle Creek • Having picnics with friends and family • Golfing at the Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing with friends but mostly family. • Healing spaces for all cultures. • Golfing at the Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing with grandkids Different communities coming • Golfing at The Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing with my boys together to be active (low impact • Golfing at the Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing with my brother at Ponds at activities). • • Golfing at the Ponds with friends and Battle Creek Health classes such as yoga family • Golfing with my family • helping coaches at Nordic event • Golfing at the Ponds with my Kids • Golfing with my family at any of the 4 • helping youth connect with the • Golfing at the Ponds. Biking trails. county courses activities the parks have to offer • • Golfing at three Ramsey County • Golfing with my friends and family Hike Courses • Golfing with my friends and meeting • hike • Golfing during the day and evening new people • Hike on natural trails - non paved • Golfing during the week • Golfing with my friends at the ponds at • Hike trails • Golfing in Summer Battle Creek where we all learned to • Hikes mid-morning weekdays and • Golfing in the morning golf week ends • • • golfing more regularly as I retire Golfing with my friends at the Ponds of Hikes with the dog • • Golfing mornings Battle Creek Hiking • • • Golfing most weekday mornings Golfing with my friends, Hiking • • • Golfing nearby golf courses golfing with my kids Hiking • • • Golfing on one of the courses Golfing with my kids Hiking • • • Golfing on weekends Golfing with my kids at battle creek Hiking • • • Golfing or going to the driving range at Golfing with my minority friends Hiking (or snowshoeing) on quiet trails • the ponds of Battle Creek golf course Golfing with my partner at Keller through trees and along lakeshores • • • golfing Ponds at Battle Creek with my Golfing with my sons (9 holes) Hiking / walking wife • Golfing with my wife on Friday nights • hiking all seasons • Golfing spring, summer and fall at the after a long week • Hiking all year Ponds of Battle Creek • Golfing with new friends • Hiking and biking
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 11 • Hiking and birding, escaping the built • hockey - playing or watching in an with Hardwood Trail. In addition, a environment. arena clear link exists to bike from Lake Links • hiking and jogging regularly on nearby • Hockey and skating Trail to Vento Trail. trails • hockey at the arenas • I am biking riding • Hiking and sledding • Hope to be playing golf at the Ponds • I am biking the trails. • Hiking at Battle Creek Park • Hopefully we'll be still walking and • I am biking through natural areas, • Hiking at long lake park biking. • I am birdwatching in new areas with • Hiking evenings/weekends esp. to bird • Hopefully, golfing at the ponds in a habitats that attract birds at risk watch senior league because of loss of habitat due to • Hiking in the early mornings in all • Hosting family reunions like we are this climate and development. seasons at Regional Parks. summer • I am canoeing with family. • Hiking in the spring • Housing is complex: people living in the • I am catching fish • Hiking in the summer / picnics parks, how can we best serve them? • I am cloud watching and not getting • hiking in the woods, trails What is their preference? ticks • Hiking on an off-leash dog trail • Housing: how can we maximize land to • I am cross country skiing • hiking on natural trails build more housing • I am cross country skiing • Hiking on one of the hiking trails • Huh? • I am cross country skiing on a course • Hiking on trails (all year long) • Husband and I using walking trails...all with man-made snow • Hiking or walking both winter and year round if decent weather • I am cross country skiing on real, not summer • Husband or friends are kayaking the man-made snow • Hiking the trails river and lakes in late afternoon or • I am Cross Country Skiing, Mountain • Hiking the trails in Spring Summer and sometimes a weekday or Saturday biking, Ice Skating, Winter Mountain Fall. Cross country ski in Winter. • I am a Walker and enjoy well groomed Biking. Nature watching Swimming at beaches, biking on trails. trails. I also walk with my dog and • I am cross-country skiing on an easy Will be golfing. appreciate when other dog owners trail through nature • Hiking the trails on occasion. pick up after their dogs. • I am eating berries I picked near a • Hiking the woods • I am able to walk safely (sidewalks) to a stream • Hiking through parks with my family RC park • I am engaged with getting kids outside • Hiking trails • I am at a soccer field with friends and in all seasons. • Hiking trails at Battle Creek Park bleachers. • I am enjoying a walk around a lake at • Hiking with family • I am at Battle Creek dog park, and sunset. • Hiking with my dog and family there are lots of obstacles for the dogs • I am enjoying safe well cared for parks • Hiking with my dog on trails to do agility courses throughout the • I am enjoying the return of Bobolinks park. And there’s a bathing station • Hiking with my husband at the grasslands adjacent to Battle pause station we can spray the mud off • hiking with my wife, looking at birds & Creek our dogs before getting into the car. • wildlife I am enjoying wild spaces, seeing And across the street the rebuilt the • Hiking year round. Sledding. Canoeing. wildlife and hearing nature. water park so that older kids have • Camping if possible. Indoor ice skating. I am fishing in clean areas more to do they have basketball hoops Maybe try golf. • I am fishing off a dock at a lake. in the water and a large pool to play • Hiking, paddle boarding on lake • I am fishing on nice evenings volleyball in the water a really cool Vadnais • I am going for a daily walk on well- miniature golf course • Hiking, picnicking, birdwatching with maintained trails. My friends and I are • I am at the dog park at dawn with family and friends going golfing friends. • Hiking, playgrounds in the spring. • I am going for a walk through the park • I am at the first ever off leash cat park Hiking, playing in the fall. to get exercise. • I am bicycling in off road areas • Hiking, safe spaces to explore the parks • I am going for bike rides on trails in the • I am biking and hiking on trails • Hitting golf balls spring, summer, and fall months. • I am biking in the summer • • hitting golf balls I am going golfing with my family. I am • I am biking on a mountain bike trail • Hitting tennis balls or volleyballs riding my bike on the trails. system within a park • against a return wall I am going on evening walks with my • I am biking on the newly extended • Hockey parents so they can enjoy nature and Bruce Vento Regional trail through plants and streams • Hockey White Bear Lake, and it is connected • I am going on walks at Battle Creek
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 12 • I am going skiing with my nieces! • I am kayaking on a lake picnic areas for family gatherings and • I am going to new nature centers and • I am kayaking on the lake other events, other people walking and new parks or parks with extended • I am kayaking on waterways that are riding the trails through that park and trails. easily accessible to older adults. the Trail Corridor, people accessing • I am going to watch native birds in • I am looking for expansion of all Rice Creek near Lexington and J, their habitats. Ramsey County bike trails and ongoing people going to and using the dog • I am golfing maintenance to existing bike trails. park. I'm hearing people at these • I am golfing • I am mountain biking on new trails locations doing what people do and • I am golfing after work and on • I am Nordic skiing all winter long in St. maybe seeing some birds and other weekends Paul. wildlife. • I am golfing and using the practice • I am NOT at Pigs Eye Lake parkland • I am skiing at Battle Creek range. I am hiking. • I am paddle boarding on a lake with • I am skiing in the winter and playing • I am golfing at one of the regional golf friends. golf in the summer courses. • I am participating in fitness classes in • I am sledding and skiing. • I am golfing at The Ponds the parks • I am snowshoeing during a candlelit • I am golfing at the Ponds at Battle • I am picnicking with family and friends. hike Creek I am walking • I am snowshoeing in the winter in the • I am golfing at the ponds of Battle • I am playing a round of golf on a parks Creek summer day • I am snowshoeing through woods on a • I am golfing at the ponds of Battle • I am playing disc golf events in Ramsey winter day Creek county • I am still in a boat with my partner • I am golfing with friends • I am playing golf on a 9-hole course fishing • I am golfing with friends • I am playing pickleball. I am • I am still not hitting that overhead • I am golfing with friends snowshoeing. throw on hole 7. • I am golfing with friends and kids • I am playing rec hockey with • I am swimming in clean lakes • I am grocery shopping with my HockeyFinder with my friends and • I am taking a lunch break hike during husband at county farmers market family. work where I can find most items I need to • I am playing sports and activities with • I am taking a walk with my dogs prep our food for the week from local friends, ate food, tried new things i around the lake early in the morning food suppliers with low packaging. In never have during the summer the winter or during bad weather the • I am playing tennis on free, open court • I am taking kids to learn from a market moves to an alternative • I am retired and enjoy people watching naturalist. location inside so that it is still in safe areas of South Maplewood. I • I am taking my dog to a dog park accessible. often watch the wildlife and golfers at • I am taking my grandchildren to a • I am hiking and cross-country skiing the golf course behind my house. playground • I am hiking at Fish Creek park • I am retired and enjoy the parks with • I am taking walks, enjoying nature • I am hiking on a long trail in our parks. our grandkids • I am teaching my granddaughter to • I am hiking with friends and a beautiful • I am retired and walking on trails or golf at the Ponds at Battle Creek natural path. snowshoeing, in parks that have swing • I am teaching my son to skate on an • I am in a conservatory filled with able to accommodate adults, I would outdoor ice rink indigenous plants and trees while its use swing sets • I am there with urban youths in the cold outside (thinking about the Como • I am riding my bike parks and there is a lot of learning. Park conservatory but focusing on • I am riding my bike on regional trails • I am trying archery with my daughter MN's past) • I am running and walking with friends • I am using the driving range and golf • I am in the dog park with my family at on regional trails course any time of year • I am running on dirt trails through the • I am using the driving range at The • I am invited to join a county woods Ponds community garden group where we • I am running the trails. • I am using the trails year-round for tend to our seasonal crops and share • I am seeing and hearing people playing biking, walking, hiking, skiing. knowledge on gardening, nutrition and golf; through Long Lake Regional Park I • I am volunteering in a new nature sustainability. At the end of the season, see people using he boat launch, center we provide extra food to shelters and fishing, using the beach (families • I am walking a dog vulnerable populations. especially), using the pavilions and
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 13 • I am walking and bike riding with my • I am walking with my son in a restored • I hope I am kayaking and paddle husband and friends. natural area looking at flowers, birds, boarding more • I am walking at a Nature center and insects in mid-summer • I hope I will be walking on trails, resting • I am walking daily and have long • I am watching my grandchildren play in on a bench, maybe picnicking. I am 79 retired the playground. yrs. old now. • I am walking in nature with my family. • I am watching Swans. • I hope to be able to golf at the The spaces I am around are interactive, • I am xc skiing with husband, daughters, different county courses and ice skate accessible and near my house. and friends on dedicated groomed at the county ice arenas • I am walking my same dog even though classic trails near Roseville. • I hope to be golfing at the Ponds. I he is old now • I bike 3 times a week frequent a number of the golf courses • I am walking near the recently added • I bike every night thru the parks. In the in Ramsey County but have a real former Corrections property and winter I ski almost every day fondness for the Ponds. viewing rare birds such as the Bobolink • I bike in the Summer on trails • I just want to golf at the Ponds and Kestrel. • I can fish from a dock and catch fish • I like golfing • I am walking on a trail with native without a boat. • I like to drive around the park plants surrounding me • I continue to walk and wander and • I like to go to the lake near Maryland, • I am walking on a trail. photograph nature. because my children can fish, they • I am walking on a trail. • I cross country ski at battle Creek east really like to fish. It would be a • I am walking on my own or with friends • I cross country ski during daylight Saturday. in the parks hours in the winter • I like to go to the Phalen Beach House, • I am walking on the trails, mostly • I didn’t live there for too long, but I I like it because it has an area where paved normally meditated at the park and children can swim in the summer. • I am walking on the winter trails. walked around with friends during the • I like to play 9 holes of golf with my • I am walking on the winter trails. summer to just enjoy nature. kids. • I am walking on the winter trails. • I don’t go to the park at wintertime, I • I like to run on trials while my kids bike. Ramsey county has closed my favorite have asthma • I like to take walks and look at nature trail to walkers, made it a cross- • I enjoy going for walks in forests. and see the wildlife. country skiing trail only. • I go for a run with my friends • I like to walk in nature in safe areas. • I am walking on trails • I go on walks at nature preserves that • I like walking in warm weather and in • I am walking or biking on trails. are free of litter cold weather. I can be alone, or with • I am walking over to the Ponds at • I go to the dog park. my husband, or with friends. I like Battle Creek driving range to hit a quick • I go to the park with my siblings and looking at the native plants and trees. bucket of balls every night. I’m just making sure my siblings are • I may be playing hockey with my • I am walking over to the Ponds at safe. grandchildren if capable at that time. Battle Creek every weekend to golf • I golf at the ponds at Battle Creek 5 • I plan to go biking and hiking with with other friends in my neighborhood. times a week, my wife plays 3 times a friends. • I am walking over to the Ponds at week most weeks. • I play golf every week at a Ramsey golf Battle Creek to take golf lessons from • i golf at the ponds golf course and course their great instructor Dave. utilize their facilities • I play golf with my friends • I am walking the trails • I golf in the evenings and weekends • I relax and release stress in the nature • I am walking the trails year around • I golf with my wife and daughter, we provided by the green in the parks • I am walking the trails year around make it a weekly outing and meet with • I run and hike • I am walking the trails year-round. I am friends and family sometimes • I run in late afternoons kayaking in the summer. • I have enjoyed walking/jogging in the • I see kids learning to play softball for • I am walking through the parks picking parks. fun - not just competitive. Also, kids fruit from public orchards. • I have two sons who love to golf. I’d learning other sports like golf or skiing • I am walking through the woods love to keep it as is that they can do for many years to • I am walking with friends • I haven’t been to park so long but, keep fit. • I am walking with friends whenever I go to park all I do was grill • I see myself one Saturday afternoon in • I am walking with friends and kids some BBQ and relaxing and sometimes Maplewood Heights Park, fishing with • I am walking with friends and our dogs play with water. my family. • I am walking with my dog • I hike, birdwatch, picnic and kayak • I take my dog on the amazing trails in my neighborhood
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 14 • I take my grandparents out to go look • I will walk in the parks on the trails and • I’m golfing at flowers, lake and getting some fresh take the grandkids fishing and • I’m golfing about 1 to 2 times per air swimming in the lakes week, and in the next 5 years my • I use my hammock to go read and • I will walk on trails. daughters will be joining me more and sleep under the trees • I would be at the park any day of the more. • I use the Ponds Golf Course 5 times a week; I would enjoy seeing a space • I’m golfing at Goodrich, Ponds at Battle week where I can play soccer with my Creek and more • I use the ponds of battle creek children and also a space where we can • I’m golfing at Ponds at Battle Creek • I use the trails to commute, shop and have a picnic. with friends and unwinding enjoying for fun • I would be roller skating indoors if it the nature there. • I usually go sit under the trees and look was available • I’m golfing at the Ponds or St. Paul’s at the beavers building their housing in • I would go fishing. Phalen golf course the lake • I would like more information on how • I’m golfing with friends • I walk dog and ski in Battle Creek to kayak. I see myself engaging in more • I’m golfing with my friends and their • I walk every day on a trail sporting activities in the parks. children at The Ponds at Battle Creek • I walk in the parks. • I would like to be golfing near my • I’m guiding forest therapy walks. • I walk my dog (on leash) house at the Ponds • I’m hanging out with my family and • I walk the trails mornings in summer • I would like to teach my children how friends at the park BBQ/picnic and afternoons in the winter 3 days a to golf at a nice public course • I’m hanging out with my friends, family week, fish on the lake a couple times a • I would love to be attending an is having a BBQ at the park summer, take boat ride 5 times a outdoor concert or festival on park • I’m kayaking on the lake early in the summer. grounds. Especially cultural events that morning • I walk, I'd like to ice skate but outdoors attract people from many communities • I’m mountain biking/fat biking with my • I watch my dog run freely as she enjoys together. family year-round. the dog park • I/the family is enjoying free/low-cost • I’m playing basketball on the basketball • I went ice fishing with my dad amenities i.e., fitness classes, xx skis, court • I went to play soccer and volleyball etc. • I’m playing golf at local golf courses with my youth group during summer • I’d like to sled with my kids. • I’m playing golf at renewed and evening • I’d like to walk on paved trails year refreshed RC golf courses. • I went to rent a boat with my friend at round • I’m playing golf with friends summertime • I’m able to walk to green space with • I’m playing golf with one friend and • I will be coaching my 3 kids in hockey in native plants two others who will become friends all of the arenas in the fall, winter and • I’m at a picnic at Phalen • I’m playing tennis on well-maintained spring.. • I’m attending a party in a pavilion courts. • I will be doing the same as now, • I’m biking trails • I’m running or walking on the regional hopefully • I’m building forts in the woods with my trails. • I will be hiking, biking and wildlife kids • I’m seeing amazing nature through the watching • I’m cross-country skiing seasons—turtles, beavers, owls, • I will be still going to the ponds at • I’m cross-country skiing on a weekend moths, and spring ephemerals. Battle Creek shooting videos doing afternoon in the winter • I’m swimming in a clean lake virtual lessons and teaching my nieces • I’m enjoying more nature programs. • I’m taking a nature hike at Pigs Eye and nephews • I’m enjoying walks with friends and • I’m taking family for nature walks. • I will be walking in the parks with my family. • I’m taking golfing lessons wife and others. • I’m going golfing with my family • I’m taking my daughter to the beach • I will still be golfing, taking walks, and • I’m going skating with friends and playground with her friends. snowshoeing • I’m going to a cabin with my family, or • I’m taking my dog for a walk on Rice • I will still hopefully be playing golf at camping Creek Trail, and f do bring the winter the Ponds at Battle Creek as often as I • I’m going to be golfing months, the trail is free of snow and can, just as I've been doing when the • I’m going to play golf at the ponds at ice. And with the short days, it has course opened when I was 6 years old. Battle Creek because it is my favorite lighting. • I will walk at Fish Creek or Battle Creek course and now has been expanded to • I’m taking my dog regularly to RC dog twice a week 18 holes!!! parks. • I’m Golfing
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 15 • I’m taking my friends out on the lake • I'm cross-country skiing in the winter • I'm Nordic training with friends from the public boat launch. and golfing • I'm play golf; I'm riding my bike • I’m walking along the lake looking for a • I'm disappointed when I have to get in through Long Lake Regional Park and good spot to shore fish my car to be in nature then through the Rice Creek North Trail • I’m walking in my local park with fun • I'm enjoying being out in nature during Corridor and then through the various stations for working out. all 4 seasons. connecting trails. • I’m walking in the woods safely. • I'm enjoying sunrises and sunsets. • I'm playing disc golf. I'm also taking • I’m walking my dog through Battle • I'm enjoying the green space of the lessons/classes at parks. Creek dog park parks. • I'm playing golf on a public golf course • I’m walking on a winter trail • I'm fishing off my kayak • I'm playing golf with my kids at Ponds • I’m walking on a wooded trail, my • I'm getting year-around exercise by because it's 2.5 miles from my house family picnicking in the summer walking/snowshoeing on nature trails. • I'm playing golf with my kids, grand • I’m walking paths with my dog. I'm deepening my nature photography kids and friends • I’m with friends at a picnic shelter skills. • I'm playing golf. • I’m with my dogs in a large fenced in • I'm going swimming with my family at • I'm playing golf. leash-free park. the beach • I'm riding bicycle in summer weather • I’m xx skiing with friends from a suburb • I'm going to an outdoor meeting of the • I'm riding my bicycle on the bike trails • Ice skate on top of the frozen lake with local community led park steering • I'm riding my bike on a bikes only my brother group. paved trail by myself • Ice skating • I'm going to the golf course. I'm • I'm riding my bike on a trail that safely • Ice skating golfing. connects multiple parks. • Ice skating • I'm golfing and going to the driving • I'm riding my bike on trails • ice skating range at the Ponds at Battle Creek • I'm running the trail through woods • Ice skating at the oval during winter • I'm golfing at a Ramsey County course • I'm running/walking on Battle Creek months • I'm golfing at the ponds with my trails • Ice skating indoor nonwhite privileged family • I'm sailing on White Bear Lake. • Ice skating on a long path of • I'm golfing every morning at ponds • I'm skating at an outdoor rink maintained ice that circumvents a lake • I'm golfing in the Southeastern part of • I'm skiing and snowshoeing when snow • Ice skating with my kids. Ramsey county. permits • Ice skating, cross country, skiing, • I'm golfing on a municipal course • I'm skiing in the winter months hiking, biking, • I'm golfing with family and/or friends • I'm skiing on regularly groomed and • I'll be retired, and hopefully golfing • I'm hanging out in a picnic shelter well-marked ski trails. more often. My use in the park system • I'm having a picnic w my family • I'm sledding on hills may be limited. • I'm hiking around Pigs Eye Lake. In the • I'm sledding with my toddler • I'm a senior, but I still see myself winter I'm snowshoeing in Battle Creek • I'm snowshoeing on the trails in winter playing golf at the county's courses. • I'm hiking with my wife, birding with • I'm snowshoeing on winter trails • I'm attending events, parties and friends. • I'm snowshoeing on winter trails programming in the park buildings and • I'm ice skating on a large skate trail on • I'm still golfing every week with my pavilions. a lake. kids and grand kids • I'm biking on some new trails • I'm learning about other cultures and • I'm strolling with family or friends and • I'm biking on trails. I'm also having practices probably a dog or two. family picnics. • I'm learning from other community • I'm taking a golf lesson at the Ponds, • I'm biking with my kids on a safe trail members then playing a round with my diverse or lane • I'm meeting family and friends at group of friends. • I'm bird watching the eagle nest at nature areas to eat and socialize at a • I'm taking my dog to the dog park. I'm Keller Lake picnic table, throw frisbees and get walking. • I'm canoeing on the lake and bringing outdoor exercise and exposure. • I'm taking my grandkids to ice skating my canoe back to the rack I have • I'm meeting my family for a grill out, and golf lessons rented then nature walk • I'm taking my grandson to play golf for • I'm coaching my roller derby team at a • I'm meeting up with other community the first time at a nine-hole course, at a hockey arena once closed to us. interest groups for an evening hike. special event for caregivers with their • I'm cross-country skiing at Battle Creek • I'm mountain biking on new trails children. with my family • I'm mtn biking on single track trails
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 16 • I'm taking my son to the driving range • Kayaking and canoeing • Me and my friends are playing golf at at the ponds at Battle Creek so he can • Kayaking and paddle boarding on the Ramsey County courses learn the game lakes and rivers • Me and my wife take walks • I'm trying snowshoeing! • Kayaking in the lakes • Me golfing • I'm trying snowshoeing! • Kayaking in the lakes. • Meditation & Breathing: Took a walk, • I'm visiting playgrounds with the kids • Kayaking in the summer around the bike ride, played games like; slackline, • I'm walking and bicycling on the trails lakes in the afternoon spike ball in spring, summer, and fall • Kayaking on the lakes • Meeting up with friends at a new • I'm walking and jogging on city paths • Kayaking through the chain from nature center within Battle Creek. with my dogs Phalen to Gervais to Kolman � • More biking trails! • I'm walking in a Ramsey County park • kayaking with friends or family, rental • More education, regional and state, • I'm walking my dog through the battle boats what is the difference? creek dog park. • Kayaking with my dog • More equipment rentals - affordable or • I'm walking on the many great trails • Kayaking/canoeing on lakes free (bikes, skates, skis) • I'm walking on the trails in winter • keep the course open • More inclusive classes to be able to • I'm walking on the trails year-round • Keller to play golf. learn how to do activities • I'm walking on trails • Kids • More indoor rinks. • I'm walking or hiking in the evenings. • Kids and grandparents are hiking • More walking trails • I'm walking outdoors day/evening all • Kids and I are boating in summer • More winter walking trails that are not seasons. • Kids and I are taking dogs to dog park converted to x-country skiing • I'm walking well-groomed trails during • Kids and i play golf • Most summers I take kids to parks and the year. • Kids and I ride bikes play catch with them, eat ice cream • I'm xc skiing on man-made snow • Kids getting natural enrichment that etc. we are usually in the Minneapolis • In five years, I see more activities in the the parent doesn’t have to provide - area over north. parks, in the lakes, not only the trails learning, appreciating nature, • Mostly I use the park near my home for meant for bicycles or for walking. Our education, activities, camps walking. kids need diverse activities, such as • Kids/family disc golf • Mountain biking swimming. • Lake home April to October • Mountain Biking • In my owned home with my kid and • Lap Swimming in an outdoor pool • Mountain biking making a lot money then I am • Launch boat for fishing • Mountain biking at Battle Creek • In my younger days, I attended hockey • Learning to golf with the family • Mountain biking Battle creek Summer, games and taught my sons to skate at • learning to mountain bike with kids wish there were more trails in Ramsey Aldrich. County • Less driving • In particular, using a clean bathroom • Mountain biking trails • long bike rides whenever and wherever we take a • mountain biking with friends • looking at native plants child. • • Looking for some friendship Mountain biking with friends and my • In summer, I use the golf course to kids on evenings and weekends • Lots of walking with friends for practice. Busy place • Mountain biking, playing golf, or exercise • In the early evening playing disc golf • Love the walking trails and park • in the summer (3-5 times per week). • Movies in the park system. • Indoor events in winter • Mr. C reminded me that social justice • Love to golf and be outside • Instead of the newest concept park, we work needs to be inclusive. • Make available access to winter trails are enjoying well-maintained, efficient • Mtn biking single track in the woods or activities facilities, night, or day. and prairies with friends • many lakes. I am going to the Nature • International festivals, food trucks, • My 10-year-old son is also in golf camp center with family celebrations! at ponds at Battle Creek • Maybe walking • Introducing my kids to golf • My 10-year-old son is enrolled in golf • Me and my family are going golfing at • Joining a group bike with my family league at ponds at battle creek the Ponds and riding the trails using a bike • My boys and I golf in the afternoon in • Me and my friends are golfing in the checked out at the park. the summer early evening at the local 9-hole golf • Just walking in the woods • My boys and I play disc golf year- course • Kayaking round. The courses have become • kayaking
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 17 congested as the popularity soared food from a food forest of fruit trees • My family have picnics, takes walks with covid and berry bushes. around Lake Como and Lake Phalen, • My boys golf at the ponds • My family and I are going on walks on and golf with the boys, and run with • My child is playing on the playground well-maintained trails my brothers. • My children are participating in nature • My family and I are golfing at Ponds at • My family is biking with easy activities Battle Creek connections between parks and trails • My children are participating in the • My family and I are golfing at the • My family is camping summer junior program at the Ponds ponds in the evening. • My family is cross country skiing at Battle Creek golf course. • My family and I are golfing at the • My family is cross country skiing on • My children are playing at a splash pad ponds in the evening. And my husband trails park on a warm summer day plays league golf at The Ponds on • My family is doing a quick cross- • My children would be playing at parks Wednesday evenings. country ski and fishing • My family and I are having a picnic at a • My family is doing things together • My children, husband, and I are all regional park offering lots of green outside golfing at the Ponds at Battle Creek. space • My family is enjoying a picnic near the • My dad, husband, and I are • My family and I are hiking on strenuous lake snowshoeing on winter trails hiking trails through beautiful natural • My family is enjoying the winter rec. • My daughter and her friends go ice areas in the fall and spring opportunities at Battle Creek park skating • My family and I are kayaking in the • My family is enjoying trails near the • My dog like to jump in the lake to catch summer water the ball • My family and I are learning about • my family is fishing • My dogs and I are walking leash less nature from a naturalist. • My family is going to the park to play. and having fun all year. • My family and I are looking for • My Family is golfing a couple times a • My dogs and I are walking the trails pollinators. month. We are also hanging out at the • My dogs are running in the dog park • My family and i are playing disc golf in beach. • My elderly mother and I are walking at the cities • My family is golfing at our local course. the Sucker Lake-Vadnais Lake Regional • My family and I are skiing on groomed • My family is golfing at The Ponds Park. trails • My family is golfing together. It is a • My extended family is going to an • My family and I are sledding and great way for us to enjoy being outside outdoor pavilion for a family skating in beautiful natural areas together, learning a sport, and dinner/games/gathering. • My family and I are using volleyball enjoying nature • My family and friends are at Como or nets • My family is having a birthday Phalen enjoying paths to walk on. • My family and I are watching movies in gathering including swimming at Turtle • My family and friends are gathering at the park and listening to live music. Lake. the parks for a picnic. • My family and I do a lot of picnics, • my family is hiking • My family and friends are playing golf hiking, etc. so we've spent a lot of time • My family is kayaking on the lake at The Ponds at Battle Creek doing things like that in the parks. I • My family is kayaking through a • My family and friends are skiing on have not yet participated in any waterway groomed ski trails organized programming. • My family is observing a healthy plant • My family and friends really enjoy all • My family and I ice skate community the green space and nature areas • My family and I will be riding mountain • My family is snowshoeing on the trails • My family and I are cross country skiing bike trails. Hopefully in Ramsey county. • My family is swimming, paddle on well groomed trails • My family and neighbors are always boarding or canoeing, while having a • My family and I are exploring Rice Lake walking on the nature trails picnic for the afternoon. Regional Park, fishing and grilling food • My family and neighbors golf at the • My family is taking a fall hike. • My family and I are finding places in Ponds and use their driving range • My family is taking long bike rides that nature to hike and to see mother frequently pass through a couple of parks nature (birds, butterflies, native veg, • My family are walking on the trails and • My family is using regional trails to etc.). swimming in the lake walk our dog and playground • My family and I are going fishing on a • My family goes for walks at Battle equipment used by grandchildren dock. Creek park. • My family is walking or biking trails • My family and I are going for an • My family has also had several events: • My family likes to ice skate outdoors. afternoon hike or bike ride and picking family reunions, summer BBQ etc.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 18 • My family likes to kayak on summer executive golf courses in the entire • My grandchildren and I are taking a evenings. state. nature walk • My family loves mountain biking • My friends and I are golfing at the • My grandchildren are playing in the • My family loves to golf at Battle Creek ponds. And I should add, my minority parks and Keller friend and I are the ones that • My grandchildren are playing in the • My family loves to swim frequently play at the ponds. Sad, I parks • My family plays a lot of golf at Ponds at need to exaggerate that point as the • My grandkids and I are admiring the Battle Creek. We enjoy a morning Ramsey county commissioners are race native plants. round and evening rounds. My boys baiters. • my grandkids and me are golfing took golf lessons through their youth • My friends and I are golfing in the • My grandkids are canoeing various program. summer lakes and streams. • My family plays hockey in the arenas in • My friends and I are meeting for a hike • My grandkids are jumping around in the winter around a cool park with water the splash pad • My family takes regular walks/hikes on features. Along the lake we can learn • My grandkids are skating for free in an the trails system, which is no longer about carbon sequestration from the arena flooded. natural growing fields • My grandkids are snowshoeing on a • My family will be using the boat • My friends and I are playing a round of beautiful, sunny winter day launches for fishing and swimming golf at the Ponds at Battle Creek every • My grandkids golfing outings in the summers. night of the week • My grandson and I fish from fishing • My family will use the trails for hiking • My friends and I are playing golf pier several mornings per month. and biking and rollerblading. • My friends and I are playing golf at one • My husband and I are bicycling on • My family, my children and I love going of the four courses. trails so plentiful there is no crowding to the parks to walk and spend the • My friends and I are visiting off leash • My husband and I are biking in the time. I wish there were more security. dog parks and then hiking with our afternoons before dark. Parks are places were happiness and dogs, all year. I'm in woodland parks • My husband and I are biking, walking fun should predominate. bird watching and walking. and bird watching all year at the Sucker • My fiancé and I are teeing it up at the • My friends and I are walking on the Lake-Vadnais Lake Regional Park. beautiful nine hole nature trails. • My husband and I are cross country • My fiancé and I go bike riding on nice • My friends and I golf 3-5 times a week skiing days in the summer and sit on the patio for drinks and food • My husband and I are enjoying a day • My friend and I are enjoying nature at the ponds at Battle Creek golfing • My friend and I are golfing • My friends and I golf on evenings and • My husband and I are enjoying biking • My friend and I are walking a trail weekends. on the trails having conversation in the fall • MY friends and I used public access to • My husband and I are going hiking. • My friends & I are still golfing at The launch boat. • My husband and I are golfing at Keller Ponds. • My friends and I walk and bike trails in golf course. And having dinner and a • My friends and are going golfing the parks beverage on the patio there • my friends and family are playing golf • My friends are golfing on a course in • My husband and I are hiking/bird • My friends and I are cross country the summer, going on walks in the fall watching at Tamarack Nature Center. skiing and spring, and sledding/tubing in the • My husband and I are kayak fishing in • My friends and I are cross country winter the summer • skiing on winter trails My friends are I are still golfing at • My husband and I are out on our SUPs • My friends and I are going to a local ponds • My husband and I are riding bikes on • golf course to play and have fun. My friends are meeting for a support the trails Hopefully, Ramsey County won't group picnic • My husband and I are taking walks on • continue to close their courses... My friends, dog and I are relaxing park trails • • My friends and I are golfing My friends, I and the dog are walking • My husband and I are walking on trails • My friends and I are golfing at Battle • My girlfriend and I are going swimming so plentiful there is no crowding Creek golf course and picnicking. • My husband and I bring our kayaks to • My friends and I are golfing at Ponds at • My girlfriends and I golf in the summer the park lakes and paddle for Battle Creek on a ladies league at the Ponds relaxation. • My friends and I are golfing at The • My girls are at hockey practice (every • My husband and i taking relaxing walk Ponds at Battle Creek, a definite top 5 day) with their friends.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 19 • My kid and I are biking on regional • My kids and I attend festivals, events, • My partner and I skate at outdoor trails and scavenger hunts at long Lake arenas • My kid and I are walking regional trails during the Weekends • My photography-inclined family and seeing a great transformation in • My kids and I love watching the night members & friends are in a low-use the parks due to a large amount of sky at Long Lake in the evening hours park area to do wildlife photography. invasives (buckthorn, garlic mustard, • My kids and I walk our trails with our • My son and I are fishing Japanese honeysuckle, wild parsnip) dog. My boyfriend bikes to work every • My son and I are going fishing on a being managed rather harming plant day along the various trails. In summer Sunday. habitat and park ecosystems. evenings we swim at battle creek and • My son and I are going to a splash pad • My kid is riding on a pump track during the day we have utilized our at a Ramsey county park. • My kids and are fishing on summer public beaches. • My son and I are golfing at Ponds of evenings. • My kids and I went out for a walk at Battle Creek • My kids and I (and extended family) go the parks. • My son and I are taking golf lessons at boating, swimming, and fishing at Long • My kids and I were fishing the Ponds of Battle Creek Lake in the summer evenings • My kids are attending a variety of free • My son and I go to open skate or open • My kids and I are bringing friends to programs hosted by the park hockey the park • My kids are attending events to learn • My son and I hit balls at the driving • My kids and I are exploring local trails how to increase sustainability range at battle creek golf course and kayaking on nice days. • My kids are getting involved in • My son and I play golf at battle creek • My kids and I are fossil hunting on the organized programs through the park golf course in the summer trails by the river. system. • My son is biking at the bike park • My kids and I are golfing at ponds at • My kids are going on playgrounds that • My son is biking at the bike park battle creek are safe for all children • My son is fishing during the summer on • My kids and I are headed to the park • My kids are hiking and swimming a weekend evening for a picnic • My kids are learning to golf in kids’ • My son is fishing, i am walking. My • My kids and I are hiking on nature trails program at the Ponds daughter is a lifeguard • My kids and I are hitting balls at the • My kids are learning to play golf at a • My son is skating at hockey practice. range and working on our putting course, they play hockey in the winter • My son is swimming in a local lake • My kids and I are learning to cross • My kids are participating in the Pond • my son, grandson and I are playing golf country ski. youth golf program, experiencing golf together • My kids and I are mountain biking with the diverse patrons that currently • My son, grandsons and I golf the Ponds • My kids and I are playing disc golf in use the course. often and will continue to do so. the winter • my kids are swimming, tubing, and • my son, wife and I golf at Ponds at • My kids and I are riding bikes on playing basketball and softball with Battle Creek mountain bike trails friends • My spouse and I are using a paved • My kids and I are safely biking with a • My kids golfing biking trail from Summit Hill all the way tagalong bike and a burley attachment • My kids skating to Stillwater. to me and my partner’s bikes. • My kids, grandkids and I are golfing. • My spouse and I are waking our dog on • My kids and I are using single track • My kids, grandkids and I are having park trails in winter and summer mountain bike trails picnics, hiking and taking walks • My whole family golfs once a week at • My kids and I are using the expanded • My kids, grandkids and I are skating the ponds mountain bike courses in the northern • My kids, me, siblings, and parents golf • My wife and are hiking on trails part of the county followed by a picnic at the ponds at least 6 times per • My wife and hope to be golfing at the and playing on a playground. season and use the driving range and Ponds twice a week • My kids and I are using the trails for participate in first tee • My wife and I are bicycling on regional walking and biking all year around • My mother went for a walk, but I trails connected to Saint Paul bikeways • My kids and I are visiting the usually skateboarding next to her. • My wife and I are biking from one park playground. • My partner and I are playing tennis in to the next on well-maintained bike • My kids and I are walking through a the fall. trails park that has many different types of • My partner and I are skiing. • My wife and I are enjoying a beer sports being played, and wayfinding • My partner and I bike trails garden at a park like in Munich. signage in a multitude of languages. • My partner and I golf at the ponds at • My wife and I are enjoying couples battle creek League at the ponds at Battle Creek
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 20 • My wife and I are going golfing at The get older. Skating is less important to • Paddling and using boat launches Battle Creek golf course me, but my teen kids enjoy it friendly for car topped watercraft • My wife and I are golfing at the county • Nothing we don't do now. The parks • Park circulator shuttle takes people to courses. are inclusive the park from around the city • My wife and I are kayaking in the • Off leash dog park use, farmer’s • Park walks summer market • Parking my car at a trailhead / park • My wife and I are walking and biking • On warm days, my mother and I enjoy parking lot to ride my bike on county pathways walking through parks. My family often • parks • My wife and I are walking on the trails gathers in parks for picnics. • Participating in public events, music, • My wife and I are walking on trails all • One afternoon at an event with discussions, or tours. year round traditional dances. • participating in triathlon. • My wife and I are walking on trails in • One thing I probably won’t be able to • Pavilions, sledding, crosses country, the spring, summer, and fall months. do is play golf since golf courses are hiking, snowboarding, • My wife and I are walking our dogs at removed and not concerned needed by • PBC the dog park. local officials. • PBC • My wife and I are xc skiing on well- • open skating at an ice arena with my • PBC maintained trails that are not trampled kids • Picnic at a picnic table by people walking down the middle of • Open Skating, hockey practice, indoor • Picnic at park the trail soccer. • picnic grounds- fireplaces in winter • My wife and I bicycle on the bike paths. • Or I would be playing disc golf with • Picnic with my family in the • My wife and I enjoy daily morning spouse and friends. summertime walks • Organizing yearly event in Summer • Picnic with students or friends • My wife and i walk our little dog every • Otherwise, I would be riding bicycles • Picnicking day and many evenings with my spouse • Picnicking • • My wife and I walk the Battle Creek Our family is enjoying a walk. • Picnicking and relaxing near a lake, park trails at night. • Our family is enjoying a walk. golfing • My wife and kids and I are playing disc • Our family is golfing at Ponds it the • Picnicking in the parks golf in a beautiful new Como Park disc most affordable golf course in the area • Picnicking with friends and kids golf course. and is also part of the Youth On Course • Picnicking with pals • program where it makes it affordable My wife and kids walk along with me. • Picnics for young people to play, $5-$15 a This is an outstanding space. The Ponds • Picnics also preserved habitat for our treasure round. • Picnics monarch butterfly and many geese. • Our family is having a picnic at a park • picnics on weekends & evenings • My wife is playing Rec league roller shelter • Picnics with family/grandchildren derby in the summer • Our family is hiking or biking on a • Place to Hike, enjoyment of the • My work team and I are renting canoes paved trail scenery and life jackets for a paddling staff • Our family is hosting a social gathering. • Plan to walk and jog around the trails meeting in the morning. • Our family is hosting a social gathering. of the different parks • My youngest still uses the playground • Our family spends the summer hiking • Play areas for children and while my older kids and I practice the trails in battle creek and we Grandparents baseball at the park consider the park such an asset that • Play golf and snowshoe • Nature Center classes, camp we don't consider moving out of the • Play golf at ponds of battle creek • Night markets or activities city. • Play golf at the ponds or other course • Night walks that are safe • Our family talking walks in restored • Play golf with friends • Nine-hole golfing native prairies, looking for pollinators. • Play Golf with my kids and friends for • Non-traditional Minnesotan outdoor • Our son is playing hockey at the High years at the Ponds Golf activity that Minnesotans can learn School level. • Play golf with my wife about • Outdoors • played sports and activities with • Nordic and skate skiing on groomed • Packing foods to go eat at park to friends, ate food, tried new things i trails enjoying the winter season increase my appetite never have • Nordic skiing is still important to me, • Paddling a canoe or swimming in clear • Playground in summer spring fall and groomed trails make it easier as I uncrowded lakes • Playground time with grandchildren
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 21 • Playground with my son • Playing golf at The Ponds in the drinks. Ponds at Battle Creek is the • Playgrounds evening only sufficient and family-oriented golf • Playgrounds with children • Playing golf at the Ponds. range. By taking away this course, the • Playgrounds with kids, weeknight • Playing golf at the Ponds. The only County will lose out financially to evenings or weekends anytime course in southern Ramsey County. private courses which are not family • Playing 9 at Battle Creek • Playing golf during retirement oriented. • Playing 9 holes of golf with my friends • Playing golf hopefully with my • Ponds at Battle Creek. Don't close it. It at The Ponds grandkids at the Ponds, ideal for serves so many people of all • Playing 9 holes of golf with my kids at children to learn. backgrounds. The Ponds • Playing golf i • Ponds Golf course. Love it. • Playing a round of golf with my friends • Playing golf on the well-maintained • Practicing my archery skills with my • Playing a round of golf with my friends county courses. husband • Playing adult sports in a league (made • Playing golf tennis pickle ball when • Program staff needs to be informed of individuals not preformed teams) snow is gone about needs of that person, as well as • Playing at the dog park • Playing golf with friends and family other participants – to educate • Playing at the nature playground • Playing golf with friends and family everyone so it is a good experience for • Playing disc golf at a permanent course • Playing golf with my son and daughter everyone. • in battle Creek Park. :) Programming opportunities increased. • Playing disc golf at Long Lake Regional • Playing golf, or hitting the range New faces trying new things. • Park in the summer • Playing golf, riding the bike trails, Put some action with our words. • • Playing Disc Golf in both summer and grandchildren using one of the beaches Reading in the park. winter • Playing golf. • Regarding the comment on housing • Playing disc golf with my friends and • Playing Golf. Walking in Summer. when we think of the encampment of family every week. St. Paul is in serious Winter trails are too icy this past season. need of some disc golf courses. It's a • Playing hockey at many arenas • Regular visits to the off-leash dog park fun and healthy activity that can be • playing hockey at the outdoor rink • Relaxing in shade at lake enjoyed by all. • Playing hockey in both indoor arenas • Relaxing on a beach • Playing disc golf, year-round. like the west side rink and outdoor • rent ice time • Playing games with grandchildren rinks • Renting a boat or bike to use at the • Playing golf • Playing hockey indoors & outdoors park • Playing golf • Playing hockey primarily at West Side • Renting a kayak for myself or a canoe • Playing golf Arena for me and a family member on a local • Playing Golf • Playing hockey with my family lake • • Playing golf • Playing in a dog park Renting a kayak on a summer evening • • playing golf • playing on playground equipment Renting a stand-up paddle board that is • Playing golf • playing on playground equipment at a reasonable price so that all may have a chance to partake • Playing golf • Playing tennis and pickle ball • Renting bicycles and scooter • Playing golf • Playing tennis on nice courts • riding a bike • Playing golf • Playing tennis with family and friends • Riding a bike from town to town • Playing golf after school • Playing tennis with my friends • Riding a bike from town to town • playing golf at Battle Creek • Playing the golf courses of the Twin • Riding bike • Playing golf at battle creek cities area including the Ponds • Riding bike • Playing golf at Battle Creek • Playing volleyball at a park • Riding bike in park • Playing golf at Battle Creek • Playing volleyball, pickleball and frisbee • riding bikes • playing golf at Goodrich with friends and family • riding bikes • Playing golf at Ponds of Battle Creek • Playing with grandchildren. • Riding bikes on the trails • Playing golf at RC courses • Please Keep The Ponds (Best Golf • Riding bikes on trails in spring through • Playing golf at The Ponds Course EVER) fall • Playing golf at the Ponds • Ponds at Battle Creek is a destination • Riding bikes on trails. • Playing golf at the Ponds at Battle for golfers and families. I see kids and • Riding on safe trails Creek family spend time on the range and in the clubhouse ordering food and • Riding on safe trails
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 22 • Roller skating in a dedicated outdoor • skating on the lakes • Solo Bike - X country ski rink with friends and family • Skating outside • Some golf • Roller skating in an outdoor rink • Skating with grandkids • Some of my family love to fish • Roller skating! • Skating/Hockey • Some part of the park reminds me of • Roller-skate with my cousin • Ski in early AM (7:30-9:30) Thailand • Running • Skiing • Sometimes use playgrounds if w • Running • Skiing children • Running along trails • Skiing • Spend time on playgrounds • Running and biking on trails with my • skiing • Spending an afternoon with ladies kids • skiing league playing golf • Safe archery in park closer to • Skiing in one of many cross-country ski • Spending lots of family time golfing Woodbury areas available • Start teaching Kids to Golf • Safe place to make friends • Skiing in one of many cross-country ski • Still going to the dog park • Same as I did 5 years ago, I would not areas available • Still golfing at the 4 golf courses change • Skiing in winter • still golfing during good weather • Saturday afternoon, at Silver Lake or • skiing on beautiful trails • Still hiking and maybe even mountain Island Lake Park. I would like to smell • skiing on man-made snow trails biking different kinds of food, see children of • Skiing on the winter trails on the • Still meditating and journaling while different races playing together. weekend. listening to nature and quiet all around • Security First • Skiing on trails (winter) me. • See all kinds of people in the park: • Skiing, ice skating • Still playing golf (and would especially young people, moms - seating to be • Skiing, sledding in the winter like to still be playing at the Ponds at able to see people, but be able to • sledding Battle Creek) observe and appreciate. • Sledding • Still walking • Shaded playgrounds to enjoy in the • Sledding • Stop this insanity. summer heat • Sledding and skating in winter • Stopping at a food truck (not a • Shooting with friends at the archery • Sledding in the winter restaurant) to eat and have a beer. field • Sledding with family and friends • Stopping at ponds, the forest and • Simulator golf in winter • Sledding with my kids prairies to look for wildlife. • Singletrack Biking with my husband • Sledding/ice skating • Students able to get out in quiet with • sitting in public fire pits enjoying a • Sledding/ice skating nature - as a stress reliever summer night with friends and family • • Sledging in winter summer concert on the lawn with a • Skating • Snow shoeing on the golf course picnic • Skating • • Snow shoeing, live outdoor music Summer daytime canoeing • Skating • • snowshoe/snow-walks with family in Swimming • • Skating winter Swimming • • Skating • Snowshoeing Swimming and chilling at the beach • • Skating • Snowshoeing Swimming and fishing at Lake Johanna, • Skating • Snowshoeing etc. • • Skating and biking on the trails • Snowshoeing Swimming at Battle Creek with kids. • • Skating and skiing in the winter • Snowshoeing Swimming at natural lakes in summer • not water park Skating arenas • snowshoeing during the winter days • • Swimming at snail lake Skating at Aldrich with friends • Snowshoeing in Battle Creek Park • • Swimming at the beach Skating at arena • Snowshoeing in woodland setting • • swimming at the beaches Skating in an arena • Snowshoeing on trails • • Swimming at the public beach Skating in an arena with Grandson • Snowshoeing on trails in winter • • Swimming boating Skating in an arena. • Snowshoeing on winter trails • • Swimming in summer and ice Skating in the arena's • Snowshoeing with family at a park • skating/sledding in winter. Skating indoor and outdoor close to home • • Swimming in the lakes skating indoors - renting skates • snowshoeing with friends, ice skating • • skating on ponds, lakes on rinks Swimming in the summer • • skating on the lakes • snowshoeing, skiing, sledding in winter Swimming with my dog at a dog beach
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 23 • Swimming, indoor walking track • Taking the kids to battle creek water would hate to see anything close to • Swinging at local parks park prevent those who are able from using • Swinging, fishing, boating, • teaching kids to skate the facilities playgrounds, volleyball • Teens are there swimming • Use open picnic areas • Take my daughter to playground – and • tending the community wild foods/ • Use trails for hiking and skiing play with the sand. native food forest • Using a bathroom at the park • Take my kids out for a walk to stop • Tennis, golfing, and walking with • Using a bathroom at the park playing video game and gets some friends close to home. • Using dog park exercise • The arenas have shifted to highest best • Using protected bike lanes and off- • taking a bike ride with my kids use - not just ice, but ball sports and street trails • Taking a romantic walk in the spring games that we have never seen before. • Using the battle creek water park with significant other, and other • The democrats have defunded the • Using the bike trails. couples. police • Using the Dog Park • taking a walk • The family is having a reunion picnic • using the open spaces for a variety of • Taking a walk • The park has special events featuring games • Taking a walk around the lakes or on different cultural foods • Using the parks year round trails • The Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course • Using the parks year round • Taking dog to dog park in Spring, • The ponds to Golf with friends and • Viewing Mother Nature in its natural Summer, and Fall family, or sending our money state • taking dog to dog parks almost daily somewhere else if closed • Visit dog parks. • taking hikes • the problem with being a single senior • Visiting Playgrounds • Taking my dog for socializing at RC citizen is that I don't always feel • Visiting the dog parks! OLDA. The park has a small dog area, included so i hope in five years there • visiting the nature centers, trails and lighting, heated pavilion. are more activities designed to keep outdoors • Taking my dog on a walk around lake seniors active even if we have mobility • visiting the nature centers, trails and Vadnais (for some reason many trails issues outdoors are not open to dogs • The whole family is going for a good • Visiting the waterpark with my kids, • Taking my dog to the dog park long safe bike ride friends and family regularly • Taking my dog to the off-leash park • There are events and activities for us to • Volunteer for First Tee program at The and letting her run or cool off in the explore and try new things. Ponds water • There’re more ski trails. • Waking trails all seasons w dog • Taking my grandkids golfing and fishing • There’s more wooded spaces and • Walk • Taking my grandkids to playground fewer golf courses. • Walk • Taking my great grandkids on nature • this is a dumb question, and I don't • Walk and bike the trails walks know how to answer it • Walk around and point out • Taking my kids sledding • This is a ridiculous question for how to horticulture. • Taking my kids sledding in the winter revamp the golf course. There is no • Walk around parks • Taking my kids to summer golf camps space for good trails or fishing • Walk at the dog park • and playing The Ponds at Battle Creek To the golf course to play golf • Walk Battle Creek parks • golf course. trail biking- asphalt, not mountain • Walk frequently on trails • • Taking my nephews and nieces out trail hiking • Walk on trails • fishing Trail running • Walk or drive to view blooming trees • • Taking our dog to the dog park Trail Running an event at the park • Walk our dogs every morning in the • • Taking our dog to the dog parks year- trail walking Fish Creek area. • round Trail walking/running • Walk the trails at battle creek • • Taking our granddaughter fishing Trail with stops for strength and weight • Walk with spouse • Taking the dog for daily walks - exercise • walked and biked Battle creek park • summer and winter Try to leave for a short time to warmer • walking • climes in winter Taking the grandkids to the water • Walking • Try to walk on trails parks, walking & biking on trails, • Walking enjoying family picnics, playing golf • Tuj lub • Walking during retirement • unfortunately, I am physically unable • Walking to golf, bike, or walk anymore, but
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 24 • Walking • Walking Fish Creek Park 3 times a week • Walking on trails • Walking like I do now. • Walking on trails • Walking • Walking in Battle Creek Park • Walking on trails • walking • Walking in Battle Creek Park • Walking on trails all through the year • Walking • Walking in Battle Creek park & other • Walking on trails year around • Walking nearby parks • Walking on trails year-round • Walking • Walking in park by my house • Walking on trails year-round. • walking • Walking in the Battle Creek Park, • Walking or biking on trails. • Walking picnicking, cross-country skiing. • Walking or biking on trails. • Walking • Walking in the dog park • Walking or biking the trails • Walking • Walking in the park • Walking or running on the trails during • Walking • Walking in the parks and trails. the warm months • walking • walking in the summer, parks are like • Walking our dog • walking large and not crowded • Walking paths near water features • Walking • Walking in the winter to get exercise • Walking summer and winter trails for • Walking & playing golf and fresh air exercise • Walking a trail • Walking in the woods with my minority • Walking the dog • Walking along paved trails friends • Walking the dog • Walking along the Mississippi River in • Walking my dog • Walking the path to the park St. Paul • Walking my dog around trails and • Walking the Snail Lake loop on new, • Walking along the shores of White keeping active potentially floating, boardwalks that Bear Lake • Walking my dog at Battle Creek can be enjoyed year-round rather than • Walking and biking with kids and dog, • Walking my dog at the off-leash park just when we have a dry year. twice a day, every day • Walking my dog on a trail • Walking the trails • Walking and golfing • Walking my dog(s) in parks on trails • Walking the trails • Walking and hiking between connected and letting them run off leash in the • Walking the trails parks via expanded sidewalk access on dog parks year round • Walking the trails roads for the Snail, Vadnais, and Sucker • walking my dog, enjoying off-leash • Walking the trails all seasons lake parks areas • Walking the trails with my dogs • Walking and hiking in parks. Using the • Walking my dogs on trails • Walking the trails with my dogs dog park and using the local Ponds golf • Walking my dogs on trails • Walking through a well-groomed plant course. • Walking on nature trails area • Walking and hiking in the parks • Walking on park paths after work or on • Walking through the park • Walking around lake Phalen weekends in the summer. • walking to a neighborhood park within • Walking around lakes • Walking on paths and noticing the lack 2-3 blocks from home • walking around lakes of buckthorn and other invasive • Walking trails • Walking around the lake species • walking trails • Walking at parks • Walking on the trails • Walking trails • Walking at the trails and talking to my • Walking on the trails • Walking trails partner about our days • Walking on the trails • Walking trails • Walking battle creek • Walking on the trails • Walking trails • Walking Battle Creek park, golfing at • Walking on the trails • Walking trails the Ponds and Phalen golf course. • Walking on the trails • Walking trails • Walking biking trails • Walking on the trails • walking trails • Walking daily on trails in parks in all • Walking on the trails year-round. • Walking trails seasons • walking on the trails, using picnic area • walking trails • Walking dogs on trails in the spring • Walking on the trails. • Walking trails through fall • Walking on the winter trails • walking trails • walking dogs with minimal impact • Walking on trail all year • Walking trails • Walking dogs, picnicking, and fishing • Walking on trails • Walking trails • Walking downtown under trees • Walking on trails • walking trails & biking on trails planted on the sidewalks • Walking on trails • Walking trails if they’re safe
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 25 • Walking trails with friends all year • Walks that are safe • We are going to known local parks, • Walking trails year-round in preserve • Walks year round playgrounds and gyms • Walking trails, fishing if available, using • Watching • We are golfing on a beautiful spring swimming area’s if there adequate. • Watching birds as I walk day at The Ponds of Battle Creek • Walking Villa Park trails daily • Watching grandkids playing hockey at • We are Golfing together • Walking winter trails arenas • We are hanging out on the promenade • Walking with a spouse • Watching group performances in the at Como Lake. We don’t need to buy • walking with dog park or amphitheater. (example: over-priced food from the restaurant • walking with family Gervais Park --extends back to the to have access to the promenade. And • Walking with family in nature elementary school nearby. Have seen that includes being able to sit on the • walking with friends & dogs on signs along the trails with information promenade with our leashed pets. weekends & evenings about plants and trees, animals that • We are hiking • walking with friends in a nearby park live in the area. Behind the school, • We are joining classes for canoeing, • Walking with friends, walking dog there is a place for dance or musical arts/crafts, nature education • Walking with my dog after work groups to practice.) • We are kayaking • Walking with my dog every day • Watching hockey • We are meeting multiple families for a • Walking with my friends • Watching my grandkids play picnic / BBQ • walking with my friends during all baseball/soccer. • We are on updated playgrounds season • Watching my kids play hockey at • We are play on playgrounds. • Walking with my girlfriends through Harding Arena. • We are renting a kayak or canoe and different cultures, booths of different • Watching my kids play sports paddling on Rice Creek cultures representing various cultures • Watching our kids play baseball at a • We are riding our bike on bike trails of Ramsey County. local park • We are skating at the arenas with our • walking with my wife • Watching our kids play hockey at a kids. • Walking with my wife 1 or 2 times per local arena • We are still walking, though shorter week during summer. Biking through • Watching puppet shows, distances, I fear. and around BC Park solo and on group entertainment in the parks • We are swimming and would love rides 2 - 3 times per week • Water activities, dog activities pools, lakes and splash pads! • Walking year round on park trails • Water aerobic • We are swimming in clean lakes • walking, fishing, golfing • water/boat usage • We are using the trails in Northern • Walking, jogging, taking photographs, • We are attending a Pride picnic with Ramsey County for all our activities enjoying nature in the parks year- our kid and their partner and they are well maintained (unlike around. • We are biking around white bear lake now) • Walking, observing nature • We are canoeing on Keller Lake. • We are visiting playgrounds, beaches, • Walking, or Golfing • We are canoeing on lakes and dog parks • Walking, picnicking, using the • We are cross country skiing • We are walking at lake Vadnais. playgrounds. • We are enjoying an added archery Walking our dogs. • Walking, x country, biking, dog park on range. • We are walking in all the trails the battle creek/Afton park trails • We are enjoying the lakes! Fishing, • We are walking in winter (on plowed • Walking/ running swimming, water skiing, music by the trails) • Walking/ snowshoeing on winter trails water at Tally’s, skating on the frozen • We are walking our dogs to the dog • Walking/biking trails lake park • Walking/hiking • We are enjoying the parks. • We do everything in the Ramsey • Walking/hiking for 3-5 miles at least. • We are enjoying the sights and sounds county parks • • walking/hiking various trails in the of nature and find the RC parks has We enjoy sledding, ice skating, and system, enjoying the outdoors. Long changed course to care for the flora swimming, splash pads Lake & Rice Creek most likely and fauna in its regional parks. • We enjoy snowshoeing together • walking/hiking/biking on trails in • We are enjoying trails, ice skating, • We fish but on Gem Lake or WBL. Lots spring, summer, fall skiing. of walking and biking. • Walking/running by myself in the parks • We are fishing • We Fish, We Golf, We go to Battle / trails • We are fishing and golfing Creek Golf Course • Walks • We are going boating and fishing on • we go fishing on weekends and utilize white bear and snail the golf courses a lot
21st Century Vision Implementation: 3. Where are you going, what are you doing, and when? Page 26 • We go golfing at the Ponds • We take our dogs to Battle Creek dog • When I play golf, I enjoy the beauty’s • We go hiking every weekend, even in park a few times a week. landscape at The Ponds and have seen the winter • We use the driving range and practice many beautiful sunsets • We go hiking on the natural trails and green at the Ponds frequently • When you do the land can ski in the winter. • we visit a lot of the parks as well acknowledgment, the county needs to • We go swimming • We walk 2-3 times a week year around. commit to pipeline 3, which does not • We golf at the BC course on The We go sledding with our grandkids 2-3 align with first peoples’ – land Weekends a winter. acknowledgment: back it up with • we golf in league at ponds • We walk and bike trails throughout the actions: listening to the Dakota people. • We have a lake to walk all the way year • Wife and I are canoeing around • We walk around the parks • Wildlife center to walk to and help • We have access to a variety of natural • We walk at Battle Creek park 5-6 times learn and preserve land habitat, including the grasslands a week with our dog. • winter activities - having fun while between Battle Creek Park and the • We walk at pleasantview being warm Correctional Facility • We walk on trails • Winter at hockey rinks, walking trails • We have been working a lot is • We walk our dog in a few parks in the • Winter evening skiing informing staff about autism, and how south area • Winter snowshoeing and hiking it presents. • We walk trails • With family/friends, I'm snowshoeing • we have family in St Paul, so we utilize • We will be walking the trails, fishing, on a nature trail somewhere close to parks and trails with them skating, and enjoying the parks with home. • We have had picnics in many of the our grandchildren. Biking around lake • Working with other people to restore parks. We have gone on many walks, trails native habitat bike rides, and runs in the parks also! • Weekly golfing with friends or my wife. • Would like to have a water park pass • We hike year-round on trails • We're able to access natural and native with a lazy river • we host graduation gatherings in one spaces that help us connect with • Would love to see 3-4 high quality of the picnic areas with nature and feel separated from volleyball sand courts at Battle Creek shelters/kitchens city/suburban living spaces. with adjustable nets. See Lake Elmo • We like to visit the range weekly • We're bringing the dog to the summer city park for building guides!!! • We love to go fishing at the river with family picnic. • XC skiing at RC regional parks my family. • We're enjoying a splash pad on a hot • XC skiing in winter on the trails • We need to make participants feel summer afternoon • XC skiing on open space welcome to participate in activities. • We're finding play areas with water for • XC skiing through pine stands, deep • We need to make sure people can older kids (middle school) breath of fresh air reach. • We're going on a walk with the dog on • XC skiing with family at Battle Creek • We often go to The Ponds at Battle trails. Regional Park Creek to play 9 holes of golf. Both • What can the land be? What we have • XC skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, evenings and weekends. now, what needs to change? How can swimming with my family and friends • We play golf we leverage our park spaces for other • X-country skiing • We ride mountain bikes at battle uses? (Housing, pretty unique • X-country skiing Creek. We use the water park and community space, group camp area, • X-country skiing on winter trails playground at battle Creek picnic areas in the woods • Your format, don’t fix what isn’t broke
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 28 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs… What are you seeing, hearing?
• A lot more people fishing • Art and statues embedded in parks • beautiful scenic vistas • A lot of activity surrounded by nature. spaces and facilities. Hearing others • Beautifully landscaped course • A lot of youth from public and private admire the artistry and designs. • Beauty. Flowers. schools use the ponds at Battle Creek • As a senior, I’m still able to recreate by • Being surrounded by nature practice facility and golf course playing golf. • Being surrounded by nature • Abundant wildlife and restored native • As they become more known • Benches communities • As we play golf, we hear the sounds of • Bids, kids playing, dogs barking • Access to paved trails in the snow, nature all around us. It truly is a very • Bike tires • Access to water INSIDE all dog parks. peaceful golf course right in the heart • Bike/walking Trails are clean and well • Active golfers, old and young at the of Maplewood. We have established kept up Ponds good friends that we talk and have • Bikers • Adaptive activities to accommodate community with at the golf course. • Bikers people in many different ways. • At pool lots of families, good lifeguard • Biking • All ages ratio • Biking • • All different dialects At the dog parks, I’m interacting and • bird song other nature sounds • All kinds of people playing enjoying talking to people from all walks of life • Bird watching who I would otherwise never meet. nature at the golf courses • Bird’s • at the park. • All my family and friends are doing • Bird’s nest • At the Ponds I enjoy the wildlife (deer, family events at Ramsey county parks. • birds the butterfly gardens, and other • All my friends complaining about it • Birds creatures_ closing • Birds • At the Ponds of Battle Creek, I see all • All of the above • Birds kinds of different people playing the • All of the examples listed • Birds course. Young, old and different race • All the above • people play there. Very diverse group Birds • all the great sounds of nature while • birds golfing & biking. for a beautiful course. • • Birds • All wildlife! Deer, fox, coyote, eagles, Babies duck follow their mother crossing the road • Birds owls • Birds • • Bathrooms Alone and with friends • Birds • • Bats, birds and insects! Always a great mix of all people on the • Birds range and on the course at the Ponds • Battle Creek Golf Course is a beautiful • birds • An increase in security or the feeling green space within the city limits. • Birds that the parks are secured and safe • Beautiful birds sound • Birds • Animal sightings • Beautiful course and great driving • Birds • Animals range • • Birds • animals beautiful fairway grass • • Birds • Appropriate lighting at dusk. Flat Beautiful landscape, birds, flowers • Birds surfaces to prevent falls. • Beautiful landscape, trees, flowers • Birds • Are closing the Ponds golf course? • Beautiful natural surroundings • Birds • Art and artifacts of different cultures • beautiful nature while golfing • Birds (example: traditional Hmong woven • Beautiful new trails for Mountain • birds basket) on display in parks spaces and Biking and Cross-Country Skiing • facilities. Different ways to attract • Beautiful outdoor scenery with no bad Birds • visitors to a facility that they wouldn’t vibes Birds have known about. • beautiful ponds and trees, sounds of • Birds nature • Birds
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 29 • Birds • Boats and people on the water in • Concerned about closing golf courses • Birds summer • course • birds • Butterflies • Coyote now and again • Birds & Nature • Butterflies @ Ponds of Battle Creek. • Cultural groups attending an activity. • Birds and frogs in the ponds • Butterflies, bees, and mosquito sound • Culturally relevant activities to • Birds and nature creatures no frogs • Celebrations/music attracting more people to come out to • birds and other animals • Change of seasons, trees and plants the parks and programming. • Birds and other animals • Change of seasons, trees and plants • Cyclists • Birds and wildlife • Children • Cyclists • Birds and wildlife • Children • Deer • Birds and wildlife at Battle Creek golf • Children chatter • Deer, Turkey, racoon, fox, all kinds of • Birds are chirping and people walking • Children families and retirees birds, wildflowers, trees, ducks, swans, in nature • Children having fun muskrat, beaver, • birds calling • Children laughing • Definitely hearing birds, geese, frogs • Birds chirping • Children laughing and ducks. • Birds chirping • Children laughing • Dependent on the experience you • Birds chirping • children laughing and having fun seek. Want solitude in nature as well as • Birds singing • Children laughing and playing active areas. Not all high dollar • Birds singing • children laughing, cheering, and having investments. • Birds, and wind in the trees. fun • Different languages • Birds, animals • children laughing, people talking, bird • Different languages and music from all • Birds, animals sounds, frog croaking parts of the world. Smiling faces, • Birds, animals • Children playing at the playground and laughter, joy. • • Birds, bees, squirrels, frogs, wildlife in feeding the ducks Digs • general. • Children running freely Diverse group at The Ponds at Battle • Birds, children laughing, deer. • Children screaming Creek. Both ethnicity and age. • • birds, frogs, • Clean and welcoming spaces, where Diverse group of people enjoying the weather and the game of golf • Birds, frogs, etc. you can hear birds and people • Diversity in people (ethnic, gender, • Birds, frogs, hawks, eagles, bees • Clean facilities age, etc.) • Birds, frogs, insects, and other nature • Clean facilities and grounds • Diversity of age, gender, race sounds • clean healthy water flowing • Diversity of bird song, and a diversity of • birds, frogs, insects, and other nature • clean healthy water flowing people enjoying nature sounds • Clean water • Diversity... different people sharing • Birds, nature, enjoying the natural • clean water and well-kept grass, paved stories of different backgrounds while ponds with lily pads at Ponds of Battle paths, park security, children freely playing a round at The Ponds. No, wait. Creek Golf course playing. That (and everything listed above) • Birds, sunshine and people. • Clear, clean water in streams, lakes, already happens at The Ponds. • Birds, turkeys, ducks, geese, dear, ponds • docks squirrels, and other wildlife. • comfortable trails • Dog park is busy but not crowded • Birds, turtles • Communities meeting • Dog’s barking • Birds, watching different species of • Communities participating in diverse, • Dogs wildlife looking for food and enjoying year-round programming and activities • themselves. offered. Dogs • • Birdsong no matter what time of day is • community activity, people using Dogs • just the best amenities Dogs barking • • birdwatching • Community events like fundraise, Dogs barking and growling at the • blue skies and the sound of my skis in religion event for baptism, easter eggs walkers. • the snow hunting, cultural event, birthday party, Dogs barking and playing • • Blue skies, green grass, and fresh air. graduation party dogs barking. wildlife scurrying around • • boat: sunshine, birds, some distant • Community involvement, fresh air, Dogs having a good time laughter and play wide open spaces • Drive by the ponds and watch how • Boaters • community use packed it is
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 30 • Driving range • Families walking with dogs. Deer and • Frogs, nature sounds, and a plethora of • Duck eggs wildlife around rare butterflies are at the many ponds • Ducks poop everywhere at the grass • Family and friend Activities at the Ponds and the beach • family conversation • Gang shootings • Ducks, Geese, Deer and other wildlife • Feral cats should be eliminated • Garbage running over bins @ Battle Creek Golf Course because of threats to birds! • Gardens, meditative spaces, public art, • Eagles. • fire crackling, crickets playground equipment, fire circles and • Education about clean lakes and ponds, • Fish jumping grills, picnic benches harms that cause wildlife. • Fish jumping and the ripples spreading • Gathering meeting friends Programming in the parks to learn • Fish on the end of my line • General outdoor sounds. See friends at about environmental topics and issues. • Fishing the course. Enjoying one of only 3 • Enjoy being outdoors and using parks • Flowers areas in So. Maple wood to relax. year round • Flowers • Gentle water, wind, etc. • Enjoy seeing birds and wildlife • For the most part when I go, I see kids • Go out and play golf • Enjoyed watching people enjoy winter still playing basketball and football • Going into the water on the beach or activities at Tamarack Nature Center laughing. Then you have some children somewhere on the lake • Enjoying listening to people on the that’s at the park but sit on their • Golf patio at the ponds golf course phones all day • Golf • Enjoying nature • Fore! • Golf • enjoying the outdoors • Fore! • Golf • Ensuring a safe surrounding and • Freeway • Golf environment • Freeway • Golf • Everyone around me has their own re- • Freeway • Golf useable bag. You see neighbors and • Friendly chatter • Golf and nature sounds many other familiar faces and stop to • Friends • Golf and nature surroundings say Hi. There is live music playing, food • Friends • Golf and the ponds it’s surrounded by trucks, and beer and coffee stands. • Friends • Golf at Ponds! • Everyone loves ponds • friends • Golf balls being hit • Everything I heard is the same as • friends • Golf balls get hit poorly into water before • Friends and community members • Golf balls going into a pond. The sound • Excitement of fish being caught • Friends and families enjoying golf. of a well hit golf ball with friends • Experiencing a wild environment in the • Friends and family enjoying the • Golf balls smack city outdoors • Golf course bar is friendly and occupied • Expressions of joy and exhilarations, • Friends and neighbors • Golf course sounds laughter • Friends and neighbors watching their • Golf course. • Extensive use, enjoyment, free access, kids with us • Golf courses are so beautiful and well-kept facilities, appropriate lighting • Friends and others are golfing relaxing throughout the parks. • Friends getting exercise while enjoying • Golf courses provide beautiful green • Fabulous prairie flowers and wildlife on a round of golf. spaces. golf course • Friends laughing • Golf gives me an opportunity to • Fairways, greens and parts i never • Friends laughing reconnect with friends - a foursome or wanted to visit • friends sledding and skiing and walking an event that we hold. • Families • Friends talking • Golfers • Families chatting and walking on loops, • Friends, birds, frogs, insects • Golfers golfing stopping to chat and enjoy the unique • Friends, family, and neighbors • golfers swearing (actually having fun Minnesota ecosystem • Friends, landscaped and natural outdoors) • Families enjoying golfing and the terrain, green space • Golfing sounds of nature • friends/kids talking and laughing • Golfing • Families grilling or getting together • Frogs • Golfing • families having fun • frogs • Golfing • families talking / having fun • Frogs in the spring are awesome • golfing at Ponds • Families walking with dogs • Golfing at the Ponds of Battle Creek
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 31 • Good conversation. • hear nature sounds- creeks and • Homeless encampments • Good habitat: Healthy forests, native waterfalls • Hopefully seeing native wildlife and prairies and wetlands, fewer mowed • Hear people golfing less non-native species areas • Hear R&B, jazz, blues music at a • Hopefully, I'm not seeing a lot of hikers • Good hearted ribbing on bad shots and facility. Indoors in an arena on the dedicated cross country ski trail, yelling for joy on great shots • Hearing all walks of life interacting but I feel like it's a lost cause. • Grasses blowing together. • I also hope to find some quiet, restful • Great Conversations • Hearing and seeing birds and other places. • Great nature and escape while on the wildlife • I also see a lot of broken glass in the course. Be a real shame if the county • Hearing and seeing birds. Burdock and parking lot decided to do away with it. buckthorn are cleaned up. • I also see beautiful butterflies that will • Great nature scenes while golfing: • Hearing and seeing people enjoy golf no longer have a sanguinary at The birds, trees of all varieties, turtles, deer activities with their friends and family. Ponds at Battle Creek. Thanks and even the odd fox now and then • Hearing and seeing wildlife • I also see happy birds enjoying the • Great opportunities for larger • Hearing birds open space a 9-hole golf course gatherings to happen while still staying • Hearing birds provides. safe • Hearing birds and critters • I always see one guy who run without • Great ponds and wildlife. Ramsey • Hearing birds and other wildlife shoes at Phalen Regional Park county residents enjoying the outdoors • Hearing birds chirping, flowers, and • I am a bird watcher, so I am always at a great good course like the ponds. animals out playing looking for and seeing birds. Also enjoy • great shots • Hearing birds, animals, wind, water, seeing animals and people enjoying the • Green skis on snow, paddles in lakes, bikes on parks • Green energy, EV charging station, trails. • I am for this. more bathrooms • Hearing birds, squirrels and other • I am golfing and visiting with friends. • Green space has been spared from wildlife. • I am hearing chains smashed by plastic urban development • Hearing children’s' laughter discs and happy families enjoying the • Green vibrant nature • Hearing frogs and birds game. • Greenery • hearing kids • I am hearing families chatting, but it is • Greeting other hikers as we pass • Hearing kids laughing mostly quiet - maybe hearing local • Groomed greens/ driving range • Hearing lots of languages being spoken music or artists with a Native • Groomed trails/paths • Hearing my golf girlfriends chatting & background • Group of youth were playing volleyball, laughing on the course • I am hearing laughter from kids children were play tag, some adults are • Hearing nature participating in youth sports. • playing golf • hearing nature sounds I am hearing less toad noise and more • Gunshots • hearing nature sounds birds chirping on regional trails • • Habitat has been maintained for birds, • Hearing nature sounds and seeing lots I am hearing music, kids are laughing, butterflies and other species of people enjoying the trails and some are crying because they don’t want to leave the playground. • Hanging out at BBQ with friends • Hearing nature, people walking, talking • • happy families and lots of laughter. I am hearing my siblings laughing and running in the park. I see birds and • Happy people • Hearing peace and quiet. beautiful flowers all around us. • Happy people/families • Hearing the sound of kids enjoying • I am hearing nature sounds and maybe • Healthy activity and good natural use each other’s company while learning water running - not hearing traffic of space. how to play sports. • I am hearing that The Ponds at Battle • Healthy woodlands and prairies. • Hearing waves, loons, ducks, fish Creek is closing. This will be • Hear and see Birds splashing. Seeing sun sets, deer, devastating to myself and friends. It is • Hear bird and frogs, see turkeys and squirrels, the only course that is lady friendly and deer, flowers and insects • Herons, egrets, fox, turtles, is diverse in the county. • Hear birds hummingbirds. • I am hoping that I am hearing birds and • Hear birds and nature sounds • highlights of fun activities that can be frogs as well as other Nature Sounds. • Hear birds chirping. Sirens of done in each park • I am listening to birds and observing emergency vehicles • hockey officials wildlife at Fish Creek. • Hear leaves rustling • Hockey skates • I am looking at a restaurant in the park.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 32 • I am marveling over fall colors • I am seeing swimmers, lifeguards, • I enjoy the beautiful golf course with • I am meeting neighbors and making others’ paddleboards/kayaks/canoes. ponds and winding trails friends playing golf • I am seeing trees, flowers, lakes/water. • I enjoy the native plants and butterflies • I am seeing 500+ members of the I hear nature. When passing along a at the golf course. Mounds View Irondale Hockey shelter or more crowded area, I see • i enjoy the nature at battle creek, community at the ice arenas. and hear other people playing, Phalen, and other parks • I am seeing a great deal of diversity laughing, talking. I pass some people • I enjoy the vistas and views on/from (economically and ethnically) in the on the trail but am able to have some the golf course parks and golf course (The Ponds) near areas along the trail where it is quiet • I enjoy the year-round nature my home. The ecological balance and less congested. • I enjoy walking around the lakes and affords me to experience a variety of • I am seeking other individuals and exchanging smiles with the other birds, plants, deer, and other animals. families walkers Since I do not live near my • I am smelling less goose poo at the • I have heard rumors that the golf grandchildren, I also get to hear the beaches course is closing and that the county is sounds of children playing and enjoying • I am trying out snow shoeing for the investing millions of dollars in a snow being out of doors. first time making machine. Just a terrible • I am seeing a lot of mosquitos • I am with high school teams with decision on both fronts that shows to • I am seeing all the ducks, geese, egrets, parent cheering me where the commissioners heads and other wildlife in the ponds on the • I am with my family trying something are. course. new (maybe archery or something else • I have made many new friends while • I am seeing diversity in the population active). playing golf utilizing the parks • I appreciate the wooded and fresh air • I have played golf at the ponds since • I am seeing family & friends running of the parks 2005 and have played with people around and enjoying being in the • I can hear the frogs and owls. from all over the world from different outdoors. • I do not hear city sounds! cultural and racial backgrounds. • I am seeing ice lanterns and lights • I do not see damaged from vehicles, • I have seen many children being hanging from trees, hearing others overspray of herbicides or unnecessary introduced to the beautiful game of talking softly. boardwalks. golf every summer. • I am seeing increased crime • I don’t hear cars • I have several friends and neighbors • I am seeing lots of community at the • I don't hear and see much because it's that use the parks many of all races hockey rinks, they are a place to gather winter and quiet and there aren't a lot and ethnicities use the Ponds Golf in the winter of people on the trail Course • I am seeing lots of undeveloped, • I don't hear many voices - people are • I hear & see birds, frogs, turtles, natural landscape in the regional parks enjoying nature and respecting others butterflies & more • I am seeing lots of wildlife, including wishes to be outside in nature. • I hear / see wildlife and birds in varying endangered species. • I don't see a lot of eroded landscape areas of sun / shade / meadows / • I am seeing many diverse sport court from bikes wetlands systems • I don't see any pollution and/or • I hear a wide variety of languages • I am seeing more flooding. spoken and see sign language being handicapped/disability options for kids • I don't see encroachment into the used and adults parks from neighboring landowners • I hear ALL of my friends, including ALL • I am seeing more pollinators. • I don't see large groups of people my minority friends, laughing heartily • I am seeing other people walking as • I drive past playgrounds and see at me playing golf along with them well, taking in the beautiful children playing and parents chatting • I hear all of the above nature sounds surroundings. (not looking at their phones...) and children laughing and having fun. • I am seeing people of all colors and • I enjoy golfing while enjoying the • I hear and see a variety of wildlife backgrounds playing golf on the seasons • I hear and see animals and birds. excellent Maplewood courses • I enjoy hearing families enjoying the • I hear and see nature • I am seeing safe crossings for peds and playgrounds, having picnics or playing • I hear and see nature sounds, water, cycling with clear painted and signed music sitting on a blanket on the grass. birds, frogs intersections followed by adequate • I enjoy seeing lakes clear of algae and • I hear and see nature without the noise parking at trailheads. invasive weeds of busy roads • I enjoy seeing so many people active
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 33 • I hear and see the return of • I hear birds, frogs and other nature • I hear children playing, laughing and endangered species because RC Parks sounds learning have started to care for nature. • I hear birds, frogs, and other nature • I hear conversation between passing • I hear birds sounds. walkers/bikers • I hear birds • I hear birds, frogs, people/kids • I hear dogs • I hear birds laughing, talking. • I hear dogs barking • I hear birds and crickets • I hear birds, frogs, toads and leaves • I hear families enjoying a family- • I hear birds and frogs blowing in the wind. oriented area • I hear birds and frogs and other nature • I hear birds, insects, frogs, chipmunks, • I hear families enjoying programming. sounds as well as people talking. and I get to see many of them. I see • I hear families laughing • I hear birds and frogs and the wind in people picking up their trash and pet • I hear FORE the trees. waste, and the containers for these are • I hear friends talking and laughing • I hear birds and frogs. I also hear never overflowing. Trash is regularly during and after rounds of golf people talking and laughing. removed so cans are never • I hear frogs and all animals in the lake, • I hear birds and NOT loud engines, loud overflowing. Restrooms are clean. boats, nice homes clean bathrooms voices or music. There is restroom equity for females, • I hear frogs, birds and laughter • I hear birds and occasionally other an often-overlooked factor in which • I hear frogs, birds and laughter walker on the park paths. males can use toilets and urinals • I hear frogs, birds, and bees in the • I hear birds and other nature sounds quickly but women have to wait longer summer. Mostly silent in the winter. • I hear birds and other nature sounds to use a toilet because women don't Sometimes voices of other people. • I hear birds and pollinators. have the luxury of using a urinal, they • I hear frogs. need more toilets than a male • I hear birds and see deer in the parks • I hear golf balls being hit population. I'd like to see solar • I hear birds and see other people • I hear golfers yelling for generators on the restrooms and other appreciating nature • I hear happiness! Laughter, music, structures. • I hear birds and see wildlife. singing • I hear birds, laughter, people talking • I hear birds and see wildlife. • I hear happy golfers enjoying the Ponds • I hear birds, see clean water, rabbits, • I hear birds and see wildlife. 9-hole layout. fish, squirrels, snakes, frogs, • I hear birds and see wildlife. • I hear kids laughing and having fun butterflies. • I hear birds and squirrels rustling • I hear kids laughing and see them • I hear birds, see waterfowl and deer nearby learning lifelong activities • I hear birds-I catch fish • I hear birds and the wind whistling in • I hear kids laughing and yelling and • I hear birdsong and insect buzzing the leaves having fun • I hear boat engines and music • I hear birds chirping • I hear kids laughing. • I hear cars • I hear birds chirping • I hear kids playing • I hear cars because we are losing green • I hear birds chirping • I hear kids playing. space and frogs are sick from polluted • I hear birds chirping, children at the • I hear kids shouting water runoff. park laughing, and my husband telling • I hear kindness from other park goers • I hear children me abut the big fish that got away. • I hear laughter • I hear children and birds • I hear birds chirping, friends chatting, • I hear laughter, music, wind, water. • I hear children and birds children laughing • I hear light traffic • I hear children laughing • I hear birds everywhere • I hear live music • I hear children laughing • I hear birds singing • I hear live music • I hear children laughing • I hear birds singing • I hear loons, water lapping - NO • I hear children laughing and enjoying • I hear birds singing speedboats, NO jet skis the splash pad. • I hear birds singing and crickets • I hear lots of birds, frogs, and insects • I hear children laughing and parents chirping. Leaves crunching and see healthy, native plants and talking while looking on. • I hear Birds singing and Frogs chirping. animals • I hear children laughing. • I hear birds singing in the spring • I hear lots of birds. I love bird watching. • I hear children playing • I hear birds singing, frogs, • I hear lots of birds. I love bird watching. • I hear children playing woodpeckers and smell a variety of • I hear lots of different languages being • I hear children playing nature smells. spoken • I hear children playing on the • I hear birds, breeze, laughing. playground equipment.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 34 • I hear lots of diverse people talking and • I hear other dogs and their people. We • I hear the sounds of nature, and not laughing and having fun. make new friends. the hum and noise of traffic • I hear lots of nature sounds and • I hear other dogs barking at my dog • I hear the sounds of nature. running water and my dog being so well-behaved and • I hear the sounds of nature. • I hear lots of nature sounds, see lots of not barking back. • I hear the sounds of nature. animals, trees, and wildlife. • I hear other families • I hear the sounds of nature. • I hear many dogs enjoying the dog park • I hear other families • I hear the sounds of water. • I hear many languages on the trials • I hear other families • I hear the sounds of wildlife. • I hear many other people having fun at • I hear other people biking on the trails • I hear the voices of new friends I meet the course • I hear people cheering their grandkids from the league that I would have • I hear many people upset about the at an event otherwise never have known golf course of the ponds at Battle • I hear people enjoying being outside • I hear the wind. Creek closing golfing • I hear tons of wildlife • I hear mostly natural sounds. I enjoy • I hear people laughing and see people • I hear turkeys and waterfowl and loons hearing and seeing others laughing and relaxing and having a good time. • I hear water from the nearby rivers, enjoying the outdoors all year long. • I hear people speak different languages lakes, or waterfalls. • I hear much nature • I hear people speaking various • I hear water lapping • I hear music from local musicians languages. I hear music at an outdoor • I hear water running • I hear music from the live concert concert or play. • I hear water splashes from fish and going on in the park. • I hear people talking and laughing birds • I hear my kids laughing as they play all • I hear people talking with one another • I hear water. sports, in one place in this community space • I hear wildlife (birds, frogs, • I hear my kids say, “let’s play 9 holes!” • I hear ppl laughing and having fun. I woodpeckers) • I hear my skis against the snow. hear birds, leaves rustling • I hear wind and laughter at the beach • I hear nature • I hear quiet and see snow • I hear wind rustling through the trees. • I hear nature • I hear road pollution • I hear wonderful laughter and great • i hear nature • I hear silence. conversations • I hear nature • I hear teens and young adults playing • I heard nothing as the water is peaceful • I hear nature frisbee and volleyball. • I heard others talking • I hear nature • I hear the breeze through grasses and • I heard the sounds of nature when I am • I hear nature trees in the woods • I hear nature all around me as I fish • I hear the canoeing quietly slipping • I hope I am hearing running water in • I hear nature and peace and quiet through the water the wind through the leaves on many • I hear nature sounds (animals, wind, • I hear the chatting and barking at the trees rustling leaves, water splashing) dog park • I hope I am seeing people swimming in • I hear nature sounds all around me and • I hear the geese and the frogs. clean lakes residents enjoying the amenities. • I hear the Kestrels calling as they are • I hope I do not see a wolf or timber • I hear nature sounds and people nest building. I hear the Bobolinks wolf. talking singing their sweet tinkling sound. I • I hope I hear dudes slapping some golf • I hear nature sounds near the big pond hear Spring Peepers and Leopard balls on hole 4 Frogs. I spy a Fox. • I hope kids will still be playing soccer • I hear nature sounds, running water, • I hear the laugh of a friend who has and softball birds, frogs struggled with mental health issues • I hope our parks are still fun for various • I hear nature sounds. enjoying being outside golfing on an activities • I hear nature sounds. affordable course • I hope to still hear birds and frogs • I hear nature sounds. • I hear the leaves rustling. • I hope to still see butterflies and • I hear nature, birds. • I hear the quiet sounds of nature. pollinators • I hear nature. • I hear the soothing sound of water. • I keep my child aware and safe because • I hear only the sounds of nature • I hear the soothing sound of water. larger animals are making a comeback. • I hear only the sounds of nature when • I hear the sounds of a busy lake in • I know there may be a bathroom I'm hiking. summer! nearby. • I hear the sounds of nature including birds and frogs
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 35 • I like to go wet up my feet at the beach • I see a diverse set of people (age, • I see all kinds of people from all races on summertime ethnicity, ability) enjoying the area. and walks of life golfing at the ponds • I like to hear children playing. • I see a driving range full of people from • I see all kinds of wildlife and hear lots • I like to look at the waves of the lake different walks of life of birds. • I like to see other people without being • I see a golf course close to my home, • I see all kinds of wildlife on the golf crowded. The Ponds. courses • I like to see the sunrise/sunsets. I also • I see a great deal of golfers the past • I see all my friends golfing enjoy being in nature. two years at the ponds at Battle Creek. • I see all sorts of nature including deer • I listen for bird sounds, hear the wind It is the most diverse golf course I have on the backside of the golf course rustling the trees and enjoy the nature played. • I see all sorts of wildlife and flowers at scenery... • I see a great number of people walking the Ponds at Battle Creek • I look and find deer turkeys rabbits in the summer and winter. • I see all the kinds of birds that exist birds • I see a habitat fit for native mammals, today. • I love hearing birds, frogs, and water amphibians and birds. • I see all the wildlife on the golf course. moving. • I see a huge demand for disc golf, parks • I see an area with animals, such as • I love hearing the various birds and are full, and products are sold out ducks, free in the open space. A place watching the • I see a lack of clean (open air, safe) to see animals that is different from • I love seeing and hearing the animals. facilities able to cope with changes due the zoo. Or if not, to have information • I love seeing kids practicing golf to covid on the animals that are in the • I love seeing nature and beauty all • I see a lot of hikers, birders, small surrounding area. That would be around me while enjoying golf. mammals amazing. • I love seeing the wildlife • I see a lot of kids sledding at the hill by • I see an occasional eagle fly overhead. • I love the nature at the Ponds golf the battle Creek school • I see and greet other dog walkers course. • I see a lot of litter and garbage • I see and hear all kinds of birds and see • I love to hear all nature sounds, • I see a lot of people enjoying the parks lots of local flowers and insects especially at Vadnais • I see a lot of people walking on the ski • I see and hear birds and wildlife. • I love to see and hear nature on the trails and the county not enforcing that • I see and hear birds on the golf course golf courses and around the parks. ordinance • I see and hear birds, animals, and non- Dogs walking their owners and children • I see a lot of snow, trees and wildlife invasive plants. laughing and playing. • I see a nicely groomed trail, it's very • I see and hear kids • I many others enjoying the weather quiet. • I see and hear owls • I may see a group picnicking. I may see • I see a place where my autistic son can • I see and hear wildlife people dancing to music. be safe and us adults are carefree • i see and hear wildlife while golfing • I may see water, hear voices of cause he is safe to wonder • I see beautiful green grass, wildlife, children and adults, birds, slapping of • I see a ton of my friends on the golf wildflowers, birds, butterflies water on small boats. I see other adults course at Ponds at Battle Creek, having • I see beautiful plants and flowers and children walking and playing. about 6 groups in a row and having a • I see beautiful snow on the trails. • I meet family great time on the course. • I see bikers without dedicated lanes • I meet with friends on the course • I see a variety of plants & hopefully no • I see BIPOC families doing various • I need multiple experiences invasive species activities • I notice plastics on the side of the trail, • I see a variety of wildlife in a natural • I see BIPOC families doing various and I have noticed a buckthorn habitat. activities problem • I see a very diverse community • I see birds • I play golf with the friends I’ve made at enjoying it all. I smell BBQ, hear all • I see birds the Ponds at Battle Creek golf course. kinds of music, see kites, pets, boats, • I see birds and animals • I run into people I know. I hear people skateboards and things I don't even • I see birds and bugs, I hear children greeting each other recognize. screaming • • I see a big open green space where I I see a well-maintained course, with • I see birds, deer, fox, turtles, fireflies, can smell nature good paths and landscapes of flowers. wild turkeys and other wildlife My friends comment on how beautiful • I see a diverse community - young and • I see bunch of kids having fun it is and how much they enjoy the old, all skill levels, diversity in gender • I see children and adults learning about natural beauty they are seeing. and ethnicity birds at a new nature center • I see adults exercising playing hockey
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 36 • I see children enjoying a city park • I see families golfing • I see lots of people out enjoying the • I see children playing and having fun • I see families using the parks together parks. • I see Chinese people celebrated the • I see families with pets and tired kids • I see lots of people walking new year at park with many activities • I see family and friends • I see lots of trees and I hear lots of like paddle boat racing, and traditional • I see family's having a great time birds and other nature sounds. dragon dance skating and skiing • I see lots of trees and ponds. • I see clean and safe beaches • I see fishes, ducks, squirrels, bevers, • I see lots of wildflowers, butterflies and • I see clean water and parents teaching and birds bees their children how to fish. • I see flowers and trees • I see lots of wildflowers, butterflies and • I see clean water with fish, frogs, • I see friends enjoying picnics together. bees egrets, butterflies • I see friends gathering to play golf • I see love of community, I hear people • I see clear water on a well-stocked, • I see friends meeting to walk/run laughing and hugging with joy. People well-water-managed White Bear Lake. together. are watering plants, eating food, as a • I see clearly designated trails and • I see frogs community. hearing the ring of bike bells behind • I see golf balls. Golf pins. Fairways. • I see many animals; I see clean water me. Signage is clear for when I should Water. and new apartment complexes. stop and when I have the right of way. • I see golfers enjoying time with friends • I see many families enjoying nature • I see coyotes, deer, and other wildlife, and family. I see kids learning to golf • I See many families enjoying the and hear birds. for the first time. waterpark of all different ages. • I see cultural programs, concerts at • I see green spaces and wildlife • I see many friends at the dog park. parks • I see ice removed from the hockey • I see many native plants and natural • I see deer and other wildlife at the golf arena in the summer with a smooth, areas. course. concrete floor for roller derby league. • I see many neighbors golfing and using • I see deer in the woods • I see kids enjoying sledding down a hill the trails • I see deer, birds, rabbits. It's beautiful! • I see kids enjoying the outdoors and • I see many of my friends also golfing at • I see deer, pheasants, turkey and fox learning new things about the Battle Creek on the course. environment. • I see many of my friends also roller • I see demand for golf amenities • I see kids frolicking around a skating growing playground • I see many of my friends also walking • I see dew on the morning grass, • I see kids playing in the playground. and sledding mature trees, well-kept grounds, and a • I see kids sledding • I see many of my friends going golfing beer cart • I see kids taking their sleds up the hill at the Battle Creek Golf Course • I see diverse people enjoying the parks. yet again and building a bump • I see many of my friends golfing • I see diversity across all axes - race, • I see kids that would’ve have otherwise • I see many people also biking gender, age, family status had the opportunity to learn a lifetime • I see many people being active • I see dogs playing while people gather sport do so • I see many people enjoy walking for conversation • I see little to no trash at the park. around the lakes. • I see dogs running and playing and • I see lots of bikes on the trail • I see many people golfing hear dogs barking and birds singing • I see lots of families and elderly out • I see many people out on the trails and • I see ducks and deer and her birds walking using the chirping. • I see lots of fellow outdoor people • I see many people • I see ducks and swans in the ponds and enjoying the trails, beaches and river walking/sledding/skiing. lakes • I see lots of geese. • I see many residents enjoying the use • I see everyone trying new things and • I see lots of green spaces and some of the trails. maybe overcoming fears. I hear people other people enjoying these areas • I see many wild areas laughing and having fun together. • I see lots of interested users at The • I see miles of ski trail! • I see families eating Ponds. Lots of diversity as well. • I see more & more people using these • I see families enjoying a nice day • I see lots of people at the driving range Facilities picnicking, non-motorized boats and at the Ponds • I see more areas filled with native the value of access to our natural • I see lots of people from all plants than turfgrass. resources. backgrounds sharing in the park • I see more native plants and fewer • I see families enjoying golfing the nine • I see lots of people of all ages, color invasive species. holes together and have a great time and genders playing golf.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 37 • I see most all of my friends biking on • I see no trash because there are plenty spend time with my family. I would like regional trails of trash and recycling bins located in to see more spaces for children to • I see most of my friends walking on logical, easy to access places practice skateboarding or to play regional trails • I see opportunities to try new things basketball. • I see my children and our family (archery and the tools that go with it, • I see people being comfortable playing golf on a course we love that is for example) - programs that teach me interacting with each other. minutes from our home. • I see other adults fishing, walking, Connecting with nature. Friendly and • I see my family enjoying each other biking, kayaking and learning new fun conversations and playing on the playground, things about the environment. • I see people enjoying a beautiful swimming, playing games • I see other adults with kids, showing neighborhood golf course with their • I see my friends also enjoying those the kids how golf can be fun, on a friends and family activities course that is manageable for all ages • I see people enjoying the outdoors • I see my friends and family enjoying a and abilities. • I see people enjoying the variety of round of golf in the sun. • I see other families having fun walking, recreational activities during all • I see my friends and family enjoying sledding seasons. the parks and golf courses • I see other families playing • I see people enjoying the waking trails • I see my friends and family laughing. • I see other families swimming and in the parks. Smiling. Hugging trees. Talking to fishing • I see people enjoying themselves while plants. Connecting with nature. • I see other families with their kids. golfing. • I see my friends and hear birds while • I see other golfers enjoying the • I see people from different walks of life golfing and probably a few geese. beautiful golf coming together to play golf. I sense • I see my friends at the ski course. • I see other golfers having a good time worry and stress melting away as they • I see my friends golfing with us. I see • I see other paddlers out on the water. are swinging clubs on that beautiful the beautiful landscaping. I hear the No wake zones are available for safer green space. cheers and groans depending on the paddling. • I see people gathering shot hit • I see other people enjoying nature, but • I see people getting exercise and enjoy • I see my kids gaining confidence as I don’t feel like it’s crowded or like I being outside they learn something new. A sport that can’t find a place to enjoy the quiet of • I see people having fun on the Ponds of will be with them for life. nature Battle Creek hold course as I run along • i see my neighbors (young, old and in • I see other people enjoying the trails. the trail. between) • I see other people walking. Mainly • I see people of all ages, sizes, • I see my neighbors golfing with family Caucasian but I wish things were more physical/mental abilities, and at the Ponds multi-racial race/ethnicities • I see my people hitting golf balls at the • I see other people, birds, wildlife, wind, • I see people of all backgrounds using Ponds of Battle Creek. leaves rustling the full golf range at the Ponds (this • I see native people hosted the event • I see other seniors as well as young happens now) wearing their traditional clothing, people enjoying golf and other • I see people of all different playing their music and drum opportunities for outdoor recreation. nationalities, everyone smiling. • I see native plants • I see others enjoying being outside • I see people of all ethnic groups all day, • I see native trees and plants and • I see others enjoying themselves. every day. pollinator friendly gardens • I see others golfing • I see people on the walking path • I see natural plants and wildflowers. • I see others golfing. There’s plenty of • I see people planting in community • I see nature wildlife from birds to fowl to deer. gardens where there was a golf course • I see nature covered in white snow and • I see others walking and hear birds, • I see people playing games on fields freshly groomed ski paths frogs and other nature sounds. and courts. • I see nature photographers • I see out of touch administrators in • I see people respectfully enjoying the • I see nature, natural surroundings Ramsey outdoor space. • I see neighbors and young new families • i see owls, deer, turkeys, prairie • I see people socializing • I see new people who are out making grasses and wildflowers • I see people swimming the best of the parks and trails • I see parents with children on driving • I see people welcoming each other to • I see nice clean sand, no algae in the range ALL of the current facilities that clear water • I see parks as large open spaces, with a Ramsey County and Maplewood wide variety of flowers and areas to provide to ALL said people
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 38 • I see places meant for people to meet • I see Turtles that like to sun themselves nature classes or on bird walks and and talk on hole 4 in the pond and geese that hear • I see playgrounds even the newer ones like to hang out on hole 9 • I would hopefully still be built to last getting worn down too • I see very diverse groups of people walking/jogging -- it would be nice to soon by high demand • I see water gardens and pollinator have rest benches along the way for • I see ponds friendly plants seniors or maybe someone • I see Portland Oregon • I see well maintained golf courses and experiencing health issues. • I see recycling and compost bins parks • I would like to see Latino fountain soda maintained all year. • I see well the manicured grass of a golf place* (this comment was • I see restored prairie and other course on a sunny day enthusiastically received by other habitats. • I see well-maintained bee meadows participants). • I see signage pointing out plants, trees, and native woodland habitats along • I would likely see and hear whatever flowers the bike trail. the sights and sounds are in my • I see small groups of families picnicking • I see wide open spaces covered in surroundings. and playing in the nature play areas at snow while cross country skiing • I would love to have a picnic with a new nature center at battle creek • I see wildflowers and mushrooms friends. • I see smiling faces • I see wildflowers blooming in our • I would love to see bee nests • I see some elder picking vegetable and parks. • I. Don't see lots of cars and houses flower • I see wildflowers, trees, eagles' nests. • I’d like to be in a hammock in the • I see sun reflecting off water, ducks • I see wildflowers, trees, low shade swimming in the lake, glimpse of deer undergrowth, water features and • I’m alone on the trail because the park off the trail lakes. is big enough for that to be possible. • I see tadpoles in the ponds. • I see wildlife (deer, turtles, butterflies, • I’m at The ponds at Battle Creek golfing • I see tall grasses and water wildflowers) ponds with lily pads. with my friends and their children and environments • I see wildlife and beautiful greenery. seeing all the incredible wildlife and • I see the amazing golf course • I see wildlife while walking beautiful ponds at the golf course • I see the county providing natural • I see wildlife. • I’m heading Birds chirping, frogs habitat for birds, monarchs, pollinators • I see young parents watching their kids croaking & other Nature sounds and other wildlife. play in the sandy beaches. • I’m seeing a beautiful clean park full of • I see the leaving turning colors in the • I smell delicious food from trucks that lively healthy trees and others enjoying fall. sell foods from all sorts of cultures the space • I see the most beautiful little golf • I smell edible plants • I’m seeing a county taking away a vital course and many people enjoying it. • I sneeze a bit off of the pollen part of the community. Especially for • I see the most culturally diverse group • I swim in cool clear water young children who enjoy participating of people on a Golf Course and using • I think if we are thinking about a vision, in golf camps and golf leagues at The the driving range at the ponds as if you go to a park, on a busy day, you Ponds at Battle Creek. • compared to any other course I've see very many representative groups. I’m seeing a healthy canopy of forest in been on in my 51 years • I will see plenty of birds and the all stages of life • • I see the Mountain Biking continuing to occasional deer I’m seeing and hearing the sights and grow. • I would be having a party, after being sounds of a natural environment, • I see the ski trail being well-used, hear isolated, I would be having a party with uninterrupted by noise or incompatible people greeting one another, and don't children. human activities such as mountain biking. see hikers on the trail. • I would be having carne asada* • • I see this course packed every day I am (Mexican BBQ). I’m seeing dog walkers • there from really young to the elderly • I would be in the park with my family, I’m seeing families playing and • I see trails meandering through woods one afternoon. practicing golf together • and by lakes • I would go grill food at the park. I’m seeing little flowers of prairie smoke, Dutchman’s Breeches, or MN • I see trees and hearing birds and • I would go to the park and have a big orchids wildlife. party. • I’m seeing myself hit a hole in one at • I see trees and sun • I would hope to see other seniors. I am ponds • I see trees, birds, and nature glad there are activities for families but • I see trees, natural forest, hear birds. hope to see other senior citizen taking • I see turtles and other wildlife
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 39 • I’m seeing older or impaired people • I'm seeing friends and family while • it is a wonderful place with much using small, motorized carts to use new picnicking, hiking or biking. happiness and laughter and sounds of trails • I'm seeing less and less young adults nature • I’m seeing the heron rookery taking advantage of the great park • it is peaceful on a golf course • I'd like to hear birds and see all wildlife system Ramsey County has. When I • It’s quiet so I can enjoy the sounds of and see few people. was younger, all of the ball fields were nature • If it is still there (which I would hope), used on a daily basis for hours each • It's nice to be outside and just see all the sights and sounds of wildlife at the day. That will no longer be the case as I the wildlife in the area. Ponds at Battle Creek golf course are a see they are nearly empty today. • It's not crowded, and everything is beautiful, peaceful gem in our Hopefully young children be using the clean community. These wetlands will have many skating rinks available, but I • It's quiet and peaceful been protected. know usage is diminishing. • It's quiet, except for the birds • If riding bicycles, nature sounds. Unfortunately, there are many more • It's very quiet - just the occasional • If roller skating, music to skate to. options and distractions for the youth sound of another skier • If we take our grandchildren, we will of today. • Joyful conversations from all the hear them. • I'm seeing lots of people using the people we meet. • I'm enjoying the exercise of skating parks. • Just enjoying the outdoors • I'm having a conversation with my • I'm seeing open spaces in • Just watching out trying to avoid crime friends on the golf course. The Maplewood/Ramsey County • keep the course open • women's league I'm a part of is unlike I'm seeing ponds, duck, geese and • Keep the Ponds open any available at a public course. songbirds as I walk the golf course. • Kids • • I'm hearing a bunch of __ from this so- I'm seeing wildlife and wildlife habitat. • Kids are playing, planting and learning • called survey. Seriously, these In early morning, the quiet. Nature at about what they’re planting. Learning questions are meant to gather its best with no interruptions of how to cultivate the soil. pertinent information. It's a bleeping outside noises. • Kids enjoying playing, learning about • joke so far. In some places, I hear children laughing nature • I'm hearing a combination of quiet & asking questions • kids enjoying playing, learning about • when outdoors and other areas people In the afternoons, children enjoying nature having fun. the beauty of nature, asking questions • Kids laughing and hoping I can still remember the • I'm hearing and seeing a large variety • kids laughing answers. of birds/waterfowl. • Kids laughing • • In the evening, because the park police I'm hearing birds, chorus frogs and • Kids laughing and parents talking to know to kick out the party goers, the other nature sounds all around the one another peace and solitude of an evening area. • Kids laughing at parks • sunset. I'm hearing the sounds of kids laughing • kids laughing at the playgrounds, • • In the spring I see many geese and I'm hearing/seeing birds and small increasing them with benches for ducks with their young offspring in wildlife parents and toilet facilities. lakes. • I'm laughing and having fun with my Incorporate nature education. • In the summer I see pretty wildflowers golf buddies • kids laughing, golfing • blooming by the trails. I'm listening to the sprinklers and birds • Kids laughter at playgrounds • Informational signs. early in the morning on a golf course. • Kids of all races playing together • • Insect, bird, and frog sounds I'm looking for quiet, peaceful outdoor • Kids playing space. a neighborhood space to sit, • insects • Kids playing soak up sun, read a book, picnic with • Interactive activity to learn more about • Kids playing family and friends. the park - history and/or plants • Kids playing • I'm seeing a beautiful natural scenery • INVALUABLE green space • Kids playing and adults playing with only light impact/development to • Invasive species diminished. basketball tennis etc. support low impact people use. • I's about what I don't see. congested • Kids playing hockey • I'm seeing and hearing the sights and outside areas • Kids playing in the parks. sounds of a natural environment, • is interesting because that allows the • uninterrupted by noise or incompatible youth to have one on one interaction Kids playing, picnic’s, walking trails, human activities such as mountain with nature and hopefully be more biking, biking. invested.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 40 • kids skating and learning the game of • Lots of families course or sell to someone to keep a hockey. • lots of families golf course • Kids’ laughter. Using imagination • Lots of friends at the parks • Many friends boating • Lack of cars • Lots of friends playing in Hockey • Many friends that golf • Lack of litter, a clean space Games • Many more BIPOC people • Lakes and ponds • Lots of frustration around the closing in participating/enjoying • Lakes. I see many people walking on combination with the investing in a • many more trees and other native the trails snow making machine. plants • Large place full of different kinds of • Lots of green in the summer and lots of • Many of my friends golf at Ponds at flowers, trees, and spaces for families wildlife Battle Creek and don't want it to close. to gather, such as for grilling meat and • Lots of nature and animals • Many of my friends play golf as I do at corn. A clean place. • Lots of nature and animals The Ponds • laughing • Lots of nature sounds, birds in plants • Many of the underserved community • Laughing including edible berries will want to enjoy the great outdoor • Laughing • Lots of nature surrounding the area for a walk with their families. • Laughing and tired breathing with balls (not a lot of buildings/concrete) • Many other golfers golfing in the being volleyed • Lots of nice facilities sunshine. The range full of other • Laughing people • Lots of other people golfers. • Laughing smiling • lots of others skating and enjoying rink • Many other people and their dogs • Laughter • Lots of people dumping their enjoying the parks. • Laughter unwanted household and yard items • Many other people enjoying the area • laughter near the park • Many, many of my friends play golf • Laughter • Lots of people enjoying passive • Maybe kids on an area during an event • Laughter recreation. • maybe silence? • Laughter and music in the arena • Lots of people from all walks of life • me and my family are going to the • Leaves rustling • Lots of people in the parks. meditation and breathing tent for the • Less traffic noise. Children having fun. • lots of trees, water and natural sounds sunset with people who want to Dogs barking. Nature sounds. • Lots of voices, including languages continue to create world peace • Lighting in areas where it is dark other than English • Meet friends • Listening to bird calls • Lots of wildlife • Meet up with coworkers at dog park, x • listening to bird calls • Loud and meeting lots of people country and biking trails. • • Listening to frog calls after a rain, • Love Battle Creek Dog Park Meeting new people seeing hawks and birds of prey in an • Love hearing birds, frogs, seeing deer • More bike repair/air filling stations. area where there's abundant food for and otter • More kids getting into golf because of them, a complete ecosystem • Love hearing sounds of nature great starter courses • Listening to nature and trees. • Love nature • More of my friend playing golf • Listening to the birds and frogs while • Love seeing wildlife • More people on welfare hiking. Seeing rabbits, deer, turkeys • love the birds and other wildlife • More security in the parks, including • Listening to the birds signing • Love the peacefulness on the trails and more lifeguards during the summer. • listening to wildlife listening to wildlife Lifejackets could be provided. I would • Little kids having fun playing hockey • Love the sound of leaves scurrying in like to see bicycles available for rent or • Little kids, doggies – grill and fall accessible for public use, many people barbeque, takes – adult work out • Love the sound of water rushing at do not have a credit card to rent a bike place. Battle Creek or cannot transport it in their car easily. • Looking around old trees • Love the sounds at the golf course • Most of my friends golf. My kids golf. • Looking for the swans at Sucker Lake • Love the wildlife at the Ponds and the • Most people are having fun. • Lots of beautiful trees and wildflowers. bees and butterflies! • Birds. • Lush flowers and native plants Multiethnic and a wide range of ages as patrons of the golf course • Lots of birds throughout the landscape • Mushrooms with different colors • lots of birds, small animals • Mad residents that you don't listen and • Music along the trails -- technology to • lots of children's voices as they play need to leave the ponds as a golf have outdoor music along walking tag, soccer, etc.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 41 trails. Therapeutic and reminds visitors • native wildlife • Nature sounds of their homeland. • Natural sounds and muted traffic noise • Nature sounds • Music in the parks, theatre, art in the • Natural trails and wooded areas • Nature sounds park, vendors, art fairs • nature • Nature sounds • Music! (concert) • Nature • Nature sounds • Music, vibrance, community and • Nature • Nature sounds culture. • Nature • Nature sounds • my 80 yr old mother telling me and her • Nature • Nature sounds and children laughing grandchildren stories. • Nature • Nature sounds and children laughing • My children attend golf camps at The • Nature • Nature sounds and relative quiet Ponds • Nature • Nature sounds especially birds • My cousins and siblings golfing • Nature • Nature sounds!!!!!! • My diversely able friends can join me • Nature • Nature sounds, seeing others walking easily • Nature as well. • My dogs are running and playing with • Nature • Nature sounds, streams or fountains, other dogs • Nature birds, rustling trees. • My family and friends are gathering for • Nature • nature sounds; birds, water flowing, sledding and a fire after • Nature rustling leaves • My family is participating in outdoor • nature • Nature sounds--birds, frogs. There is classes • nature low traffic noise. • My family/friends and I are listening to • Nature • Nature trails and wildflowers and the quiet serene sounds of nature as • Nature grasses are awesome we walk or snowshoe down a nature • Nature • Nature walks trail. • Nature • nature watching • My friends and fam playing golf around • Nature • nature! me • Nature • Nature, birds • My friends and I as well as their • • Nature, birds, frogs children enjoy the game of golf as well Nature • • Nature, friends • My friends and I playing golf Nature • • Nature’s beauty • My friends golfing Nature • • new people • My friends golfing Nature • • nice trails • My friends. Nature • • Nine-hole golfing • My husband and I will be golfing, Nature all around me • • No big buildings. • My kid living good playing outside with Nature and the sounds it produces. • No Cars other kids, people mowing their lawn Less traffic noise • • No comment • My kids’ smiles on their faces when we Nature at its best. • • No leaf blowers! golf together Nature flowers wind water green!! • • No trash, and also compost containers • My neighbor's kids will continue to visit Nature in its finest at larger venues and picnic areas to with their friends and tell us all about • Nature is my priority. Preserving what reduce solid waste in landfills their fun. we have and increasing nature • None of the above • My photography family/friends and I areas/centers • Not a lot of flowers and some grass see beautiful wildlife in a healthy • nature is my priority. Preserving what disappear people put their mat on it outdoor natural environment. we have and increasing nature and play volleyball on top of the grass • My son has several friends that go areas/centers • Not being totally isolated, but not in a three times a week to practice golf • nature sounds crowd swings • Nature sounds • NOT car noises, a quiet space away • My three golf buddies are with me • Nature sounds from roads/bustle, etc. golfing • Nature sounds • Not hearing loud music or loud people • My wife golfing • Nature sounds • Not hearing traffic/city sounds/cars • Native species and some small, tended • nature sounds • Not overcrowded or densely packed garden areas • Nature sounds neighborhoods • native wildlife • Nature sounds • Oh yes, Love the sounds of nature! • native wildlife • Nature sounds
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 42 • Open space • Peace with nature • picnic areas. • Open space for groups to spread out • Pedestrians • Picnicking and informal park use. • Open space, nature, green • Pedestrians • Picnics • Organized sports • People • Picnics, more hi-tech toys, foreign • Other children • People languages • Other dogs • People • Place for children that like skateboards. • Other dogs enjoying the trails. • People are participating in a wide • Place with jumping [trampolines]. • Other families having fun variety of activities, like walking, biking, • Plants • Other folks biking and hiking running, picnicking, attending a party • play areas and more remote/natural • Other friendly dogs or program. areas • Other golfers • People do not feel safe right now with • play golf • other golfers current crime rates. • Players out in the sunshine • Other golfers • people enjoying nature • Playing Disc Golf in both summer and • Other golfers golfing. Frequent visits by • people enjoying nature winter the snack cart • People enjoying parks • Playing gold with friends & families • other joggers & bikers • People enjoying the club house • Playing golf at The Ponds exposes you • other kids my kids play sports with • People enjoying the golf course to the natural wildlife of the area. • Other nature sounds • People enjoying the outdoors • Playing golf with my friends • Other people enjoying the outdoors • People enjoying themselves • Playing with friends • Other people enjoying the same • People exercising and enjoying • Police sirens, birds, my neighbors activity themselves in a healthy way. getting their cars broken into at night • Other people mountain biking and • People gasping in surprise at great • Ponds at Battle Creek is one the most enjoying the natural setting shots beautiful courses in the city. Water • Other people picnicking • People getting exercise fowl, butterflies it's beautiful and • Other people skating and laughing. • people getting exercise & having fun should not be destroyed. Also, the • Other people, nature sounds • People Golfing at the Ponds at Battle population using the course is always • Other skaters Creek diverse. Young, old, men, women and • Other walkers • People golfing, walking, jogging, skiing people of all races. I think the diversity • Other walkers • People greeting each other as they is because of how close the course is to the city of St. Paul and also because it • Other walkers, joggers and bikers pass. is an affordable place to play golf. Most • Others doing likewise • people having a good time playing and golf public golf courses in the Twin • Others picnicking enjoying Cities are almost double what it is to • Others using the facilities, natural • people having fun play at the Ponds. areas along the bike trails • People hiding in their homes • Ponds is a beautiful course that is good • Others using the system • People laughing for junior, beginner, and those who • • People older talking seeing dogs others who enjoy the outdoors. want a short round • • People out and about enjoying out with friends • Ponds, grasses, bees, tress, ducks, • • people outdoors. Outdoor activity muskrats, geese • • people playing golf parents laughing, cheering, and having • Prairie grass and wetlands • People smiling in nature fun • Propaganda • • People talking and strolling Park is big enough to feel like away • Quiet from the busyness • People walking • Quiet • Parks are recreational areas, not • People walking and skiing • Quiet nature - no traffic or loud radios homeless camps • People walking, biking • Quiet with only nature sounds of birds • Parties • People were dancing and frogs • Party post-race with friends. • Physically, in the parks, creating • Quiet, animal sounds • Paved trails at Battle Creek multi use different, almost like lanes such as • Quiet, solitude within a natural setting. (bikes, walkers, motorized scooters spaces with particular areas that • Quiet, sounds of nature both rentable and accessible) attends to people’s different learning • Quite Laughter • PBC styles, park could use this more, • Racist commissioner • PBC sensory area, sound: where everyone • Range is always full • PBC needs to be quiet.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 43 • Representation from all of Ramsey • See users of our parks are reflective of • Seeing other kids playing and laughing. County our community, opportunity to engage. • Seeing other people golfing and • Restored habitat at Battle Creek • See water rippling in lakes/streams enjoying the outdoors at ponds • Roads are obscured from view and it's • Seeing adults and children trying new • Seeing people smiling and enjoying a safe place for kids to play things and finding something they themselves • Rolling Fairways and fresh greens really enjoy doing • Seeing preserved nature habitats and • rotating displays for public art • Seeing all sorts of people from the hearing birds • Runners community golfing on the course, using • Seeing signs and organized trails and • Running water and splashing the practice range and facilities, landmarks • Sad when I can't escape the pollution laughing and getting together in the • Seeing snowmaking in progress! and car noises clubhouse. • Seeing snowmaking in progress! • Safe space - not dangerous. If • Seeing all walks of live using all the • Seeing squirrel running around and something happens be able to connect Golf courses. different kind of birds are flying, and to police quickly • Seeing and hearing birds many ducks enjoying the lake. • safe, clean recreation • Seeing and hearing birds, flowers and • Seeing the neighbor discovering the • Same wildlife park • same for biking • Seeing beautiful landscape, trees, and • Seeing the parks in use and being taken • same thing we hear now. wildlife care of • Same things I'm seeing now • Seeing beautiful plantings of trees and • Seeing the wood ducks and other • scolding refs wildflowers ducks • See abreast design of wildlife in my • Seeing birds and other animals in • Seeing trees area nature • Seeing trees and flowers • See and hear a sense of community. • Seeing birds, nature, and a course in • Seeing well-made facilities and paths Students (primary college) coming to great condition • Seeing wildlife and birds learn about the environment. • Seeing children engaged in fun physical • Seeing wildlife, eagles, waterfowl, fox, • See and hear many types of birds activities raccoons etc. • See and hear many wildlife animals • Seeing families coming out to enjoy • Seems to be a very busy course used • See and hear nature each other’s company by all age groups, ethnicities, and • See and hear nature during golf and • Seeing families together, groups of kids genders. biking practicing or learning how to ski, • Seriously • See children sledding mountain bike, swim, play volleyball, • sharing time with friends and people • See deer basketball, lacrosse, softball, swimming watching lessons in the lake or pool, dance • See deer • Sight-seeing mountains and hearing all lessons on the lawn, music in the park, • See fellow golfers of all races, genders the birds chirp, smell of trees movies in the park. and ages enjoying playing golf and • Silence • Seeing friends using the practice facility • Silence • Seeing friends and new golfers • See friends • silence • Seeing friends golfing, hearing nature • see gardens • Silence in the winter sounds, • See many families enjoying the • Silly question, I see and hear all the • Seeing joy on people's faces. People waterpark of all different ages. above now. are laid back and relaxed. • See many people at the driving range • Since it's a golf course, I imagine lush • Seeing kids playing on the playground at all hours of the day. fairways, challenging roughs, plenty of • Seeing many others enjoying the • see native plants- less invasive plants trees and water with the animals that outdoors in all seasons. like garlic mustard and buckthorn go along with them. I would prefer less • Seeing much less invasive plant life and • See neighbors walking their dogs. geese, however... active support of native plant life. • See neighbors when out walking • Sirens • Seeing my grandkids playing in a golf • See other families and pets, bicyclist • Small animals, frogs, turtles, squirrels program at the Ponds. and roller-bladers • Small park concerts • Seeing nature and sports share the • See other golfers • Smell flowers landscape. • See people enjoying open spaces • So, you see many people doing • Seeing nature by myself or with one or • See so many different people, all of different activities as they enjoy the two friends them are doing their own fun. park. • Seeing neighbors on the lake
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 44 • Solar panels and energy conservation • The air smells great and it would be • The sounds of a driver right off the efforts. There is education about alarming if a warning was issued to sweet spot garbage disposal. avoid going outside due to air quality. • The sounds of chains in the distance • Some kids are crying because they still • The area is wonderful for wildlife, • the sounds of nature want to swim and play at the birds, and butterflies • the sounds of nature playground, but time for them to go • The beautiful landscapes • The sounds of nature are probably the home • The beauty and quiet of open spaces. most important to me. • Some park looks plain and bored • The birds chirping • The sounds of nature on a golf course • Some people are fishing for fun • The changing vegetation, the glimmer • The sweet sound of the ball hitting the • Some people are taking picture of of light on water. club. sunrise or sunset • The children are swimming • The Vietnamese games at Phalen are • Some people arguing • The creek flowing so interesting. • Sometimes peace and quiet • The facility is always busy with local • The water • sounds of birds people needing a place to play golf, get • The water of the lakes/rivers with • Sounds of nature lunch etc. A true family fun day. trees, flowers and wildlife • Sounds of nature • The grounds at ponds are absolutely • The wetlands are beautiful to look at, • Sounds of nature beautiful and have a diverse wildlife and the birds singing are pleasant to • Sounds of nature and vegetation listen to. • Sounds of nature and much needed • The laughter of friends while sharing a • The wildlife in South Maplewood is and should be maintained beverage varied and seems like being in the • Sounds of Nature! Not city noises • The park gets a lot of use for country or a more rural area. • Space for older people to dance swimming, boating, fishing, and • The winds blow danzón* (a Cuban musical genre, picnicking. • There are also park spaces that are popular in Latin America). • The parks filled with students like me quiet with few people to enjoy nature. • Spending time with friends, watching • The people of Ramsey County LOVE • There are birds. I see clean lakes. I see nature, looking at plant life. The Ponds. lake and creek shores with less fishing • Splashing water, people laughing and • The ponds is always booked and is a trash on the ground and no lead talking. beautiful course. Lots of wildlife and sinkers. • Squirrels "bugs" • There are deer, fox, coyotes, turkeys, • Squirrels biting the woods • The Ponds is packed! It is one of the eagles, hawks, turtles, many types of • Strong smell of the dirty lake and dead best, if not the best, golf track in the birds. fishes Ramsey County system. • There are many kids excitedly waiting • Sun on landscape after a snowfall or • The protected wetlands whistling to frost is gorgeous • The scenic views are incredible at Saint • There are sustainable elements at all • sunshine, birds, trees Paul's largest lake. The birds and facilities such as solar panels, • surrounded by nature - not everything wildlife are wonderful to watch. The windmills, water reuse elects. is commercial/ residential - plenty of wildlife includes rare and endangered • There is a community leader who is an green space species and the protected Heron expert to learn from and invites me to • Take the kids to see plants, ducks, Rookery that is a State Scientific and join a Team's channel where we turkeys, deer, other critters in the Natural Area and Sanctuary. Hopefully continue to build relationships and woods. the dumping of pollutant into the lake communicate in between meetings. • Taking in nature from the parks, will not happen. It would degrade a • There is a daily group called Gratitude woodlands, birdwatching, listening to natural resource that has suffered walks: You and someone you don't the sounds of nature from crickets, greatly from being used as a dump. know walk side by side and speak birds, frogs, seeing fish, clean clear Dumping and use of the park for gratitude water ponds industrial uses must stop. There is a • There is a lot of wildlife that utilize this • Talk to beach people place for those uses and it is not our golf course. Especially the Geese and • Talk to beach people parkland. their young. • • Talk to fishing people The sound of a golf ball plopping into • There is live music occasionally and the hole. • Talk to fishing people there are sounds of nature, but it's • The sound of discs hitting chains. • Teenagers hanging around on otherwise quiet. • swings/steps/climbers/rinks. Flowing The sounds of a ball rattling around in • They love the park nearby and a lot of water, birdsong, kids a golf cup. my neighbors play golf
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 45 • This is a super weird question • Walking with friends • We hear nature sounds. • This is a useless question • Walking with friends and family. • We hear nature sounds. • this question is not so good really Hearing the birds and seeing the • We hear other bikers, xc skiers, and • Throughout the trail there are various wildlife. Playing golf and using the hikers but not cars stopping points where I can scan a driving range at the Ponds • We hear people laughing and seeing barcode to find real-time and updated • Walking/hiking and mountain biking them enjoy their time. information about the community or together • We hear pleasant social activity noise. land. Especially information honoring • Walks on beautiful trails • We hear pleasant social activity noise. the native tribal communities. • Want more Mountain bike trails in Birds and nature creatures no frogs • To have a band playing music like in Ramsey County • We hear the crunch of snow beneath our towns, in a kiosk. • Watch nature, relax our feet • Ton of golfers. All ages and ethnicities • Watching all the different types of • We hear the scrap, scrape, scrape of • tons of nature... birds and wildlife at Fish Creek Park. blades skimming across freshly • Tons of wildflowers and wildlife • Watching all the dogs play at the dog groomed ice. • Too many men hogging the rinks park • We hear the sounds of beer garden meant for kids and the community • Watching many friends enjoying the music, people celebrating and singing • Trails dog park and smell sausage and beer. • Trails that weave among the woods. • Watching nature • We love birding, seeing birds, hearing • Trash on streets • Watching the flowers and trees birds. • Trees • Watching the seasonal birds (killdeer, • We love hearing the frogs in the • trees and natural settings; clear lakes mergansers, ducks) at The Ponds evening • trees and water (like lakes, streams) • Water • We love listening to the birds and • trees for shade/dappled sunlight and • Water frogs. We are always on the lookout for sounds of wind rustling are my fave • Water migrating loons (they give me great • Trees grass other people playing. • Water joy!). • trees rustling • Water • We love to hear the frogs • Trees, birds, frogs, so on • Water feature • We love watching nature change with • Trees, prairie grasses, and hearing the • Water lapping, frogs and birds singing the seasons, such as trees, flowers, wind through the trees • Water splashing birds, frogs, and other pollinators • Trees. Beautiful scenery • Waterfall sounds • We saw lot of people fishing as well as • unmechanized nature! (no • We are catching fish and seeing wildlife walking the trails. snowmobiles, power boats) while on the trails and at the lakes. • we see birds, deer, fox, ducks, geese, • usually run into neighbors and friends - • We are going to the lake on a sunny we hear frogs, birds, people laughing especially when snow shoeing on trails day to have a picnic and play some • We see clean beach areas and well-lit • Variety of birds and raptors sand volleyball. trails • Variety of natural features interspersed • We are having a good time • We see families out skiing, snow with outdoor art pieces • We are sledding and skating shoeing and sledding. • various types of trails • We are surrounded by hundreds of • We see greenspace that has less, not (bike/walk/hiking) monarch butterflies while at The Ponds more, man-made structures • Very peaceful time with friends at BCGC • We see many people walking the trials • Visiting with friends as I walk • We enjoy areas away from houses and • We see many wildlife. People bird • Visitors traffic. watching and other nature sounds • • Walking • We enjoy friends and each other while We see modern facilities and • Walking in these settings equipment. • • Walking • We feel safe--there are safeguards, We see other people walking and enjoying the parks. • Walking access to emergency call devices, • We see people respectfully • Walking & biking possibly motion-activated lighting in using/sharing the park i.e., people • Walking along water - lakes/rivers certain areas, first-aid call stations. using trash and recycling receptacles, • Walking on trails to hear & see critters • We golf ponds at Battle Creek kind and respectful speech, etc. • Walking trails are great for waking our • We hear and see nature. We are • We take my daughters dog to the dog dog both on and off leash enjoying paths and safe places to be. park • Walking with friends • We hear birds, frogs, and children laughing
21st Century Vision Implementation: 4. What are you seeing? Hearing? Page 46 • We’re seeing people enjoying nature an open field (the one near Shelby Ave • Wildlife, beautiful scenery, loons, birds, and hearing nature sounds (I guess). but don’t know the address). other people. People are laughing or just being happy • While golfing, I will see geese, ducks, • wildlife, quiet, nature sounds and without being restricted due to any turtles, butterflies and the occasional views policy. eagle. • Wind in leaves • Well lighted parking lots, more spaces • Whistles, skates scraping on ice, cheers • Wind in the pines • Well-maintained paths of spectators. • wind in the trees • Well-tended golf at Ponds at Battle • Wide diversity of people in casual • Wind, leaves birds. Creek conversation • With mother and family, we hear • We're seeing birds and small creatures. • wildflower and pollinator gardens laughing children playing, blowing • We're seeing emerging flowers and • Wildflowers bubbles. We look for owls and eagles. signs of life • Wildflowers, prairie restoration • Woods, trails, water • Wetland sounds • wildlife • Yes, children laughing, but also • Wetlands • Wildlife engaging with nature and each other • What? • Wildlife • yes, golf with friends and family • When golfing with diverse group, • Wildlife • Yes, to what's written above. primarily Asians and Blacks, men and • Wildlife • YMCA youth programming can have women, enjoying affordable open • Wildlife the afterschool youth go out into the space that produces revenue. • Wildlife parks and have activities designed • When golfing, my family is exposed to • wildlife (deer, ospreys) present in the around the park such as meditation, many aspects of nature. Many of the area. I don't even mind seeing learning about the circle of life of the courses, especially the Ponds at Battle • wildlife and listening to frogs croak park, the idea _ had about creation of a Creek offer unique environments for • Wildlife and other ppl garden lots of wildlife. • Wildlife and water • You hear nature and can have real life • When I visit Ramsey county with • Wildlife I see people being friendly and teachable moments friends, we will enjoy being in nature at laughter • Youth – teenagers
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 48 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs…Who else is there?
• 20-somethings bringing their grills and • Adults and children at the driving range • all backgrounds - diverse celebrations, beer coolers • Adults and children, families food scents, etc. • A few people • Adults fishing • All demographics • A few young adults and some families • Adults golfing • All demographics representing our • a friend • Adults golfing. county. • A Lot more BIPOC folks • Adults walking • All different people • A Lot more BIPOC folks • Adults who respect space, trail • All different people all ages. • A lot of different people etiquette, and quiet • All different people. • A lot of different people in small • Adults, children both young and old. • All dogs are leashed groups. • Adults, children, seniors, people with • All examples listed. • A lot of diverse groups who have disabilities, dogs, groups, people • All families, kids, adults, elders access to opportunities to enjoy our celebrating. • All genders county • Adults. • All generations • A lot of people at the driving range and • Afternoons, parents, teachers, school • All generations golfing at The Ponds. children filling the area with laughter • All kinds of people • A lot of people who enjoy playing golf and community. Meeting new friends. • all kinds of people - old, young, all as much as I do. Fathers teaching their • all age groups are there, kids in the colors and languages sons how to play golf "first tee" program, school teams are • all kinds of people for both golfing & • A variety of people playing, all age groups and ethnicities biking • A variety of people are there • All kinds of people, including city • able to get outside on trails. Bikes and • All ages residents skateboards and the like • All ages • All my friends play at the Ponds • Acquaintances • All ages • all people • ADA Accessibility • All ages • All people from all walks of life • Adults • All ages and all backgrounds • All people, kids, adults, elders • Adults • All ages and groups • All races • Adults • All ages of people • All races • Adults • All ages of people • All races • Adults • All ages of people all colors • All races and ages • Adults • All ages of people all colors • All races and ethnicities • Adults • All ages of people doing different • All sorts of people • Adults activities. • All sorts of people are around me, all • Adults • All ages of people from children to ages and ethnicities • Adults seniors • All sorts of people are around. • Adults • All ages old and young • all sorts of people from young kids • Adults • All ages, all abilities, all backgrounds. learning the value golf rules teach • Adults • All ages, all ethnicities, all orientations. them to me and my friends enjoying a • Adults • All ages, cross-section of the fantastic course and its amenities. • Adults community. • All sorts of ppl: young old, single, • Adults • All ages, especially family groups. families, big parties of ppl • adults • All ages, families • All types are using the trails - but they • Adults & kids from a wide variety of • All ages. Young and old are using them in a way that respects cultures, my dog & other dogs. • All ages/abilities are able to access and others - • Adults and children enjoy • all types of people • adults and children • All backgrounds • All types of people • Adults and children • All, kids, middle aged, and old
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 49 • Alone • Been there, done that with children so • Children • Also, different languages on signs, so a unless they are my grandchildren, I • Children sign that says it is welcome to many probably won’t hang out at a kiddy • children people pool all day to watch children. Ha • Children • Always children playing • Benches enjoying the park. People • Children • Always meet neighbors playing tennis and families having a • Children • Always meet neighbors cookout. • Children • An adult with their dog or dogs • Bikers • Children • An eagle flying overhead. • BIPOC families and individuals • Children • An increase in BIPOC using the parks • BIPOC Majority neighborhoods should • Children • and dynamic parks of today. receive the same commitment to the • Children • Animals protection and enhancement of • Children • Animals natural resources that White and more • Children • Antifa, BLM affluent neighborhoods. BIPOC • Children Majority neighborhoods should have • Any and all • Children the same commitment of resources to • Anybody and everybody • Children provide trails, water access, signage, • anyone • Children parking, boat ramps, that other • Anyone that wants to enjoy the parks. • Children neighborhoods have. Pig's Eye Lake • Anyone who enjoys nature and knows • Park does not have the most basic of Children to leave no trace • access and public accommodation in Children • anyone who wants to be outdoors. spite of its lengthy history as a Regional • Children & adults Diversity comes naturally when the Park. It is way past time that this park • Children and adults space is provided has signage including directions and • Children and adults • Anyone, everyone connecting trails that include trail • children and adults • Artis bridge connections to the surrounding • Children and adults • As few people as possible: another neighborhoods. Who else is there are • children and adults walker or two who greet us kindly and the currently underserved BIPOC • children and adults cheerfully and move rapidly away. Majority neighborhoods that surround • Children and adults, family and friends • At golf a mostly adults but also teens this park. The region will also be served • Children at camps learning to golf. by its connection to the MRT and • Children in playgrounds • At golf my family can all be together Mississippi River Water Trail. Cleanup • Children playing outside getting exercise safely during and reopening of the boat ramp that • Children playing on equipment in park this pandemic. Lots of kids and has been closed for decades will • Children with parents diversity especially on the driving provide the only boat ramp in the SE • Children with their parents. range. part of Saint Paul. Who else will be • children, adults, families, friends and • At golf: many different people: there are the local and regional neighbors of all ages and abilities. Caucasian, Asian, people of color residents currently denied access • Children, children • At jazz show, other adults, other because there has been little if any • Children, children, children couples enjoying themselves. investment in the most basic of needs • Children, families, seniors • At the Ponds where I play golf - for park wayfinding and access. • Children, family, neighbors everyone is there. Lots of kids. The • BIPOC people • Children, family, neighbors ladies league as older and younger • Both adults and kids • Children, women, all different types of women from different ethnicities. The • Brother people golfing at the ponds driving range is FULL of people of • Brothers, friends, kids • Children. different ages and races. • Bunch of folks I don’t know! This is a • Co workers • Athletes big city. • Colleagues • Athletes • Bunch of kids that are learning a game • Community leaders, artists, and • Athletes they can play for their whole life gardeners. • Athletes through the Ponds' junior programs. • Community members • Athletes of all shapes and sizes • But still do things on your own • Community members, other youth and • Bands making music, dancers, public • By myself elders are there enjoying the park with artists, food vendors • Children my family.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 50 • community use for all • Diverse group of community members • Dog owners • Couples also enjoying a snack or taking some • Dog walkers • Couples fruit home for later. • Dogs • Couples • Diverse group of golfers. Asians, • Dogs • Couples, children, youth, adult and Hispanic, Black, and White, and of ALL • Dogs elder ages. • Dogs • Couples, friends and families are • Diverse group of individuals golfing at • Dogs together enjoying the beer garden The Ponds • Dogs • Cousins, friends, and lots of people • Diverse group of people enjoying all of • Dogs • Create a culture of kindness in our the offerings. • Dogs parks to increase people’s experience. • Diverse group of people men and • Dogs • Creating a culture of what the women • Dogs are there outdoors means to allow for diverse • Diverse group of RC residents and • Dogs with owners and their family energy at parks. fellow park users • Dogs, puppy, and something cats • • Criminals breaking into cars Diverse group of residents • Dogs. • • Cross country skiing is typically a time Diverse group of school students on a • Driving range packed of great solitude field trip learning how to canoe. • dumb question • Diverse groups • Crowds in some spaces • Early morning solitude is nice � • Diverse Groups of people • Daughters • Education and entertainment that • Diverse groups of people, but • Demographic using the golf course is includes several languages. especially young people. Most people very diverse both male and females of • Elderly rode bike or took public transit as all age groups • Elderly folks walking • there is not much space to park. depending on place...lots of kids • Elderly people • • Diverse individuals, groups, and different age groups • Elderly people • families of all ages Different communities enjoy the access • Elders are there. to park that is provided • Diverse park users, various age, race, • Evening, as in the morning, quiet, • religion, abilities, gender expressions, Different cultures and diversity relaxing wind down time. Others who etc. • Different languages are looking for the same. • Diverse people • different people • Every ethnicity is there from young • Diverse people • Different skill levels of activity (from children to elderly • Diverse People novice to experts) • Every walk of life • Diverse people enjoying themselves • different socioeconomical levels • Everybody is on an aging continuum. • Diverse people enjoying themselves • Different types of cultures displayed Walkers, strollers, wheelchairs, • diverse people from my community and honored skateboards all have a place in the • Diverse population • Disabled people parks. • Diverse populations of people. Friends. • Disabled people. • Everybody! Family. People I've never met. Pets! • diverse ages and races, mixed groups • Everyone • Diverse spread of people • Diverse ages, ethnicities, economic • Everyone • Diversity groups. • Everyone • Diversity • Diverse array of children and adults • Everyone - all ages, all people, the • Diversity of folks are there, because from various cultures. community enjoying a shared green the costs are on a sliding scale based • Diverse county residents. space on ability to pay. There is childcare • Diverse cross-section of the community • Everyone except the criminals available for those who need it. • Diverse crowd of players that you don't • Everyone from adults to children to • diversity of people find at other golf courses in the area. pets and other animals. • Diversity of people are there from all • Diverse cultures • everyone having healthy fun cultures and backgrounds. • Diverse cultures • Everyone is there! • Diversity of race, age, socioeconomic • diverse families • Everyone that appreciates the background • Diverse families outdoors and appreciates open spaces. • Doesn't matter who, but not too • diverse families • Everyone that respects the outdoors. crowded • Diverse families young and old • Everyone that respects wildlife. • Dog friendly people • Diverse group • Everyone walking • Dog owners
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 51 • Everyone! • Families • Families of all colors, sizes, and • everyone! i like seeing the diversity of • Families compositions ages, ethnicities, families vs singletons, • Families • Families of all sorts, mostly adults on etc. • Families the lake, but kids on the beach. • everyone, spaces should be non- • Families • Families of every kind! threatening and welcoming to all • Families • families of various backgrounds cultures • Families • Families on the trails • everyone, spaces should be • Families • families on the water nonthreatening and welcoming to all • Families • Families playing golf. cultures • Families • families that we'll need to keep it vital. • Everyone. All ages and backgrounds. • Families • Families together • families • Families • Families who come from a diversity of • Families • Families backgrounds. Hearing different • families • Families languages spoken, all blending • Families • Families together, with the common language • families • Families of laughter and greeting one another • Families • families with a smile. • Families • Families • Families with children • Families • families • Families with children • Families • Families • Families with children at picnics • Families • Families & Friends • Families with children. • Families • Families and children • Families with children. • Families • Families and children • Families with kids, couples, people of • Families • Families and children at Fish Creek different ethnic groups. • • Families • Families and friends golfing together Families with little kids, groups of • Families • Families and individuals are using the young people, older adults strolling or • Families public boat accesses and the trails. sitting. • • families • Families and individuals of all race and Families, children, other walkers, bike • families ethnicities are there riders • • Families • Families and people of all ages, all with families, friends • • Families smiles. Families, friends, retirees • • Families • Families and pets Families, lots of people, children, • Families • Families are fun. Enjoy seeing picnic people with disabilities. • • Families reunions Families, Parents, Children, all kinds of • Families • Families at beaches, adults with or animals and living and thriving nature. • • Families without dogs. families, singles, black, white, Asian • • families • Families at playgrounds Families, young women and men • • Families • Families at the dog park Families. • • Families • Families at the playgrounds and water Families. People of all ages • Families park. • Family • Families • Families from diverse ethnicities • Family • families • Families introducing kids to outdoor • Family • Families activities. • Family • Families • Families like mine • Family • Families • Families like mine • Family • Families • Families like mine • Family • Families • Families like mine • Family • Families • Families like ours enjoying time • Family • families together • Family • Families • Families like ours out together. • family • Families • Families of all ages and colors • family • Families • Family
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 52 • Family • Friends • Friends playing hockey • Family • friends • friends, family • family • friends • Friends, family, a variety of different • Family • Friends ages, races, • Family • Friends • Friends, other dog owners • Family • Friends • friends; people enjoying physical • Family • Friends activities • Family • Friends • Girlfriend, my kid, and neighbors • Family • Friends • Girls and Boys • Family and friends • Friends • Gives us an opportunity to realize that • Family and friends • Friends we all share the same aspirations. • Family and friends • Friends • Golf • Family like mine At rink. Lots of young • Friends • Golf course - mostly adults inside, kids • Friends juniors practicing outside learning the • Family, friends • Friends game • Family, friends, neighbors • Friends • Golf is mostly adults. • Family, neighbors, friends • friends • golf mates • Family/friends • Friends • Golf together • Family/Friends • Friends • Golfers • family: adults, teens, children, toddlers • Friends • Golfers • Family’s/children, single people, • Friends • Golfers groups of people, • Friends • Golfers • Fast paced activities • Friends • Golfers • Father gives little one piggyback ride • Friends • Golfers • Fellow golfers • Friends • Golfers • Fellow golfers and friends • Friends • Golfers and friends • Fellow Nature lovers enjoying the • Friends • Golfing and walking with my husband. beauty of the natural world, its quiet • Friends Happy to see young children learning nourishment to the soul. • Friends to golf at the Ponds • Few kids usually beach with people • Friends • Golfing with friends. who work 2nd shifts • Friends - with supervision that’s not • Good mix of adults and kids • First tee program @ Battle Creek. directly related to you (safe to be by • Grandchildren • Fit people also running self or unsupervised) • Grandkids • Flexibility - changes according to needs • Friends and families teaching their • Grandkids, large families, reunions, (COVID is a good example) children the value and beauty of extended • Folks of various ages, all who love disc nature • Granted this was at Phalen, but I saw a golf. • Friends and family Zumba Class in the park during the • For fun family outings, other like- • Friends and family shutdown. I wanted to join. I would minded individuals are there, but not • Friends and family have been the only male. too many to disrupt the tranquility of • Friends and family • Great exercise being outdoors. • Friends and family (like me) • Great mix of people at The Ponds • For the winter hike, mostly adults and • Friends and family including driving range. All ages and races are some older kids; friends, families, grandchildren there every day. • grandparents, couples. But not huge • Friends and family teaching their Group gathering for a celebration crowds of people. children the game of golf and the (birthday, graduation) • Friendly people sharing the paths. honesty and character the game builds • Group of school children on a field trip • Friendly, considerate people • Friends and neighbors. • Groups enjoying park acuities together • Friends • Friends from Woodbury • Groups like the ski skaters should not • Friends • Friends I'm a senior now and most dictate policy for everyone or get • Friends family members are grown and moved preferential treatment and investment. • friends away. We also need trails for traditional • Friends • Friends or family
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 53 cross-country skiing. Glaring lights • I expect lots of diversity with languages • I see other people and pets. should be avoided. I do not understand • I see other people who look like me • Groups of all ages, abilities, colors, • I hope the neighborhood attracts the • I see other people who look like me languages, religions young • I see parents out there with their • Groups of friends • I mostly see walkers and joggers, children for the most part. • Groups of friends. • I prefer solitude and isolation, so • I see people from all backgrounds • Groups of people learning about preferably no one is around hitting golf balls at the Ponds range nature. • I see a diverse group of golfers - young, • I see people from all walks of life being • Groups of two walking in the woods old, and racial diversity able to golf at amazing facilities that • groups. • I see a number of kayakers, outrigger are also affordable- this is rare and • Guided activities canoes, and other SUP users enjoying should be treasured • Guided activities the waterways without fear of being • I see people from every part of the city • Happy dumped over by jet skis or motorboats. in the parks now, why would that • Happy family walking and laughing People are fishing. Kayaks are available change? • Happy laughing children. to rent at an affordable rate so folks • I see people of all ages, abilities and • Happy people who don't own a boat can be on the skin tones. • Happy smiling neighbors water too. • I see races • Happy smiling neighbors • I see adults without children enjoying • I see single joggers, couples and pairs • Hard to say.... Other people with free adult-only areas. of people as well as larger groups of time I suppose. • I see all ages with and without kids women. • Have everybody has a seat at the table • I see couples, groups of friends and • I see ski races for a discussion on improvement, individuals enjoying their game. • I see ski teams from the area high different voices in the same directions • I see diversity schools for as many people as possible. • I see employees of the park • I see small groups of people out hiking • have their own space (if possible) and • I see families, friends and animals and snowshoeing, a mix of kids and walkers/runners have theirs. • I see families. adults • High school golf teams • I see high school mountain biking races • I see teens gathering to hang out in a • High school students were running • I see large groups enjoying one another neutral space. with their group. for special occasions. • I see whole families walking, sledding, • High school teams • I see lifeguards playing etc. • His parents • I see many different people • I see women golfing in leagues • Homeless • I see many families, parents with kids. • I think I see the community as a whole: • Hopefully, no one else will be there Lots of different people and cultures. I Ramsey Co leaders, city leaders, public and we will feel as if we are alone. live on the east side, and we support feedback from as many diverse groups • Hopefully, other people will be allowed many cultures that enjoy the outdoors as possible, to be around • I see many others old and young on the • I think we want to promote activities • Hundreds of kids are at the ice arenas. county pathways that include lots of different people • Husband and friends • I see more and more diversification at • I want it to be welcoming for everyone. • Husband and kids the parks, which is a good thing, • I want it to look like the community • I agree that to have as many different especially for families. came out to recreate and not just one voices as possible, I also acknowledge • I see mostly ethnic groups using the demographic. that it is very difficult to engage so parks. • I will see mostly adults when walking many different voices. • I see multi-racial friends golfing • I would like to see people of varied • I am hoping to see diversity in all • I see multiracial, multi-gendered folks demographic groups able to enjoy the people and relationships of all ages enjoying skating in a safe public grounds. I personally don't like • I do not see young teens often. practice space. lots of shrieking children, but they have • I don’t have a dog, but I like walking in • I see my multi-racial friends at the a right to use the facilities. • dog parks to watch them play. driving range I would love to see families, esp. • I don't see thugs, bums, panhandlers. • I see my multi-racial friends sledding children. I also would love to see people of all colors and nationalities at • I expect lots of diversity with languages and walking the trails with their the park. Maybe some of the people I do not understand families • I see old couple looks so happy and would be playing together just by active chance.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 54 • I’m hoping people have pets and are • Kids • Lots of different age groups and being responsible enough to clean up • Kids nationalities after them • Kids & families • Lots of different folks riding bicycles. • Ice skating is families. • Kids and families • Lots of different golfers of different • Ill reputed people • Kids and families ages, skill levels • Immersed in nature • Kids and families • Lots of different kids and families, • In the park - There is a contingent of • Kids and young people are there mostly kids people, and it is representative of ALL • Kids from disenfranchised backgrounds • Lots of different people cultures. Food, games, music, and learning to swim, paddle, and be water • Lots of different people interaction is infectious. confident • Lots of different people • Individuals • Kids learning at 1st tee program • Lots of different people • individuals • kids learning new skills • Lots of different people • Individuals • Kids of all ages exploring the woods • Lots of different people • Individuals, small groups and families and playing games • Lots of different people • Individuals, small groups and families • Kids on mountain bikes • Lots of different people • instructors who can teach you new • Kids playing • Lots of different people things • Kids playing • Lots of different people • Intergenerational mixed ages • Kids programs are led by BIPOC staff • Lots of different people • It is a very culturally diverse group of that are seasoned and been doing it for • Lots of different people patrons. many years. This is the norm, not • Lots of different people • It is very inviting to all unique. • Lots of different people • It would be nice to see other members • Kids we've brought into golf via the • Lots of different people of the community from a diverse First Tee Program • Lots of different people background enjoying the park • Kids!! Lots of kids learning to golf thru • Lots of different people resources. scholarships from first tee • Lots of different people • It's a quiet hike, just me and my • Kids, families, adults, seniors - • Lots of different people friends. A few people cross our path, EVERYONE! • Lots of different people but we mostly observe wildlife and • Kids, parents, seniors at a roller rink. • Lots of different people plants. • Kind people • Lots of different people • It's a quiet hike, just me and my • Large variety of cultures • Lots of different people friends. A few people cross our path, • Learners of all ages • Lots of different people but we mostly observe wildlife and • Let's keep the dogs under control and • Lots of different people plants. on leash when around other people or • Lots of different people • Just a few other adults, not lots of animals. • Lots of different people people • Like I stated earlier, the Ponds is very • Lots of different people • Just the birds, fish and aquatic animals diverse in population, age, gender • Lots of different people and plants, with occasional people at race. It is easy to get to and affordable. • Lots of different people the start and end. We need affordable recreation besides • lots of different people • keep the course open parks and walking paths. • Lots of different people • Kid’s & seniors • Lot of other people • Lots of different people • Kids • Lot of people • Lots of different people - mostly • Kids • Lot of people golfing and biking families. • Kids • Lots for families, some young • Lots of different people (Hispanic, • Kids adults/teenagers watching kids from African American, Asian) and all ages • Kids other families • Lots of different people (race, age, • Kids • Lots of adults and kids religion) at the ponds. • Kids • Lots of animals and wildlife • Lots of different people and lots of kids • Kids • Lots of children and adults learning to golf. • Kids • Lots of children in the amazing junior • Lots of different people doing lots of • Kids camps at the ponds things • Kids • Lots of colors • Lots of different people enjoying • Kids themselves
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 55 • Lots of different people from all walks • Lots of different people. • Lots of families enjoying the outdoors of life • Lots of different people. and sport venues offer by the park and • Lots of different people from varying • Lots of different people. All races and recreations dept. backgrounds ages. • Lots of families of all ethnic • lots of different people including • Lots of different people. Children, backgrounds. children teens, and adults. Diverse families like • Lots of families that use and enjoy the • lots of different people including my own. parks, water parks, golf courses children • Lots of different people. I also love • Lots of families with kids • Lots of different people of all ages and going dancing to bands at outdoor • Lots of families. skill levels venues. Mostly adults will be at these. I • Lots of family similar to mine, kids, • Lots of different people of all ages. hope there are more dancing adults, and dogs Families in particular. opportunities. • Lots of golfers having fun • Lots of different people of all • Lots of different people. Mostly • lots of grandchildren backgrounds and ages. children, couples, people exercising • Lots of kids • Lots of different people of all races and (running, etc.) together and alone. • Lots of kids sexual orientations • Lots of different people. Old, young, • Lots of kids • Lots of different people on the courts male, female, and all ethnicities. • Lots of kids and adults. • Lots of different people speaking • Lots of different people. The pavilion at • Lots of kids at the golf course different languages - they all feel Long Lake is used by a variety of people • Lots of kids on the playground and welcome in the space and facilities at that park are used by a teens playing basketball • Lots of different people walking, "diverse" mix of people (using the type • Lots of kids who are sharing the love of running of classifications provided at the start an activity • lots of different people with different of this survey). • Lots of kids, lots of singles • backgrounds Lots of different people. Young black • Lots of kind people • Lots of different people with room for men playing basketball. People walking • Lots of mixed ages, spaces where everyone to spread out and go at their the park, children running and playing everyone can be together on a great playground, elderly people own pace • Lots of other families who are still moving and getting • Lots of different people, a good mix of • Lots of people exercise, or they are using benches children, adults, and young folks. • Lots of people • lots of different people: children, • Lots of different people, all ages and • Lots of people adults, multi-gen families backgrounds, with many languages • Lots of people are fishing and • lots of different people: those with spoken barbecuing • disabilities & from different Lots of different people, all races and • Lots of people are there. Our backgrounds she's, including older folks golfing 70's companions, children golfing for the • Lots of different people; families, kids, plus. first time and people playing on their men, and women • Lots of different people, both young day off • Lots of different people” and old. • Lots of people enjoying a walk • • Lots of diverse communities sharing Lots of different people, of all ages, • Lots of people enjoying a walk space some young families, some teens, • Lots of people I know from my • Lots of diverse families some older adults neighborhood or from my children’s • • Lots of diverse golfers Lots of different people, The ponds golf schools • Lots of diverse people from the course is one of the most diverse • Lots of people of all abilities and community courses I have ever been to backgrounds • • Lots of diversity - all ages and races Lots of different people, young and old. • Lots of people of all ages & races at the • • Lots of diversity - all ages and races Lots of different people. Ponds golf course! • • Lots of diversity of people walking Lots of different people. • Lots of people of all genders and races • trails and playing golf at The Ponds at Lots of different people. • Lots of people of different ages and Battle Creek. • Lots of different people. backgrounds • Lots of dog owners • Lots of different people. • Lots of people young and old • Lots of families • Lots of different people. • Lots of people, gently visiting nature • Lots of families and adults on trails • Lots of different people. • Lots of people, many children • Lots of families and children who feel • Lots of different people. • Lots of people. • Lots of different people. safe.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 56 • Lots of people. Reflective of the • Many families go to the driving range • Melting pot of international people. diversity of our communities. at the ponds. • Members of the community within • lots of retirees • Many families like mine Ramsey County. For example, I live in • lots of wildlife and native plants • Many families of different races and an area of a high concentration of • lots of wildlife and native plants cultures. Somali, Hmong, API. So, if/when they • Lots of wildlife including pollinators are • Many families, fishing, picnicking, all feel comfortable/happy at a park, then there. ages I'm happy. • Lots of young disc golfers and couples • Many friends are experiencing the • Men and Women • Lots of young kids same outdoor experience fresh air • Men and women, surprisingly diverse • Love it when lots of families are out • Many guys and gals enjoying golf • Might encounter hikers or walkers or together. That’s what kids need. • Many of the diverse families, young other runners • Mainly children and old, of the neighborhood, as well • Might encounter others, but it's not • Many adults and children as others from surrounding counties. crowded. • Many adults love golf and not private • Many of the friends we’ve made • Mix of adults and children courses or memberships playing • Mix of age and race • Many adults with children • many other families • Mix of children and adults • many areas that are secluded, peaceful • Many other families and friends doing • Mix of kids and adults and not over-crowded! many activities outdoors • mix of kids and adults • Many children • Many other golfers and golf range • Mix of other dogs • Many children users • Mix of people and ages • Many children • Many other purple and families • mix of people but space to spread out • Many children • Many others enjoy the area for golf. • Mix. • Many children • Many people enjoying the space • mixed adults, children, families • Many children and adults skiing. • Many people from the surrounding • Mixture of adults and kids • many children and families who did not cities play golf at the ponds • Mixture of ages access the parks previously • Many people from various • Mixture of ages - small children to • Many children and school groups backgrounds and races grandparents and beyond • Many children. Many adults • Many people of all ages • Mom, dad,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 57 • Mostly adults • my daughters are with me • My kids • Mostly adults • My dog & other well-behaved dogs • My kids • Mostly adults • my extended family can join us • My mom and dad • Mostly adults because parking is available • my neighbors • Mostly adults • My family • My neighbors are playing golf with me • Mostly adults and adolescences • My family • My old parents are with me walking • Mostly adults and families on the • My family slowly because they’re getting old water • My family • My parents • Mostly adults as I am aging and • My family • My relatives, friends and families appreciate being • My family & friends • My son and daughter in law • Mostly adults but I don’t go to the • My family and friends • my spouse and dog playground • My family and friends • My wife and 12-year-old daughter ride • Mostly adults but some children • My family and friends with me as well as friends • Mostly adults in the parks I frequent • My family and friends • My wife, daughter and friends. • Mostly adults like myself • My family and friends • Myself alone for fitness • Mostly adults like myself • My family and friends. • Native trees, wildflowers, birds, • Mostly adults on the trails • My family and kids mammals, insects and other wildlife • Mostly adults since I tend to walk in • My family and those of my neighbors • Naturalists who can teach you about early morning and during work or • My family, friends and whoever wants the environment school hours. to participate • Naturalists who can teach you about • Mostly adults some children and some • My family, other people and dogs. the environment high school/college age humans • My family. • Nature lovers like me • Mostly Adults with a few children • My friend • Nature, family and friends • Mostly adults, a few older teens. • My friends • Need security: More, not less police • Mostly adults, but some kids with their • My friends • Needs to be a safe place since it backs parents • My friends up to a residential neighborhood • Mostly adults. Kids in the First Tee • my friends along with those that may • Neighborhood programs. be new friends to meet • neighbors • Mostly adults. White folks. In parks I • My friends and family • Neighbors see picnics with more types of families • My friends and family love The Ponds. • neighbors and people. We play it every other week. • Neighbors • mostly families • My friends and family of all races and • neighbors • Mostly other adults colors • Neighbors walking • Mostly other adults • My friends and golf buddies • Neighbors who also love nature walks • mostly single or 2 to 3 adults or kids • My friends and sometime my teacher and runs • Mostly single walkers at Fish Creek • My friends and their families • Neighbors who want to socialize their • Mother pushing a baby stroller • My friends and their family invited me dogs as well as themselves • Multi-generational to eat with them when I pass by • Networking groups • Multigenerational families together • My friends, as avid ponds golf • New Americans of all types • Multiple different cultures of various enthusiasts • No children but my spouse. We are backgrounds • My friends, families, and strangers now 82. • Multiple of family and friends that also • My friends’ kids utilize the kids golf • No comment love golf lessons and leagues at the ponds at • No one • Music or food to help to meet new Battle Creek. • No one people • My girlfriend • No one but nature • My boyfriend • My granddaughter is walking with me • no one else • My brothers and our kids, • My grandson • no one using motorized vehicles grandchildren. • My group of friends • No racism/racist • my children • My husband is the with our dogs, • No racism/racist • My children and my neighbors people of many cultures fishing and • Nobody, I’m in the woods alone • My coworkers enjoying nature being as one • Not a lot of people • My co-workers • My immediate family • Not so many people
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 58 • Nothing else/ need heated lots of • Other families • Other golf, hockey and outdoor window huge dome winter restaurants • Other families enthusiasts or play area in the winter looking like • other families • Other golfers Hawaii • Other families • Other golfers • Occasionally I see a neighbor or friend, • Other families • other golfers most people keep to themselves • Other families • Other golfers • Often just me, sometimes other riders • Other families (less like me) • Other golfers • Okay • Other families and adults and high • Other golfers • Older adults school team skiers • Other golfers • Older adults • Other families and children • Other golfers • Older adults • Other families and children • other golfers and friends • Older adults being brought outside • Other families are there but it is not • Other golfers enjoying Ponds of Battle with assistance, and young kids getting crowded. Cr to just have fun and be loud and wild in • Other families are there. They are • Other golfers from all different safe areas for them varied in size, age and structure. backgrounds • Older Children • Other families golfing. • Other golfers of all ages, races and • Older kids and teens enjoying park • Other families in my community gender offerings • Other families in my community • other golfers; kayakers; walkers; • Older men and some families • Other families in nature vendors at events; families • Older people • Other families just like mine • Other grandparents with grand • Older people • other families- learning to skate children • Older people, retired people • Other families like me and mine • other groups---bird watching for • Older people. • Other families like mine example • open to anyone • Other families like mine • Other happy golfers, seniors, families, • opportunities to explore and discover • Other families like mine kids; all races. The golf course is a • Other activities (swimming/sledding • Other families like mine and more wonderful place to meet a cross- etc.) lots of different people. diversity! section of the community! • Other adults • Other families like mine including many • Other humans • other adults young individuals • Other important pollinators (birds, • Other adults and families like ours. • other families like mine playing and moths, dragonflies, other bee species, • Other amazing dog owners enjoying the amazing game of golf and etc.) • Other animals the beautiful convenient course • Other individuals walking their dogs • Other avid riders of all abilities. • Other families like mine. • Other kids • Other bikers • Other families like mine. • Other league members • Other children are also there having • Other families like mine. People with • Other nature folks fun their pets like ours. • Other outdoor enthusiasts • Other children are also there having • Other families looking for • Other parents and kids skating fun opportunities for their kids to grow • Other people • Other cyclists • Other families spending time outside • Other people • Other dog owners. • Other families that have never been to • Other people • Other dog owners/walkers the river. • Other people • Other dog walkers • other families walking and using the • Other people - anyone who likes to be • Other dogs trails outdoors • Other enthusiastic patrons • Other families with kids • Other people aged from little kids to • Other families • Other families. seniors • Other families • Other families. • Other people enjoying the area • Other families • Other families. • Other people enjoying the outdoors • Other families • Other family • Other people fishing. • Other families • Other family and friends • Other people with dogs • Other families • Other family members • Other people with their pets. • Other families • Other friends and family • Other people! • Other families • other referees
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 59 • other seniors walking • People from all different cultural • people of all colors • other seniors walking backgrounds • People of all cultures • Other spaces not crowded • People from all economic classes • People of all cultures enjoying the • Other walkers • People from all racial and ethnic space • Other walkers & families, all ages. groups • People of all ethnicities and cultures • Other walkers. • people from all walks of life • People of all ethnicities and cultures • Other walkers. • People from all walks of life enjoying • People of all genders and ages, animals • Other walkers. Individuals and families the golf course. at the parks. Diverse group of men, • Other women • People from all walks of life! women and children at the Ponds, but • Others doing similar • People from all walks of life. not as much diversity at Keller. • Others including Seniors • People from all walks of life. • People of all kinds are there, including • Others on the lake are using SUPs, • People from every sector of our single people because parks aren't just canoes, fishing boats community. Just last year, I golfed with for families. • others with an appreciation for nature an Asian man at the Ponds. He was • People of all parts of the World. and being outdoors hilarious. • People of all races • others with an appreciation for nature • People from many ethnic backgrounds • People of all races and being outdoors • People from many ethnic backgrounds • people of all races & gender. • our adult friends • People from other county and states • People of all races and ages are • Our dog • People from the city are also biking hanging out on the beach and on the • Our family and xc skiing. water. • Our friends • People from the neighborhood come • People of all races, ages and abilities • our friends and family to the dog park respectfully enjoying nature with low • Our town house community are older • people from the neighborhoods impact activities like walking or people over fifty and most are over 65 • people of all abilities snowshoeing and retired. It has been a great place to • People of all ages • People of all sizes walk despite not having sidewalks or • People of all ages • People of all sizes, genders, colors walking paths very close by. over • People of all ages enjoying themselves 65. • People of all ages • People of all types are there from • Out of town guests • People of all ages experienced golfers to people who are • Out with family • people of all ages just learning to kids who are playing to • Outdoorsman • People of all ages families looking for a new lifelong • Outdoorsman • People of all ages activity for exercise. • • Parents • People of all ages People of different cultural • Parents and their children • People of all ages and backgrounds backgrounds • • Parents and their children • people of all ages and backgrounds People of different races and genders. • • parents, friends, family • People of all ages and backgrounds People of many different ethnic backgrounds are enjoying the golf • Parks and activities should be safe for • People of all ages and backgrounds course and range facilities at the Ponds all ages. • People of all ages and ethnic • People participating in silent sports. • Partner backgrounds. • People quietly and respectfully hiking, • PBC can be a very kid friendly place, • People of all ages and ethnic wildlife watching great for everyone. backgrounds. • people representing the • People • People of all ages and ethnicities. diversity/demographics of the area • People Families and groups of friends. • People respectful of the rules • People • People of all ages and race • People that want to be outside • People • People of all ages play, practice and are • People walking their dogs • People taking lessons at the Ponds. • People who are recovering- people • People alone and in groups • People of all ages, but without being who need an outlet. • People cook food, play games, and crowded • People who enjoy the outdoors enjoy being in community. • people of all ages, depending on the • People who have similar interests • People enjoying outside activity • People who speak the same language • People exercising • People of all ages, races, and abilities. as me • People fishing and other water sports • people of all ages.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 60 • people who will talk to each other, • Quiet people • Several families like mine meet new folks • Racial makeup that reflects the • Several other families • People with dogs county’s current racial makeup. • Signs near plants in braille • People with dogs • Ramsey county natives • Single people • People with leashed dogs. • Relaxed • Sitting on the benches along the paths • People with other ethnic diversities. It • Rental of ice fishing houses or enjoying nature would be nice if something could be equipment • Ski trails still seem adult middle age, done to make them recognized so that • Respectful families and people walking often white although harder to tell more people of their culture would with their leashed four-legged friends with clothing visit the parks. I think they might feel • Respectful families and people walking • Skiing is mostly adults with a few kids out of place, which is natural, however, with their leashed four-legged friends trying to learn the sport. even a slight recognition would make • respectful multi-users • small children on the playground them feel more wanted. • Respectful people • Solo adults in nature • People with pets • Respectful people • Some adults supervising • People with physical mobility issues. • Retired adults enjoying the benefits of • Some children People who use mass transit or any another state • Some couples were holding hands and mode other than driving a car solo to • Retired adults like me. walking. the park or rec area. • Retired people and families too. • sometimes no one, ability to get out in • People working out • Right now, I see several different races nature • People working to restore native and family golfing and using the • Sometimes pass by a family fishing habitat and cleaning up garbage and practice area learning how to play golf. • Spaces for children who don’t have other pollutants I hope to continue to see this. yards to play and explore • People working to restore native • Room for slow activities • Spaces should be safe for everyone habitat and cleaning up garbage and • Rude people who think their mother • Spaces should be safe for everyone other pollutants will be coming to clean up after them • Sporting events • People. • Safe • Spouse • Pets • Same as now, a great mix of cultures • Spouse and friends • Pets and families • Staff at RC P&R are diverse and • Pets • Same diverse groups that are in the inclusive. The "co-directors" represent • Pets inclusive minority groups that are vastly • Pets enjoying the pet friendly space. • Same people that are there now. increasing in participation. • pets. • Same people who go to Ponds of Battle • Strangers who I get to play around with • Photojournalist Creek today. A diverse crowd contrary • Students studying • Planning is being completed and led by to what a couple of ignorant • summer different people diverse teams. commissioners think. • Survey who really lives near that park. • Playful Dogs • School age kids and sport teams Engage the people who live near there • Playground has most variability • School children and may not be engaged with the • playgrounds/picnics more with • Security parks, explore some outreach family/children • security engagement. • Playing Disc Golf in both summer and • See #6 • Suspicious individuals winter • See above • Swimming • Please don’t close the ponds—it’s • see another walker • Talking and hanging out with my more than a golf course it is a • see answer to 6. friends sanctuary for nature • see families skiing and skating • teachers, guides, learners • Ponds- families, adults and kids of all • See families using grills not enough grill • Teenagers races spits • Teenagers hanging at the lake • Presenters presenting beehives. • See families using grills not enough grill • The community Historian educating. Native American spits • The community. influence in a nod to the land. • Seniors • The crowd is diverse. All kinds of • Pups with the owners • Seniors people enjoying the public amenities • Pups with the owners • Seniors, families, and young adults • the neighborhood gathers in these • Quiet areas for relaxation and biking. spaces - all ages/races reflection and to observe wildlife
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 61 • The only mixed groups I have observed • There are people of all ages and • Various people are engaged in a variety is at golf courses and where this is genders, family groups and just friends of activities - walking, biking, running, mostly true is at the Ponds of Battle having a good time. photography, socializing, de-stressing, Creek which is no longer a golf course • There are programs from all over, even being mindful and/or just connecting of Ramsey County which means you connecting Minneapolis. with nature. have missed the boat • There are some people, but no lines or • Very diverse clientele is at the golf • The people are all different and yet are difficulty finding space. course. Lots of kids too. all like my family, the same as it is • There is a verity of ages at the golf • Very diverse group of people today and has been for all time. course. That is what is important. The • Very diverse subset of people • The people who use PBC golf course Ponds is for everyone learning or • Very wide range of people - age, sex, are as diverse as the neighborhood playing golf. I especially like that. races, nationalities that we all live. • There is no fear for personal safety, • Visitors from far and wide • The ponds at Battle Creek is a huge everyone is friendly and sober. • Visitors from the region as a meeting part of the community. • There is something for everyone here and recreations destination • The Ponds is full of kids learning the • There would be more diverse • Walking is a diverse ethnic and age game of golf and the live lessons of communities in the parks. group. hard work and honesty. • This Could change if people don't feel • Walking/hiking more with adults • The Ponds is the golf course with the safe • Walks are mostly adult-centered. My most Diversity I have ever seen in the • Those who are on ski trails are skiing - kids hate hiking. cities. You should be proud of that. NOT walking on the groomed ski trails • We have a mix of adults and children • The Rusty Patched Bumble bee for • Three of my friends. ages 8 to 69 starters. • To go running or snowshoeing, not too • We see people of all backgrounds • The winter rec hills at Battle Creek are many people are there to better enjoy enjoying golf. It is a sport for all ages full of kids the outdoors. and people will play the sport for 50 • There are a lot of kids there golfing, • To so wildlife photography, not too years if introduced early in life. both in organized teams and on their many people are there to scare off the • When golfing at The Ponds, seeing ages own. wildlife. from 8 to 80’s of all genders and • There are a lot of other families, with a • Tons and tons of other golfers groups. lot of diversity. • Trails more adults, white and older. • When I passed by some elderlies were • There are adults like me, and also Also, performance athletes enjoying their slow walk with of their groups of school kids on a field trip • Transportation to access different cultural music on. • There are lots of middle-aged men at places and spaces to explore • while at the golf course i see all kinds the golf courses, occasionally women • Trash cans are maintained, and pet's of diverse people. and children waste is picked up. • While golfing, I will see a diverse • There are many different people (ages, • Troubled youth population of adults and children every ethnic, and financial groups). That is • Ummm... lots of ages and races both time the beauty of the Ponds at Battle Creek male and female • While skating I see kids snow sledding all people of all ages and ethnicity are • Unaccompanied children and a few determined skaters and welcome and come and enjoy the • Unhorsed neighbors walkers beautiful golf course. • Varied demographic mix • Wide range in age • There are many diverse people and • Variety of age groups • Wide range of folks families that would love to see The • Variety of ages • Wide variety of representation from Ponds at Battle Creek remain a golf • Variety of dog and bike loving people. our community, all ages, genders, and course. • Variety of people races enjoying the game of golf. • There are many families walking and • Variety of people • Wife enjoying the trails • Variety of people • Wife • There are mostly other adults when I • Variety of people - different ages • wife am there, but I know that the county • Variety of people of varying ages and • Wife has programs at other times to ethnic • Wife introduce younger people to the game • • wife of golf. Variety of people. • • Wife and friends • There are people of all ages variety of users • Various people • wife, children or friends • Wildlife
21st Century Vision Implementation: 5. Who else is there? Page 62 • Wildlife • Wildlife • winter different people • Women and men • women feel safe at parks alone • Women walking alone safely • Would love to see more diversity • Young Adults • Young adults • young adults engaging youth in outdoors • young adults playing volleyball and other games • Young adults, children, senior citizens, families • young and old adults. • Young families gather at the hockey rinks • Young families, elderly people, people from apartments, dog walkers • young people exercising • young people relaxing • Young professionals • Young, old, all races using the golf facilities. • Younger adults • younger families • Younger people • Youth and adults • Youth and senior golfers from diverse community • Youth learning how to play golf
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 64 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs…What do you love about this? How does it make you feel?
• Ability to be outside very family based, and the park system participate in health activities with • Ability to be outside and observing helps strengthen those bonds. family and friends. other than my own • As someone who has golfed for over 40 • being in these spaces makes me feel • Accepted years, I love seeing kids learn a game like part of the • Access to trails makes me feel good! they can play their entire lives. community/neighborhood • accessibility within Saint Paul city limits • As the parent of younger kids, I love • Being out on the water is relaxing - • Accessible parks and rec facilities that there are plenty of trash cans and until the jet ski zooms by • Accessible to anyone and everyone bathrooms year-round! • Being outdoors and close to home, • Accomplished • Ashamed of the good guys who let all along with a little more competition • Active this happen than just a walk, run, or bike. • Adding community gardens for people • At ease. • being outdoors and enjoying a game that don’t have access to it. • At my age is the best source of with friends and family • Adding millions for a snow machine is entertainment and exercise • Being outdoors helps me appreciate absolutely ridiculous. This will add to a • At one with the world what’s important in life and is a good few hundred peoples’ wellbeing, • At peace stress relief meanwhile the golf course sees 25,000 • Athletic challenge • Being outdoors in nature, looking at plus people each year. • Beautiful water, plants and people gives me a • After my walk I feel great! I see • Beautiful views sense that I belong something new every time • beautiful, well-painted 9-hole golf • Being outdoors makes me feel happy, • Air is clean course that is quick to play connected, distressed. • Alive • Being a healthy and active person as I • Being outdoors on a golf course is the • Alive age. Makes me feel that my county is most relaxing activity next to being in • All families, kids, adults, elders playing a role in my health. the middle of a lake fishing • • All of my hobbies are relaxing. • Being able to access the woods is very Being outdoors, being in nature • • ALL parks have diversity - not just healing. For me it is important to keep Being outdoors, getting exercise, etc. "that" one for those folks. a good portion of the land • Being outdoors, getting some exercise, • All people, kids, adults, elders undeveloped to allow the space for enjoying friends' company • • Always love improvement of already birds & wildlife to flourish. Being outside and enjoying recreation. great parks • Being able to enjoy nature • Being outside in natural setting • Always makes me feel good to see • Being able to golf a fantastic course • Being outside in nature people out being active and enjoying with great staff and excellent • Being outside refreshes me and helps family and friends maintenance of the course. me cope with the daily rat race we live • And golf • Being active outdoors or being still in in • and there is growth in parks. nature begins joy and good health • Being outside, makes me feel refreshed Conservation is important to Ramsey • Being in a county/city which sees the • Belonging County. values upholding natural beauty and • Belonging to my community • Another silly question- perturbed on making those areas a common part of • Best driving range!! why you would ask this question people’s lives • Biking is a great way to get outside and • As a resident of Maplewood and • being in nature get some exercise Ramsey county I am very grateful that • Being in nature. It makes me feel • Birdsong makes me happy as do this golf facility is near my home and happy and content to see nature all wildflowers family friendly around • Breath • As a taxpayer, I want to see the parks • Being in the park or exploring park • bringing us close to nature brings us and recreational activities used as resources provides an outlet to be closer together. much as possible. Some cultures are outdoors in nature, but also to
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 65 • Brings people together on a regular • community integrity/belonging • Different types of cultures displayed basis • Community involvement = community and honored • Brings you back to wholeness. improvement • Diverse • Budget friendly activities • Community togetherness • Diverse and so vibrant • Builds and strengthens community • Companionship with my dog owner • Diverse and so vibrant • Builds and strengthens community friends. Lots of space for my dogs to • Diverse group at the Ponds • Calm socialize. • Diverse people • Calm • Connected • Diversity • Calm • connected • Diversity and Inclusion at the Ponds • Calm • Connected • Diversity at the Ponds • Calm and low stress. • Connected • Diversity of what’s being offered to a • Calm and low stress. • Connected to community must for now and in the future. It • Calm, centered, included in my • Connected to many community needs to cater to both the old and community. members young alike. Staying true to preserving • Calm, happy, nourishing. • Connected to my loved ones who are nature should be top priority • Calm, happy, nourishing. with me • Do ever use outside but we have our • Calm, peaceful happy • Connected to nature outdoor fitness’s - in Madison • Calm, peaceful, filled with joy and • Connected to nature in a positive way. Wisconsin all indoor gyms go to the connected to creation. • Connected to nature in a positive way. parks • Calm. Warm the of the sun, cool of the • Connected to the world, lots of nature • Do ever use outside but we have shade. and all kinds of people outdoor fitness’s - in Madison • Calm/Relaxed • Connected with community Wisconsin all indoor gyms go to the • Calming, relax and having fun on • connected with community parks stressing day. • Connected with nature • Do not like memberships • Carefree, relieved, relaxed • Connected with nature • Don’t have to pay, low on budget • caring for what’s here for future • connection to self, to each other, to saving money generations the community, to nature. makes me • During a pandemic to close this place • Catching up with friends feel at home. makes me feel safe when with no plan is head scratching. This is • change of seasons I know I'm part of something bigger. I a place to get outside and get exercise • Clean and safe space to enjoy exercise can contribute and help. and socialization safely. • and being outdoors • connection with nature - rejuvenation - During the pandemic, I saw people • Close soul replenishing enjoying parks more than ever. • • Close knit • Connection with neighbors and Early morning quiet, not a lot of people • • Close to home natural environments community. easy access • • close to home, no violence • Content Emotionless • • Close to nature • Content Encouraged • • Close to nature • Content Encourages people to prioritize balance in their lives. • Close to nature • content to see wild spaces preserved • Energized • closeness to nature, understanding of for the future • connections to it/ dependency • content; getting to nature in our own energized • • Comfortable back yard is a huge gift Energized but relaxed. • • Communion with neighbors • Contented Energized. • • Community • continuing to grow the great sport Thrilled Engaged in my community which makes me feel connected • Community rather than see it die due to the lack of • Enjoy being able to see many different • Community facilities. • animals • Community Convenience and up north feel • • Enjoy being out of doors • community Convenient and challenging • • Enjoy that I have several parks to • community Convenient to where we live • choose from within a 1-mile radius of • Community Crisp fresh air and the burning of my home • Community and fellowship thighs…little used winter muscles. • • Enjoy the nature • Community based Destressed • Enjoy time with friends and family • Community based
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 66 • Enjoying all seasons and the outdoors • Feel good that certain people get to • Forest therapy is proven to uplift our year round enjoy the parks, but the golfing moods. • Enjoying friends' company community is finding it hard to enjoy • Fortunate that my grandkids have the • Enjoying nature in many ways nice/entertaining golf courses. same opportunities to learn new things • enjoying outdoors in MN. • feel peaceful & relaxed like their parents • Enjoying the green areas within the • feel relaxed • Free suburbs • feel relaxed • Free • Enjoying the outdoors • Feel relaxed on the golf course getting • free but kept up, no garbage on the • Enjoying the outdoors is the best a round in ground • Enjoyment • feeling good about getting out & being • Free entrance • Enjoyment active. • Free to be present to the moment • Environment • Feeling of camaraderie • Free, refreshed, healthy • Everybody is on an ageing continuum. • Feeling of community • Freedom Walkers, strollers, wheelchairs, • Feeling of community and • Freeing to let my well-trained dog off skateboards all have a place in the involvement. leash in a safe designated dog area parks. • Feeling of equity - owning a resource • Fresh air • Everyone is enjoying the opportunities together as a community • Fresh air • Everyone should be able to enjoy our • Feeling refreshed and energized and • Fresh air and being outside parks! ready to return to the regular chaos of • Fresh air and exercise is great • everything everyday life a while longer. • Fresh and healthy • Everything • Feeling valued. • Friends and family • Everything it makes us excited • Feeling very happy to share this with • Frustrated • everything. Golf is awesome my family. • Fulfilled • Excited • Feels good • Fun • excited for more • Feels good I can golf and spend time • Fun • Excited to see them playing with family • Fun • Excited to where I live • Feels good to get exercise • Fun • Exercise • Feels good to get outside and be active • Fun • Exercise • Feels good to get outside and be active • Fun with friends • Exercise • Feels great to be able to golf so close • Fun, outdoor activity to share with • Exercising in our parks is a daily activity to home friends and family. that helps with my well-being. • Feels great, everyone is having fun, • Get to enjoy nature • Experience nature within metro getting exercise, enjoying affordable • Getting away from the city while in the • Experiencing nature golf. city • familiar with the people • Feels homie. • Getting outdoors and having golf • Families can all get together to play the • Feels like a close nit neighborhood facilities and parks is great for my great game of golf while enjoying what • Feels like a community physical wellbeing. nature provides while teaching life • Feels like community • Getting outdoors is great for me lessons which can be applied to all • Feels like I'm in the right spot for our mentally areas of life congested times • Gives us an opportunity to realize that • Family friendly without drugs and • Feels like making a difference in kids’ we all share the same aspirations. alcohol lives • Glad that PUBLIC resources are • Family time • Feels relaxing available and used by EVERYONE • Family time is important, so I love it • Feels safe • Glad to be outside • Fantastic • Feels safe / secure at golf courses • Go up and down the hills • Fantastic! • Fellowship • Golf • Favorite activity • Fenced in large and wooded with small • Golf • Feel calm and at one with nature ponds. • Golf • feel connected to nature and my • Find another way • golf connects us with family community • Flexibility - changes according to needs • golf connects us with friends • feel exhilarated (COVID is a good example) • golf connects us with nature • Feel good • Focused, distracted from daily life. • golf course
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 67 • Golf course in great condition • Grateful • Happy • Golf is a lifelong sport. • Grateful • Happy • Golf is back! • Grateful • Happy • Golf prices are too high - not happy • Grateful for environmental • Happy • Golfing stewardship. • Happy • Golfing • Grateful to have a place to have fun • Happy • Golfing and exercise for free • Happy • Golfing is a great game”” • Great • Happy • Golfing is a lifelong hobby for me. It • Great • Happy keeps me engaged with my friends in • Great • Happy the season • Great • Happy • Golfing is my escape from reality. • Great • Happy Takes my stress and worries of • Great • Happy everyday life away. • Great • Happy • Golfing is one with nature. Peaceful • great • Happy • Golfing is so close to home and is a • Great • Happy great family sport • Great challenging golf course close to • Happy • Golfing together creates bonds my home. • Happy between people • Great course, • happy • Golfing with my kids makes all of us • Great exercise • Happy feel great! • great exercise • Happy • good • Great exercise • Happy • Good • Great exercise, beautiful scenery and • Happy • Good nature. Calming and exciting • Happy • Good • Great opportunity to open the • Happy • good outdoors for all • Happy • Good • Great personal challenges and outside • Happy • Good activities. • Happy • Good about cultural diversity • great place close to home • Happy • Good exercise • great to be able to get outside and • Happy • Good exercise beautiful scenery, have a place to go in the city • Happy Hawks, foxes • Great to be outdoors • Happy • Good family fun • Great to see people out having a good • Happy • good feels time. • Happy • • Good seeing kids learning to play Great! I love being outdoors • happy • hockey Great, love the outdoors • Happy • • Good that folks are able to get out and Great. Golf is popular and enjoyable • Happy exercise and be with nature • Great. One of the few outdoor • Happy • Good that I can meet and enjoy and activities that is safe to do in Ramsey • Happy learn and create memories with a great county without worrying about the • Happy mix of great people. high crime plaguing the rest of the • Happy • Good to relax and have peaceful county. • Happy and excited conversation • Greatly appreciate places for wildlife • Happy and healthy • Good! I value our parks very much. • Green and calming • Happy and healthy. • Good. • Green space • Happy and peaceful • Good. • Grounded • Happy dogs • Good. Green space, options for leisure • Happy • Happy for the opportunity to be activities. • Happy accessible for all • Good. Welcome. Proud of our • Happy • Happy I can do more activities with my community. • Happy dog • Grandkids, large families, reunions, • Happy • Happy like now extended • Happy • Happy like now
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 68 • Happy place. • Hockey and ice sports are a classic • I am proud of our community and the • Happy relaxed atmosphere Minnesota pastime, it’s a great thing to earth we share. • Happy that many people find value in do in the winter and our urban • I am relaxed this shared good communities could have some very • I am thrilled that snowmaking is • Happy that my tax money is being used talented skaters waiting to make the increasing the use of cross-country ski properly. national and global stage. Makes me trails. • Happy that this is offered in this part of feel proud of home and hopeful that • I am welcomed and belong here. the county. our ice sport traditions might live on in • I appreciate the care taken to keep the • Happy that we are able to enjoy these new and diverse groups of residents. bike routes up. things no matter what our • Homes will be maintained and • I can get into nature thoroughly socioeconomic group. property values without having to drive too far • Happy to be close to nature. • Hope the trees at Owasso are • I can ski without fearing for my safety • Happy to be with family. providing some shade! Was sad to see because there's no longer off leash • Happy to see diverse people enjoying the nice trees removed! dogs and hikers on the trail nature and • Hopeful • I cannot afford to live on a lake or golf • Happy to see families together and • Hopeful course, but the beauty of it is enjoying nature • Hopeful unmistakable. Visiting these places • happy to see land preserved & put to • Hopefully a safe experience makes me feel OK about living in the good use. • However, it’s what politicians have hood on the East Side. • Happy! created • I can't afford lots of equipment. Can • Happy! • Humanity equipment rental or free check out be • Happy, energetic, and excited • Humans have taken way too much available • Happy, safe, calm away from nature for leisure actives • I cherish the green space we have left • Happy. Great course! that harm nature like playing sports, and highly value it with so many new • Happy....healthy...sharing the outdoors technology, and having pets. We need buildings going up with others. to work to give back to nature and we • I do not see this happing at Goodrich, • happy; seeing the community using a will get more in return. Manitou Ridge, and Keller. public space brings connection • I also love the ability to find calm • I don’t ask for many services from • Having trails close to home would fill a spaces between the energetic bubbles. Ramsey County, but I do golf and bring large gap in recreational opportunities. • I always feel better when I can be my dog to dog parks. I think I pay more • healing, growing, peace, promise outside enjoying fresh air and nature in taxes than the cost of services I • • Healthier community I am able to get exercise to stay in receive; taxes and services don’t have to be perfectly even but please don’t • Healthy shape • reduce my services. • Healthy I am always happy to see people enjoying and appreciating nature • I don’t like any of it • Healthy • I am at peace knowing I can safely walk • I enjoy being paired with strangers and • Healthy my parents so they can enjoy the last exchanging golfing tips and ideas. • healthy few decades of their lives • I enjoy feeling like I'm in a forest and • Healthy - out moving, exercising, and • I am feeling happiness no longer in the city for mental health, the green space and • I am glad to see such a variety of folks • I enjoy hearing children playing and the quiet learning this lifelong sport. laughing • Healthy activity safe and close to home • I am grateful for the work that people • I enjoy people getting to use outdoor • healthy and fit before me and people of my spaces that are well cared for. • Healthy due to walking generation did to create these spaces. • I enjoy seeing everyone having fun • Healthy. • I am happy and at peace • I enjoy seeing others enjoy the • Helps look forward to each season's • I am happy my dog can run around in a environment. uniqueness big space • I enjoy seeing picnic reunions at parks • Helps restore attention and lower • I am happy that my community has because they are usually an ethnic stress. areas for these activities. group, and it is great to see them • Highlight of my day • I am happy to see people gardening enjoying the parks • Hiking makes me feel free...leave your • I am happy to see people meeting and • I enjoy seeing the seasonal changes daily life at home!! talking • I enjoy the company of other people • I am not afraid to go outside
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 69 • I feel a sense of peace and belonging in and minorities who always seem to be • I feel peaceful finding that quiet spot the world when I am in nature with there. to watch the birds and squirrels and other people • I feel great to have an opportunity to other wildlife • I feel active and healthy connect with nature not too far from • I feel proud of our commitment to our • I feel alive and grateful to be partaking home spaces in an outdoor sport • I feel great. Walking and playing golf • I feel proud of the county and citizens • I feel at home. It's my town. are wonderful activities for putting an end to littering and • I feel at peace • I feel happy and calm with green space various discarded trash • I feel at peace, and I am looking at a and nature • I feel proud of the County for adding large clean lake with many green • I feel happy and excited to get to the more parkland and paved trails hectares. park • I feel refreshed and unburdened and • I feel blessed to live in a rich natural • I feel happy and proud to live here hopeful. environment. I don't like the element because parks are a priority • I feel refreshed by having people of crime that exists in our area. • I feel happy seeing other people around but not having to interact with • I feel calm and relaxed outdoors them directly. • I feel calm, pleased, happy • I feel happy seeing other people • I feel refreshed. • I feel connected and safe in my outdoors • I feel relaxed and calm community. • I feel happy that others are enjoying • I feel relaxed. • I feel connected to my community nature • I feel relieved. Being outdoors is my • I feel connected to my community by • I feel happy to be paying taxes that free anxiety medication having a local place to be active at create public spaces for all of us to • I feel removed from the bustle of the • I feel connected with myself enjoy city. • I feel content • I feel happy to have something nearby • I feel safe • I feel content spending time outdoors that is freely available to anyone who • I feel safe and connected, loved. • I feel curious about learning new skills wants to get outside for fun. • I feel safe as a solo female. and meeting new people. • I feel healthy, connected to nature and • I feel safe in whatever park I'm in. • I feel encouraged and happy knowing my community, relaxed. • I feel safe when people know each there are accessible green spaces. • I feel joyful! and peaceful and healthy. other • I feel free and happy. • I feel like I have a strong community • I feel so nice to see the beauty of • I feel good that sees each other nature • I feel good about being outside and • I feel like I know my community better • I feel strong and fit enjoying nature. Also teaching my kids • I feel like I'm in nature • I feel that ALL are valued, safe, to appreciate being outdoors. • I feel like my tax money is being well supported, and invited. • I feel good because I love having a spent • I feel that every child should have an place in nature with activities I can do • I feel lucky to live in a place that values opportunity to learn the game at a with my kids. what its citizens enjoy, that is why the reasonable cost. • I feel good being outside seeing other Ponds should remain open so that it • I feel that our communities value their families like ours. can continue to be enjoyed by all and connection to nature • I feel good to be outside in a safe so that it can bring in money for the • I feel tired, a good tired after my long urban environment county walks • I feel good when people treat these • I feel lucky to live in an area that values • I feel very fortunate to have trails and spaces with respect its environment. parks so convenient. • I feel grateful to have lots of amenities • I feel much better when surrounded by • I feel welcome in our neighborhood to share with my nature • I feel worried about climate change wonderful neighbors • I feel part of the community. • I feel worried about habitat and green • I feel great • I feel part of the larger community of space loss • I feel great about the ability to bike the cities. • I forget the things that I may be through parks and along the river but • I feel part of the larger community stressed about also through the city. when enjoying the golf courses and • I get a chance to reconnect with • I feel great seeing everyone enjoying bike trails with others. wildlife. When the pandemic started, I nature and one another • I feel peace from being in nature. could not go to the park due to me • I feel great seeing such high interest in being scared of getting COVID. golf especially with the younger people
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 70 • I get to see a part of nature that I • I like to see families, couples, friends visiting the right places for good wouldn't otherwise see just doing things together. physical and mental health (for myself driving/biking through parts of the city. • I like to see many different of flowers and my family). • I grew up golfing Keller and Goodrich. I • I like to see people doing unorganized • I love hiking in Vadnais regional park, prefer the Ponds because it’s a things - not scheduled youth sporting smelling the pone forest and listening beautiful challenging course that I events. to the birds and frogs, seeing eagles hope with a little common sense will • I like to see single people and families flying overhead still be there. congregating in the community • I love how calm I feel when I am in • I have found the Ponds at Battle Creek • I live for Golf. Please do not close The nature. a huge community builder and Ponds golf course!! • I love how everyone can use the supporter. I love that families gather • I live in a condo so it my chance to be facilities and play a sport together. The leagues outside. • I love immersing myself in the wild build community and friendships. The • I love being able to live closer to areas listening to nature sounds Ponds at Battle Creek functions much others. • I love it because the course is amazing like a local park in that it provides • I love being in community with others and closing it down would be a shame community and interaction in a unique outside, people are always in a great • I love it that children and adults are way surrounded by the peace of mood when enjoying outdoor connected to nature nature. recreation • I love it that I can meet with neighbors • I have pride in my park and want to • I love being in nature at parks, say hi to others taking a walk bring my family and friends to the park. • I love being outdoors when the • I love it that kids have a place nearby • I know there will be SOMETHING going weather is warm to mountain bike on down the way. • I love being outdoors, the smells, • I love it that more people spend time • I like disc golf sounds, fresh air outdoors • I like getting outside but I hate being • I love being outside • I love it! Has a community feel! around tons of people, especially in the • I love being outside and being active. • I love it’s screen-free and can be used park or on a trail • I love being outside in all kinds of year round • I like seeing others having fun fishing, weather • I love keeping the kids active and but we do try to avoid fishing at busy • I love being outside in green space in engaged in team sports in the winter times. We are looking for a peaceful the middle of a great metropolitan • I love kids and their energy. They so time. area enjoy the time they get to play at a • I like spending time outside with family • I love exploring nature close to home playground and ft • I love getting exercise outdoors all year • I love living in an urban area close to • I like that people feel comfortable and around. This helps reduce my stress St. Paul with open spaces. safe with the current culture and relaxes me. • I love meeting new people and this is a • I like the ability to be outdoors on safe • I love getting outside and enjoying the great safe place to do so. pathways without leaving the city fresh air • I love my weekly golf league, a chance where I live • I love golf and seeing golfers of all to see my friends get outside, enjoy a • I like the community togetherness ages, races, sexes, etc. beautiful course with biodiversity. • I like the fact that the parks are there • I love golf with everything inside of me • I love nature for everyone and playing at the Ponds at Battle • I love nature and having my • I like the quiet, peaceful places in Creek makes me feel invincible! community have many dedicated areas nature where I can unwind and • I love having a local course that wants for nature and physical activity connect with nature kids to play • I love seeing and being surrounded by • I like the wilderness feeling, like I am • I love having a local, free place to be the greenery, vegetation and wildlife of the only one there. where I can interact with people in my outdoors. It makes feel very peaceful. • I like to be outdoors, I used to live on community • I love seeing families doing activities 13 wooded acres, and I miss it • I love having areas near me to enjoy together. • I like to go cook and grill the meat with nature. • I love seeing golf as a sport which is my friends and family • I love having golf accessible becoming more diverse and not just a • I like to go to the parks so that my kids • I love having these parks for my walks place for old white men. My kids won't can stay away from electronics for a • I love hearing the sounds of nature like know that's how golf use to be. few hours. My kids will finish the birds, frogs and others. That relaxes • I love seeing kids pushing themselves school year online. me and makes me feel like living and and taking risks and experimenting
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Page 71 • I love seeing lots of different people • I love that I can enjoy being outdoors projects, particularly as it pertains to out and about, but let's face it - even if I'm not with a group of people. sustainability, climate change, and our Minnesota is not the most diverse • I love that I can experience nature right children's futures. place in the world so there's only so in the city. • I love that the course provides a place much you can do. • I love that I can golf 2 miles from my where the game is more accessible to • I love seeing my community’s diversity home. more people than it would be and the way other cultures use the • I love that it is close and convenient to elsewhere. parks. my house • I love that the mountain biking trails • I love seeing people appreciate both • I love that it is close and well kept are getting upgraded. nature and winter and be in awe at the • I love that it makes our lakes and • I love that the natural resources are glow of candlelight. streams more accessible by having protected and respected by the • I love seeing people from all different shared and low-cost rental resources community. background and age groups golfing at available. I feel appreciative that I • I love that the park gets used as much the same course don't have to own a canoe to go as it does • I love seeing people having a good paddling or fishing for the day. • I love that the park has free entrance time, relaxing and enjoying others • I love that it recognizes that our and free parking company. leaders see the need to represent • I love that The Ponds at Battle Creek is • I love seeing people outdoors, moving many cultures, ability levels and ages a place where all people are welcome. and enjoying themselves. • I love that it’s a place for people of all • I love that the Ponds isn't a "white old • I love seeing people spending time ages to enjoy people's" golf course. together, being active and enjoying the • I love that it’s the only course in the • I love that there is plenty of shade in sun. near area and it’s a place where the summer, and good hangout/chat • I love spending time with my family anyone can play and relax affordably spaces for older kids. and friends - brings me joy and enjoy the outdoors • I love that this is exciting and • I love spending time with my two boys • I love that my 16-year-old just grabs his encourages people to try new things on the golf course clubs and heads to the Ponds with his and step out of their comfort zones. • I love teaching my children to love the buddies to hit balls. He's staying out of • I love that we have a space to let the outdoors. trouble and enjoying the outdoors. dogs run • I love that a nice golf course exists • I love that my community has nature • I love that we remove the stigma of close to my home that is open to spaces golf only being for "rich" people. By everyone • I love that my kids are making new having golf be present in our county • I love that beautiful walking trails are friends and learning a new sport parks system, we bring the chance to available to me so close to home. • I love that on the golf course, there are EVERYONE to enjoy the sport without • I love that being out in nature will places that you can totally forget you having to be a member of an exclusive foster a love of nature in children are in the city. Not even car traffic club. that makes me feel GREAT. • I love that dogs have a place to run noises. • I love the access my community has to where it feels like you’re in the woods, • I love that our County recognizes the something free and local that we all no fences in sight importance of green space and a care about • I love that each social interaction is healthy planet to enjoy the outdoors. • I love the accessibility and diversity. now more precious • I love that our park system, and the • I love the accessibility of parks to all • I love that everyone feels welcome. amenities (water park, golf courses, kinds of families • I love that I am learning and feel walking trails) are a place that we can • I love the accessibility of parks to all included through an ongoing platform. all come together in this great kinds of families • I love that I am moving and exploring. I American fabric of diversity. • I love the atmosphere of how happy also love that I have a great excuse to • I love that our parks offer many varied everyone is take a break to learn about something opportunities • I love the beautiful natural setting. new along the stopping points. This • I love that people are getting outside • I love the beauty and peacefulness of helps me to stop and enjoy the and appreciating nature. this outdoor setting. It makes me outdoors. • I love that Ramsey County has a vision happy to know that I live in a county • I love that I am surrounded by others that is intertwined to the towns and that values areas like this. who are also avoiding packaging and cities that it encompasses. • I love the close proximity to my house supporting the local economy. • I love that the County takes future where it doesn't feel like it takes generations in mind when planning
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 72 forever to get there. It is just part of • I love the solitude of the trails in the • I think it's great that for so many years my neighborhood. woods the Ponds of Battle Creek has served so • I love the communal feel of a big • I love the water. Relaxed many people both young and old. outdoor beer garden where people can • I love the wild aspects of the park. It • I think that the arenas are teaching our gather and have fun as a broader makes me feel relaxed. kids to community. • I love to be in nature • I think the only way I could be happy is • I love the convenience to access it next • I love to go to the park and that my if this is a nature or wildlife space for to my house children play a lot and also get to play kids to learn and facilities to protect • I love the diversity and ability to do so with other children. our nature so close to the cities either solo or with a group. • I love to see all kinds of people • I use my photographs for subject • I love the diversity of this area. enjoying the outdoors and natural matter for painting. • I love the early mornings so that the environment. • I usually bring an extra bag to pick up trails are peaceful • I love to see grandparents teaching trash that I see especially plastic • I love the ease of access - good parking their grandkids to golf • I want it to feel safe and connected greenways • I love to see my friends and meet new • I want other people of diverse • I love the exercise and tranquility of ones. It gives me a chance for exercise background to feel comfortable in cross-country skiing in a fun environment! Ramsey County parks • I love the golf course, so it makes me • I love to see our tax dollars going into • I want people enjoying nature sad the community that people use. • I want to see people care about the • I love the Golf Courses!! None should • I love to see people are being environment and the services it be closed!!!! respectful by cleaning up after using provides to us. • I love the great facilities - well the park grill and shutting down the • I will be 83 in 5 years. Hopefully, I can maintained and easy to access fire and throwing their trash away. still use the parks • I love the nature with its beauty. • I love to see people are sharing space • I would like to feel safe doing the • I love the numerous animals you can for the grill activities come across during a round of golf. • I love to see people learning about the • I would like to feel welcomed • I love the opportunities to enjoy nature outdoors and natural resources. • I would like to feel welcomed and outdoor recreation. • I love to see so many diverse users at • I would love seeing conversations, • I love the options that our community The Ponds Makes me feel wholesome, has. Golfing, Walking, Fishing • I love to see the diversity, and I am • I would love that people have natural • I love the outdoors happy areas to go to relax, de-stress and calm • I love the outdoors and sharing it with • I meet new people. down in nature. friends • I need help and guided experiences. I • I would love that people have natural • I love the people and that it isn’t want my kids to fish but need program areas to go to socialize and relax in exclusive of exclusionary or event staff to guide us. nature. • I love the people and the scenery of • I need nature and we have beautiful • I would love to have the quiet, but the course places that we haven’t developed. many don’t recognize this need. • I love the ponds at Battle Greek. It’s • I need variety, so multiple locations to • I’d be thrilled if there were single track one of my favorite places in the cities. I visit mountain biking opportunities in these have been a member and normally • I pay steep taxes and get very little for parks - but I’d LOVE even more if there play more than 30 times a year there. it was better control of the buckthorn • I love the Ponds golf course as it blends • I really enjoy seeing people out and garlic mustard. a challenging course with a beautiful enjoying the recreational resource • I’d like to think there could be setting. There is a diversity of golfers • I really like going to the parks, because dedicated spaces for an adult quiet who frequent the course. where I live there is not a lot of space space. • I love the public investment in nature for my children to run and play. These • I’m energized by nature areas to preserve habitat, and I like are safe areas. I like that they can be • I’m excited about living in St Paul being able to get out into nature. away from the telephone and internet, • I’m happy that I have facilities like this • I love the quite of Fish Creek be in nature. That is what I like about in my neighborhood • I love the scenery and how peaceful it the parks. • I’m safe and connected with people makes me feel. • I see families, friends and animals across the county. • I love the smells, sounds and sights of • I still love nature and I love seeing • I+C11:G31 would like to feel safe doing nature. people using it. the activities
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 73 • If all this is possible it makes me feel • It brings me great joy to see children of • It is GREAT! For one thing, it has great! all kinds, colors, and shapes playing educated me more about all the many • If I have to drive to use it; it is not far together. I also receive much joy from different parks in Ramsey County that I to go seeing families having a good time, was kind of aware of, but not really. • If this is around, I would feel good seeing people of different backgrounds Now I am more so! Thank You! about people in Ramsey County having reach out to each other. • it is invigorating access to natural areas to support good • It brings me such joy just thinking • It is nature amid city noise mental and physical health. about how amazing our parks could be • It is nature amid city noise. • I'm almost always able to get to the in 5 years. • It is nice to see families out and about park without a car. • It brings peace and an opportunity to and enjoying the outdoors • I'm glad that adult women and connect with and enjoy the outdoors • It is refreshing and seeing birds and nonbinary people are being given a • It brings people together to be active wildlife are a pleasure. space to play a sport we care about. outside. • It is refreshing to take in the sights and • I'm glad the parks are actually for • It feels calming smells of the trees and plant life everyone. • It feels good to get out and move! surrounding the trails. • I'm grateful for wild spaces and enough • It feels good to see families like ours • It is refreshing to the soul to be green space to grow with our children (BIPOC) outdoors. • I'm happy that the parks are well used, • It feels good to see lots of different • It is refreshing, relaxing, and fun. and I notice to see if the parks are also people doing different activities • It is refreshing, relaxing, and fun. maintained well based on the amount • It feels great to be able to have this. • It is very easy to access and free of traffic they get. Why are they closing the Ponds if it • It is wonderful to have open space for • I'm happy we have these places made $300k last year? Doesn't make recreation. • I'm happy we thought about including much business sense to me. • It is wonderful to see the great crowds all ages and races in our County plan. • It feels life giving. of people enjoying walks and picnics! • I'm honored that I can help build kids' • It feels like community. And all are • It is wonderful to spend time in nature enjoyment, included and welcome • it just feels good to be outdoors a lot • I'm proud of my County's investments • It feels like Norman Rockwell painting • It makes me feel adventurous and in healthy recreation and multi-modal with more diversity. supported transportation. • It feels safe and welcoming. • It makes me feel at ease, happy. • Immersed in nature • It feels safe and welcoming. • It makes me feel at peace with the • Immersed in nature • It gives me a sense of peace, quiet world. • In harmony with nature evenings and safety • It makes me feel calm and relaxed. • In nature • it helps me to heal from trauma • It makes me feel connected with my • included • It is a great feeling that we all share, community • Included and it feels very safe. • It makes me feel connected with • Inclusive • It is a great golf course that we all like nature. • Inclusive in Woodbury • It makes me feel free • Inclusivity and opportunities for all • It is a nice, clean, and a variety of • It makes me feel free backgrounds is important things one can do • It makes me feel good to be able to • Inquisitive • it is a very relaxing and enjoyable part teach my kids how to golf at a place I • Inspired of our day played at growing up • Integrated • It is a wonderful place that is used by • It makes me feel good to know that • Integrated and peaceful space with many residents who don't want it there are still some active parents out appropriate use to not damage the closed!! there that still play with the kids. natural area • It is also affordable for everyone, • It makes me feel good to see others be • Interested including families and senior citizens in and respect nature • Invaluable during pandemic • It is awesome to see! • It makes me feel great that the County • invigorated • It is BEAUTIFUL, inexpensive, has such wonderful recreation • invigorated and cool on a hot summer accessible, and fun facilities, that LL Regional Park is a day or wet and comfortable on a cold • It is free wonderful area in the midst of the winter day. • It is great to have golf courses close to urban area, that the trails enable me to • It allows my family to enjoy the home ride through open "natural areas". And outdoors in all seasons of Minnesota. I'm pleased that the facilities at LL
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 74 Regional Park are used in a way similar • It makes me sad and upset knowing • It's a coming together. to what is done by people with the that the Ponds is scheduled to close. • It's a great way to keep people cool means to "have a cabin" up north. I've • It makes me see the full breadth of the and bring them together. seen and had similar experiences at county population • It's a place of quiet meditation and the "county parks" but not within the • It pleases me to find others out reconnecting to nature. I live by a gun last 12 months. enjoying the area range and that often drowns out the • It makes me feel great that we have a • It rejuvenates me. birds and other sounds of nature. great place in our community that • It seems the goal is to get rid of ice- • It's a safe and welcoming community everyone including our youth can enjoy skating rinks and golf courses owned gathering space where I can meet my • It makes me feel happy and whole that by the county. I beg that you just sell fellow community members. everyone can enjoy and benefit from them if that is the plan to allow them • It's a wonderful feeling being able to the space. to keep open. enjoy the great outdoors in a well- • It makes me feel healthy • It would be great if the county would maintained atmosphere. • It makes me feel healthy break out of its bubble of arenas, • It's close to home, great course and • It makes me feel hopeful beaches, and golf courses and beautiful • It makes me feel hopeful accepted that bikes can roll on • It's close to my south Maplewood • It makes me feel like there is a something other than blacktop. home and not a 30-minute drive community that supports me • It would be wonderful if Pig's Eye Lake • It's free or with low-cost rentals • It makes me feel optimistic, we can and other neglected areas of the • Its free, with free parking and access! have somewhere to enjoy with our Regional Park System finally ensure • It's great having it so close by our family and with our community. access and at least basic trails, parking, home • It makes me feel proud to utilize a water access, picnic tables and • It's great to reconnect and maintain county amenity such as the ponds. bathrooms. The public should not have friendships. That is so inclusive to every race and to wait years for these basic services • It's great to see families engaging in creed, sexual orientation. that have been denied for decades. sports together • It makes me feel relaxed -- and happy The Regional Park System can do • Its left wild! about being able to exercise in a better serving the underserved. Talk is • It's nice to have a place where you can nature setting cheap. Actions are what matters. see more people getting into the game • It makes me feel safe • It’s a community space where and making it more diverse. • It makes me feel wonderful. Nothing everyone is welcome and valued • it's outdoor recreation that can be better than being in nature watch a • It’s a never-ending challenge. enjoyed by friends and family, and it’s disc/frisbee fly through the air. • It’s a place we can all safely get also an opportunity to make new • It makes me happy together friends • It makes me happy • It’s a wonderful atmosphere • It's really important for people to be • It makes me happy so see so much • It’s better for people to be outside and out in nature. Makes all of us feel diversity, so many young people active better. learning to play golf and so many • It’s calming to listen to nature and • It's the best of both worlds people loving the outdoors and loving observe (urban/rural). life • It’s fun to have a favorite shirt course • JOY • It makes me happy to live in the area to get a quick round in. • Joy • It makes me happy to see all types of • It’s great exercise • Joy people golfing • It’s great to have a place like The Ponds • Joyful • It makes me happy to see lots of • It’s home and they make you feel • Joyous people and their dogs enjoying time welcome without discomfort or • just want to connect with nature and outside. judgment get outside more • It makes me happy to see so many • It’s nice to see the world in its natural • keep the course open people using the outdoors and building state where everything isn’t developed • kept up. relationships with and appreciation of • It’s peaceful • Kids are seeing the diversity in the nature • It’s the only golf course around where community. • It makes me happy. kids can learn to play a lifetime sport. • Know these spaces are vital for people • It makes me happy. • It's a beautiful game that makes me to experience nature and healthy • It makes me healthy happy to play while enjoying nature. activities • It makes me love life. • It's a coming together.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 75 • Large tracts of natural habitat restore • Love being outside • Love the driving range my spirit. • Love being outside, with loved ones, • Love the families • learn to skate and teamwork. Makes enjoying a sport we all love, at a course • love the family and community me happy to right near our home. atmosphere • less isolated--even during non- • Love being outside. • Love the golf course pandemic times, this was the case • Love Fresh air and open space • Love the green space, course, and all- • Less stress • Love getting "out of the city" to enjoy around environment. • Life is good. nature • love the joy • lifelong memories • Love golfing and community activities • Love the nature • Lighted area safe for longer periods • Love golfing and skating outdoors in • Love the new facilities and great sandy • Like a community that's well taken care the sunshine and seeing other people. beaches! I hope they are well of. • Love having access to park facilities maintained! • Like being out in the fresh air • Love having places where lots of • Love the outdoors • Like finally having a decent place to people can be together • Love the outdoors and the activity of roller skate indoors that isn't 20+ miles • love it golfing away. • Love people enjoying nature while • love the outdoors, the smells, the • Like I had a fun relaxing day. golfing sound of wildlife • like I have a nice quiet place to go to • Love seeing children enjoy nature • love the peaceful atmosphere get away • Love seeing people get out and walk • love the Ponds golf course • Like I'm up north in the woods. the golf course • Love the quiet • Like my tax dollars is being well spent • Love seeing the beautiful open spaces • love the quiet the community. and parks Ramsey County has created • Love the trails and nature • Like our county is taking care of the and protected from development. • Love the variety natural resources • Love spending time with everyone • Love to golf • Like the exercise outside • Love to golf and be out in nature • Like the politicians and money hungry • Love that different local cultures are • Love to see people getting out real estate developers didn't win a represented. • Love where I live battle for once. • Love that everyone feels welcomed • Low traffic noise. • Like walking in the woods with my wife • Love that golf helps financially support • Low-cost activity • Live beaching and the sunrise like and other non-revenue park and rec • Maintain the grass Shoreview activities • Make you feel like it is a diverse • Live river walk classes at waterpark at • Love that golf provides all ages, income community sharing common activities Como - why it’s closed is crazy- went to levels, races and genders the and enjoying the outdoors. one in Owatonna all last summer - feel opportunity to enjoy healthy outdoor • Makes me calm strong and fit recreation. • Makes me feel a part of community • • local Love that I can bike there and easily • Makes me feel alive to be able to ride • Lot of memories and evenings on the secure my bike. my bike on off road mountain bike golf course. Daughter would be • Love that it is free and public. Love that single track. extremely sad if they were to close it is safe. • Makes me feel at home, wanted and • Lots of family similar to mine, kids, • Love that my community is there. I respected adults, and dogs meet many different people and enjoy • Makes me feel at peace • Lots of programming for adults, their company. • Makes me feel good that the county • children, families to enjoy Love that people are using the parks. values diverse opportunities for public • Love being in an area that feels like the • Love that Ramsey is recognizing their recreation. woods, with no bikes or joggers or past while creating opportunities for • makes me feel good to be around skiing around future residents family • • Love being in nature in a safe beautiful Love that we are taking care of these • Makes me feel good to be outside with place spaces to leave a legacy for future my friends • Love being on the golf course being generations • Makes me feel good to see friends • one with nature Love the calm once a week. • • Love being outdoors love the community • Makes me feel great knowing people • Love being outdoors all year round • Love the different choices depending are out enjoying the golf course. • Love being outdoors in the fresh air. on the season
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 76 • Makes me feel great on the good shots • More relaxed • Nice to see youngsters out and about, and frustrated on the bad. But the • More successful, check off goals in my learning a skill, learning patience good shots, the beautiful course and life, and just more happy with life • Noise refuge WITHIN the city the joy of being outside have me • More variety of dog friendly places • Not looking at houses golfing again • Most/all(?) of these places feel • Not trusting • Makes me feel great to be outdoors accessible using other modes than cars • Now that is getting warmer, I cannot • Makes me feel happy to be outside and (i.e., connected to larger bike wait to go to the park. exercise systems/ped walking trails/transit) • Often times feel one with nature and • Makes me feel healthy, peaceful, • multi-generations recreating together Roads less traveled connected • My dogs can run freely with no leash • On trails "like I have the place to • Makes me feel like Ramsey County is • My family and friends myself!" actively searching out ways to • My family and I love using the ice • One of the few activities my wife and I welcome everyone arenas for hockey! can do together • Makes me feel love. makes me feel like • My friends, families, and strangers • One with nature I can be happy. i can create and feel • My mom and dad • Open inclusive environment what happiness is there is other • My mother golfed so I golf. It reminds • open space escapes from reality into a happier one me of her. • Open space • Makes me feel part of a larger • My relatives, friends and families • Open spaces feel peaceful & safe community of diverse people. • N/A • Open spaces help with depression • Makes me feel serene • Natural low maintenance usable park • Open spaces in southern Ramsey • Makes me happy to be outside, golfing spaces county. with friends & enjoying the scenery. • nature • Openness and wilderness up close • Makes me happy to see children • Nature • Options playing • Nature and it make me feel at peace • other and keep areas clean. • Makes me very happy • Nature close to home! Don’t have to • Other families in nature • Makes me very happy go far to get in the woods. • Other families just like mine • Makes use of scarce land resources for • Nature in an urban setting • Out of the house the nutritional value of the community. • Nature is awesome • Out with family It makes me feel more connected with • Nature is healing • Outdoor activities that actually raises the land and feels like more value is • Nature is important for human mental county revenue being provided by the Ramsey County and physical health. • Outdoor activity forests than just untouched nature • Nature is nourishing and so is art. • Outdoor places get an immersion in a alone. • Nature is nurturing multi-cultural community. • Makes you feel good. • Nature is so important. I want to feel • Outdoor space is vital to raising healthy • Makes you feel valued (in the process) like not every single piece of green children! • Making memories with family or space has to be developed. • Outside friends • nature is supposed to be relaxing • Outside. So good. • meeting new people • Nature lovers • Park system - different parts of the • Meeting new people, making new • Nature- protected from noise system have different features and connections with RC users and RC staff pollution, calm different types of recreation. at events/programming. We all end up • Nature reminds me of my hometown, • Parks and nature are calming for a lot in parks for a common reason. Puebla. of us, allows me to unplug from daily • meeting people from a diverse group • Nature, family and friends life and the "busy-ness" of life in an of communities • Nature, flora and fauna, just being out urban area • Minimal traffic from planes/vehicles in it... • Parks are a place to go to relax and • Mom, dad,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 77 • Part of a caring, intelligent community • People enjoy the outdoors • Proud that our public assets are • part of a community • People enjoying nature inclusive of the diverse needs of the • Part of a community. • People enjoying nature appropriately public. • Part of an active and healthy • People interacting with each other and • proud to live in MN community being outside builds a better • Provides a critical venue for physical, • Part of an ecosystem community and county mental and spiritual health • Particularly because of COVID, being • People of all ages enjoying recreational • proximity gathered with people sounds amazing activities. • Public access • Peace • People of various backgrounds • Quality time spent • Peace enjoying a common hobby • Quality time with family • Peace and calm • People seeing and interacting with • Quiet areas close to home • Peace and quiet each other is good for our community • Quiet time • peace in the heart for sure, some joy • People, especially underserved, • Ramsey County golf courses are and relief from life's day to day enjoying the natural world and feeling centrally located to where my friends struggles safe live. • peaceful • Physical activity • Ramsey county is committed to green • Peaceful • Physical and mental health that comes space as an amenity • Peaceful from quality nature time, enjoyed by • Ramsey county is diverse. However, its • Peaceful our local community and friends makeup is more than nature. It is • peaceful • Physically active stabilizing the economy and dealing • peaceful • Pissed that they want to build on the with the crime in our area • Peaceful golf course • Ramsey County should not exclude • Peaceful • Place for family get-togethers. anything that doesn't fit this vision, • Peaceful • places to get away from noise & because the cultural diversity within • Peaceful crowds golf is growing now more than ever. • • Peaceful • Playful Recharged • • Peaceful • Playgrounds feel inclusive recreation areas are extremely • peaceful • Playing Disc Golf in both summer and important • • Peaceful winter Refreshed • • • Peaceful Playing with family, friends, golf Refreshed, restored, renewed, calmed, • de-stressed • Peaceful Please don’t close this course for • Rejuvenated. • Peaceful housing • • Related • Peaceful and at one with nature Plenty of opportunities to engage in a variety of activities • Relaxation • Peaceful and calm • Ponds is a great golf course. Keep it • Relaxed • Peaceful and grateful please. • Relaxed • Peaceful and relaxed • Ponds is best and affordable 9 hole in • Relaxed • Peaceful, away from the commotion area • Relaxed • Peaceful, content, calm, senses open • Pride. • relaxed • Peaceful. • Prideful • Relaxed • Peaceful. I like quiet when I hike so I • Protective - securing green spaces adds • can observe nature. Relaxed so much to value, and once they're • • people Relaxed gone, they're hard to get back • • People appreciate open space. Not relaxed • protects open land for use • much left in the metro. Relaxed • Proud • • people are being physically active Relaxed • Proud • • people are being social Relaxed • Proud - green spaces show a • • people are enjoying nature relaxed and active dedication to people instead of just • • People are outside, enjoying nature, Relaxed and love the nature, ponds, commerce getting fresh air and exercise. birds, etc. • Proud of my community • • People are outside, enjoying nature, Relaxed solitude • Proud of my community getting fresh air and exercise. • Relaxed, fortunate, healthy, lucky • Proud of Ramsey county • People can gather together again. • relaxed, no stress.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 78 • Relaxed. • seeing others enjoy the amenities and • Spending time outdoors on a golf • Relaxed. spending time with family/friends course, in nature, is my cathedral. I feel • Relaxed. Renewed. Some exercise tired • Seems like everyone is getting along free of stress and appreciative of the happy • Sense of community beauty of nature and our planet. I feel • relaxed; being able to have some • Sense of community alive. summer fun a short distance from • sense of community • spending time with family and friends home is wonderful • Sense of community • spending time with other people • relaxing • Sense of community and connection • Sports, and rentals so that kids can • relaxing • Sense of community and respecting participate. • relaxing and enjoying the summer wildlife and the outdoors, keeping it • Sporty night with friends and family, being clean and natural • Staying active able to find a nice outdoor space to sit • sense of community makes me feel • Stress levels decrease. by a fire, enjoy a cigar, look at the stars good. • Stress reliever, exercise for the body for those of us who live in a condo or • sense of community reassuring and mind apartment complex is nice • sense of peace and prosperity • Studies show that having ten trees on a • Relaxing, energizing, and opportunity • Sense of space block provides satisfaction and to learn (interpretive displays). • serene decreases crime • Rental of ice fishing houses or • Shared experience with friends • Sunshine, friendly people, and clean equipment • Since my friends and I don't have beaches • Restful young children, don't like to hike, and • Sunshine...it makes me happy. Biking • Revived not big swimmers. I love the idea of on trails...beautiful trees, flowers. • River water moving my kayak is a party spending 4-5 hours outside in the • Surrounded by good company in a boat. I love having a picnic on a beautiful summer weather, playing a • surroundings and our neighbors. We sandy shore. So relaxing. sport I enjoy with 3 of my best friends. help each • Road noise and pollution is a concern • Skating is great winter exercise, when • Talk to random people • Safe it can be tough to exercise • Talking and hanging out with my • Safe • Skating, playgrounds, swimming, and friends • Safe Tamarack are more intense because it • Tax money well invested/spent • Safe can be busy and there are lots of • Thankful • Safe - energized families. It makes me happy to see • Thankful • safe for kids i.e., off road, away from everyone having fun. • That our gov't officials ACTUALLY traffic • skiing gets me energized listened to what people asked and kept • Safe inviting • Smell The Ponds open, for in addition to • Safe inviting • Sneezy bringing diverse groups of people • Safe place to be and enjoy • So close to home and the ability to together for a couple of hours and • Same as current, with more stuff enjoy nature. being the home of all kinds of • Same thing we feel now when we're at • So good! My happy place, Zen away invertebrates (some of which are the parks. from all the hustle and bustle of busy endangered, i.e., the Rusty Patched • Satisfied about where I live jobs and city life. Bumble bee), it is also an important, • Scared • So well-kept and maintained. Staff is valuable watershed. This will be • Secure super friendly. Incredible driving range important in the decades to come to • Secure and perfect greens alleviate flooding with the onset of more/stronger severe rain events. • see the people enjoying family time • Social time • That people are appreciating being out • Seeing different people • Socialized in a less developed landscape • seeing kids enjoy exercising rather than • Some parks are close by my house • That people are enjoying nature sitting at home on the couch or getting • Sometime people offer free foods and • into trouble. drinks That people are enjoying nature • • Seeing newly established pollinator • Sounds like a nice place to be outside That Ramsey County supports golf areas at parks makes me proud that • Sounds of nature makes me feel happy and willing to my community is caring for our • space that is well loved will make a drive to their properties to support. • monarchs and bees community proud That recreation especially golf can be • Spaced apart tee times enjoyed well into your senior years.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 79 • That someday all walks of life can live extension of my home. I feel at peace • The scenery is great! It makes me feel together like they play together on the when I'm there. really good to golf there and get some golf course. • The idea of making it better outdoor activity in. • That we as a community of people care • The joy of throwing discs and seeing • The sense of escaping from urbanized about our new people learn to throw discs. settings to enjoy nature so close to • The ability to get outside with a variety Makes me feel grateful and happy. home of exercises and engaging with a • The natural areas along the bike trails; • the solitude variety of people. the ability to live in the metro and use • the spaces where there is community • The ability to relax in nature close to trails without motor vehicles and have • the spaces where there is quiet home. access to trails through areas that feel • Therapeutic space • The ability to shape the future and “natural”, the fact that others also use • There are indoor facilities that offer a what I want to see/experience in my the trails. As a golfer, I like the fact that wide variety of programs that are free community that makes it better for there are decent, public access courses or very affordable. everyone. in the metro. • There are many ways to encourage • the area, the environment • The natural spaces around me bring physical activities --playgrounds • The camaraderie and ability to hang me peace and calm designed for children as well as out with friends and play a sport I love • The nature and ability to exercise in it. exercise playgrounds for adults. but stink at. • The park offers free water fountain to • There are opportunities for everyone • The challenge drink to use the facilities • The chaos and camaraderie make me • The parks are my lifeline. I see it as • There is a lot of excitement smile mental health treatment. The parks on • There is a spiritual element to the • The course is in great condition and the east side of St Paul are the best! natural beauty of the green areas of super fun for kids and adults Please do not take our greenspace this area. • The cultural diversity seen at the parks away. • There is community everywhere I turn. makes me glad I live in a diverse • The parks offer something for • There should be many options for community everyone to enjoy families • The diversity • The Ponds at Battle Creek is one of the • There would be a feeling of a sense of • the diversity is fantastic finest 9-hole establishments in the ownership. • The dog park makes my animals happy state. It's truly a gem to have it so close • these parks are really great and a pig • The excitement and freedom the dog by. part of wanting to live in the twin cities park gives my pet • The Ponds at Battle Creek is perfect for • These physical activities keep me • The excitement from the community my skill level and time availability healthy. • The fact that we live in an area which • The Ponds course is used by young and • This decision to close the Ponds at values nature, getting outside and old. Battle Creek is devastating to my family appreciating the natural beauty in the • The Ponds course that I play the most and friends. world. it’s wonderful to see the great diversity • This indicates that this will not happen • The flowers and plants are beautiful and people learning to play a game in the future. • The freedom to be still. The ability to that I love. • This is a good place to be and I’m glad I create and think about what peace • The ponds is a great place for young live here looks like. what it feels like. people • This is good. Let's use the parks wisely. understanding my peace is through • The Ponds is located so close to Saint • This is not a reality. I don’t really breath Paul it draws the entire community. understand what the vision is here. It • The golf courses and parks are • The Ponds of Battle Creek attract appears you’re throwing a bunch of beautiful and generally well cared for. I butterflies in the gardens. stuff at a board and say 5 to 10 nine especially love the bridges at the Ponds • The Ponds of Battle Creek is one of the years down the road this is what it on the 4th hole. few courses that is very welcoming and could be. I would like for the board to • The happy sounds of people playing, not intimidating!! One of the FEW! come up with an actual vision and plan laughing, enjoying their families. So • the quiet and serenity of nature and articulate it in a way that doesn’t much of life is bad news, work, stress • The recreation and natural beauty seem so backhanded. I have lost all it's helpful to get away from that. • The restrooms are usually clean and faith in Ramsey county over the course • The hiking trails continue to sustain me stocked of the last couple years. throughout the year. They are my gym • Time for adult activities as kids are and my place of meditation, and • Time with nature and less stress
21st Century Vision Implementation: 6. What do you love about this? How does it make you feel? Page 80 • togetherness • We feel safe look at my children being happy and • Totally useless question! • We have lots of fun with our neighbors enjoying nature. • Transportation to access different and their families • What I like about the outdoors is my places and spaces to explore • We like being active and getting kids can enjoy nature. • trying new things physically exercise • What I love about it is that nature • Unsafe and anxious • We love nature, makes me feel at allows people to be calm and when we • Valued peace take care of nature it makes it fun to • Variety of experiences, not just one • We love playing here every summer enjoy. It brings joy and peace because purpose • We love solitude. We love to be nature has been tampered with so • Very nature focused surrounded by nature, a part of nature. much whether it’s stuff in the river or • View • We make a summer list that includes trash around parks. The feeling of • Walk many outings to parks and trails safety is present as well. • • Walkability around Ramsey county. What’s not to love about a day of golf • • Walking in the evening is pleasant and • we need more people to appreciate When I do use a private vehicle, relaxing nature and know that we all share this motorized or human powered, I don't • Walking outside in the fresh air one world. worry about where it is parked. • surrounded by nature! • We walk the talk When people have positive • Want people to feel welcomed and a • Welcome experiences outside, they start to care sense of belonging. • Welcome about the environment around them • • Warm • Welcome Who designed this questionnaire?!?! • • Watchful • Welcome, safe, relaxed. Who wrote this survey? Should I write a poem? • We are all happy and having fun • Welcoming • Why do more people not use this, it's • We are privileged here in Minnesota • Welcoming to all incredible! surrounded by so many lakes • Well maintained • Wonderful • We do not need any more concrete in • Well maintained trails and facilities • this neighborhood! • Well maintained trails are a bonus. Wonderful that the city kept ponds open • We feel connected to a universe that • Well-maintained open greenspace • contains many species and forms of • What I like about my vision is to spend Younger • life; to the changes in the sky; to the time with the family members I have Youthful seasonal variation in the lives around close, and what makes me happy is to • Zen us, and in our own.
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 82 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs…What’s different from today?
• A lot less invasive plants • All projects take sustainability and • Better facilities that are open (at least • About the same 100% renewable energy in mind partially) all year • absolutely nothing, the golf course is • All the dog parks have access to water • Better kept still there with some technology inside the parks. • Better lighting improvements to the driving range • Amphitheaters so that parks and • Better lighting • Abundant wildlife, fauna, flora, community orgs and residents can host • Better maintained community gardens, a plethora of programming. • Better maintenance • access by some form of transit • And experiencing the great outdoors • Better maps of trails posted at the park • access is easy for everyone with nature all around us and our with, perhaps, mile markers so runners • access to more people - maybe bus children and walkers can calculate distance transportation to and from parks at • and fun community that love playing • Better public transportation certain times • Appreciate nature the planning and • Better security • Accessibility for all animals • better security • Activities • Archery: was there access to someone • Bigger fishing areas • activities keep quality of life. on a wheelchair? I did not see that on • Bike lanes and trails have significantly • ADA nationally states that RC P&R has the picture. more traffics and are used by the best systems in place for a diverse • Architectural designs are commuters going to work. disables community. technologically advanced, solar panels, • Bike or snowshoes rentals in the park. • Added mountain bike trails going green • Bike park • Additional trails and Snail Lake water • art installations • Bike park issues resolved • As we age, we need more • Bike racks and security. • affordability youth sports. opportunities to be outside • Bike rentals at very, very low-to-no • African American and Hmong American • Availability, no fees, organized events cost for kids kids are also out xc skiing and biking • Badged advocates soliciting reactions • bike trails are fully connected for • After school youth golf leagues are about what’s working and what isn’t limited to no on-road riding using the Ponds of Battle Creek. • Basic needs such as housing are • Bike trails connect poorer communities • All families, kids, adults, elders secured. in St Paul with the river trails and • All ice rentals are at OJ and State Fair • Battle Creek Golf course is still open parks. • All kinds of people feel safe and • Bean bag toss, volleyball, badminton, • bikes only paved trails with no dogs comfortable being alone in these and horseshoe rentals. • Biking peaceful, beautiful parks. • Beautiful Trails and Facilities • Biking trails or mountain biking • All my friends are still going to Battle • Being the only 9-hole course around • BIPOC people living in joy Creek Golf Course this area, I think it will get nothing but • BIPOC people living in joy • All of the greenways are connected. more business. • bird watching area in summer • • All OLDA's have water for dogs, Better access • Boardwalks connect the trails over drinking and washing - just like Rice • Better access areas that flood. Creek has • better access for those who can't drive • Boat rentals • All paths are above water • Better advertising, so locals and • Boat rentals • All people enjoying the trails, golf beyond know what's there • Bocce ball courts • course Better behaved people • Building for hosting ski events... • • All people getting along, no loud music Better behaved people • Buildings are well maintained • • All people positively interacting, Better bike trails • Busier courses, welcoming more laughing and respecting their • Better conditions individuals surroundings. • Better connections and extensions of • Can the sidewalks be cleared • All people, kids, adults, elders trails, especially in underserved areas completely, so everyone has access? A person on a wheelchair avoids certain
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 83 areas of the city as they know it will be • community involvement: more • Disc golf course replaces or co-exists unpassable. involvement of people might make it with all golf, youth programs for this • can’t imagine cause some people’s less sterile are available ideas are wild and if they have the • community led decision making • Disc golf courses throughout Ramsey backing, they get what they want • Community participation County! • Canoe and kayak rentals. • Community's cleanup day, classes for • Diverse audiences • Celebrate birthdays at the ponds at kids for a variety of sports, fishing and • Diverse community members learning Battle Creek golfing include our elderly in these activities to golf • Certain facilities are closed with kids for good health, maybe • Diverse participants • Change in scenery partner with a nursing home and the • Diverse people- comfortable with each • Cheaper for activities that cost money parks. other • Check, Why do all the Black kids sit • Connect people in the know who can • diverse staff representation in parks together in the cafeteria book for relay that information (to others). (see staff folks out and about - can ask reference. Different ethnic and age • Connection between trails questions/ be welcomed- with some groups intermingle seamlessly. Don’t • Connection to the workforce of parks sort of identification) need protection of homogeneous & recreation • Diverse work force is a county wide community. • Continue junior golf programs, keep goal. • Children are having new activities kids involved for free. • Diversity growing outdoors • Continued preservation of parks and • Do a better job redeveloping blighted • city. Laughing would be great golf course properties within the urban core • Clarity about what’s allowed and • continuing place of community instead of selling valuable land to what’s not…but more is allowed than • Creating a brave space (beyond safe) property developers. before. where it feels like home • Do not get rid of the golf course! • Clean • Creating friends that will last a lifetime. • Dog park is less eroded. Trails are not • Clean • Crime is up being created every 25' apart. • Clean restroom • crowded and polluted. • Dog park somewhere around here • Clean up lakes to boat and fish. • Currently they don't allow • Dog parks are well-maintained • Clean water and places to put ashore snowshoeing at the Ponds in the • Dog parks provided water and bags for for having a picnic lunch or swimming winter, but it would be a great spot. the dogs • Cleaner Much of Battle Creek is either paved of • Dog parks, Battle Creek stays the same • Cleaner cross-country trails in the winter. • don’t close any courses • Cleaner • Damaged trails repaired and flooded • Don't know • Cleaner areas restored. • Drones are allowed • Cleaner areas • Designated dog beach where we can • dumb question • Cleaner beaches swim together • During COVID-19, individuals were • Cleaner parks • Different languages being spoken and contracted to work and identify needs • cleaner parks with easier parking signs in different languages and what was missing so the public • Cleaner playground equipment • Different levels of disparities - health response would be adequate. • cleaner water accessible by transportation - • Easier access • Cleaner water and air, scattered connection and/or pathways between • Easier to book a tee time. benches along the trails are a nice schools and parks, and connections • Easier to know that these resources feature between other parks (physically and exist, perhaps better signage or • Cleaner, better maintained, less geese! academically) advertising campaign. • • Closed golf course that no longer Different people or leaders be • Easy access to hiking and biking trails provides affordable golf to kids, teens, consulted to develop new events and that are well maintained people with lower income new spaces • Education about nature and learning • • Community amenities in south Different types of cultures displayed what is around us and how we can Maplewood and honored preserve it. • • community connection = staying rather Different types of food and cultural • Elementary to college students and than scattering events. learners of all ages are learning in • • Community events Diminished mobility parks spaces • Disappointed the current facilities are gone
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 84 • Emphasis on cleaning up after enjoying • Facilities are totally accessible to • Garbage cans are emptied in a timely the parks—less garbage that needs to handicapped individuals manner (sorry, sometimes the trash is be cleaned up • Facilities are well maintained. overflowing at the park) • Engage with trusted community • Families • Gathering area members. • Families enjoying mn • Get as many ideas as possible from • Enlist non-profits to bring • families enjoying time- seeing skating various people. programming to parks • Families having events in pavilions and • Glad they kept the Ponds golf course • Environmental pollution (air, water, using water features • Go to the driving range with my kids to land) has not increased • family classes/programs/activities at teach him about golf and life at the • Equal quality and safety across wider time availability ponds at Battle Creek golf communities • Family fun filled with laughter • Golf • Equipment rental would be nice • family oriented activities • Golf • Equipment to participate in activities • Few doing anything getting boring • Golf community continues to grow and that require it available and no or low • Few lake or trail patios contributes more than ever to the cost to all • Fewer contributors wellbeing of Ramsey County • Equipment to pick up garbage as you • Fewer golf courses • Golf course closing walk. • fewer invasive plants • Golf course has gps carts • Especially around lakes • fewer invasive species • golf course is still thriving • Even more diverse groups of people • Fewer manmade structures • Golf courses are better maintained. are enjoying golf at Ponds of Battle • Fewer people as they are spread out • golf courses are seen as a public Creek on more trails amenity, not a profit center. They • Even more kids getting scholarships • Floating in an inner tube at the beach shouldn't be required to turn a profit • Even more women learning the game is allowed. I like when beaches don’t to justify their value to the community. of golf have lifeguards because I can do this., • Golf courses are thriving • Events/activities that are culturally • Food options • Golf courses are updated and vibrant relevant or targeted to a more diverse • For golf, I would like to see a more • Golf courses continue to be well community diverse group playing. More younger maintained and available • Everybody I talk to loves that golf and non-white • golf courses in good shape to play course • For rent, they have the ability to • Golf courses open and prospering • Everyone can enjoy nature participate. • Golf courses remain open • everyone is happy and enjoying the • Forum where I can see bands play live • Golf Driving ranges facilities that are there. music. • Golf for everyone is available at • Everyone is more aware of all the • Free reasonable rates services and amenities the parks offer. • Free (or greatly reduced) mini-golf • Golf is affordable and accessible to all • everyone is welcome, everyone is range so that kids and families can play • Golf is on the rise due to the pandemic. comfortable being there together. It is critical that this resource be • Everything around the scenes. • Free activities available to all diverse groups. • Everything is clean and people are still • Free programming and opportunity to • Golf is sometimes perceived as using the neighborhood try new and different things. something for wealthy white men, and • Everything is labeled in the different • Free Wi-Fi for remote working and I'm so glad the county has made these languages the park visitors use. students efforts to make this sport more • Everything is the same with the • Free Wi-Fi in the parks, resource accessible to so many by adding club exception of different plantings centers, and parks leaders being rentals, affordable greens fees for • Expanded dog park, larger size and present and visible to assist community youth, and other outreach into the more areas, ample parking members. community • Expanded trail systems • Friends and family • Golf is still widely available and • Facilities are expanded to comfortably • Friends that I’ve made in our affordable! welcome growing populations and community • Golf membership bundles more users • from all over the world and from the • Golf opens many doors to wonderful • Facilities are in great shape inner relationships. Underserved children • Facilities are patrolled more frequently • Fun should have access to affordable and and cleaner quality facilities and programs like the ones offered at the Ponds.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 85 • Golfing • Hopefully better integration of the • I am limited on where I can mountain • Golfing natural space at the battle Creek bike, courses have not been developed • Golfing regional park in this area • Golfing • hopefully more intentional care for • I am limited on where I can ski due to • Golfing at PBC nature and people. the weather • Golfing at the Ponds at Battle Creek • Hopefully more people now that covid • I am not scared that developers are • GPS on golf carts will be gone going to turn open spaces into gated • Grandkids, large family reunions, • Hopefully more people taking communities with McMansions. extended advantage of the parks • I am seeing a park that is less • Greater diversity of people & families • Hopefully not much of anything manicured and more natural - the • Greater interconnection between • hopefully not over built and rear done green short grass is great but there is green spaces for bikes and walkers is still useful so much of it, and it costs a lot to • Greater Multiuse areas • Hopefully nothing maintain • green space is closer to home. Outdoor • Hopefully nothing and I am still golfing • I am seeing more green houses or areas are not confined to large parks, at the Ponds. conservatories, maybe a community they are local and fit into communities. • Hopefully nothing different garden • Green space. • hopefully nothing is different at the • I am seeing more parks with different • greener Ponds golf course, just more people of languages being used and naming the • Groups have adopted portions of the all walks of life golfing park something other than an English park and aim to beautify and or • Hopefully nothing is different. We are word • reintroduce native species above what fortunate for what we have currently I am seeing people of all races enjoying the county is able to do • Hopefully nothing, Ponds at Battle themselves just like I do and that • happy sounds balanced with quiet Creek is still there, and we are enjoying includes golfing! • spaces every second of our round I am seeing the golf courses thriving • Hard to get tee times at all county • Hopefully similar and those areas used as ways to open courses • Hopefully still the Ponds at Battle the door for individuals and families to learn about other county amenities. • Have more art classes, introductions to Creek good course even if not part of • new sports or games that can be Ramsey County. I am unhappy that Ponds of Battle enjoyed outside. • Hopefully the golf course will still be Creek • • haven't been there yet because I've there I assume my skating skill will have been busy working and now am • Hopefully the Ponds of Battle Creek declined a little, but I hope to still be avoiding crowds because of Covid. will still be open able to enjoy it. • Also, so many things require online • Hopefully the Ponds will still be going I believe it will be much the same as it registration and while I have a laptop strong is issued by my job and I am trying to • Hopefully the same scene • I bike friendly county with open access learn how to use a smartphone with no • Hopefully there's not a pandemic - it's to sports and recreational activities customer service backup, i would hope hard to think ahead to what normal that enhance the quality of life of its there could be quiet spots for people will look like. residents who want to connect with nature as • Hopefully they are improved and • I can access it in a way that doesn't well as spots where children can be invested it require I drive a car and park my car at noisy and no one cares • Hopefully, much is the same my destination. • • Healthy populations of wildlife- • Hopefully, their fears won't ruin it for I can golf bird and insect watch in the invasive species control the rest of us summer and ski, snowshoe in the • hearing ice cream trucks and music • I also think of hiring, actually bringing winter • • hearing the wind and birds diverse people as employees. I can rent a canoe and canoe on the • Higher utilization • I am a senior. I need walking paths and spot without delivering a rented canoe. • Hiking trails in the winter!!!! golf courses All of the parks are connected with safe routes and trails. • Homeless • I am fearful that the open spaces that • I can still golf at The Ponds at Battle • Hope it doesn't change much people need for a healthy life will Creek, Goodrich, Manitou Ridge, and • Hope it's the same diminish leaving people fewer and Keller • Hope more of the same fewer options • I can think of people knowing about • Hope to hear the same joyful sounds of the space, what activities are available. friends/family gathering for fun.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 86 • I cannot hear cars. and totem town. Square miles of space Ramsey County does a great job with • I do not want to see The Ponds closed for hundreds if not thousands of units. their parks • I don’t see much difference unless the • I hope I will still be able to golf at the • I imagine longer fishing docks county closes or opens new courses Ponds. • I imagine maybe there are more • I don’t think a big change is necessary. • I hope in 5 years from now we still nonwhite folks enjoying the parks. • I don't know what it will look like. I have the same amount of parks or • I know where to find park offerings and have lived here for 38 years, and I love more. locations the • I hope it is safe place to be in 5 years, I • I like that the lakes a walking paths are • I don't know what kind of often go alone there, even though I can’t take part. programming is offered. The vision • I hope it is similar, with a cleaner and • I like to visit the upgraded facilities statement is vague. maintained look. • I picture it looking similar to today • I don't know. • I hope it remains the same and is still • I see active people enjoying the • I don't see an appreciable change peaceful, safe, quiet, and property outdoors. There are more, well • I eat lunch on the range there every values have been maintained maintained trails and opportunities day in the summer and enjoy being • I hope more people are getting their • I see basketball courts. outside friends and family involved in outdoor • I see better grills. Sometimes children • I envision it to be the same as now. activities can get their fingers stuck when Hopefully it is. • I hope people are better at keeping opening the grill. I would like to see • I feel that I am a part of something their dogs on a leash them made out of cement or stone, through community organization • I hope programming and areas with they would last a lot longer and would • I feel this question was answered fees are accessible to all. also be more hygienic. above • I hope that as more people come to • I see families, friends and animals • I get additional options at exercising enjoy the parks, they appreciate the • I see greater participation and • I go to Island Lake Park. I would like to beauty of the parks and want to help activities representing all of our see more culture. I would like to smell maintain them. cultures, even if I don't initially different kinds of food being grilled. I • I hope that I am still there and the recognize/relate to those activities. It would like to see more multicultural sounds have not changed very much. might spark my curiosity! areas. The area is not very • I hope that it is similar to today, with • I see kayak rentals at the water and a multicultural. some possible improvements to the yoga class on the grass. • I grew up in the Como Park area hockey arenas. • I see more activities as the diverse between the Fair grounds and the • I hope the open space is maintained cultures bring their own flavor to the Park. South Maple wood reminds me • I hope the ponds is exactly like it is parks. of the area with the Many trees and now. • I see more beautiful flowers/ gardens / Great people. • I hope the Ponds is still there! sculptures • I guess we'll all be older, playing golf • I hope the Ponds remains open to • I see more culturally diverse young • I have a baby and meet other parents serve this part of Maplewood and Saint people on the golf course for activities Paul. It is an asset to this part of town • I see more diverse families looking to • I have no desires for changes. I like • I hope there are opportunities for the cool down and stay active what we currently have elderly, including golf courses that are • I see more diversity in the future on • I have only heard of candlelit hikes at easy to navigate. the golf courses and in the parks. the state level, so if they are already • I hope there is more opportunity for • I see more minority people happening in the county, they're not mountain biking • I see more older kids and teens advertised well enough. • I hope to be still golfing at ponds at • I see more porta potties where I'm • I hear cars because you tore down the Battle Creek parked. golf course • I hope to see more community • I see more shoreline that is suitable for • I hear different languages being spoken outreach programs bringing golf, cross fishing • I hear families gathering, laughing, country skiing and group fitness • I see more water access for my kayak, enjoying the day activities like tai chi and kite festivals paddle board and canoe • I hear lots of birds and see lots of little • I hope trails in the woods are the same • I see old people going on walks critters around the lake • I hope very little has changed and that together and being active • I hope affordable housing is built by open spaces stay open • I see people being active the workhouse, the ammunition plant • I imagine it will look much the same • I see people biked/bused/took the with some upgrades as needed. train here.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 87 • I see soccer fields. • I would like to see an indoor soccer same - I’m seeing less buckthorn and • I see the park filled with people field. invasive plants interacting, laughing, playing, eating, • I would like to see benches with • Ice rental is cheaper planting trees, implementing ways to positive messages and with different • Ideally it will be cleaner. The county learn and connect cultures to learn from other cultures. does a great job, but the users of the • I see this area becoming a newer • I would like to see mini golf courses for park do not always clean up after Chicago. Parks are not open, kids are children. There are places where you themselves, which is a bummer not using those that are. can golf now, but it is too expensive for • Ideally nothing golf course wise; we • I see well maintained parks open to all. children. want the ponds to stay • I see well maintained parks open to all. • I would like to see more programs, • If affordable housing goes into the • I still see it as being a great place for activities for all the family, like art, Ponds location, I see destruction of a kids of all nationalities and genders games, dance and sports. beautiful nature preserve. More strip learning the great game of golf. • I would like to see no trash at parks malls with pawn shops and smoke • I still see the kids having fun playing and boat ramps. People unloading shops and a more blighted part of hockey boats should put recycle containers in South Maplewood. There is a ton of • I still see young and older enjoying recycle bin and trash in trash bin. In affordable housing all over southeast nature, the outdoors and the game of 2020 I see bags of cans and bottles in Ramsey county. Look at the Battle golf. the trash because people don’t take Creek area of McKnight and Afton. • I think it could stay as is time after unloading the boat. What a train wreck, look at Sun Ray • I think it is about the same as it is • I would like to see smooth trails or and the area off of Suburban and 94. today, hopefully some of the parks are sidewalks in the nature. I've lived here for 20 years, and those improved like the tennis court in south • I would like to see some sports like neighborhoods have only gotten Maplewood soccer and others for teenagers. worse. We need golf courses and more • I want to continue having a great spot • I would like to see worm containers upscale businesses to increase for a quick round. My grandkids will be and fish line in garbage, not left at property values. The 3M campus is 1 old enough to play and I envision shore. I would like the sale of lead mile away and yet the area around it is teaching them why I love the game. weights outlawed struggling. There is nothing appealing • I want to continue to be with all my • I would love to see even more kids to the people who work there that neighbors and amazing from all walks of life learning golf want them to live near campus they all • I want to enjoy nature and see more • I would love to see people who have live in Woodbury, Hudson, Lake Elmo, trees be growing. I want to hear the not interacted with peoples who do Stillwater. Ramsey County needs to quiet and wonderful sounds of nature. not look like themselves interact with rethink what's best for their community. Destroying a beautiful • I will avoid all Ramsey county courses others who are different. nature preserve, that allows affordable • I will be doing more outdoor activity in • I would recommend the county leaders recreation to a downscale community 5 years, I'll be retired. getting out and recognizing that what is mind boggling to me. This area is in • I will not give another penny to Ramsey they think they're proposing is already need of revitalization not affordable county if they close the ponds happening. housing. There is plenty. • I will probably move. I do not care for • I would visit the parks more in winter if • If developed less wildlife urban sprawl, too many people. I really there were more closed areas and with • If it has to be different then it should enjoy the open spaces in Ramsey low costs. be nature related for the full family County. • I’m afraid that some want to close without needing to add more indoor • I would feel more safe -- not distracted certain aspects of the system, why buildings or parking / anxious about my safety while destroy areas that work and provide • If the golf course is shut down, many of walking alone outdoor activities for the people of the my friends will go elsewhere. • I would like it if they could focus a little county • If there are specific communities the bit more in the fishing areas. Licenses • I’m getting information and updates county is already or want to begin are too expensive. I paid last year, and about events and how to engage. working with, does the county know? I could not go out. • I’m not sure it will be too different. • If we could have classes to learn how • I would like more shore fishing or piers • I’m seeing people continuing to enjoy to ice skate, so that we can be available the ponds at Battle Creek motivated [in winter]. • I would like to see a playground based • I’m sorry, but these questions seem • If we had concession stand selling hot off a tree house for kids. quite repetitive so answer is still the chocolate, I would feel more inclined
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 88 to go out in winter. If there were • Increase your ability to bring • It’s very similar to what I remember it classes or an approach to the awareness to people, so more people being, but hopefully even more young community showing us the ice rinks, know (about what is available). families continue to frequent this hockey, how to skate I would feel more • increased habitat for native species, course. inclined to engage. We only know including predators • It's about time the playground was about soccer. If we knew what • Indigenous leadership updated, it's been 20 years resources are available to support • Interconnection of resources and • It's green space for walking while those families that cannot afford ice groups to help communication, ideas, playing golf. skating classes, we would be more outcomes and results. • It's not different! It's still the beautiful interested in other sports. • Invasive plants gone or minimized golf course! • I'm 5 yrs older. Otherwise not much • Invasive species are controlled. • just for golf different. • Investment in facilities. • Just like today isn't much different • I'm hoping for all the same except for • Island Lake County park has a cross- than 20 yrs ago. perhaps more biking opportunities. country ski trail, a boardwalk across • Keep it the way it is • I'm hoping your vision is similar to the lake, nature activities for children • keep the course open • I'm seeing areas that are specially in the two adjacent elementary • Keep the golf course in the south developed for introductory schools, a nature education program region close to me, it’s affordable experiences for families. Families have and/or center, bird houses in the park, • Keep the golfing facilities - they are a ways to learn how to interact with more erosion control and shoreline regional treasure the draw people nature. There are ways of helping remediation on the lake together people understand how to use the dog • It bothers me if people don’t clean up • Keep the Ponds open parks. Currently (not 5 years in the after their dogs or picnics. • Keep the Ponds open as a golf course. future) parks, including the dog park • It doesn't serve just a very small, very • Keep things like they are now lea are getting increased usage with no niche group of people (i.e., golf • Keeping as much green space, of all help in understanding how to act. course). That initial need can exist, but varieties and uses, available to as many There are increased incidents of bad it MUST serve more than one purpose people as possible. More cultural and human and canine behavior. So, in the if the people who use the facility is still fun events held at the parks. future it is desirable to have things in a very niche group of people. • Keeping open areas for recreation is place to help people learn. • It is all the same critical for young people to enjoy the • I'm seeing more families of color, • It is much easier to access Pigs Eye lake environment having a great time. I hope the parks park. It is possible to snowshoe on the • Keeping the parks and land as they are aren't taken for granted, and I know paths in Battle Creek. today some families will see the • It looks like a beautiful little 9-hole golf • Kid friendly bike park opportunities to use the park as a course. • kids are older playing soccer and flag blessing. I also see the decline of • It looks similar to what I see now just football organized sports activities. more accessible • Kids being nice to other kids that are • I'm seeing more people enjoying the • It sounds like I will have to find a other races. ponds at battle creek different place to golf with my kids. For • Kids playing golf • I'm walking with my adult friends and some reason the county decided to • may rest on a bench Kids playing on the playground close the best 9-hole golf course in the equipment. • Improved and well-kept facilities. state! • Lake • Improved facilities • It’s a lot cleaner because everyone is • Lakes are not overtaken by invasive • improved neighborhood access working together to keep it clean. weeds due to help with monitoring the • In 5 years, I’ll be 80. I hope to still be There are plants, herbs, trees, life, etc., boat launch and cleaning of boats etc. playing golf, as my mother did until 85. everything just exists the way it’s • Land has many more uses rather than • In five years, I hope I’m a better golfer supposed to. just golf � • It’s clean • Large groups congregating together • In general, more opportunities for • It’s cleaner are welcome and accepted (a post everyone: designing a building, those • It’s easier for people to get to the park Covid world) using specific adaptive equipment, is even if they don’t have a car • Larger groups and families enjoying the there storage space? • It’s the same as it is now and was 100 county • in the arenas and trails for walking years ago • Inclusion diversity
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 89 • Lead is removed from fishing tackle so • Less trash blowing around. No dog • Maybe using technology to help make wintering swans don't continue to die crap. sure the parks are safe, free Wi-Fi and from lead poisoning. • less turf mowing other interactive resources. • Leaning on staff to come up with ideas • Let’s bring a local artist to put on a • Measuring not by profit but by use by a such as starting an Outdoors BIPOC show. range of stakeholders group, partnering with others, • Let's be respectful of the other visitors. • Messaging (is critical). connecting, to opportunities; • Let's follow guidelines of the park. • mine empowering staff who might be • litter left by others, and bags for dog • mobile services at park locations to connected in diverse ways. • Little Free Libraries in all county parks! better serve new Americans. • Leave as is • Living so close to The Ponds of Battle • mobile services: school assistance, and • Leave the ponds. It is perfect. Creek, I think it would be a travesty if even some mobile dentistry occurs in • Leaving me alone that golf course that is already built, some metro areas. • Less activities with kids paid for and has been voted the best 9- • Modern playground equipment • less buckthorn and invasive species hole golf course in the state of • Modern playground equipment • Less car sounds Minnesota for many years running is • Mom, dad,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 90 • More Bikes • More diversity in clientele • More hiking • More biking trails • more diversity in golf • More holes of golf • More BIPOC people as park staff and • More diversity in people I see • More homes and people administrators • More diversity in people I see • More houses and apt. No beautiful • More BIPOC people in the parks • More diversity in scenery and people parks • More boat access • More diversity in what is offered at • More housing • More boating PPP parks (trails good for wheelchairs and • More if the natural world. • More cars strollers, unpaved trails, off leash dog • More if the natural world. • More children areas, nature areas) • More inclusive feeling for BIPOC • More children around • More diversity of people and wildlife • More information in different • More children golfing with first tee • More diversity of people enjoying the languages, for example, this survey! program golf course and hiking trails • More interactive learning facilities • More children involved • More dog parks along trails, in parks. • More children playing at parks • More dog parks with hiking areas • More interpretive signage about local • More classes; cross country skiing, • More driving ranges ecology snowshoeing, gardening, composting, • More educational programs about • more kids playing golf kayaking, paddle boarding, etc. importance of nature • more leaves • More commuters. • More employee to help keep the park • More lights around the bicycle paths. • More congestion because the number neat • More live music. of players grew faster than our current • More environmental groups involved • More loading docks, lots of hills for infrastructure • More equity and development of the sledding • More connected partnership with East side to other neighborhoods in • More local trees and plants such as bee organizations who have a passion to Saint Paul like Highland Park and Mac pollinators their specialty Groveland • More local trees and plants such as bee • More connected trails to larger areas • More events and activities pollinators • More connective bike paths • more facilities • More miles of trails per location • More crowded • More families on trails and in the parks • More Mountain bike trails at other • More cultural education events like • More families. Parks and trails have Ramsey county parks Hmong and Indigenous culture been extended or connected to other • More Mountain biking and better • More cultural programs to see the existing parks. playgrounds in the northern part of the members of our community • more free skate times - because there county. • More culturally appropriate games will be more people. • More music in the parks. Phalen used • More culturally diverse • More friends golfing to have Shakespeare in the streets and • More decorations, flags of other • More Golf puppet shows. Keller could have music countries; decorative benches; more • More Golf at one of their shelters, Phalen also. multicultural areas. • More golf North St Paul Casey park does it every • More dirt trails, less pavement • More Golf summer and it’s great. • More disc golf opportunities in the • More golf course • more native plantings county • More golf courses • more native plantings • More disc golf! • more golf leagues • More native plants, less invasives. • More diverse community of golfers - • More golf programs More habitat. More focus on doing senior and youth programs • More golfers good for the environment. • More diverse ethnicity. • More golfers and golf opportunities. • more natural areas are protected and • More diverse groups of people • More green space included in the parks • More diverse groups of people • More greenspace • more natural areas are protected and • More diverse people • More greenspace included in the parks • More diverse population • More groomed trails • more natural settings • More diverse population. • More guided activities • More natural trails • More diverse wildlife. • More guided activities • More nature more secluded • More diversity at golf course • More habitat restoration • More nature paths and gardened • More diversity due to affordable golf • More handicapped access landscaping • options for underserved communities • More handicapped access More nature signage, labeling tree types, watch for types of scat, ideas for
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 91 adults who may not know how to start County!); I'd love to see Ramsey county • More people want to play 9 holes and that conversation with their child. get some connected trails to access have practice range. All the golfers I • More nature, less building of • more people know love this course because it plays apartments, makes me sad • More people quite a bit different from each set of • More noise • More people tees. • More non-white people feel • More people • More people with kids are enjoying the comfortable using the facilities. More • More people and more diversity of woods at places like battle creek people are appreciating the native people using the system (ages, sizes, • More people/ populated plants and trees. Trash cans are never backgrounds, socioeconomic status, • More pickleball/volleyball courts and overflowing. abilities, etc.) access to them • More of outreach effort to connect • More people are engaged with nature • More picnics with varying different community not just a few golfers • more places and days to use free groups. • More people are engaging in organized snowshoes (and other winter gear) • more of the same community building sports like disc golf • More playgrounds, swings and slides, • More off leash dog parks in • More people are moving into the area. since they can get too crowded. manageable sizes (battlefield is way • More people are using the outdoors in • More prairie, less lawn/grass too big) a wide variety of activities. • More programs • More off-road bike trails, this is • More people comfortable in natural • More programs for kids something my kids love to do setting • More programs for kids and adults like • more off-road mountain biking options • More people enjoying the golf nature classes • more open green spaces properties • More public activities • More opportunities for • More people enjoying the parks and • More public restrooms recycling/composting golf courses • more public scholarships for arena and • more opportunities to explore new and • More people enjoying their time at the golf course use or resident discounts different activities. ponds at battle creek • More public summer camps. • More opportunities to race throughout • More people have engaged in learning • More racial- and gender-inclusive the summer season. about each other's cultures and spaces • More organized activities (programs, customs. We aren't siloed into • More racially and ethnically diverse non-motorized boat rentals, fishing separate groups that all look like alike families in parks, from inner city. programs, etc.) from county within a group. I'm hearing more and • More racially diverse park users employees. more people who are listening intently • More recreational opportunities like at • More outdoor concerts for dancing to one another and working to move Battle Creek in the northern half of the • More outreach to at-risk communities forward together. county • More outreach to underserved boys • more people having 1st park • More residents enjoying spaces and girls. experiences • More restroom stops • More park kind • More people invested in our parks • More safe areas • more parks through volunteering • More safety in sidewalks and bike • More parks • More people know that the parks are lanes. • more parks spaces that they are welcome at • More Security • More parks and facilities for outdoor • More people of all nationalities getting • More security around our car park. recreation out for activities • More seniors • • More parks and green space More people out • More signage about local wildlife / • More parks and green space, especially • More people patriciate to help clean history / preservation or importance of in up the park natural spaces • More parks are connected via • More people putting input to make the • More signs of direction and park rules trails/bike paths around the county. park looks cleaner and prettier • more sites making snow as climate • More parks connected by trails? • More people using public services. change brings new challenges • More parks IN St. Paul • more people using the facilities • More ski areas • More parks with more picnic areas. • More people using the parks • More ski areas • More paved trails connecting parks • More people using the parks during • More ski trails, maybe providing an (e.g., the southern metro has great winter opportunity for clubs biking trails -- bike from Mpls to Carver • More people using the parks. • More smiles • More people using the space
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 92 • More snowshoeing options • More walking paths • Native plants are prioritized over • More space opportunities • More walking paths turfgrass, with turf given specific places • More spaces designed for different • More walking trails connecting longer rather than being the default. cultures and demographics - fishing, routes • Natural planting and less lawn community gardens, paved paths for • More water play! We have very • Nature centers and programs are re- the differently abled and the aging limited water play (outdoor pools -- opened. • More sports facilities to meet rising really it's Como and one wading pool in • Nature is more mature demand, and leagues that cater to Roseville) and no splashpad/0-depth • Nature, family and friends Sunday participants--Sunday non- entry water play areas. If we want to • Nature/naturalist programs are offered participants (avoiding choice between go swimming at a pool, we have to at all sites, multiple times a month. sports and worship). leave the county. • Naturescapes and public lands are • More subsidized youth opportunities • More water quality education actually being put to use to feed at the golf courses • More welcome signage in multiple community members and teach self- • More swimming and fishing languages in parking areas to welcome sufficiency in growing food sustainably. • More tennis and pickle ball courts residents and visitors It looks similar to a regular forest, but • More time together as a community • More wildflowers the trees and bushes produce food • More to do • More wildlife and prairie that is used by residents and pruning • More traffic grass/perennials and management is done by volunteer • More trails • More young people and people of residents or students learning about • More trails color enjoying the game of golf horticulture/permaculture. • More trails • More youth programs to grow the • Need more clean spaces • More trails and more connections game of golf • Neighborhood overcrowding between them to make the adventure • Most likely golfing somewhere else if • New activities for kids through even easier to access the ponds is closed programs each summer • more trails connecting parks • Most of the "development" has taken • New homes all over. • More trails for walking and biking place in the country parks which have • Newer facilities spread out across all • More trails more wildlife less areas of natural areas to preserve. parks and cities • More trails more wildlife • Much Bigger parks with lots of people • Nice paths • More trails that are dirt and not paved • Much longer drive to golf. Probably • Nice signage • More trails to run head east to Washington County • Nicer place maybe a full 18. Better • more trails/better maintained because it's closer. chilling faculty • More trash clean-up • Music bands • NO Buckthorn anywhere!! • more trees • My arthritic toes will probably be a • No cars/traffic making noise • More trees little more painful! • No changes • • more trees My family and friends • No changes…. it’s all good • • More Tuj Lab Courts My family and friends are enjoying all • No covid • More variety in activities and the things we have grown to love and • No covid!! programming. enjoy. Especially golf. • No difference • • More variety in age, race, and ethnicity My friends, families, and strangers • No difference than today. Active • • More variety of native plants, insects My grandchildren will be old enough to people continue to be so. and animals join me • No different • • More variety of sports (high and low My husband is relaxing • No e parks • impact) that is representative of My kids can enjoy a variety of • No facemasks different cultures that communities programs • No fireworks- only barbecues on the play in their cultures/home countries. • My mom and dad fourth • More visibility of parks/trails. Is there a • My relatives, friends and families • NO flooding - all trails are above water way to include plants from other • NATIONAL Park and Rec organizations • No Gangs cultures. Path in Washington County are quoting and using our examples as • No golf course for the ponds at battle included poetry by incarcerated what the nation should be doing. creek women along the trail -- it was uplifting • Native plantings, no buckthorn or • No golf park, housing instead. and connected me to learn more about other invasives • No late night or early am rentals for incarcerated women. kids’ hockey • More walking
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 93 • No masks needed! of Vadnais and sucker, but not on east but I certainly like the fact that they • No one feels out of place or like they side?? are there for those interested to use don't belong. The skies are clean and • Not sure I hope it stays the same them. What I'm seeing and hearing is clear. • Not worrying about the car being much like what I see and hear now. • No one feels safe enough to go to the broken into in the parking lot. Apologies for not being more creative parks these days. Just look at the multi- • Nothing or "visionary". Ramsey County Parks (in million-dollar Frogtown Community • Nothing all forms and dimensions) are a Center and what happened there. You • nothing fantastic amenity for living in the can put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig. • Nothing Metro and make it possible to live in Until these gangbangers are off the • Nothing this miserable climate. streets and out of the parks, there's • Nothing • One of the biggest differences I see is not much sense in improving places • Nothing that the kids are not out there as much they hang out. Unless of course, you • nothing as they should be! Or as I stated before if they are there they are on their feel that these thugs deserve a nicer • Nothing phones. place to shoot at each other. • Nothing • • One thing that I heard a lot this past No pollution and all parks and facilities • nothing are clean winter: sidewalks are not accessible, • Nothing • No rapes parking ramps, when ice is removed it • Nothing • No shootings may not consider different needs of • Nothing • No stabbings users of the sidewalks. • nothing • No trash around • Open space • nothing • No trash around • opportunities to learn about • Nothing - the parks are inclusive and • gardening, about fruits and vegetables, No trash in park areas dynamic for anyone who wants to use • No troubled youth smoking pot in understanding ways to make natural them products as well as herbs and earth parks • Nothing as the Ponds at Battle Creek is • No unsupervised children remedies already there. • options for rentals • Noisy. • Nothing different. • Or kids, or loose animals. • Non-motorized boat use is allowed at • nothing if the golf course stays • Organics recycling containers at parks Sucker-Vadnais Lake. • Nothing is different about the golf • Non-motorized recreation on sucker • Organized sports (golf, hockey, etc.) course. It is perfect right now. have a more diverse group of young and Vadnais lakes. • Nothing is different and everything has • participants that connect with one not a lot stayed the same • Not a lot of activity to do during the another via sports. • Nothing much has changed in southern • wintertime and too cold Other families in nature Maplewood, it's perfect the way it is. • Other families just like mine • Not enough equipment for the amount • Nothing needs to change • Our community is safer!!! of children and parents • Nothing needs to change • Out with family • not much different from today for • Nothing, I plan to continue to play golf • Outdoor programs - guided walks golfing, it's a tried-and-true way to at Keller. enjoy a few hours of outdoors with • Outdoor rinks are covered, protecting • Nothing. I enjoy it as it is! friends from snow & sun • Nothing...leave the Ponds golf course • Not much different, but more; a variety • Outdoor water area like splash pad or as is! of micro-environments, as "wild" as community pool in north Ramsey • Number of patrons has grown possible. county • OLDA's have a fenced in playground • Not much different. Folks getting • Outside activities have increased area for kids outside because of the pandemic but I believe • On my vision? My vision is simply • Not much is different from a people this level will remain high even after more of the same with excellent perspective but more nature and more the pandemic subsides maintenance, development of active opportunity to forage from nature. • Park advocates are available to use facilities in the parks, interpretive • Not much, I hope. introduce people to new ways to centers, walking and biking trails, • engage with the resources. Not much. I like it the way it is. family gathering places, public access • Not so many pet restrictions! —rules • Park facilities and equipment are in to aquatic features (beaches and boat great shape are confusing. Why pets on west side launches). I don't use the ice arenas,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 94 • park services are provided in markets are more convenient for the • Pig's Eye Lake would have trails, water connection (holistically) with other public than a big box store. access, restored habitat, wetland county services • People are SHARING trails during the restoration, pollution removal, • Park staff are actively interacting and winter months. There is plenty of room industrial uses would no longer encouraging visitors to try different for everyone to enjoy the park without encroach on parkland, lake depth will activities being threatened by skiers be restored. There will be a series of • Parkes have been replaced by housing • People are smiling and happy and open trails within the park and connecting for the homeless that looks like and accepting to all. the park to adjoining neighborhoods. barracks and there's not public • People are still enjoying all the There will be signage identifying it as a transportation. beauties of nature while the park, wayfinding will direct people to • Parking is plentiful and well-marked. county/city continues to promote the park. There will be water access for • Parks & Rec staff are present in the enjoying the outdoors for physical and small boats, trails, picnic tables, parks with programming for those new mental health benefits bathrooms, and places to park. A plan to the area or for families with children • People are trying to sell their city will be in place to ensure the health • Parks are better signed but still natural. homes and wellbeing of the rookery and other • Parks are cleaner • People do not know (what is available, wildlife in the park and to restore • parks are easier to find and access, or where they are). habitat including aquatic habitat. It is a even without a vehicle • People don’t have to wear masks in beautiful area today but will be a much • Parks are lauded as the quality-of-life community healthier and accessible going forward. powerhouses that they are! This is • People don't call cops It will be recognized as a natural accomplished equitably and in • people enjoying the outdoors resource crown jewel. connection to other RC services • People enjoying, appreciating nature. • Places for teens to be safe • Parks are open and accessible to all • People from different races and • Planned closure of the Ponds of Battle • Parks are plentiful and can be reached communities are interacting in natural, Creek would be a great lose to the on foot or walking so less auto traffic organic ways. Not "forced". community. • • Parks are recognized as the solution to • People may be looking for space for Planning so that everyone can use the community issues (homelessness, particular activities. space they want to use, without having education disparities) • people of all ages and ethnicities feel special accommodation: there was an • Parks engaging with partners like safe and welcomed in nature inclusive approach in mind, when these Eastside Athletics organization. • People of all ages would be welcome. structures were built. • • Parks growing • People put things in recyclable Plants and shoreline are completely restored • Parks spaces are not only green spaces. containers. • Some spaces have become places for • People relaxing and having fun Playgrounds and facilities built with cultural considerations. residents to call home. • People take notice that the county is • • Parks today are opposite of my taking action for improving and adding Playgrounds are updated • description for the future trail infrastructure! Playgrounds offer more accessible • Parts of the golf courses are used for • People volunteering and planting options, and variety of play (e.g., frisbee golf things sensory friendly play, nature-informed play, climbing structure) • Paths are smooth • People will take ownership - if • Playing golf • Paths are well-marked, and trail maps someone drops something, the next • are available for free download person will pick it up. Playing golf. Love the sport • • Pathways are paved and upkept • People won't be outside enjoying the Point of interest • • PBC community Police • • PBC • People working in community gardens Ponds at Battle Creek golf course still exists. • people are angry at the Ramsey county to feed people • commissioners • PEOPLE. The parks have succeeded in Ponds at Battle Creek is an 18-hole golf course • People are happy, children laughing bringing more folks to the yard. • Ponds at battle creek is still open. It is a • People are learning together • Perhaps a pay-to-play disc golf model, great 9-hole course that offers a lot of • People are out more to enjoy the helping to sustain the park practice and fun. My son and daughter outdoors maintenance are participating in the kids first tee • People are primarily getting groceries • Pigs Eye lake area is useable for program and resources from local sources. Local neighborhood
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 95 • Ponds at Battle Creek is well funded advancing racial equity – helping them • Same as above and cared for shape the project scope and keeping • Same as before • Ponds at Battle Creek somehow race at the forefront what we do. • Same but only with a small dog park remains open, and my friends and I can • Ramsey County has plans to close area play golf at our favorite course in the Ponds Golf Course. This makes me • Same look area. sad... • Same people as today, not going to • Ponds at Battle Creek will still be • Ramsey county is clueless change as most people who use the flourishing, and my children will still be • Ramsey county trails are seamless with facilities will continue to do so using the course along with me city of Saint Paul trails and state trails. • Same recreation areas with added • Ponds better be there • Rather, what is the same? Maintains a features. • Ponds better still be there balance between designated activity • Save the open spaces. • Ponds golf is open, rather than closed areas and natural trails, etc. • See above - this is the same question 7 as planned • Reading gardens where people gather • see above answers • Ponds is still there to golf at individually or as groups, learning, • Seeing a more diverse group of people • Ponds of Battle Creek remains open sharing, and building community with • Seeing better and improved facilities. • Ponds of Battle Creek stays open each other. • Seeing even more people at these • Ponds of Battle Creek still exists • Realistically, we'll probably lose parks facilities. • Ponds of BC golf course closed for no • Recognizing our diverse society • seeing expanded park lands, paved reason including the playing of the game of trails and benches • Ponds still open! golf • Seeing kids explore their minds, having • Pools • Recycling bins &trash available kids pursue their talents and dreams. • Population is probably older but • Rental of ice fishing houses or • seeing less trash and litter • Pretty much the same. equipment • seeing lots of other families on the • Private space is being bought and • Rental watercraft are available at an trails taken over by businesses. Soon there affordable rate. • Seeing more people using the space will be no reason for people to stay to • Restoration of native plant • seeing people be active do things they once enjoyed about the communities • Seeing variety of people, all ages and community. • restored natural balance abilities, who feel safe and enjoy the • Probably not enough snow for snow • Restored prairie. parks. sports • Restrooms available • seeing/hearing more wild flora and • programmed outdoor events. • Rural and Urban dwellers are playing fauna • programs going on throughout the and singing together. They leave • self-guided walks & learning spaces transformed and have new friends. opportunities • Promote league play for juniors, men • Rusty patch Bumble bees are flying • Senior citizens will be playing nine-hole and women’s and couples leagues. nearby. Monarchs are flitting. golf, a great sport for aging citizens. • Promote the parks more • Safe • Senior exercise equipment • Property was gobbled up by • Safe and accessible • Seniors, families and students have a developers. • Safe borders golf course maintained that island that • public fire pits with chairs around them • Safe neighborhoods with golf priced you don’t need to be rich to play it or is something no one thinks to do, for the working man have it take all day for those who work having a space like this would be great • Safe place to play and have family get or go to school for those in the community who don't togethers. • Sense of shared community have a private yard • Safe spaces for women are maintained • Shade • Public lands more equitably available are increases • Show good example to other after to more people • Safer using park stuff • Public safety; don't harass Black youth • Safer • Sidewalks added to more roads to • Public transit makes it easy to access • Safer encourage community walking all county parks • Safer spaces connections between neighbors and • Public transportation that stops at all • Safety parks (Rice and Hodgson especially)... parks • Safety at battle creek needs to improve With trees/foliage near roads so that • Racial and Health Equity • Sailing classes for youth roadways don't feel so wide that it is Administrators: each service teams • Same hard not to speed (think Tanglewood hires one to support their efforts on • Same vs 96)
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 96 • Signage? What is the language used? • Some parks are more diverse • Taxes are higher • Signs include several languages, • Some people are avoiding using these • Technology that incorporates learning including braille and iconography. spaces in winter as they know it is not • Technology that incorporates learning • Signs with explanations of what you cleared for their needs. • Teens have a place they can safely get are seeing • Some rinks none of that because no together, cost free. • Silver Lake is another very beautiful one takes care of the ice at some • Ten years ago, when we talk about the park. But all the classes on offer are in outdoor rinks general public, we think in my English and are expensive. You can also • Some sort of security reassurance for workplace about the specific audience: go fishing there, but I would like to see the existing neighborhoods we think of the individuals in groups: people from the park that could assist • Some trails specifically prohibit biking BIPOC, elders, you and help you to know the different yet almost all residents of Ramsey • Tennis courts. areas of the park, maybe also to teach county have a bike and enjoy riding • Terrible maintenance at the river trails. you how to fish. It would be nice to • Someone somehow will have figured • That decision makers finally realize it's have more areas to eat food. They also out how to deal with algae on lake not either or. offer concerts during the summer, but without chemicals • That would generate higher utilization they are not multicultural. I would like • Something community related at the if people had easy access to that to see people get to know our folklore old fire station in south Maplewood information. or our original music. • son, wife, son in law and grand kids • The access to my sport of choice gas • Similar to now due to the great interest • Spaces for teenagers, elderly, people changed and more people of color are in golf from all groups that as with disabilities engaged demographics change, increased • speed up pace of play • The area is close to being natural interest in golf by people of color, • Splash pads • The baseball field is actually mowed women and youth. • still areas to ice skate and maintained • Situation, people I’m around, and the • Still clean • The beach isn't as busy environment I’m in • Still golf there • The channels between lakes are • Skating • Still golfing! maintained and not so full of sediment • Skating open/parks open and • Still playing golf with my friends at as to barely move between lakes accessible Battle Creek Ponds. • The climate continues to change and • Small areas and too populated. • Still safe - community service patrols so do the plant and animal • Smells of grilled food especially to parking lots - no thefts communities. • Snow making so the season starts • Still the same as the past with modern • The combination of two disc golf earlier updates. courses at both Battle Creek Park and • Snowmaking • Still very diverse but more people the Ponds would make for a World • Snowmaking is happening • Stop planning to turn Ponds at Battle Class Disc Golf destination. • Snowmaking is happening Creek into housing • The cost incentivizes all in the family to • Snowshoe trails • Stop with the general listening sessions play golf. • Snowshoes, skis and other equipment and select key initiatives and involve • The county has many departments. is offered for free or reduced cost the people with the passion • The county is beginning to think rentals, so all residents can appreciate • Stress inclusiveness and strongly reach outside the box. the outdoors, and activities that a out to the community to bring more • The county will maintain its golf history of only being for the privileged. people in courses, allowing lots of access for its • So quiet during the wintertime • Such as parks and recs programs residents, at an affordable price • So, we do not end up with every able- • Sunshine • The county will maintain its investment bodied people who are white, middle • Support youth golf Programs at the in the hockey rinks, creating lots of ice class and not diverse. Ponds of Battle Creek Golf Course. time opportunities for residents and • Solar power for park buildings and • Swimming pools nice facilities athletic fields • Talking and hanging out with my • The county will regularly groom the • Solar power is being generated friends cross-country trails to provide a great • Some are set up better • Tamarack--- way better trail markings experience • some art in smaller parks needed as it gets confusing - need trail • The course has expanded since it is • some dog parks but not to the markers on the trails themselves, so already packed as is exclusion of other activities (fencing when you choose a route, you know • The course has matured so beautifully precluding other uses) you're on the one you intended.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 97 • The crowd at the golf courses is even • The land wasn't sold off to build families and children to the golf more diverse houses, etc. course. It’s family and generationally • The dedicated groomed ski trails are • The last 15 years the Ponds of Battle focused. only for skiers. Hikers have their own Creek have improved in atmosphere in • The Ponds at Battle Creek is a trails. There's no conflicts the whole area!! Bringing and teaching necessity. We do not need any more • The difference is not shocking, but kids how to golf. It is a respectable low-income housing. PLEASING. "Of course there are more game, and teaching manners and • The Ponds at Battle Creek is amazing as diverse families". That is what this techniques is important. I wish all is, and it really doesn't need to be region is about. This is what everyone sports were like that. changed. wants. • The NAACP is having a national • The Ponds at Battle Creek is still going • The dog park is essentially unchanged. outdoor festival in Ramsey County. strong. Simple fenced place for dogs to run They have heard about the • The Ponds at Battle Creek is still in around participation and positive experiences. existence with many people enjoying a • The dog parks are maintained by paid Folks from all over MN attend. challenging course. staff instead of volunteers and are kept • The natural areas, parks and golf • The Ponds at Battle Creek is still open clean. courses have all been protected and • The Ponds at Battle Creek remains a • The entrances are more accessible the county and city has proven the 1st rate practice area & golf course. • The equipment has been updated ability to restrain from making the • The Ponds GC is still open. • The existing activities don't need to be short-term decision to destroy them. • The ponds golf course and 18-hole sacrificed for new ones. • The natural landscape of the regional course • The fear of closing the ponds is gone. parks has been preserved. • The Ponds golf course is gone. And in We are still able to gather there for • The new trees have matured; there is a its place is low rent housing. Low- family time. nice amount of shade in the summer. income people and more crime. • The game of golf is growing • The only splash pad is in west St Paul. • The Ponds has been saved and this • The golf course is more diverse, busier, • The park closes early due to covid nonsense is over. and full of great people enjoying • The park looks cleaner • The Ponds has been scrapped for no recreation with others and the • The park police will be people of color. clear reason except hostility to golf and outdoors. • The parking lots are safe golfers • the golf course is open year-round, not • The parking lots are semi busy during • The Ponds is no longer under threat of just for golf the winter! closure. The county has committed to • The golf course is still there • The parks are more accessible keeping the community resource open • The golf courses add more space for • the parks have grown, and facilities and available to all! community. Make it inviting so people have improved with more flowers and • The Ponds is open, the county linger benches. commissioners realize their public • The golf courses and still around and • The parks stay intact and are not courses are providing an opportunity haven't been sold off to developers closed to develop housing as what is for a diverse set of residence to learn • The golf courses have been turned into planned for ponds of Battle Creek. The and enjoy the game of golf multiple use spaces Battle Creek golf course closing is one • the ponds is still open • The golf courses have continued to of the saddest things I can imagine the • The Ponds is still open and filled with mature with larger trees, etc. parks doing. wildlife, bees and butterflies • The golf courses remain well • The parkways remain well maintained • The ponds now has 18 holes. It is now maintained and open to the public and may incorporate safety features not only outperforming Goodrich and • The golfing might be done on a such as lighting and emergency call manitou but also Keller different course or courses. stations • The Ponds of Battle Creek is still a ball • The grasslands and other native • The Ponds at Battle Creek golf course is golf course, but also has disc golf there habitats are further restored. Prairie not in danger of being closed too. plants such as Puccoon and Lupine are • The Ponds at Battle Creek golf course • The Ponds stays and makes everyone blooming. would be thriving and offering an happy • The green space is still there and active golf course for all to enjoy. • The regional parks have not been available to use. • The Ponds at Battle Creek have great developed with a lot of buildings, play • The grounds are kept clean, there are kid programs that even to this day my areas, etc. waste receptacles available and not grown sons talk about. They bring their • The renovations are finished, and all overflowing friends and will one day bring their the debris is gone.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 98 • The Rice street entrance to Sucker Lake • There are fewer recreational and more • There are more trails and improved is easier to access on foot by the local natural areas. trails. community • There are gardens and nature centers • There are more trees • The safety of our county around our and community meeting places • There are more wooded or open areas parks needs to be a priority. It is • There are kayaks, bikes, xc skis to use. just for nature getting to the point where we do not • There are lifeguards/staff in parks to • There are native plants there feel safe even going for walks at the welcome people. • There are new fun things to try. park. Vehicles are being taken at • There are lots of different people in the • There are opportunities for people gunpoint quite frequently. What is park without families to enjoy the park being done about this? • There are many places where system. • The same, well taken care off information can be available. • There are opportunities to learn about • The ski trails are groomed, but not • There are more activities in the park the natural environment within the grooved • There are more activities in the parks parks. • The space is being used by more to choose from, including concerts, art • There are places of gathering and people due to the lack of green space events, etc. (To attract people who places of quiet elsewhere. aren't into outdoor sports/activities.) • There are places to buy food and drinks • the students are now young parents • There are more bike trails close to me from • The surroundings are more mature • There are more birds, more trees, • There are playgrounds for children that • The things mentioned above are more people interacting with nature. are younger, since most playgrounds enjoyed by many including those who • There are more diversity of people are for big kids, they do not think of are much younger. using the parks. children younger than 3 years. • The trails are better maintained in the • there are more families and couples • There are snowmaking capabilities, so winter to avoid slippery conditions enjoying the outdoors that I don't have to worry about poor • The trails are wider, to better handle 2- • There are more family friendly snow conditions way traffic activities such as golf, swimming, etc. • There are very few trails for off road • The trails around Snail Lake are NOT • There are more flowers and pollinators biking in Ramsey county under water and are repaved. • There are more opportunities to • There better be ponds still there. • The trees mature. The ones that once participate in learning events • There is a back 9 at the ponds woot golfed there as children are now there • There are more outdoor facilities for woot!!! with their kids. healthy, socially distanced activities as • there is a consistency between signage • The walk paths are better maintained, needed at parks so I know what to expect • The water quality of ponds is improved • There are more people because • There is a disc golf course. • The way I see it, all the green areas and everyone enjoys well kept, easily • There is a good system for park- parks are going to be replaced by low- accessible and safe parks. maintenance (e.g., trash, volunteer income housing. • There are more people taking "maintain a park" assistance). • The winter area at Battle Creek isn't advantage of these resources • There is a greater diversity of people built yet. Right now, it's just one • There are more people who look like present. downhill sledding hill and they don't me • There is a permanent disc golf course make snow. • There are more programs and events installed. Food trucks are a common • There are "no wake" lakes • There are more sidewalks in occurrence. • There are available bags for collecting neighborhoods to provide safer • There is a way for people without • There are certain things you can do: walking paths to get to the parks families to join together and enjoy park building relationships with • There are more staff reflecting the amenities. organizations that serve key population working at the park. • There is better access to lakes and populations. • There are more swings, trees to climb, rivers for putting kayaks in the water. • There are couples' (and family) tables and benches for multiple • There is finally Disc Golf in Ramsey activities at the golf courses groups. In addition to County Parks • There are cultural games, activities and soccer/basketball courts, there is • There is greater diversity and inclusion. artifacts that reminds my family of casual game equipment like slacklines • There is information about the area. their homeland. or tetherballs. In addition to big Visitors gain knowledge and history of • There are currently no significant mt playgrounds, there are semiprivate the land, wildlife and animals that call bike trails in Ramsey county. spaces like clusters of benches or this space home. boulders under trees.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 99 • There is less noise from cars and • There will be more people biking on • transit options to and from sites with motorcycles and noisy mowers and leaf trails promotion of mass transit as a normal blowers. • There will be several food forests for way to access sites, for example bus • There is less trash residents to gather from schedules and links • There is less trash • There would be an indoor roller rink. • Transportation to access different • There is literally no point in getting rid • There would be more disc golf holes. places and spaces to explore of the golf course, I have never heard a • There's a new disc course in Como • Trash pickup by volunteers on a regular single negative thing about the course park. Everyone is playing and having fin basis • There is more activity and exploration • There's a new generation of children • Trees happening around the Mississippi River learning and enjoying life • Trimmer trees, more colorful flowers and Rice Creek, including an MSP-STP • There's no longer any worry that this • Undergrowth is managed more connected greenway bikeway over the golf course will be closed. It is assiduously to prevent invasive plants Mississippi River, maybe even the Ford announced that it will be open for the like Buckthorn dam is gone and restored to rapids and foreseeable future. • Unfortunately, the County has kayaking competitions are happening • They are closing the ponds restricted a premier walking trail to on the river. • They've destroyed several beautiful cross-country skiing only. Shame on • There is more deference given to parks golf courses to put up housing they you! and trails instead of highways and could put somewhere else. • Universal design parking • Things are good as is. • Unknown what will happen • There is more green area, less litter in • Things are not too manicured • Unsure, I imagine there are changes to alignment with population growth. • This approach expands the continue to engage and be inclusive for • There is more high-quality habitat for opportunities for a wide variety of all wildlife people, more diverse, it may be hard to • Upgraded facilities • There is more information about the explain to others. • Use of technology to allow residents to land and the culture of where we are • This is a very dumb survey access information in a variety of and how they lived. • Those without bikes have a place languages including way finding. • There is more lighting for safety where they can rent one for the day. • Valuable land & watersheds weren't • There is more lighting for safety Same with canoes and kayaks sold off to meet a short-term deficit. • There is mountain biking in the • thoughtful year round use of golf This land is now a better host for northern half of the county. courses native plants & animals, but one • There is programming in community, • To have more security in parks and people can still enjoy. not just in parks spaces lakes, to have more lifeguards available • Vandalism • There is signage and information about for the community in the summer. • Very inclusive use. the spaces I’m in. (example: I visited • To many people • Very little difference from today the Maplewood Nature Center, and • Today there are very few trees • very little differences they have signage about the land, downtown on the sidewalk • Video surveillance plants as I walk through nature.) • tons of biodiversity/ wildlife. No • Visitors are immersed in nature • There is snowmaking at Battle Creek invasive species. • Volleyball nets sand courts - diverse that extends the season. • too many houses, cars & apartment • Walking • There is the option to draw landscapes, buildings. • Walking paint or put own theatrical productions • Too many people are fishing and not a • waste for the time you ran out and where families can participate. lot of fishes need one. • There seems to be a mistake • Too much land at Como- our revenue • Water is clear and clean. impression that golf is not a sport that goes to Roseville • Water levels down (in Sn Lk/Vadnais appeals and is made available to • total lawlessness pk) everyone • Trail markers have improved • Water spigot for the dogs • There should be better communication • Trails • We actually go tubing, but I would like about this. • Trails are in excellent shape to go out more in the snow to be more • There will be more hiking and biking • trails are well developed active. trails so I can commute and exercise in • trails are well maintained • We also ask challenging questions, so nature and breath fresh air and hear an • Trails that don't flood do departments think of the impact on animal and stop breathing in so much • Trails will start getting crowded racial equity? Giving them guiding pollution question. It is collective work.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 7. What's different from today? Page 100 • We are getting beyond racial divisions. • What level of engagement are we • Woods We are creating more opportunities for asking for the community? • Working with racially, ethnically BIPOC residents but are doing it in a • What? diverse people, and bringing them to way that doesn’t reduce services • What's different from today is that the decision-making table is a major offered to other residents. there are more natural areas for public effort at Ramsey County. • We are still doing those same things use. • Would like a nature center in Battle • We can also gather at the other sights • What's different is a stronger emphasis Creek as well, but they are not threatened as on having more natural areas that have • Would love to see it expand and have is the Ponds. more environment and less developed more lessons, league, junior league, • we don't touch what we have stuff. etc. • We have kids now, so we're playing • What's different is that there is greater • Yoga for kids at the lake with kids in the park signage, education and inclusiveness to • You cannot lessen the number of • We have to wear mask encourage more usage. activities my family and friends and I • We will be 87 and probably less active! • When messaging it is important, so it is are currently doing. By closing down • Website with more pictures and videos not excluding some people, but to golf courses and ice-skating rinks you of the features parks target the audience that you need to are absolutely driving my family and • Welcome atmosphere for all. learn from friends away from the county. • Well maintained and connected bike • When more people go to the park, I • You could make a big circle that trails with great rest areas (rest feel safer connects parks around the county :) rooms), well maintained public access • Who's there is a continuation of • You ripping down a profitable golf beaches such as at Long Lake Regional Ramsey citizens and visitors who want course and beautiful green space for Park, to enjoy being outside. condos makes me sick • Well maintained winter trails for runs • Wildlife • you want to tear down a great golf and walks • Wildlife feels comfortable in the parks, course and add housing • We'll probably lose wildlife too. • You would save a lot of youth from • What I'm hearing is more wildlife due • Wildlife, but I see on NextDoor people being labeled “at risk,” you would see to more emphasis on native vegetation are afraid of the coyotes which have less kids being killed. and habitat support. always been here along with the deer • Young kids and their parents. • What I'm seeing is that there is more and turkeys, and they complain about • Younger people involved with outdoor public environmental education to them eating their plants. parks and sports fields available for encourage Ramsey County citizens to • will close! everyone to enjoy get out more often to natural areas. • winter fat biking! • Youth golf programs continue to • What is different is that golf courses • With what I am hearing there will be flourish are now viewed as a valuable asset for nothing. This plan to remove park land • Youth unable to learn about the game all generations. (golf course) for housing is not of golf encouraging. • Zumba in the park. Baseball.
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 102 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs…How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions?
• A lot of actions to make it happen. • An idea board on the website, easy, • Better investment and organization of community shaped the vision and simple. Volunteer coordinators volunteers government and community leadership through the park board • Better signage and access to Pigs Eye -- made it happen. • and ability to have and maintain both on Warner and near the entrance • a love of golf by all of us • Anti-litter laws were enforced. itself. • A nonpartisan equitable group of • Any changes should be shaped by the • Better web design team residents community • BIPOC and immigrant communities • A partisan position was taken on what • Any Ramsey county residents worked were represented in advertising should be a non-partisan community together to make decisions • BIPOC community goal • Apparently, representatives that don’t • Board funding • A strong-willed person that runs things live here make the decisions • Board members • Access to golf courses • Appropriate funding • Board members • Accountability from patrons • Appropriate funding • Board recognizing opening up the • Action and impact reports provided for • appropriate site prioritization parks to races allows more people to community members, greater • appropriate use of Legacy monies for experience the parks. assessments of where people are natural resources • Budget spending their time and investing in • as Ponds of Battle Cr Golf Course, I • Build more greenways those facilities • ask communities who don't have good • Building and maintain sports courts • Activities are professionally developed access how to increase access • Building Less housing and staffed at a variety of times • ask for volunteers to build trails • Business interests and the politicians • Add dirt trails (hiking/trail running (MORC) that support them typically win over trails) to accommodate ADA • Ask the kids - they are your future. citizen and environmental concerns requirements (rather than taking away Tune into see what they COULD be • Business leaders’ donations for paved trails) doing in 5 years. improvements • Adding safe bike trails and lanes (i.e., • Asking people when they are using the • buy more land for parks protected or above-grade) parks • By getting more feedback from county • Additional trail connections added, and • Assertive surveillance to ensure residents about what is wanted in dedicated trails on some roads respect of others and the park parks. • Affordable activities • Audubon and other environmental • By making open spaces available. • Affordable baseball organizations • by not bulldozing golf courses for • Affordable hockey • available financing condos • Age • balance • By not closing this place down. It’s • Aging • Because politicians, like the County more Important to so many people • All 4 golf courses are kept intact and Commissioners, wanted to control then to tear it down and build houses updated regularly to keep current and people • By not removing golf courses filled with continue to grow • Because Ramsey County Parks Board beautiful landscapes and nature to • All changes need to take into account took initiative to remove buckthorn instill section 8 housing. our environment and invasive - even doing public • By Ramsey County parks listening to • All families, kids, adults, elders outreach to inform about what and what people want when attending a • All of the people who want to keep it why. These outreach opportunities park. open because it would be stupid not to could also encourage private property • By received feedback and surveys from • All of the true stakeholders, owners to remove invasives on their the community particularly people who live here. own lands and help support the • by thinking outside the box and not • All of us. There should be input from missions of area watershed just building another playground for the community. organizations, too, kids that goes unused or random park
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 103 benches next to nothing that go • City council • Community activists, politicians and, unused • City Council last but not least by all means, Real • Carafe folks have taken an interest in • City Council Estate Developers seeing change • City council members • Community and Government • Certainly not with the County's help as • City council members shared their • community and government making they are trying to close this wonderful vision bold and brave decisions. course • City council that listened to the people • Community and organization • Change brought about by the citizens • City council. Parks and Rec board involvement who attend the parks and leadership members. • Community and Ramsey County and those who put out promotional • City councils have made no wise together rhetoric. decisions without fair community input • Community asking for change • Change is not always good • City employees that listened to its • Community awareness of options that • Changes happen because youth get constituents exist involved. Elders are strong advocators, • City leaders and community leaders • Community clean ups help keep things too. • City leaders and community members clean in a regular basis • Changes happen by having a strong, • City planning • Community conversations shared vision of a city that is not • City, MORC • Community engagement dominated by cars. • City/ county govt. Input from • Community engagement to get behind • Changes happened because politicians neighbors ideas didn't listen to their constituents. Too • Civic governance with help of elected • Community events many people moved in, and the open or public employees to navigate • community feedback to leadership to spaces went away. decision making provide more programs • Changes happened by listening to the • Civil unrest. • Community forums guided by local people. • Climate Change govt leaders and community • Cities • Closed minded city officials who only volunteers • Citizen feedback was taken into think about their own needs above • Community funding consideration when planning and what the community of South • Community funding prioritizing projects. Maplewood really wants. • Community groups • Citizens • Closing The Ponds doesn’t make sense. • Community in the area • Citizens It’s used by people who are learning a • Community input • Citizens new sport and by seniors who have • Community input • Citizens paid taxes for years. • Community Input • Citizens • Collaboration • community input • Citizens • Collaboration between cities and the • Community input • Citizens county • Community input • Citizens and decision makers Had the • Collaboration with community • Community input foresight to consider the impact for • Commissioners • community input, like this survey. many generations as opposed to their • Commissioners • Community involvement personal short term subjective beliefs • Commissioners having a plan before • Community involvement of varying • Citizens and decision makers showed taking action demographics in guiding future the strength to support the idea that • Commissioners that LISTENED planning making parks, nature preserves, and • Commissioners visiting the area before • Community is consulted and has the golf courses are much more beneficial making rush decision same decision-making power to people long term physical and • Common sense prevailed. • Community keeps it clean mental wellbeing than the short-term • Communication throughout the • Community leaders benefits of industry and housing community? • Community leaders • Citizens and government • Community • Community leaders • citizens' desire for Nature based parks • Community • Community leaders • City • Community • community leaders • City • Community action or neighborhood • Community leaders • City and county leadership action • Community leaders and organizers • City and county officials • Community activism! working closely with Parks and Rec • City and county officials
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 104 • Community meetings, virtually and in- • Concerned citizens and park natural • County contract with mobile food person plus online surveys resource staff. vehicles • Community members • Considered limited use of lake Vadnais • County decided to close golf course • Community members • Consolidation and coordinated park that actually makes money • Community members and trail systems with other counties • County did studies on ice rink usage • Community members and cities and polled hockey parents and others • community members • Construct more nature playgrounds. in community about what they want • Community members • Could be climate and also people • County enforces the no fireworks rules • Community members and volunteers • Council/Parks & Rec leaders in partnership with fire dept • Community members being engaged in • Country promoted cross country skiing • County executives and boards have to the process and having their input and its facilities (if you build it, they will be committed first of all to parks and implemented into the decision-making come) nature and its growth. They have to be process. • County willing to give up on always • Community members engaged with • County and city officials. developing. the process • County and complainants • County executives protect and • Community members feedback- • County attorney preserve and expand these amenities • Community organization • County board FOR ALL • Community organizations • County board • County expanded total acreage of • Community organizations • County board parkland • Community organizations that • County board appropriates funding for • county improved trail maintenance and represent all sorts of cultures and necessary improvements grooming backgrounds • County board doesn’t close the course • County invested in apprehending and • Community organizers on the ground. • County board listening to people fining litterers • Don’t assume we know what they • county board made bad decisions County leaders • want. What do different groups want? • County board members county leaders/budget deciders • • community outreach and involvement • County commissioners County manager who actually does (cleanup etc.) • County commissioners already said boots-on-the ground research before • Community people who live in these that they have no time for "rich”, old, creating a budget. • areas white men County managers worked to keep • Community residents connect with • County Commissioners and Parks staff funding for the facilities • common interests listened, and the parks stayed open County officials • Community residents who want to and continued to offer services. • county officials used divisive language preserve the natural resources. • County Commissioners and public • County park and rec staff making • community support • County Commissioners did not make changes • Community surveys determined needs false claims about golf being a "white • County parks and rec, perhaps focus • Community users and local person sport" groups of community members partnerships • County commissioners left the parks • County Parks Board, Legislature, • Community voiced their interest and alone Citizen involvement the board heard it • County Commissioners listened to their • County parks organizing w local cities • Community voices local constituents • County placed more trash/recycle • Community voices • county commissioners need to be barrels • Community volunteers voted out and replaced • county publicizing parks and • Community volunteers • County commissioners realize that the encouraging use, much like current • Community was involved. Leaders golf course is an amenity recycling billboards advocated. • County commissioners some who • County put in more maps and placards • Community would have a voice at the support Parks and Rec services for all • County resources were re-prioritized table to make decisions to bring county residents and those who have • County staff and partnerships with changes through the Board of another agenda. local city officials and staff Commissioners and Parks & Rec • County commissioners stop using race • County staff enacted the plans that department. and rich/poor as an excuse to close the were shaped by feedback from people • Comprehensive community course especially in the neighborhoods engagement and needs assessment • County commissioners who listened to surrounding the park. • Concerned citizens their constituents.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 105 • County studied golf course usage and • Different cultural and ethnic leaders in • Elected officials that prioritize Parks & polled golfers about what upgrades these decision-making spaces Recreation would be most meaningful • Different people and leaders to be • Electing officials who care about the • County upkeeps more regularly brought onto the team to help drive same things • county working with cities the work forward • embrace the lifetime sport of • County, city, state, and private groups • Different types of cultures displayed Mountain biking work together to make snowmaking a and honored • Enforcement. The county sheriff in reality. • Distribute money more evenly in city, Dakota county patrols cross country ski • Courageous leadership to tackle the Highland versus east side example trails. Ramsey county sheriff should sometimes (unreadable). • Districts too. And enforce skiing on ski only • Course managers • Districts trails • Covid shaped the boredom • Diverse community members in ALL • Engage proactively with the KGSK Save • Create activities and spaces that levels of the process Our Lakes Initiative and help maintain appeal to older kids • Diverse community members leading the treasure that is the Phalen chain of • create new trails, enforce dog rules the process lakes • Create trails for all skill levels, including • Diverse residents, businesses are • Engage the community in master skills parks for beginners and experts aware of programs and services parks planning. alike has to offer. • Engaged BIPOC communities • Created opportunities to solicit • Diverse staff • Engagement activities boosted proposal from the community/non- • Diverse voices were heard and • engaging families in the profits followed. People championed efforts. neighborhoods, but also those who are • Creative people who love to work with • DNC NOT local to any of the services, how kids • Do not close the Ponds can they access countywide • Current leadership to understand role • Do not close The Ponds at Battle recreational options? in standing beside communities that Creek...a terrible idea if we want • Engaging people on what they want to are underrepresented everyone to enjoy the game of golf have • Decisions from the community and TOGETHER • engaging volunteers to plant flora county teams • Dog lovers • Evaluation of current spaces, • decisions shaped by Ramsey County, • Dogs were outlawed. • Everyone State bonding, donors, and volunteers • Doing things that affect the ecosystem • Everyone has to take charge • Decisions should be made by people • don’t close any courses • Everyone in the community had a say with the experience and education in • don’t close the Ponds? I'm not sure • Everyone of all ages. Both county this field with input from citizens why you are doing this. workers and volunteers • Decisions were made by the taxpayers • Donation from the people who use the • Everyone. Not a handful of people who pay dearly for parks funding park and wanting to improve it sitting in closed door meetings. • Decisions were not based on senior • don't sell park land • Exchange programs between needs only • Driven by mgmt communities, where programs teach • Define clear expectations for • Drop-in classes to help people learn kids about tuj lub and also ice skating. community engagement, move away new ways to be in nature Philanthropic donations provide skate from just counting people. state the • During winter it gets dark early, and and equipment rentals for need "hire" organizations to deliver people cannot see when running and communities that can't afford it. Crime • Demand for the popular and growing walking, will like to get more stress diversion programs include a sport of golf, idling with the well light in the parks requirement for students to participate managed and affordable Ponds. • Each family enjoying using parks and in organized sports as part of their • Demographic shifts and climate change recreational probation. Decisions are shaped by the • Designer • Economic conditions, police, new community who is not currently using • Develop golf academy people the resource to make it more • Developers were held to high • education accessible, as well as the coaches and sports organizations that run the standards • Elders, people with disabilities, artists events. • Development of commercial and and local businesspeople all had a • residential voice. expanding hours for programming to accommodate working families • Dictated ice crews or a change to let • elected officials people volunteer • Facilities managers
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 106 • Facility operators, users, neighbors, trails and nature areas without the • Greater communication with general public, parks and recreation money coming from somewhere. I community members - clarity in cause staff leadership. want to enjoy both. and effect of actions taken • Families • Funding was obtained for extending • Greater investment in support • Families with children with disabilities the trails. personnel • Families, teens, children have input. • Funding was provided for development • Greed and need for power. • families. of more natural areas. • Groups like Wild Ones and native plant • Father Time can't be expected to heal • Funds from the city/taxes. societies supported the change to this arthritis • General public has lack of vision for the more native plants. • Father Time may have had something future needs of open space • groups. Funding given by corporations to do with my decline in skating skill • Get high school and college advocates • growth and speed! involved • Guided by community input not just by • Feedback from the user • Get homeowners on lake to agree? Or what one or two people may want. • Field trips to clean up parks use Rice Creek or something similar (a • Help school classes spend time here, • Fight for green space "nature lake") where speedboats/jet then have them bring their parents • Financial backing. skis wouldn't be an issue. • Helping shape decisions are partners • First step is to check in with the • Get politicians who support law and that were included like major community where this will be located order watershed organizations, Metro to make sure it will be of use. The • Get the naturalists involved. Conservation Corridors, and others. decisions should be shaped by the • Give more opinion on what you think • Honest open dialogue and outreach to community with the help of a third especially the public BIPOC families/people party, so no one is influenced. • Golf • Hopefully a new board of • First tee program • Golf course management. commissioners • First Tee Program • Golf course staff and Volunteers from • Hopefully a strong economy will help • Focus on research / community needs men’s and women’s clubs at Ramsey • Hopefully no-one. I don’t understand • Focused use of tax dollars County golf courses. why people feel the need to shut down • Folks got the schools involved and • Golf course superintendent a loved course. other community groups that work • Golf courses turned into community • Hopefully taxpayers and not politicians. with multiple generations parks • Hopefully the community's input • For a change like this to happen, it will • Golf is booming and a popular choice • hopefully the people that live in the mean putting our differences aside and now - especially for non-white county forming strong partnerships with residents • Hopefully these changes were others in different communities. It will • Golfers influenced by ideas from the also be essential that we value each • Golfers communities other's opinions. • Golfers • Hopefully those who actually use the • Forward thinking community members • Golfers!!! facilities. not council members who are not in • Good landscaping decisions in 2020 • Hopefully, some well-informed touch with every aspect of the city have led to beautiful surroundings that managers. Sometimes the public, but • forward vision put families at ease naturally. too many cooks spoil the broth. • Foundations like the City of Lakes • Good leadership • hopefully, the youth sports Loppet extending xc ski outreach to • Got rid of the current idiotic leadership organizations will be heavily involved poor communities and law and order was restored to the in any of the conversations • free equipment and camps or group county. • Hopefully, these changes were lessons for new activities • Governing bodies of people with less influenced by ideas from the • Frequent visitor surveys and less appreciation for the necessity communities • Friends and family of these spaces • Hoping the county comm do not take • Friends of Battle Creek • Government our parks away for housing. They • Fund the maintenance of the facilities • government decisions should quit spending money and then • Funding contributors • Gradual growth and learning we could keep our parks. I will vote for • Funding from State Lottery proceeds. • Grandkids, large families, reunions, anyone that will preserve our park • Funding- programs etc.... that pay for extended system all of the parks budget. You can’t have • Grants • How to get diverse families in the park such wonderful, maintained hiking • grassroots changes - P&R connect with families in shelters.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 107 Parents and kids have access to those • I have no idea. • I would hope that my preferred activity services. • I helped to prevent it from closing by would finally have a place. • Humans caused the climate change. using the amenities a lot and replying • I would imagine the course board • I am Asian American. Love ponds to surveys and signing petitions to • I would like to participate. I am • I am not sure. keep it open bilingual and I work as an interpreter, • I assume those managing the Ramsey • I hope the citizens voices are heard in and I would like to support this effort. County budget decide to apply funds to regard to keeping green spaces • I would move out of Ramsey County maintain and improve P&R resources including Ponds of Battle Creek for these taxes I pay, and to some • I believe all changes were the result of • I hope the people who live in south degree the resentment I have toward ill-informed District County Maplewood have made the decisions those who won't work. Commissioners. for what is best for them. It seems that • I'd say community input, but I don't • I believe the past year will help make we are often ignored by the Current think it current commissioners listen. changes to be more diverse Ramsey County Commissioners. We • Identifying court locations and • I can help! are a diverse group of people, and the available land • I did not envision "changes". To the area has people of many income levels. • If any changes are made, I hope the extent the parks are maintained, But this appears to have been ignored. people make them. improved, and enhanced, those things • I hope there's limited change to the • If it's gone it's due to political people happened through leadership provided Ponds property. not listening to residents by Parks and Recreation staff and • I presume the local government made • If the Ponds are not there, then it is leadership, which engages and consults those changes happen, with input from because the decision makers don't with the broader community. The members of the community. know who is out there golfing and decisions get shaped in the usual way: • I see families, friends and animals what it means to have a nice green government officials (staff and elected • I shaped the decision with my input space in your neighborhood. officials) have their own thoughts and today • If, for instance, the County decides to visions, attempt to get a sense of what • I suspect some developer has his eye close the Ponds, I would suspect that the broader public wants, test their on this valuable piece of real estate private interests are involved in that ideas with that public, listen to those and engineered its demise, utilizing decision and would ultimately be the who participate and speak up, consult county board member hostility to golf beneficiary. with those directly affected, and so on. and golfers • Ignorant self-absorbed politicians The decisions sometimes get shaped • I think many of changes took place • I'm not completely sure how these by those with a particular interest in a with increased immigration, as the changes would happen. Maybe it particular activity, with groups or parks provide a benefit to be enjoyed would start with the parks and rec organizations that have a highly by all, regardless of ethnicity, financial director doing some community focused interest, and some outreach to status or position. No one person or outreach (especially to young people) the broader constituencies. activity shaped the decisions. to see what kinds of new activities • I do not know Unfortunately, everything seems to be they'd be interested in. • I don’t know moving much faster, driven by • Implement changes for areas using • I don’t know how this happened. I technology, social media, etc. such that master plan, engage public and all don’t know who made this terrible people are no longer taking the time to staff. decision. It makes no sense at all. slow down and enjoy the benefits of a • Implement to build more paths • I don’t know who make the decisions. quality park system that is right in front • Implementing universal design • I don’t know. of them. • in our community. • I don’t see why anything will change. • I think that currently the loudest voices • Include parks info with yearly recycle Golf is a lifelong sport. When you learn get heard. It would be great to find a info or property tax statement it young, you’ll enjoy it forever. way to hear from the quieter folks. I • Includes those who are active park • I feel like Society in general, these really don't know how we could goers now and those who don't access children are growing up on YouTube educate people before they use the parks now (to understand why) and tablets because there are too parks, but one way would be to work • Increased communication about many young parents now a days. with schools & get kids on board. restoration projects (signs, meetings, • I feel powerless • I worked with Ramsey County Parks other outreach) • I have heard there has been a very and Rec and a few disc golf friends to • Increased parental involvement with unfair process deciding unilaterally to help design and install the new disc youth. close the Ponds. This is not inclusive. golf course. • Increased Police
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 108 • Increased Police • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open Saint Paul and highly involved with the • Increased Police and active. It’s vision and purpose is Latino community. • Indigenous leaders about community and family. It’s a • Let’s organize a meeting in the park • Individuals who use the trails or the beautiful golf course that brings and discuss ideas. PBC golf course healthy activity to the community. • Life happens • Information was available in different • Keeping affordable golf courses • Likes virtual town halls. languages available for upcoming generations • listen to people’s requests • infusion from the county---plantings, • Keeping parks funded • Listen to the community classes, including the various • Keeping the golf courses! • Listen to the residents. communities • Kept pushing and staying focused • Listening to residents • Input from community • Kept the ponds golf course open • Local communities • Input from less-vocal users were • Key component to move forward • Local community feels ownership of considered livelihood their local parks • Input from people who use the parks • key player: Friends of Island Lake, a • Local government regularly. local 501(c)(3) organization • Local pamphlets going to the residents • Input from the community. • Kids, young adults, seniors/elders are to mail back their opinions/votes • Interest groups (fishing, recreational involved and engaged in decision • Local parents sports fans, ERGs were brought into making. • local residents continued advocating the discussion of what was allowed. • Lack of foresight and stupidity. for improvements • Invest in community amenities in the • lack of vision outing people 1st. • Local staff and activist groups area • Lake Managers keep lakes clean & • Looking at other success stories like • Investment in trails and xc ski centers stocked Three Rivers, State of Maine - for disc and snow making • Land use decisions --developers, golf • It is essential to have equitable district councils, environmental • Lots of family similar to mine, kids, allocation of resources. It is essential councils adults, and dogs that neighborhood residents and the • Lawmakers • Lots of land available in the parks, just broad public are essential members • Leaders of today recognized that golf is make more groomed trails. (note - oak from the outset of planning. Pollution a public amenity just like tennis courts, leaves are a problem, so when cleanup and habitat restoration are bike paths, swimming pools, etc. possible, avoid heavy oak areas!) vital to healing the earth and ensuring • Leadership • Lunatics keep the Ponds golf course the best possible habitat and public • Leadership with passion for active • Mail surveys to Ramsey Co residents? - experience in our parks. outdoor activities include info/surveys with prop tax • It is not the public decision to close it. • Learn barriers to use, learn about statements? Only a few represent want to pocket cultures and what's important to them. • Maintain communication with the more money Include them in the decision-making public - surveys, town hall forums, • It is up to the County Board to keep it. process. emails, etc. • It will only change if you take the • Learn from other cities — check out • maintenance focus ensured that things course for other reasons. the gathering place in Tulsa are kept up well • It’s just a mostly low-cost enjoyable • Led by the park department with • major reduction in weeds, algae sport • led by visionaries • Make events out of reshaping our • It’s protected wetlands why would you • Less nature and green space parks close it • Let people make the decision • Management that listens to county • it's all in the plan - make it action • Let’s convene the Latino community employees. • It's life more to meetings to present these • Many communities spoke up • Jobs ideas and so to get together to • Matured the existing spaces • Joint effort between government and improve our parks. • Maybe there could be some activities/ the public • Let’s get together members of easy competitions, or presentations for • Junior Golf Programs different organizations and parents. people of different backgrounds and • Keep Battle Creek golf course open • Let’s include Parks & Recreation staff. colors. • keep the course open • Let’s include the park leaders. • Me • Keep the course open • Let’s include the police, like • Me and my family sharing our • Keep the facilities updated Commander Barragan. She is from experiences with others, inviting them to join us?
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 109 • Me and my neighbors • More social responsibility by those • No change required, only allowing • members of the community voicing who might prey on park visitors South Maplewood to enjoy its golf concern over plans to remove existing • More spaces for people to grill, play course that already exists. golf courses and the board listening to games, and enjoy the park • No changes those voices. • More summer camps available, expand • No changes have happened. This • Met Council helped shape the vision camps beyond Tamarack question is making an assumption. and decisions. • More walking streets • No changes, just maintenance. • Misguided social justice advocates • Mosquito control treating better • No changes, Ponds at Battle Creek was • Modeled after chutes and ladders park • Most progressive out of office saved, and all is still right in the world. • Modeled after successful canoe rental • Multiple agencies working together. • No idea programs • Music is a wonderful way to try to • no idea • Modeled after successful outdoor reach people; music in which people • No one came in and screwed it all up. skating rinks take part or help make. Why mess with something that's • Mom, dad,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 110 • Offer multiple types of way finding and • Park boards, city and county officials, • Partnerships, enforcement and tax activity finding - maps, digital public safety officials, park users, the incentives between city, county, resources, etc. community. chamber of commerce and local • Offerings more organic and less • Park employee who has to clean up industries traditional. after park users • Parts of the park were preserved as • Open meetings with residents and • Park staff and community members forest for hiking with minimal other council worked together to welcome and activity, while other parts were set • Opened more trails to dogs incentivize usage aside for lots of people • Opportunity to provide input - town • Park staff explaining what they are • Patrols by park security, signage that halls. doing and inviting the community to displays emergency contact info for • Originally, I signed a petition to participate, when possible park personnel develop a golf course. I don't know • Park users • patrons who shaped that decision to close it, • Parks and Rec do not seem to address • patrons but I certainly wasn't asked. the real issues at hand. Unless the • patrons • Other families in nature problems are addressed in 5 years we • Pay someone to educate people about • Other families just like mine will be known as MiniChicago. Parks trash at boat ramp especially in • Our community takes ownership will not be appreciated. evenings • Our community. Educate us • Parks and Rec got older people and • People • Our local leaders people who golf involved their • People • Our local leaders planning. • People • Out with family • Parks and rec make plans, enlist help of • people are interacting laughing • Outlaw or put large deposit on cans residents. • People at events in Ramsey county and bottles • Parks and Rec worked with MORC to • People at parks in Ramsey county • Outlaw sale of lead weights nationally create those trails • People attending public meetings • Outreach programs in schools or • Parks commissioners preserved and • people driving these decisions seem partnerships for field trips etc. invested in our facilities and parks indifferent to the division they have • Outreach to be more inclusive of • Parks department sends out call for created instead of building unity from diverse population volunteers to accomplish various tasks. common goals • Outreach to minority groups Volunteers awarded for specific • People failed to prioritize conservation • Outreach to underrepresented groups number of hours by property tax • People from all parts of the community to build comfort between them and coupons, gift cards to businesses. • people giving feedback, possible outdoor recreation • Parks have to be located in areas that enforcement or more staff labor would • Overall lack of understanding that once people can walk to. Centrally located be needed. these places are gone, we don’t get or on a route. • people have opportunity to participate them back. They are gone. • Parks leaders and community in park management decisions, and • P&R Administration members those decisions are explained to the • • P&R has buses or transportation to Parks listens to nature public give people access. • Parks listens to residents • People in the community • Parents and other people at Ramsey • parks moved quickly to help combat • People respond. What are the county schools climate change concerns/needs of those who don’t • Park administrators/staff are • Parks promoted parks to various attend? committed and working to increase groups of people. • People that created buildings and how equity in the park systems of • parks staff and community investing in they are made • Park and Rec didn’t listen to taxpayers something bigger than themselves • People that hate golf. • Park and Rec volunteers and • Partner with Minnesota off Road • People were heard and what they supporters Cyclists wanted • Park and Rec. • Partnered with other civic • People who appreciate the need for • Park board members. organizations to help realize the vision. open natural areas • • Park board? Partnerships with paddling groups • People who are truly aware of the • Park boards spent the energy to learn helped expand the interest environment, not just taxes and money • about the needs of their community. Partnerships with schools, community • People who care about the park. centers, cities, nursing homes, cycling • People who enjoy the peace of nature. and ski shops, sports clubs
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 111 • People who live in the neighborhood • Powers that be started listening to the arenas for hundreds of hockey families participate in park activities and people in the community. community to use. decisions. play areas for young families. Golf or • Ramsey County Board? • People who live nearby the parks and boating facilities for older folks. • Ramsey County Commissioners those who travel to them by car but • Presentations to interested public • Ramsey County created close would like to ride bikes or walk. • Preserving green space partnerships to make local suppliers • People who love nature • Preserving parks, green space, golf more accessible • People who pay the taxes in city where courses • Ramsey County fences off a small dog the park is located • Pride, strong family & community area • People who work hard to keep what values • Ramsey County hires more people of little natural areas we have natural and • Private business color and gives them decision making not developed • Private business power • People whose taxes help pay for the • Private company took over the golf • Ramsey County leaders are the primary upkeep of the parks. course. shapers of how this vision will happen. • People with short-term, self-centered • Professional designers, hire people to • Ramsey County residents who live agendas. do this so it gets done right. near, support and utilize the parks and • people, leadership teaching values • Professional parks staff facilities. about what’s important • professional staff (legal, planners, • Ramsey county residents!!! • Perhaps involving ethnic groups to get designers, ecologists) • Ramsey County started listening to the input on what they need for their • programs for underserved to learn and residents who directly use the culture. use facilities amenities. • Petitions • Promote opportunities and programs • Ramsey County started prioritizing land • Pets • Promotion by Ramsey County for recreational use instead of • Physical activity supported • proper decisions made for all development • Plan for different uses in different • Public • Ramsey county taxpayers. County areas. • public input Commissioners reacting to residents’ • Planning for enough picnic tables to • Public input requests. accommodate population growth. • Public input • Ramsey County working more with the • Planning for the next 50 years • Public input community to put their input • • Plant trees • public input to public officials, ongoing Ramsey in partnership with the cities. • Please stop these false ideas. The parks review • Rangers, state parks people are dynamic and inclusive to all those • Public pressure collaborating • who want to use them. • Qualitative feedback from residents RC • Police and Mayor identifying their wants and needs. • RC • Police the problems • Question doesn’t make sense • RC gave funding to BIPOC orgs to re- • Political figures • Ramsey and Hennepin Counties, do/design parks and space • politicians and people power Minneapolis and Saint Paul worked • real community people designed the • Politicians listened to their together to leverage relationships with changes constituents/residents the railroads and other infrastructure • Recognizing parks can be space to heal • Politicians need to use common sense. owners to execute construction of a from noise pollution or other issues in • Politicians realize that having a quality greenway bridge, biking and paddling the community and help with other 9-hole golf course enables children and communities provided input with a health concerns seniors to enjoy golf, a very popular plan to make biking and paddling • Reduced barriers to use, ex public lifetime sport. And they realized that programs for urban youth more transportation to Tamarack, outreach without supporting golf our whole accessible. where people live community suffers • Ramsey co • reduced COVID transmission • Politics • Ramsey County • Reimagining who these spaces are built • Politics and greed for those who • Ramsey County along with community and maintained for benefited from the change typically the input help shaped these decisions • Reinforcement that this is an developers • Ramsey county and the Mounds View investment in our community • Poor decision by County Commission Irondale Youth hockey association • Reinvestment in more popular uses- • poor management by officials worked together to improve the ice away from low use expensive things • Population like grooming snow and ski trails
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 112 • Removing parking and pavement they think it could be called and then • State/county/city • Rental of ice fishing houses or have the community take a survey. • Strong leadership equipment • Sell the Ponds of Battle Creek property • Stupid leadership from county board. • Replace things not used as much by as a golf course. • Support from community community like golf courses with parks • Shaped from community feedback, • Support quality of life law enforcement • Representative of county maybe work with local school groups • Supported key organizations to start • Representative of county or sports orgs something, make progress • Reprioritization of budget • shifted from expensive hockey facilities • Surveys such as this, but not everyone • Residents • Similarly, if the County significantly will know this survey exists • Residents raised the fees to the Golf Courses to • Swim and fishing lessons program • Residents - voting for people who pay for them, it would negatively • Talk to the different populations in the support parks and green spaces impact the diversity of the program. community to ask for specific words in • Residents and government working Smart investment into community different languages and for together outreach programs to bolster use of all pronunciation of those words so we • Residents and park employees and county facilities is what is needed. can all learn. elected officials • Simplify experiences — people don’t • Talking and hanging out with my • Residents and the parks dept realized have as much time friends nature programs were only serving • Slowly • Tax dollars and Commissioners. Getting some (mostly white) county residents • Smart leadership rid of The Ponds golf course is a Hugh and spoke out. • Smart people deciding to maintain a mistake. I golfed it today and the • Residents and the parks dept wanted good course course was full. The course is very well to connect all residents to their county • Smart people that recognize all the managed and has a lot to offer golfers parks and worked with local transit to needs of the community of all ages. make those connections. • snow-making capabilities were • Tax money • Residents and visitors implemented at Battle Creek • Taxes funded the improvements • Residents of RC I hope • So quit spending on new, non-evidence • Taxpayers made decisions • Residents who live in our community. based social programs and invest in • Teachers could with park systems • Residents who use the Ponds of Battle parks and keep it free for everyone • teaching value of Minnesota outdoors Creek Golf Course • Social media 30 sec, multilingual • Team effort of community and elected • Residents, elected official. spotlights to show offerings decision makers • Resource investment and support • Society • That's a very good question • Responsible management • Some leaders • The affordable options at RC golf • Rich people • Some of my favorite courses may have properties enables everyone to enjoy • Road Diets 4--> 3 and more walking closed, forcing me to find new courses. golfing. infra • Some parks don’t have enough • The area around the Ponds have made • Run programs on information and no interesting thing to the whole area better quality to live ecology/nature/sports/recreation do and work and play. Taking away this through the schools, parks, community • Some type of security, whether area to build more apartments will centers to ensure broad outreach and patrolling or cameras bring ugliness and concrete. Where do skills for all • Someone smart enough to actually see kids go now? You keep taking • Save The Ponds and Island Lake Golf the beauty of the Ponds golf course playgrounds and good areas away from • Save what’s good and we’ll utilizes p and how so many people of all ages kids. • Science based decisions and backgrounds enjoy it. • the board creates a rental office • • See below. Give folks a reason to be Someone who truly understands that • The board decided to keep Ponds engaged, either a stipend or ownership this isn't just about golf. open, in part because it has the range, of a small find for activities or • Sometimes improvements mean a uniting feature not found At improvements that are importan5 to keeping what is great and bringing Goodrich. their neighborhoods. back things that used to be there. • The change to close it down was • See who lives in the area of the park • Sponsors CHANGED! I hope whoever has the and ask the community (by survey) • Sports court power to change that decision has what to name it. Maybe speak to a few • Staff input done something by the fall of 2021. elders in the community and see what • State • State Government/Agencies
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 113 • The changes are actually lack of • the community and city County, but we all vote, and I imagine changes along with improvements and mapped/completed trails that we can all participate during the maintenance. • The community and county board election cycle to decide on those • The changes happen because more decided to save some money on changes that would need budgeting people are using the parks fertilizer and manicuring the lawn and and planning if they are going to be • The changes happened because put that money in educational made in the next five years. community members came together programs. The grass no longer being • The community. Taxpayers. Elected with one voice and asked for what they manicured has been specially selected officials making the right decisions for needed in order to take advantage of (near roads or corners of the parks) to the county. all the park system has to offer. become a prairie and natural flower • The Council for Ramsey County Parks & • The changes happened because these area which is great for pollinators. Recreation ideas were given higher priority in • The community and funding were • The council listened to the citizens. Ramsey County operations. provided to create these spaces for • The countless people who want to • The cities and our elected leadership in biking and cross-country skiing keep the course open. partnership with the county • The community and people in charge • The country commissioners listen to • The city • The community and people who live the golf patrons and realize they've • The city there made a mistake • the city advertises rentals • The community and the leadership of • The county • the city and county actually listened to the parks and rec department, • The county the overwhelming amount of people responding to community feedback. • The county allowing the course to stay that enjoy battle creek golf course, • The community asked for more • The county and city working to who have pleaded for years now to hours/open days at facilities preserve The Ponds at Battle Creek. keep what has been here for a very • the community helps make things • The County Board listened to the long time! The politicians had 0 control happen but needs the support of the residents!!! over this decision because the people gov't to see it thru • The County Board, Parks and Rec spoke, and they listened and didn’t do • The community itself is more directly Officials make changes happen on the anything because nothing needed to involved in moving forward. The ground, but the public should be happen except status quo! County Board often acts too monolithic shaping the decisions. No one sector of • The city board in their decisions. our community should be ignored or • The city council without votes. • The community providing guidance to catered too. Balance! • The city needs to get better organized local authorities • The county commissioners except the around how to distribute money in the • The community should shape the person who represents the southern city. decisions part of the county of the city of • The city of Maplewood • The community support has shaped Maplewood • the city prioritizes the parks the decision • The county forcing change • The commissioners it appears has a • The community supported this diverse • The county helps maintain these vision that they believe will get them course (one of the most diverse I’ve facilities re-elected. seen as a person of color who golfs). • The county kept the golf course open • The commissioners listening to the • The community that shares the place • The County lead the way by listening to community and seeing what the ponds and from volunteers its citizens. offers • The community though general • the county listens to the residents of • The commissioners woke up and elections the county realized closing the course was a • The community weighing in • the County park staff listened and TERRIBLE idea! • The community weighing in responded. • The community • The community who enjoy golf but also • The county thinking it needs to make • The community value the natural wetland and money. Government isn’t in that • The community uniqueness of that area when it is next business. The governments job is to • The community to the monstrosity that is Woodbury. provide equal opportunities to all • The community • The community, municipal leaders and people • The community park authorities. • The county worked to dismantle white • The community • The community. supremacy • The community • The community. I believe those • The decision-making process could be • The community advocates changes would have to be made by the informed by a survey, sent to Ramsey
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 114 County residents, with questions about needs. (By geographic needs, I mean • The people who live in the area, their what changes should be made. This paying attention to all of the county, voices were heard by the local could be done electronically. All of this including the southern edges.) government or said decision makers with the support of the Parks & Rec • The legislature bonds for the Winter for the county department. rec area. • The people who lived in the area had • The decisions are shaped by initial • The members of the community the greatest say in how local space was ideas from the Country landscape shaped those decisions. used, not council people who live 30 designers and then through a series of • The MN Legislature stopped being minutes away community feedback meetings. Then stingy and allocated more money to • the people who run the park system the plans are adapted by the landscape county park systems. • The people! Not just a select few architects. • the natural order of things decision makers. • The decisions were shaped by a • the outdoor recreation areas and • The pine tree area near Highway 94 is combination of resident input with the wildlife areas we have now must still cleaned up and disc golf holes are approval from a REASONABLE Ramsey be available in the future. I hope the installed there. County Board residents shape the decisions and not • The politicians did their job. • The dig owners who have been the politicians • The ponds is self-sufficient that serves wanting one for a very long time at rice • The P&R board supported ponds at many diverse generations. Doesn't creek Battle Creek make sense. • The employees, the learning programs • The park board and county council • the progressive left abused their like The First Tee and the incredible need to listen to a broad array of power, and the "good guys" didn't do environment with all the wildlife and voices - not just the “squeaky wheel” enough to stop them. scenery that complains the loudest • The public • The funding was available to maintain • The park board funded a course • The public and people who uses them the parks and hire staff. designer, baskets, and cement tee shape them • the golf course remains pads. • The public must have a say in what • The golf course reopened after closing • The park board, but I understand if facilities are important to them rather in 2020. they cannot; some have no vision. than public policy by constituents who • The golf course wasn’t closed in 2021 • The parks and rec team! do not use the facility and Ramsey County commissioners • The parks department invested in • The public shaped decisions. could see the benefit of what the improved mapping and trail-marking • The public, but we can't do it without course means to the community and efforts, and offered "learn to property tax money loyal customers. snowshoe" events • the Ramsey council • The golf courses are the only county • The people • The Ramsey County Commissioners parks I use, and I pay for that privilege. • The people come to their senses and keep this • The government • The people also kept all nature centers treasure of a golf course for South • The government and outdoor facilities the same Maplewood and Ramsey county for • The government and the public. • The people have continued to pursue their constituents in the area to • The government made a plan keeping areas available for recreation. continue to use incorporating listen sessions and • The people in. Ramsey county not just • The RC Parks started to listen to feedback. the city council or park board feedback. • The group supporting parts has a • The people kept the parks safe • the residents of Maplewood 100% strong advocate at the state level for • The people of Ramsey county and their decided that the golf course should funding and big picture decisions. interests to the board and committees. stay. The people decided to Get rid of • The Highway Dept installed sound • The people of the community who live the prison instead!!!!!!! walls there and need recreational activities • The residents!! • The immediate community. Not to flourish. • The squeaky wheel. politicians with an agenda. • The people of the Twin cities didn't • The surrounding community • The leaders of the communities. want to lose a great golf course • The teachers • The leadership has paid attention to • The people voiced their preference • The U of M CFANS, SPH, and Humphrey the various voices in the community, • The people who come to the and love Public Policy programs, Ramsey carefully weighing not just economic to golf there County, community garden groups, realities, but the importance of • The people who live close by and use hunger relief partners, and community ecological, cultural, and geographic the trails most often. members near park sites came
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 115 together and identified suitable sites • This is a great & diverse course - do not • Volunteers and various board and management plans to install close please! members. permanent food plots in parks • This would be made possible by not • volunteers from the community throughout the county. Food is gleaned closing The Ponds at Battle Creek. • Volunteers in parks by visitors or harvested more • Those changes came about with action • Voters intensively and distributed for school from our representatives and swift • Voters food programs or hunger relief. planning • Voters decide what the county can • The wrong people • Those changes happen because people afford and what the people want. • There is usually a clear winner in the starting to complain about not having • want that place to remain as is. pavement vs parklands debate enough space to use the benches and • Was listened to • There was no Disc Golf in any Ramsey grill. • We all shaped the changes. We all County Park until now • Those changes happened because the made ourselves better and invited • These changes happened because ponds at Battle Creek was recognized someone else to join in. it’s fun. It's a Ramsey County partnered with more as a successful course and is not shut great community. you laugh, eat good stakeholders to generate out-of-the- down food, learn about yourself, and heal box ideas to create and open these • Those who benefit the most from the • We can't fight government so why try spaces. parks. • We need to engage young pre-teens • These decisions were shaped by • Thoughtful city and county leaders • We need to fund a splash pad. Ramsey County, regional and state decided to make sustainability a • We remembered to be and experience stakeholders. priority peace. It starts with breath. we • They decided to keep the golf course • Through focused improvement focused our attention back on us and open so the community can be served, projects by local parks dept; direct our breath and connect with each and children can learn this lifelong spirt taxes to this! other • They designer of the park • Through Ramsey County planning and • We remove fear and accept love. if we • They didn’t change funding. Hopefully with input from the are hurting isolated, we are all hurting. • They do not seem to care for the community. All people, kids, adults, if we hurt together. we can grow masses. To give themselves a raise elders together. Through meditation, breath, while cutting expenses is curious to me • Through Ramsey County planning and and experiences. • They have one vision. One. funding. Hopefully with input from the • We the people • They include the public (as in this community. • We the people who have roots in our survey) and make sure there is good • Time community communication. I think people here • Tired of the status quo same things • We the taxpayers of our community value nature and parks so much. They • to use what is available. • We the taxpayers who have supported want to be part of the process. • Trails updated for changing water our community to make it one of the • they referenced the best research levels best areas to live in and raise our available • Transparency in investments and use families • They won’t happen if you take golf of tax dollars • Welcoming environments away from Ramsey county. • Transportation to access different • Well Ramsey Co Commissioners are • Things can stay the same places and spaces to explore planning to close The Ponds, thereby • Thinking and making decisions. It helps • uninformed county commissioners taking away an avenue for folks to be to get outdoors and walk or golf. • Users outside • This area is becoming one of the haves • Using funds to save and provide • Who and have nots. I pay taxes while others amenities and activities for diverse • Who indeed? Popular desires are so are on programs that encourage them neighborhoods shifting, and people don't realize that not to work. • Using the land across the street, the what they need in the parks is not • This change happens when we as a community. what they will want in ten years! collective take part in taking care of • Vadnais water district. • Who knows? nature and abolishing policies that hurt • Valuing people over profits; green land • Whoever reads this will hopefully and harm nature and the people who use over pleasing rich golfers enact beautiful changes to better the live in those neighborhoods. Everyone • Voice of residents elderly people who may fear walking or shapes this decision from community • Volunteerism enjoying daily activities outside to legislators. • Volunteers • Volunteers
21st Century Vision Implementation: 8. How did those changes happen? Who shaped the decisions? Page 116 • with help from the current users as • Working with local groups such as • Young people got a chance to learn the well as reaching out to other Ramsey MORC, the county was able to plan and game of golf at the Ponds at Battle county residents build sustainable trails for riding Creek. • With options available people choose • Would like more police cameras in all • Young people, especially older kids and • With the help of MORC and volunteers parks teenagers, especially girls, were asked • With the help of the county and its • Would like people to be more towards what would make them feel safe and communities actions that are being made. welcome. Families with younger kids • Working group of community citizens • wow are you looking for kudos for stuff were consulted about facilities like • Working together to clean up and that hasn't happened? bathrooms, changing areas, splash restore our city lakes. • www.kpleagues.com pads. • Working with diversity and inclusion • You and users shape the decisions. • Youth experts, university professors, and • You didn't close it. • Youth programs for golf. Maybe youth other community experts to discover • You say white privilege. Not true golf leagues and display interesting facts for • You? • Zero tolerance for lawbreakers community engagement.
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 118 Vision: A dynamic, community-centered system that provides opportunities for our ever-changing community to engage with inclusive and welcoming parks and recreation sites and programming.
Imagine it's 5 years from now and Parks & Recreation is making great progress on this vision. Thinking about yourself, family, and friends in Ramsey County parks, facilities, and programs… What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started?
• 24/7 open park with a lot of light on at • Allocate space and resources • Ask diverse community members what night • Allow residents to vote on clear public they would like to do in the parks, • access is easy for everyone items what their vision is. • Accountability in upkeeping resources • Allow Shared use of trails • ask for input • Acknowledge what’s missing now. • Allowing that I am not seeing much in • Ask for input • Acquire more land terms of "changes" but instead more of • Ask for volunteers • Actively search for key members from the same and more of the new and • ask for volunteers different community groups. Ask who different this is tough to answer. • Ask for volunteers for habitat should be at the table who isn't Obviously, build support for the value restoration represented. of the park system, publicize the • Ask for volunteers for habitat • activities at county parks/facilities. amenities to build broad support, restoration • Activities for all age groups. include all people of all "types" and not • Ask for volunteers on the website. • Activities/sports representing different exclude those who are currently out of • Ask hard questions and be ok with cultures -- engage with these favor. Inclusive means inclusive of all. A tough choices to make sure a diverse communities key action might be not to frame the set of recreation options is available to • ADA nationally states that RC P&R has discussion of The Ponds GC as pitting support our community. the best systems in place for a diverse one "group" of a particular "racial and • Ask kids in schools to do videos in disables community. demographic type" against others in Native languages • Add additional areas as activity the County. • Ask people waiting for public transit increases. • Also, community engagement - online what they wish for in parks • Add mini golf • And also, about the wildlife and • Ask the community where sound • Add more bathrooms protect the wildlife and the forests barriers should be installed • Add more native plants. • Any appeared underused areas • Ask the residents of the area what they • Add the golf course to the ski pass consider better promotion/incentives want before deciding to close the • Add water to existing parks! to use them. beloved golf course on Century Ave. & • • Adding more walking trails Applicable programs and why it is Lower Afton. important to have peace of mind, • Adjust the budget • Ask those using the parks! connection to nature, connection to • Advertise this course more on your • Ask those who live by the trails what community websites and questionnaires like this. they want/need - and ask us to invest • Approve a new course in Como park. • Advertising on billboards, bus stops, in volunteering, personalizing... • Approve the money and commercials on TV. • Ask youth in the community (12-19- • are already made up. • Advertising what’s offered at the parks year-olds) what they want from their • Ash trees are managed, but not at the • Advisory board? I use the various parks parks. They are the future supporters expense of other maintenance for the 5-6 times a week, year-round (and for of the park system urban canopy. the past 20 years) and I am particularly • Asking BIPOC youth what they want • familiar with my local park. Draw on Ask a participant to represent their from county parks n rec. knowledge of people like me! neighbors and collect names of those • Asking for input in different languages willing to be advocates • Advocate • Asking for more funding • Ask business experts in the targeted • Advocate for more resources • asses the need for upgrades- tables, recreational segments and ask them to • Again, PLEASE do not close the Ponds grills volunteer to help or give advice. at Battle Creek Golf Course. • Assess your programs and practices • Ask citizens/residents to take personal • All families, kids, adults, elders with an equity lens responsibility in helping to keep up • All people, kids, adults, elders • Assure funding with our parks and trails. • allocate funds for improvements • At golf course book tee times further • Ask community members for ideas and • Allocate funds to make trails apart. needs,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 119 • Attending these meetings, offering • Budget $$ for playground when it doesn’t need to be messed honest feedback, asking questions, and improvements/updates with. signing up to lead when/where • Build a back 9 across the street • cleaning, more events for the necessary. Listen to residents of the • Build another nine holes on the north community, more events for teens to community, get county decision side of the Ramsey County Correctional help their growth mentorship makers on board Facility programs, volunteer opportunities • Authorize the parks department and • Build more disc golf courses • Cleanliness of grounds provide funding to restore natural • Build more exercise stations along • Clear Signage spaces. Reduce the development pathways • Close more streets for fun and footprint. • Build More Golf Course community building and recreation • awareness of all the parks have to offer • Build more Tuj Lab courts, close golf • Close parkways around lakes • back away from tearing down existing courses • Come up with a plan before anything is resources (golf courses, wooded areas) • build public firepits that are open at done • Be aware that golf is a game that can night • Come up with an actual plan before be played for life by everybody. • Butt out. marching forward and closing down • Be involved in decision-making • buy more land for parks the courses and rinks. • Be involved in decision-making • by doing this people will remain in the • Comes out of people’s taxes • Be more specific in your questions. city. • Comfortable and easy path for disabled Dream mode is nice but that doesn’t • Call for feedback from citizens often people to access get response from the neighbors who and through a wide variety of mediums • Commit resources to programming for live all the time next to the park. Let’s • Call the park recreation and give out children, families, and older youth pick a specific park you’re starting with more feedback • Commit time and resources to many and get ideas for that. This dream • Call up Minnesota Roller Derby (queer, changes happen. fulfillment survey isn’t being specific female friendly Ramsey County sports • Commit to a sound plan. about anything and seems more like team embedded in the community) • Commit to taking action. fluff. and brainstorm OTHER activities with • Communicate • Be respectful to each other them • Communicate a cleaner park starts • Be welcoming in parks instead of • Cameras and signs to educate recycling with each of us, with me. fearful of others. properly • Communicate and ask questions to • Begin visualizing golf courses as more • Caring about the environment those directly impacted by a new (or than just a golf course. • Cater to all age groups remodeled) park • Benches and tables • change attitudes about who "owns" • communicate early • Better access to trails county parks (whole county vs • Communicate opportunities to • Better fund maintenance of parks and immediate neighboring property volunteer in parks. facilities owners) • Communicate, communicate, • Better funding • Change plans to place housing at communicate. • Better maintenance of ice-free parking beautiful Ponds at Battle Creek • Communication and sidewalk areas for winter use. • Citizens must be willing to spend the • Communication is important. • Better surveillance in parking lots money for the good of all. • Community • Bike friendliness county. • City backs the police • Community announcements • Bike lanes are plowed in the winter • City Council • Community engagement and East Como Lake Drive does not go • Clean after your dog. • Community engagement with back to being a car lane. • Clean and safe facilities for everyone to representatives who care about more • board that can make the proper use than increased development of parks decisions • Clean up after ourselves and our pets • community forums • Breathe • Clean up trash • Community input • Bring free youth golf lessons (think tee • Cleaner water • Community input opportunities it up) to the county courses. • Cleaning up the community 2. Re- • Community input valued • Bring it to the people. examine policies that harm the • Community involvement • Bring more diverse people from the community and nature 3. Help bring • Community involvement in selecting city to all decision-making spaces as life by planting what’s needed (fool, how the space evolves. Especially leaders herbs, etc.) and leaving things alone taking into account the people that
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 120 own home right on the golf course as it • continue to ask community what we • Create a means of making it happen will impact their property value want in parks • Create a proposal • community led decision making • Continue to identify partners and find • create a regional park and trail • Community meeting champions. organization to cover all parks and • community meetings • Continue to keep revenue generating cities and state • Community meetings recreational spaces open. • Create a way to include each other in • community member/driven goals • Continue to maintain the parks activities. Find a reason to come • community members and volunteers wonderfully together to make something new, fun, • Community outreach and building the • Continue to make it affordable and different connection to the value that these accessible to the public. • Create action amenities provide • Continue to provide programs like the • create activities that are fun and • Community use of parks really 1st Tee at Ponds at Battle Creek attract different community members increased during COVID, updating • Continue to provide things for the • Create an easy process to offer amenities will help this persist. youth to do, they are the future individual fitness classes • Community visioning sessions, • continue with snow-making • Create bike lanes on roads especially focused on communities implementation plans • Create bike lanes on roads who have been underserved. • Continued upkeep and care • Create family and couple golf • Comprehensive donation program with • Control the buckthorn memberships. (A couple's membership transparency or where funds are • Convene families with children with costs less than two individual allocated disabilities and create universal design memberships, for example.) • Conduct disc golf training at Conway around their unique needs • create individual park "Friends" groups Rec Center and Battle Creek Rec Center • Convene specific community groups • Create informational and promotional (four sessions at once per week) and together at the opening of an area. material in multiple languages then host a "tournament" at Battle • Convert them into bikeways/trails • Create interesting and safe Creek Park (temporary course) for the • convince the county board to change environments for walkers, bikers and class participants and the general their decision to close the ponds at playgrounds. public. I have connected with __ at the battle creek by using it a lot and • Create more opportunities for young Sanneh Foundation and __ at Ramsey making it profitable so it can remain families of color to enjoy the amazing County Parks and Rec to carry out this open. game of golf. plan in 2020. The pandemic pushed the • Coordinate aquatic weed treatments • create more trails that sustainably built implementation out to 2021. with KGSK Save Our Lakes Initiative and meant for multi-purpose • Connect to greencorp members? • Corporate money • Create multiple pathways to gather • Connections with community groups • County backs the police input • Consider a fundraiser or donation drive • County Commissioners listen to local • create safe environments to acquire more winter equipment. constituents • Create the change through our minds, • Consider all ages of people who • County Commissioners visit the Ponds our connection, our breath, our unity, • Considered limited use of Lake Vadnais at Battle Creek and witness the vast and start with the BREATH. You cannot • Contact food truck association of MN diversity it brings to the community do anything without the breath. • contact the right authorities to make • county driven goals (which align in • Create work programs that actually this happen. purpose) address social issues. • Continue operating parks and golf • County involvement with MORC • Creating children’s activities can courses. • County needs to prioritize achieve diversity. • Continue Ponds at Battle Creek keeping/creating/buying land to • Crime prevention by county • Continue soliciting input from connect the parks together for • crowded courses - fees will be community pedestrians and bikers so people can increases • continue the excellence at the courses easily go from one park to another • Cut stuff that is not being used or is • Continue The Ponds at Battle Creek as without a car underutilized, so that your budget is a golf course, rather that destroying • County needs to work more with cities better spent this unique gem and towns to utilize land and create • Cut unnecessary spending • Continue to allow space for community biking/walking paths WITH trees along • Decide input and feedback. Listen and really these paths for shade • Decide on a vision and plan of action understand the needs of the residents. • Create a local volunteer base for each • Decide on exact locations park • Decide on exact locations
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 121 • Deciding it’s something worth doing • Do not close the Ponds at Battle Creek. • Don't close a park area to develop (removing invasives) and securing It is a money-making course NOW. housing area. Can never get the public resources to do if Moreover, it is being enjoyed by all use land back. • Decrease mowing and chemical use races and income levels. It is simply not • Don't close any existing courses! It’s • Dedicate safe spaces for BIPOC to true that this course is only serving the dumbest __ thing I’ve ever heard practice culture-related necessities white people with higher incomes. that you are closing the Ponds! • Defend Police • Do not close the Ponds of Battle Creek • don't close any of these amenities. • Design with accessibility to all in mind. • Do NOT close the Ponds. • Don't close Battle Creek golf course • Designate an area of a lake (long lake?) • Do not close The Ponds. My tax dollars • don't close battle creek golf course to place signs and a fence and rope pay for a lot of things to help those • Don't close the Pond golf course course who are disadvantaged. In addition to • Don't close the ponds at battle creek • Designate land areas throughout the helping those who are less fortunate, I • Don't close the Ponds at Battle Creek county and find community experts to feel like some of my tax dollars should golf course lead and organize the people. go to things I enjoy doing as well. • Don't close the Ponds at Battle Creek Advertise through normal channels. • Do NOT get rid of the Ponds golf course • Designate parks for single track to be • Do not make decisions in a vacuum • Don't close the Ponds at Battle Creek created • Do not use green spaces like golf golf course • Designed mtn bike trails courses for more housing • Don't do a lot of development in the • develop a plan that addresses • Do not want any changes - leave the Regional Parks sustainability • Doggy bags. • don't get rid of golf courses • Develop a reasonable set of rules to • Don’t be above the people • don't remove the Ponds at Battle Creek allow safe and respectful drone • Don’t build houses on open • Don't remove the ponds golf course. operation space/including golf courses. • Don't remove the ponds golf course. • develop plans • don’t close any courses • Don't remove the ponds golf course. • develop plans • Don’t close Ponds • don't restrict trails to only one activity, • Developer an appreciation for Mother • Don’t close Ponds at Battle Creek such as cross-country skiing. Nature in future generations • Don’t close Ponds Golf Course! • Don't rush changes. Get them right. • Different types of cultures displayed • Don’t close the golf course. • don't sell park land and honored • Don’t close The Ponds • Don't shut down the Ponds at Battle • Discuss • Don’t close The Ponds at Battle Creek Creek • Districts call for volunteer action in the • Don’t develop parks/country property • Don't shut Ponds @ Battle Creek GC parks, form groups for specific things in for housing • Don't take away ponds at battle creek the parks, i.e., pick up trash, maintain • Don’t force a social engineering so there are more golf options bike trails, staff an information kiosk agenda. • Don't take parks, golf courses, green on heavy use days. • Don’t get rid of the golf course spaces away. • Ditto • Don’t give away current open space to • Don't turn parks into housing, where it • diverse staff representation in parks development. will cost more to clean up and where (see staff folks out and about - can ask • Don’t remove the ponds of battle it's next to a shooting range. Where's to questions/ be welcomed- with some creek. the equity in putting housing next to a sort of identification) • Don’t sell the land correctional facility and shooting • Diversify everything • Don’t take away anything and above range? • Divert the tiny amount of funds it all, do not build housing where we • Draw up plans and visions would take. have parks and golf courses. • Draw up plans and visions • Do large amounts of human-centered • Don’t take away the golf course • Dredge the channel between Gervais design. Ask people what they feel and • Don’t wait and get overly political— and Kohlman lake see in parks and how they use them. take actions • Earth day 2022 install natural plantings • Do most built development in the • Donate if needed with the partnerships Country Parks • donate whatever we can financially • Educate people in taking care of the • Do not change, you are serving the and our time environment • Do not close Battle creek golf course • Don't build houses or apartments • Educate public as to why changes are • Do not close Ponds at Battle Creel! • Don't change open space development occurring. • Do not close the course. for additional commercial properties • Educate the community on how to use • Do not close The Ponds at Battle Creek. • Don't change the golf course. trails properly
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 122 • Educate the disenfranchised. Involve • Encouraging field trips and programs in • Examine your holes in service them in the decisions. nature that connection people locations, who is not using the parks • Educate the people. Put up come • enforce dog rules and why. manner so that people can perhaps • Enforce existing laws • execution of plans take a flyer at different points on • Enforce laws • Expand communication with the public walking trails, or take one racks at • Enforce littering laws and issue stiff about what opportunities exist (various buildings at the parks. Also, with the fines park "levels" intro today was advent of technology, we can reach • Enforce noise ordinances. enlightening) people by technology, just like how • Enforcing park safety and rules • Expand free rental, many families are you reached me with this survey! Good • engage communities with schools that low income (free lunch eligible) and Luck and Success! will use facility can't afford their own equipment or • Educating and training staff hired • Engage community members are new to the country and never • Educating the public about invasive • Engage more with county staff who live experienced what Ramsey county has plant species near and regularly use their local to offer. • education county parks. They are both employee • Expand hours arena are open. • Education about nature and realize its and citizen and have a more vested • Expand it to 18 holes value is far greater than money and interest (maybe?) in working towards a • Expand Nature programming to material goods. common goal - from both angles. underserved groups. • education for others to accept bicycles • Engage residents who support the PBC • Expand parking (e.g., Long Lake • Education, changing our lifestyle: to be ambassadors for promoting the Regional Park) to new or secondary reduce pollution and waste golf course entrance points into the parks. • Elect new commissioners • Engage the disc golf community. We • Expand the clubhouse • Elect new county commissioners are huge and growing by the day. • Expand the resources you have for • elections • Engage volunteers to maintain trail everyone. • Eliminate feral cats and as many systems • Explore creative ways to enhance coyotes as possible. • Engage with local support groups such funding (because improvements cost • Eliminate housing projects as MORC money) by allowing those with the • Embrace diversity • Engage youth. means to do so to have, maybe, • Employ people to be stewards of the • engaging and having people on naming rights for pavilions? Something land. If it’s seen as a respectable committees working toward these like that. benefitted career people will be visions • Express the importance of saving some interested. Volunteers are not a • engaging with community groups wildlife in what is a very city-orientated solution • Enjoy nature location. • Empty trash bins • Enjoy the simple things that Nature has • Extend brad p’s contract with Ramsey • encourage community involvement to offer. county until a deal could be made to with community functions; use • Enlist those who use the facilities to acquire the land so the golf course can community members to do the work- help stay for years to come build, clean up, restore • Ensure budget for changes is • Facilitate public transportation to parks • Encourage diverse economic classes to maintained • Fair programs/ specific purpose enjoy Ponds and Battle Creek • Ensure we continue land use where it's structures plans • Encourage family cycling been effective • families • Encourage folks to get out of the house • Environmental education • Family outings at parks • Encourage participate from particular • Equity conversation can come to a • Feel included and love the designed. user groups the county knows are place of healing (holistic wellbeing) Some streetlights in places that can get missing from the table. • Establish a rollout plan and adhere to really dark. • encourage Ramsey county kids passes deadlines • fewer women will take up golf due to and discount days for kids to enjoy • Establish partnership with key non- unavailability of tee times nature and be active in parks and rec profits • Fill out more surveys activities • Evaluate and audit goals results • Fill out survey • encourage restaurants, beer gardens, • Events held in the parks • Find a Common Goal/ Cause bike and xc ski shops to locate in parks • everyone is welcome, everyone is • Find a key contact person to strategize and on trails comfortable being there and build these partnerships with above
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 123 • Find a leader who can champion the travel to a variety of locations within • Get kids from the neighborhoods vision the county. around parks into the parks. • Find another property where low- • Follow the rules of the parks • get media involved income housing can be built, therefore • Follow through. • Get money for projects allowing for a continuation of The • For large, regional parks, interactive, • Get more Golfers Feedback Ponds at Battle Creek. electronic maps and pathways to • Get more people interested • Find other areas to replace attractions, etc. • Get neighbors to voice support • Find out how that looks to them. • For skiing, form something like what • Get people together where they are Grassroots up. What does it look like to the Loppet org does but have it be • Get rid of current county leaders diverse communities? Ramsey focused • Get rid of some red tape. • Find park and green space deserts and • For those that have limited family - • Get rid of the person who wrote this plan more parks what is the attraction to go to different survey • Find space to create mountain bike events? • Get the community involved to trails • forward thinking and decision making increase buy-in • Find youth groups like Girl Scouts who • forward vision and a commitment for • Get the people within the community will monitor trash in the parks and world class parks involved monitor the cleanliness of restrooms. • Foster partnerships with schools • Get together some round table • Finding for kids’ programs • Free golf clinics meetings of people that use each park. • Finding high density areas without • Friends and family • Getting the community’s input safe/walkable access to trails • fully embrace mountain biking • Go back to having the inmates provide • Fine/club people who litter. • Fund public transportation so everyone the maintenance for the ponds • fire problematic employees who refuse has the opportunity to easily visit • Go into schools and find out what from to learn Regional Parks. a child's perspective would make the • Fishing for fun only, not for eating • Funding parks more accessible and appealing • Fix the trail system that is underwater • Funding • Go there and see how beautiful it is in Snail/Vadnais. It’s criminal nothing • Funding and how it is a true asset to the has been done in years. • Funding for habitat and water quality community • Fix the water drainage problem restoration • Golf • Flags of the ethnicity • Funding. • Golf at The Ponds • Flood email or mass text every other • Fundraisers - e.g.: run every park • golf course as it is! day; broom the rinks; if you don't have event, sign-up fee, get a t-shirt when • Golf is for everyone. All ages the staff call for volunteers in the done -something like that! Buy a local • Golf is not a wealthy sport and can be community ski pass (in addition to MnPASS, get a enjoyed by all • Focus on keeping the Ponds open, a ski hat, etc.) Or fundraiser fairs in • Golf more golf course that is loved in the Twin parks, or BBQs or food truck, etc. • Golf more Cities that also brings in money to • Further develop training facility at • Golf more support the county and its visions for Ponds golf course • Good question. Letter to editor? the future • Gain a sense of responsibility Discussion with Ramsey county • Focus on the children and young • Gather artists, growers, crafters, etc. in board?? adults. a central location where people can • Greater social media presence and • Focus on what is needed/wanted by gather and access goods. contact information for community most • Gather data members rather than an emailed • Folks reached out to Twin Cities • Geocaching - allow more caches survey Paddlesports, Minnesota Dragon Boat • Get access improvement for Pigs Eye • Greet and encourage people no matter Club, Lower Phalen Creek Project, with Lake their race or background "know your watershed" events; • Get additional feedback on how people • Group activities. worked with other formal and informal want to find out information about the • group decision-making groups to brainstorm options. parks • Group meetings online • Follow the Master Plan Maplewood • Get feedback from residents. • Group meetings online spent 50,000 creating. It’s a good one • Get input from golfers and course staff • Grow with the technology through suggesting a purchase of an eco-van or • Get input from the park neighbors. Do parks and recreation bus that can take kids or meet kids and they have certain needs or concerns? • Guided walks • Get it on the agenda and plan to
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Page 124 • Happy family, happy community • Highwood is very unsafe • I try to briefly encourage and praise • Happy to do volunteer work to help • hire for diversity the staff when I meet them in the achieve above items • Hire forward thinking managers and parks. • Have a park person officially assigned directors • Identify a certain radius around these to promote amenities and good • hire instructors parks and conduct mailings/surveys of behavior on social media. • Hire the youth to do the work. residents within a given radius. • Have an "interested in helping" sign-up • Hiring more BIPOC • Identify areas of need (using data and • Have areas geared toward families and • Hold small focus group discussions community input) children and for adults who want to • hope you can keep the Ponds open....it • Identify money losing ball golf courses enjoy amenities without kids around. is a very nice facility for those who can and convert part to disc golf. • Have events for fun and community use it, and I foresee an increase in the • Identify parks that are under used or building popularity of golf after being down for declining in use or close to populations • Have events to recognize the grief we several years that will benefit most from increased are experiencing in a community that • Host community members and invite park use. kills black men. Have these events all leaders in the park spaces • Identify priorities and approve funds over the metro area. • Host group golf clinics and family fun • Identify safety concerns and facility • have free introductory classes or activities in partnership with orgs and issues programs on a recurring, predictable influencers in cultural communities • Identify some open space suitable for basis that matches bus/transit • I can access it in a way that doesn't trails. schedules require I drive a car and park my car at • Identify strategic partners • Have kids/teens create park ideas my destination. • Identify that outdoors offers • Have more music/musicians playing if • I can't do anything about this professional opportunities. possible - of all ages and levels of • I contact Parks and Rec as well as Communicate to our residents the performance talents. Ramsey County when I see something opportunities that exist for • Have more programs and areas for that shouldn't be there. employment and careers in recreation. beginners - this will increase diversity • I don’t know. • Identify the ice arena that needs the of users in park. Have programs that • I don't see a need for any significant most work and convert it to a roller introduce people to kayaking, skiing, changes to the outdoor spaces near my rink. trail running, etc. Free "Come out and home • If it isn't broken - why fix it try it!" days. • I fear you won't and that your minds • If it’s not broken don’t fix it! • have more wood chip type trails for • I go to the rec centers, how do I know • If Ramsey County is absolutely going to hiking about the larger parks further out to sell out for additional tax base, let the • Have open, honest discussions and not experience nature, etc. course stay open until the point when make decisions that are thrust onto a • i guess I’m not really sure - some the excavators come in to flatten the surprised group of residents. volunteer organization already land for housing. The last thing we • Have Ramsey County focus on happens at my nearest park but i think need in Ramsey County is another Golf infrastructure some county-level additions would be Course like Hillcrest that is now just • Have signs telling how we can identify helpful growing tumbleweeds at what used to invasive species and who to contact. • I hope to be able to enjoy walking be a beautiful course. I know that's not • Have the commissioner come to South around Ramsey County lakes, assuming a Ramsey County owned property but Maplewood the talk with the people the paths are maintained in good let's make sure this property at the and understand that the golf course is condition ponds of Battle Creek doesn't look like important to many of them. • I not sure who to reach out to if I have that in five years • Having a calendar of the activity they questions or suggestion • If taking away any green space, have in the park and the screen • I put my photos on Google maps and including golf courses, replace with slideshow of the history of the park. literally thousands of people see them. green space in the same neighborhood • Having siren sound when something • I see families, friends and animals • If the County continues to pour big happen • I see no positive changes coming from outdoor rinks age will take care of the • Help clean the park. this county board to benefit taxpaying rest • Help clean up the park contributors to our community • If there isn't already an event planning • Help keep parks clean and safe • i think we need to work on preserving committee, with both county staff and • Here you've got me. We can resist the community members, form one. desire to make everything 'new.'
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 125 • If this course closes the county just cut provide programs in education around groups, actors doing short plays, off hundreds of kids access to the nature that abounds in all our parks. comedians game and the ethics that come along • individual actions • Invite people to participate with it. 18-hole courses are • Indoor spaces like Como Conservatory • Invite some of the wonderful nonprofit predominantly used by adults with no • Indoor winter parks and restaurants groups like We Win to bring folks out designated practice areas or with views to the parks? instruction for kids. It would be a • Inform people when we see something • Invite them to the table. travesty if this closes. What are the wrong they did • Involve communities of color and plans for the old Hillcrest Site??!! • Informing residents of the amenities underrepresented groups • If you’re not busy enough in your job, and options available. • Involved BIPOC communities and give please find a different one. • Initiate a citizen park board with 10-20 the decision-making power • I'm not sure active participants who can assist the • It doesn't serve just a very small, very • I'm not sure citizens have much say or local government with planning and niche group of people (i.e., golf that our actions and voices are heard execution of the changes course). That initial need can exist, but when we "speak for the trees" • initiatives into motion. Asking for help it MUST serve more than one purpose • Implement from if the people who use the facility is still • implement the plan! • Input on trail locations a very niche group of people. • Improve communication strategies so • Install more signs to direct user groups • It one of the very few budget courses that more parts of the diverse to appropriate trails in the Twin Cities area. communities receive county • institute a fee for the dog park system • It probably takes more funding to information. Current communication • Interdepartmental collaboration. maintain the sites a little more than efforts are minimal and really seem to • Interview the people who are at the they are now. serve the informed. parks on any given day. Don't just rely • It seems it's tax income over people’s • Improve maintenance. on e-surveys. needs. • improve public transit options! • invest in city centered parks for • It sounds like you are assuming that • Improve water for fish and wildlife serenity and prosperity these "changes" are going to be habitats • Invest in community engagement. implemented regardless of what I think • improve water quality Invest in opportunities for community • It was a complete waste of 4 hours for • Improve water quality for recreation activities 9 holes. • improve wayfinding • Invest in maintaining the sports fields • It will be nice to see a bamboo little • In force noise ordinances. • Invest in maintenance house with Karen traditional clothing, • Inaction would be a great first step. • Invest in our youth programs. little space look like farm with cows Keep it the way it is. • invest in smaller, lots of smaller and buffalo. • Include diverse partners at the table community parks. Like Bellaire Park or • It would be nice to continue golfing at • Including all communities the ball fields and play area on the courses I enjoy most, including The • Increase access to children in McKnight and Spruce. Ponds at Battle Creek underserved communities to be • Invest in the course instead of tearing • It Would be really Cool to do introduced to golf it down Something Like A Light Show in Phalen • increase and promote winter • Invest in The Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Park During Wintertime So More recreation Course. People Would Go To The Park • increase awareness of trail system • Invest in the sheriff’s office. • It’s mostly free • Increase community decision making • Invest in youth programs • It’s mostly free • increase maintenance funding for trails • Invest to what we already have • Iterative process - willing to try new • Increase native plantings and • Invest wisely and bear in mind cost of things on a trial basis, learn and restoration • Invite Latino, Hmong, & Indigenous to improve • Increase Police Funding meetings to create time and space to • It's already started. • Increase public awareness of the value build larger programs • Join and volunteer in youth groups green space has • Invite leaders into process and ask • Join clubs to help plant trees and • Increase wildlife habitat by using less them to advocate for resources to flowers mowing/chemicals in the parks. make the changes. • Just give the go ahead give me an area, • Increased funding • Invite mixed race groups to give public some fencing and let me get park • Increasing the volunteer pool, demonstrations in the parks: dance volunteers to put the area up under especially training volunteers to groups, drum corps, martial arts, music Ramsey County supervision
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 126 • just leave things the same as they are • Keep or acquire some wild areas diversity and kids as it has been for me • Kee Ponds of Battle Creek Golf course • Keep our parks, beaches, trails, and and my friends and family. open golf courses clean and maintained. • Keep the golf course in tip top shape to • Keep "starter" golf courses open so • Keep our smaller regional golf courses attract paying customers they are accessible to all, especially available for senior • Keep the golf course open kids, women and seniors, and BIPOC • Keep parks clean • Keep the golf course open to the public • Keep a choice for kids to learn a sport • Keep people in Saint Paul’s rather than • Keep the golf course open, it’s one of besides football moving to suburbs where these items last wildlife refuges in the city • Keep a variety of opportunities for all are accessible • Keep the golf course open. ages • Keep people informed • Keep the golf courses!! Kids love • Keep access and equity at the forefront • Keep Ponds at Battle Creek golfing, just as much as adults do. • Keep all golf courses open • Keep Ponds at Battle Creek open • Keep the Golf facilities available • Keep all public open spaces • Keep Ponds golf course • Keep the park system safe and clean • Keep all the golf course • Keep ponds open and maintained. • Keep all the golf courses open • Keep ponds open!! • Keep the parks and courses be, • Keep as much green space and nature • keep prices affordable. develop unused land for other projects as possible so people can get out. • Keep some areas less developed with that activists need! • keep Battle Creek Golf minimal upkeep • Keep the parks and golf course funded • Keep Battle Creek golf course open • Keep supporting golfers • keep the parks clean • Keep Battle Creek Golf Course Open • Keep the areas maintained • Keep the parks clean and updated. • Keep Battle Creek Open • Keep the areas natural • Keep the parks free from violence • Keep Beauty and nature. Stop tearing • Keep the community focus through • Keep The Ponds down. For profit! golf • Keep The Ponds • Keep bonds Battle Creek open • Keep the community strong by • Keep The Ponds • Keep BRB golf management supporting, protecting, and keeping • Keep the Ponds • Keep cars out of parks the golf course active through the • Keep the ponds • Keep courses open years. • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek • Keep equipment and facilities • Keep the course • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek maintained. • Keep the course • keep The Ponds at Battle Creek • Keep going back to residents • Keep the course • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek golf • Keep golf and trail open and funded • Keep the course course • Keep golf as a sport in middle school • Keep the course • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek Golf and high school. • Keep the COURSE it's a GEM that I Course • Keep golf course and driving range and drive to from Mpls. • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek golf all jobs and revenues • Keep the course open course open. The investment has • Keep golf courses and arenas open to • Keep the course open please already been made for this wonderful generate money for all of the • Keep the course open, the other 2 you 9-hole course surrounded by nature's playgrounds and trail systems. are throwing money into aren’t near as beauty, and it is such a great place for • Keep golf courses open nice South Maplewood. • Keep green spaces • Keep the course open. • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open • Keep green spaces available; don't • keep the course open. The driving • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open develop range is packed all the time delivering • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open • Keep informing people of upcoming a lot of revenue. • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open opportunities to provide feedback • Keep the easier courses like The Ponds • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open or • Keep investing in new playground open. sell it/leave it to the city. It's obviously equipment • Keep the golf course making money now, it's the most • Keep investing in ponds at battle creek • Keep the Golf Course racially/economically diverse crowd • Keep it going especially the lit driving • Keep the golf course I've seen at a golf course, and the range • keep the golf course course supports a lot of wildlife. • Keep multiple golf courses open • Keep the golf course and find a way to • Keep the Ponds at Battle Creek open! • Keep open parks and places that slow keep driving it to be the key place for • Keep The Ponds at Battle Creek us to be in nature open!!!!!!
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 127 • Keep The Ponds at Battle Creek open, • Keep the Ponds open. Look around So. • Know that all of our decisions should it’s not just a bunch of old white guys, Maplewood and see what you offer the be based on the impact for many it is very diverse and has wonderful residents for their tax dollars. Outside generations and the protection of our learning programs for young people of the park land in the area, nothing. A natural areas are critical and very and gets people outside enjoying the strip mall, a Sun Ray that is in danger important for the long term. beautiful outdoors. based on closed shops. Virtually no • Ladies learn to golf clinic to interest • Keep The Ponds at Battle Creek open. shopping outside of discount shops. All more women from all backgrounds to • Keep the ponds at Battle Creek up and of our clothes shopping goes to join the fun running Washington County. I don’t see that • Leaders who care about the CLIMATE • Keep the Ponds course open just as it changing so let us have our golf course. • leadership is. NO changes required. To add revenue, you could groom it • Learn from other cities doing it right • Keep The Ponds for golfing and open it to cross country skiing. • Learn to hike/snowshoe events are • Keep the Ponds GC open • Keep The Ponds open. Stop turning this promoted to local orgs and the • Keep the Ponds Golf course into a white privileged thing. Yes, some schools, with class field trip outings • Keep the ponds golf course whites do use this facility. Is there designed all season long, equipment • Keep the Ponds golf course something wrong with allowing this rental options are expanded • Keep the Ponds golf course recreational opportunity? • Leave it alone, it does not need fixing. • • KEEP the ponds golf course and Keep the Ponds opened • Leave Minnesota. Poorly managed and preserve the green space and wildlife • Keep the Ponds! And keep up the good no accountability. supported there maintenance of the golf courses! • Leave ponds of Battle Creek open • Keep the Ponds golf course open. • Keep the Ponds. My wife and I went to • Leave the beautiful parks alone • Keep the Ponds golf course open. It is the first hearing or whatever it was • Leave the city special to many of us. I see more with the Ramsey county commissioner • Leave the golf course alone diversity in golf than ever before. held in a small library which could not • leave the golf course as is. don’t want a • Keep the Ponds golf course so contain half the people who showed barren eye sore in our community everyone can play up. The response to the statements for • Leave the golf courses as is. We hear keeping the course were received with • Keep the ponds golf course. lots of people laughing and having fun, little more than boredom from the • Keep The Ponds golf course. My kids • Leave the parks along Council basically it seemed like a done love it!!!! • Leave the parks and open land alone. deal except for Victoria Reinhart • Keep the Ponds of Battle Lake! • Leave the Ponds as a golf course • Keep this gem of a course. It is the best • Keep The Ponds Open • Leave The Ponds as is. It’s a beautiful 9-hole course here on the east side. • Keep the ponds open facility and is always busy. People love it and can golf it in 2 hours. • • Leave the Ponds Golf Course alone Keep the ponds open Time with all of us is important and this • • Keep The Ponds open time on the Ponds course is perfect. leave the Ponds of Battle Creek a golf • Keep the ponds open Thank you for asking and considering course • • Keep the Ponds open what I have to say. Leave the Ponds of Battle Creek Golf • Keep The Ponds open • Keep trails in good shape and clear or course intact. Provides jobs for • Keep the ponds open and make it a ice and snow neighboring jail for groundskeeping!!!! • priority to keep prices low so more • Keep up the current parks and ensure Leave things like they are now • families of lower income and diversity safety. Car backings are scaring most Leave your political agenda behind have a place to go. Adding low-income people now. • legislation where required housing between a correctional facility • Keep up the great work! • Less crime and shooting range is just laughable • Keep walking paths in good condition • Less driving and shameful. • Keep what people love • Less focus on "amenities" • Keep the Ponds open. • Keep with parks upkeep • less pesticides/herbicides • Keep the ponds open. • Keeping The Ponds open to serve the • Less vision and value add and more • Keep The Ponds open. Golf is not a southern edge of the country and the maintenance and upkeep on what we sport for the elite, it’s for all. I think affordability to those of limited means have. Hocky is a more elitist sport and more (retired, immigrants getting on their • Let communities decide what happens expensive. Same with cross country feet, middle income)) within their neighborhood since skiing. Folks with disabilities and in • Keeping things clean and safe • Let people use indoor bathrooms. wheelchairs can play golf. • let the people decide • Leverage lottery funds for projects
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 128 • Lighted driving range is nowhere else • Listen to the people of this community • Lobby for funding on the east metro that have worked hard all their lives to • Local citizens are PROUD and boast • lighting expansion (we have such short make it the best that we can to raise about our parks - they have all been days in the long winters) amazing families that care about our there many times. • Like it the way it is. surroundings • Local leaders who aren’t in it for profit • Like the other Ramsey County courses, • Listen to the people regarding the • Long term commitment to keeping the upgrade golf carts and equipment on a Ponds. ponds open yearly basis • Listen to the people that live in this • Long- term Funding/investment • list. Find ways to promote amazing community • look at successful examples like Van neighborhood pride. • Listen to the people who live here Cortland park in the Bronx as to how to • Listen • Listen to the people. In my observation encourage budding naturalists, this • Listen more often than not these surveys are survey is a good idea, and advocate • Listen lip service to make people think they with voters for the money to bring the • Listen have a say and the powers that be do plans into being • Listen better to your public what they want anyway • Look at the demographics and how • listen to all • Listen to the people...actually listen. that might change in the future. • Listen to citizens who think ponds at • Listen to the public, and not just a • Look at things in person before making Battle Creek is better than the other discussion panel or committee. One decisions golf courses in the portfolio good example is the intended closure • Look at what other park systems do • Listen to each other of the golf course - The Ponds at Battle like Three Rivers • Listen to everyone, being so called Creek. This is a big mistake. If the • Look at which parks are being used and woke does not make your decisions decision makers would take the time to then examine the why and how correct. Instead of taking already listen to a cross section of people, they • Look for additional opportunities to formed green space. Utilize unused would see and understand the benefit recreate. Not every park has to have all retail spaces for affordable housing for and impact on the community. the activities, but Battle Creek people in need • Listen to the residents in the southeast shouldn’t be the only water • listen to folks they have some area of the county feature/mountain biking location. experience • Listen to the residents of the areas • look for busy streets with lots of foot • Listen to our community effected traffic • Listen to people from the community • Listen to the residents that live in the • Look for land in the city • Listen to people who live nearby immediate area being considered for • Look to local native plant societies to • Listen to people. development. be partners in converting turfgrass to • • Listen to residents Listen to the residents who live in the native plants. area, not outsourced consultants • Listen to residents not politicians • loss of golf courses only puts a strain • Listen to the residents. • Listen to residents, not just hear them on the remaining courses • Listen to the residents. • Listen to residents. • Lots of family similar to mine, kids, • Listen to the users of the amenities • Listen to the communities that live adults, and dogs • near or use the resources. Listen to those volunteers • Lower taxes • • Listen to the community Listen to us the people that voted you • Mailed leaflets/pamphlets in! • Listen to the community • Maintain appropriate spaces and • Listen to we the people that have pride • Listen to the community environments for birds and wildlife, in our green spaces and recreation • Listen to the community and what we not all of which needs to be easily areas that help our children to become need accessed by people. responsible adults that will continue to • • Listen to the community. Don't tell us Maintain for using trails and facilities take great care of our community • what we want. Maintain healthy trees, etc. for • Listen to your constituents • Listen to the golf customers. animals. • Listen to your constituents. You decide • • Listen to the people Maintain nature to close The Ponds despite enormous • • Listen to the people Maintain open spaces. objections. • • Listen to the people Maintain parks and golf courses. • listening and taking actions • • listen to the people I know that is what Maintain the current Golf Courses • listening seminars with local residents • your website says but I don't really Maintain the current golf courses. • Listening to everyone hear much. Just see the changes • Maintain the golf courses to a high • Listening to what taxpayers are saying. standard
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 129 • Maintain the Ponds at Battle Creek shrubs in parks and public spaces. • Meditate facility Communicate and market these • Meditation center • Maintain the trails and parks in good changes. • Meet with athletes for their input. shape • Make sure all members of the • Meet with Nature center employees to • Maintain what we have and do not let community are involved in change - do see what is needed for improvements development diminish the parks and not rely on those with privilege and • Meetings of community members open spaces we have power (white people) to make all the • Metro Transit Busses are given signal • maintain what we have, the trails in changes on behalf of the entire priority at traffic lights to usher in a particular community. more efficient transit system where • Maintaining current parks and trails • Make sure sustainability is kept in mind transit users have more free time and a • Maintains the golf course and driving 100% of the time greater connection across the county. range • Make sure they are well kept • Model for our children the change we • Maintenance • make the council accountable to all want to see. • maintenance. their constituents, not just their • Mom, dad,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 130 • more intro programs for people of • NATIONAL Park and Rec organizations • Opened more trails to dogs different backgrounds to learn a are quoting and using our examples as • Openness and kindness and variety of things what the nation should be doing. compassion to our neighbors and those • More kids’ hockey and golf programs • Native American and Indigenous we meet outside • More kids’ programs community • Opportunity to bring the community in • More loading docks, lots of hills for • Nature Programming to help make decisions to move sledding • Nature, family and friends forward • More off-leash dog parks. • Nature-focused activities • Organize "meet the park" excursions to • More open space not less • New county manager. get people to try activities they • More opportunities for community • New leadership. wouldn't normally start feedback • No activities allowed. • Other families in nature • More outreach to the community for • No changes needed • Other families just like mine input. • No drinking alcohol and smoking • our facilities to have for the children • More park guard’s, information • No mixed use trails and stations • No need for change. All the parks are • Out with family • More park staff and maintenance open to anyone who wants to use • Outdoor activities for physical and crews them mental health • More regional trails • No picking flowers • Outlaw dogs. • More seat, more benches, butterfly • No rezoning of remaining open space • Outreach programs to bring people gardens, clean up the allies, sliding and • No unilateral county decisions without uncomfortable with parks into parks. tubing. city leadership/voter input. • Outreach to more diverse populations • More signage • Not certain • Outreach to urban Ramsey County- see • More space for sport activity, so • Not close the ponds very little info as a resident of St Paul people don’t kiss the grass • Not close the ponds • Paddle sports - boat launches have • More support for dog parks • Not close the ponds parking for vehicles without trailers or • More trash cans • Not close the ponds golf course signage for where else to launch • more volunteering opportunities • Not get rid of the golf course paddle craft • More winter clearance of trails • Not just one & done • Park Police Presence • More winter heated outdoor • Not sure • Park rule with translation so some restaurants in parks • Not sure. But I’d like to still be able to people don’t committed crime that • More youth programs enjoy the golf course. they don’t understand • • Most ethnic golf facility in area • Not take any more green space. park services are provided in • Motivate our youth to have more Children need to be able to enjoy connection (holistically) with other contact with nature. They spend all Mother Nature. Offer free golf, skiing county services their time on their cellphones. and any other slot to keep kids outside • Park watchers • Move beyond the meetings and get instead of sitting in the house watching • Parks and Rec be proactive in changes made! TV and playing games on their phones. developing relationships with • Move low-income housing to another • Not take away activities that already community and supporting community location near metro transit. exist driven efforts i.e., Parks and Rec • Multiple modes of input gathering • Not to sell the land this beautiful Golf attending community events and both in the parks and at other places Course has already been built on to meetings near the parks (like grocery or drug developers to start laying curb and • Parks are lauded as the quality-of-life stores) to find out who uses them or gutter powerhouses that they are! This is doesn't - and why • Notion to heal mental and physical accomplished equitably and in • Multiple options for children, county health connection to other RC services • lead activity • Obtain land in areas that need Parks boards / community leaders - • Multiple park options to support protection. nature conservancy • multiple interests • Offer lessons to kids and adults. Partner more with local cities in whose • Music at nears park but at the lakes • Offer many activities boundaries the county parks sit. • • My family and friends • Offer more fun outdoor activities at partner with city courses • • My friends, families, and strangers the lakes for children and local families Partner with corporations as needed to • My mom and dad • Offer the use of land to a city with help fund or match money • My relatives, friends and families funds.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 131 • Partner with environmental or • Planning and discussing with the • Preserving green space conservation organizations or other community on their thoughts and • Prioritize access for underserved partners for resources and expertise. ideas. communities and people. • Partner with health care sector to work • plant more trees • Prioritize areas to improve together in creating healthy • Plant more trees • Prioritize climate action and get people communities • Plant more trees, keep natural moving in ways that don't involve a car • Partner with Maplewood, Woodbury landscape • Prioritize dog park maintenance and and St. Paul to create and support a • Plant more wildflowers upkeep because they are widely used nature center-reopen Maplewood • Plant trees gardens in the community. Nature Center • Planting more flower that would last • Prioritize funding equity initiatives in • Partner with RCCF to start natural year around the Parks. Partner with municipal parks plantings. • Play as well to ensure alignment in equity • Partner with schools, nursing homes, • Please contact me at 651-442-5511 strategies across the larger park sports clubs, local police departments and/or [email protected]. system (regardless of jurisdiction.) Be a to build relationships with • Please do NOT close any golf courses. leader in wayfinding! communities like mountain biking with Give them the ability to figure out how • prioritize natural spaces over lawns kids, etc. to recover from recent losses and • Promote • Partnering with boy and Girl Scout realize they can be a great benefit to • Promote diversity in golf troops to help with park maintenance the county park system. • Promote outdoor and nature • Partnering with local schools to • please do not tear up green spaces appreciation. develop sports a • Please keep the golf courses • Promote swimming beaches with • Pass laws and ordinances that help • Please save the Ponds at Battle Creek. instruction and lifeguards enforce our duty to nature and make it It is a gem, and you can’t get it back • promote the parks to all groups of easier to punish those who litter once it is gone. people • Patrol parks and trails • Please save the Ponds golf course. • Promoting First Tee and other youth • Pave more trails for accessibility • PLEASE, please do everything to not programs at the county courses. • PBC make any changes. • Proper funding through the county • PBC • Police budget • PBC • Police in parks • Protect Pants and Rec properties. No • Perhaps Ramsey County can stop • Police presence net loss! arbitrarily making decisions and listen • Police with power • protect the areas we have today, to the people who live and/or play • poll parents at WIC clinics about needs especially the golf courses there. for kids (swimming lessons etc.) • Protect the corrections grasslands and • Perhaps setting up committees • Poll the community on their feelings of Ponds golf course from development. involving residents for discussion. Hold having that open space in what is a • Provide a safe environment community events to get the vision out constant building on building • Provide dedicated funding for (fun events that include families), community to the east. engagement and innovation • Perhaps with improved inclusion and • Poll those that live and use the parks • provide funding to support less prejudice more people will take • pop-up surveys of actual park users partnerships, set-up a model pride in their surroundings • Post signs along the regional trails for • Provide funding. • Persons do follow thru residents to become involved. • Provide guided opportunities for public • Pick up trash, make the parks clean by • preserve golf courses to participate not littering • Preserve green space over more • Provide PAID mentorship opportunities • Place high priority on access to housing or retail for BIPOC people/youth outdoor spaces • Preserve spaces for nature areas and • Provide soft programming to interest • Plan for where we have dynamic water local neighborhood sports fields others in Nature. conditions • Preserve the community’s outdoor • Provide the Ponds additional years of • Plan scavenger hunts/challenges to get resources support to prove its monetary and people to the different parks • preserve the grasslands between Battle community value • Plan to expand with MORC Creek Park and the Correctional Facility • Public input • Plan trails and help them get made. and include them in the Park • Public meetings to take about a vision. • Plan well • Preserve the land • Publicize options. Maintain areas for • preserve the open spaces
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 132 • publicize park programs through • Ramsey County Probation can use • Regarding The Ponds, keep doing what schools and other community Sentence to Serve to eradicate the you are doing. The venue is packed organizations Invasive buckthorn. with diversity daily. • Publicize public meetings better • RC can identify ways and places to • Remember all people who have given • Publicize the parks, trails and golf strengthen current natural areas and support for years as well as courses opportunities, perhaps through getting newcomers. • Put it to a vote. input from RC citizens and businesses. • Remember to maintain the parks, keep • Put parks in under-served areas. Not all natural/rec areas have to be that as part of the plan because that • Put The Ponds at Battle Creek up for huge. takes money too. sale so it can remain a golf course. • Reach out to ALL people, engaging and • Rental of ice fishing houses or • Put together a committee of Leaders educating them on the value of a equipment and Citizens. variety of outdoor activities. • Reopen the boat ramp access to Pig's • Put up billboards or signs to advertise • Reach out to drone pilot groups in the Eye Lake or on radio/tv area to establish best practices for • Reopen the golf course and keep my • Put up the code and the website, safety and enjoyment of the park space parks in the south side open gather facts by all (including drone pilots) • Reopen the Ponds at Battle Creek • quit expanding housing where outdoor • Reach out to Minnesota Roller Derby • Repair trails and maintain drainage. activities are taking place. • Reach out to MORC. • Report crime • Quit using race as an excuse for an • reach out to stakeholders • Report people who don’t clean up after unpopular agenda • Reach out to the Hmong community using park facilities • Quite trying to force people to do about pain points or concerns of why • Representation on the workforce things they would stay away • Representative input committees - • raise additional funding required • Reach out to working families not just balance of those near parks and those • Raise awareness of needed changed retired people who are available who are not, and age/race • raise awareness of the facilities • Reach people where they are when representation • Raise awareness with neighborhoods asking what features they want-- talk • Repurpose all the golf courses and about the benefits of bringing disc golf to people in the parks, and also bring move the money to funding greener to the parks input gathering to other public places and more economically inclusive • Ramsey County can develop policy that (libraries, schools, bus stops, rec endeavors will prioritize the health of the parks, centers) • Request for more security guards or facilities and programs that is LONG • Realize that Parks and Recreation is police, so parents will feel more safer term - not short term (think climate one area where innovation isn't exactly • Request for need change). needed • Request for volunteers to brainstorm • Ramsey County can form • Realize we all want a better place ideas, put together sub committees citizen/business committees to provide • Recognize the value of ponds at battle • Research how White Bear Lake created fresh ideas and proposals to make our creek their dog beach parks, trails, facilities, programs more • Recognize the variety of entertainment • Research successful models nature, human and educationally needs of a healthy community • Research successful models focused. • recreation. • Residents who are choosing to use the • Ramsey County can recognize that a • Recruit more kids to play golf. facilities as provided healthy environment is a task on its Especially from the cities. Offer the • Retain ponds at battle creek golf own, not part of pushing "inclusivity" driving range for a super discount for • Reverse decision on The Ponds at of differing cultures. them. Battle Creek and get rid of Manitou • Ramsey County can work to better • Recruit people of all ages to do the Ridge instead. advertise parks & rec activities and planning • Reverse the decision to close The residents who use RC parks (like my • Redevelop run-down/vacated areas Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course; family) can encourage others to join in. (there are a lot of them) for housing invite more organizations to hold their I didn't know about half the and leave the open spaces alone. outdoor events/picnics at the Ramsey opportunities that were shown in your • Reduce car usage in city County Parks and publicize what's video. That information needs to be • Re-envision better community use of available better spread out to the community. Battle creek ponds • Reverse the plan to close The Ponds at • Ramsey County has the ability — GO • Re-evaluate other courses. Battle Creek
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 133 • Reviewing VIABLE options with the • Seeking funding • Solicit input from Cale Leviska or Chuck community • Seize the means of production. Kennedy, who have designed other MN • Robust volunteer program aimed at • Self-sufficient golf should stay Disc Golf Courses engaging groups • Send out a survey asking what folks • Solid tax base. • Run would like to see. Leaving it open • Solid volunteer base to support the • Rural and Urban dwellers are playing ended to get specific feedback. parks and heighten community and singing together. They leave • Send out specific information and ask ownership. transformed and have new friends. for feedback. • Sometimes it’s best to leave well • Sadly, most of the safety and • Send survey around about specific enough alone. Invest in the upkeep of cleanliness issues are caused by the changes. all facilities maintaining their quality. public, so unless people start to • Sending out letters to Ramsey county • Special events respect and care more.... homes for ideas. Not everyone sees • Specific community groups to discuss • Safe Spaces for families and children this from Facebook. topics of interest. are needed have a diverse committee • Seniors have no transportation to state • spend a few dollars to keep it going. to figure out what that looks like or fed parks and list the go fishing • Spend the money as a long-term • Safe, welcoming environment of like program investment not and annual budget people • Set aside land item • Safety for all • Set input gathering strategies (good • Spending priorities • Safety in parking lots-fulltime working start here) and timelines and stick to • Sponsor community activities like kite cameras them. The round and round in the festivals and bike rides, fun runs, etc. • Safety, safety, safety. Actually listen to decision making on Ayd Mill Road left • Sponsor some classes your constituents. too many hopes dashed. • Start a campaign to raise funds from • Save areas for those who want silence. • Set up strong ongoing relationships the disc golf community to buy disc • Save Ponds at Battle Creek with community organizations, golf equipment • Save Ponds at Battle Creek Golf especially BIPOC orgs • Start a community discourse on what Course!! • Shake some of the Ramsey County we want to see happen in the park. • Save the environment Board members out of their myopic • start actually listening to the people • Save the golf course!! agendas. • Start adding lots more walking trails • Save the golf course!! • Share the ideas/concepts widely with • Start asking local governments for a • Save the golf course!! all communities place to out one. • Save the Ponds • Sharing ideas • Start by brainstorming 10-15 different • Save the Ponds at Battle Creek • Shorter courses are easier to navigate activities you can do this summer & • schedule more classes for people to for seniors, as well as beginning fall, then let the community provide learn how to do activities AND also golfers. input (and potentially other ideas as learn about the availability of • Show diversity in representatives well), then execute on those ideas equipment • Show respect for green space • Start fundraising now for future • School visits to talk with students • Show up. projects about what they would like to see in a • Showing real care for people who live • Start listening to people that the Ponds park, what are their favorite activities, in the area. golf course is not losing money. Tell what does their 'dream' park look like, • Signage / informational plaques in the "people" that want it closed down etc. multiple languages for other purposes that it doesn't make • Schools and businesses can sponsor • Simple investments that have high sense to do that. events impact • Start looking at areas where course can • Schools organizing programs at the • Sit down and meet face to face with be installed parks the neighborhood residents • Start neighborhood level food events • Security at parks, especially in the • sketched proposed layouts of any at these parks and invite specific evenings changes neighborhoods fir free food and • See above • Smaller parks for specific purposes conversation • Seek funding from various sources. (courts) or trail connections • Start small and work with race • Seek funding to support the program • Solicit a tax-free contribution toward directors who have successfully goals OLDAs for people who can afford it and produced races in particular parks the • Seek out input from underrepresented would choose to donate to see opportunity to add an event. communities improvements made • Start snow making at Battle Creek Park
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 134 • Start weekly events • Stop wasting money on consulting folks who don’t grow up camping feel • Start youth golf leagues firms to force a singular vision and comfortable in nature. • State and city Funding listen to the people • Targeted programs for BIPOC • Station people at parks to survey • story on news about facilities, • Taskforce from every heritage to be individuals to see what they want to pictures/testimonials about how clean inclusive of everyone's needs experience when they visit the parks and 'safe' they are • Taxpayers decide how to allocate and gauge their interest in • Study usage of existing facilities and funding volunteering amenities to find possible parts to • Team up • Stay engaged with the community retire to make room for new spaces • Team up with local partners to regarding the value P&R brings to the that are welcoming to everyone increase park use. Corporate or county • Subgroups/task forces community center golf discounts. • stay informed • suburbs are building large recreation Student discounts. ADVERTISE. • Staying focused facilities. Ramsey needs to step and do • Tear up grass areas that are not used • Stop administering last-minute surveys the same. (boulevard) in the hope that the people impacted • Summer year round • Tell whoever is leading the charge to by your short-sighted decision making • Summer year-round. remove the Ponds at Battle Creek that don't have a chance to provide • support golf in general it would be the biggest mistake they feedback. • support junior golf ever made. • Stop building housing on Courses • Support law enforcement • Thank you for asking for community • Stop building structures and trails, • support local residents committed to input! enhance the natural areas. improving the parks • Thank you! • Stop development. • Support Police • The board made up its mind and that • Stop electing politicians who don't care • support the current facilities we have was that. Abominable. about the environment or believe in worked to build • The community also needs to do some science. • support the First Tee Foundation of the hard work. Many parks have • Stop expecting others to do our work • Support the opinions of the people been improved and we do not know for us • Support the police and then we do not take care of them. • Stop focusing on the future when the • Support these groups to outline their We should also make an effort from Now could be managed better needs and jointly define action items. our part. • Stop listening to disingenuous Follow through with these • The difference is not shocking but NIMBYers communities PLEASING. "Of course, there are more • Stop making assumptions • Survey what programs are most diverse families". That is what this • Stop making decisions behind closed attended/which ones are not. region is about. This is what everyone doors • surveys wants. • Stop making everything about race. • Surveys are one thing that will help. • The golf courses promoted and • Stop making it political for personal • Surveys can collect data participated in the Youth on Course gain • Surveys such as this are a good idea program, then formed youth advisory committees to partner in planning • Stop promoting sports and focus on • Take a look at the support this golf • doing something far more productive course has received from the The Latino community is not that used and rewarding instead like restoring community after being targeted to to going to the parks. Work is too time nature or having community gardens close consuming. • • Stop the closing of ponds at Battle • Taking care of our parks better the mindset of government leaders must change to recognize the benefits Creek which makes money and • Talk or join to someone who listens to that golf courses provide to the provides golf for children and adults. concerns or suggestions community, even to non-golfers. Tear down the correction facility across • Talk to my children how to stay clean • The NAACP is having a national the street and build housing if it is and health outdoor festival in Ramsey County. necessary • Talk to people while they are using They have heard about the • Stop the closure of already enjoyed facilities to gather input participation and positive experiences. publishing areas. • Talking and hanging out with my Folks from all over MN attend. • Stop thinking about taking away open friends • The public hearings in the ponds were space to build more housing • Targeted partnerships btw the parks a sham. • Stop trying to change things and minority groups. How to make • stop using divisive language • The surveys were a sham.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 135 • there is a consistency between signage • Transparency for community members • Visit the dog parks to see what would at parks, so I know what to expect for how decisions and investments are be needed for improvements to area, if • These are tough questions! being made any; $$ for dog park maintenance and • Think • Transportation to access different improvements to nature areas • Think a little longer term... places and spaces to explore • visit the parks • Think about affordable active • True engagement across the board not • Visiting schools and talking about recreation for our residents like the to just check the box. leaving no trace Ponds • Try finding something else to do than • voice our opinion • Think about new, non-traditional "visioning". • Volunteer partners (community orgs, businesses, • Try not to ruin good ideas with • Volunteer opportunities, of a couple etc.). negative 'what if' scenarios. hours • Think about the population that live in • Understand that golf is affordable • Volunteer time to pick up the trash at the area and ask them want THEY want • Understand the demographics the park not people who have no idea how we surrounding the park and observing • Volunteer to clean the parks. live in the area of South Maplewood. what they need to bring to supplement • Volunteer to help parks • Think big. Nature and opportunity for what the park is currently missing. • Volunteers all children. • Understand the history of all areas • Volunteers • This "survey" is a touchy, feely joke. • Understand the long-term effects and • Volunteers can be funded Get serious and do some serious impacts that a politically motivated • Vote groundwork and lay out reasonable decision made now will have in the • Vote for commissioners who are options that people can actually future responsive to the people and what respond to, not ask "how they're • Understand the needs of diverse they want not some theory on what’s feeling" about the park. I regret my tax abilities and consider them now not as good for them. dollars support this garbage. And guess an afterthought • Vote NO to closing The Ponds. what, I'm a die-hard Democrat. • Unite and work together • Vote NO to destroying green space for • This is a good step in the right direction • Universal design development • This is excessive!!! • update master plans • Vote out McDonough, the world • This questionnaire is a good start. • Update the chipping range and expand doesn't need people who think like • This survey is very difficult to do. Also, it that. why didn't we hear anything about it • Update website to better showcase • vote out of power all progressives, and until now? features of the parks weak republicans • Time • Updated buildings, trails, signage • Vote out politicians that are believe in • time and materials • Upgrade parks and golf courses. social engineering • To be community-centered, volunteer • Uplift the course • Vote to keep The Ponds open opportunities are expanded, marketed • Use ecologists to conserve, protect and • voting and some key volunteer spots made restore the natural resource base of • voting for officials that will put these available only to RC the parks • Wake up the commissioners, or citizens/businesses. RC • use existing funds whoever it was responsible for this citizens/businesses should • Use Legacy parks and trails funds for decision. have/get/receive greater benefits natural resources • Walk because we're paying for these things • Use our voices as a community • Walking surveys of those using the with our taxes. • Use parks resources • to remove invasive plants • Use the facilities more • We all need nature • To use the parks more so that we can • User commitment to help other users • We can all make it a point not to litter see the changes we want. in need • We can be respectful of each other's • tons of biodiversity/ wildlife. No • Value and protect the natural world spaces invasive species. over financial and personal project • We can be respectful of each other's • Town hall meetings desires spaces • Trade/cultural program exchange • VARIETY without taking away activities • We can encourage community and program to help engage communities • Vending machine for water and health club participation to give caretaking in space we food and drinks responsibility to community members • train staff about white supremacy • Visit • Transit friendly destinations
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 136 • We can hold town halls to hear from • work together, not split by race, the community more on what they income or gender want • Work with bike orgs in the Cities to • We can offer our larger spaces for finish out the countywide trail system multi-use such as Battle Creek (disc • work with golf rangers golf) • Work with Healthy Communities team • We can support and promote open air in Public Health and others to scope a and green design reasonable sized plan for a food forest • We can take care of nature by not and start planting. Will take three or destroying it when we see it four years before it becomes • We had to wait at every hole for at productive so start a pilot now and least 15 minutes document the results for more insight • we have been asked for input in the in years to come! past & the results seem to be all over • Work with other agencies DNR, city the map. Most people want amenities and state to find projects. & see that as improvement. Others • Work with other organizations that are think more signs & rules help. I think committed to making more livable that any action steps should include cities through bike lanes/paths. clear focus on maintaining the integrity • Work with Ramsey county sheriff on if the natural resources and helping patrolling skiing only trails people understand how they can help • Work with teachers to engage students with that. in community services • We need education on how these • Would love to see those who are things work... passionate about nature and • we see the deer visiting our gardens. recreation help provide programs for • We see the geese resting watching the families golfers, and • you're destroying our community • We will all be better served if the • Youth golf programs county drops the "Parks and • � � � trees Recreation Vision" • Welcome sign at the entrance with different languages • Welcome signs and welcoming people. Don't hire grumpy people. • Well, giving citizens more than a couple hours to provide input would be helpful. • Whatever it takes • Where I am nothing needs to be fixed. • Why close the Ponds???? • Work for the people • Work groups • Work to expand the golf course • Work to improve public transportation to parks, provide no cost options for transportation, facility use and participation in events. • Work together to make the best decision on use of open space. • Work together toward common goals. • Work together with youth sports associations on changes needed in the ice arenas and parks.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 9. What are 2-3 key actions we can take together to get these changes started? Page 137 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program?
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21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 139 (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program?
• 4th of July • Attended Tamarack Nature • Bike • Bike ride • a lot of practice balls on the Center Program • Bike • Bike ride range which is always busy if • Attended youth sports • Bike • Bike ride the weather is decent • Baseball • Bike • bike ride, dog walk cross • a lot of walking sledding • Baseball • Bike country skiing with my grandson golf at the • Baseball Field • Bike • Bike rides Ponds • Basketball • Bike • Bike rides • Adventures in Cardboard • basketball games • Bike • bike rides camp • basketball, tennis • Bike • bike rides • Adventures with kids • battle creek BBQ, Vento • Bike • Bike rides • advocated with Friends of bike trail • Bike • Bike rides Island Lake, Inc. for park • Battle Creek bike path • bike • Bike rides through the parks improvements • Battle Creek dog park • Bike via paths • All plus played golf at the • Battle Creek Dog Park • Bike • Bike rides, picnics, had Ponds • Battle Creek dog park • Bike family photos taken • Also taken walks on the • Battle Creek driving range & • Bike • Bike riding on the Gateway trails golf • bike Trail • Appreciate the • Battle Creek Park every • bike • Bike riding, hiking and opportunities for golfing at Saturday to walk the dog • bike walking on the paved and The Ponds at Battle Creek • Battle Creek park trail walk • Bike unpacked trails Golf • Battle Creek Water Park • Bike • Bike riding, hiking and • Archery • BBQ in parks • Bike walking on the paved and • archiving, skiing • Beach • Bike unpacked trails • At one time, water activity • • Beach • Bike bike trails • Attend festivals • • Beach • Bike Bike, hike, garden, sledding, • Attend festivals • beach • bike tennis • Attended a party at the park • • Beach • Bike bike, ski, hike • attended a picnic • • beach • Bike bike, walk • Attended a program • • Beach access, open space, • bike bike, walk, kayak, xc ski, through Tamarack Nature • golf, mountain biking, • Bike Biked Center. • Nordic skiing • Bike Biked • Attended a social event at • • Beach/swimming • Biked Keller Park GC clubhouse Bike • Beaches • • Biked and belong to a club that Bike • beaches, • Biked regularly holds events at • Bike • Been to graduation parties • Biked Central Park in Roseville • Bike and skied the trails • bicycle • Biked • Attended a Summer camp & • Bike and walk • Bicycle • Biked Halloween program • Bike in parks • Bicycle and walk the Bruce • biked • Attended Area Performance • Bike in/through Indian Vento Trail • biked Events-music, drama, etc. mounds park and in Bruce • bicycle, launch kayaks and • biked • Attended events Vento fishing boat, hike • Biked • Attended golf league at • bike on trails • bicycled in parks and city • Biked ponds golf course • bike paths streets • biked • attended graduation parties • Bike ride • bicycling • Biked in rented shelters • Bike ride • bicycling • biked • Attended hockey games. • Bike ride • bicycling • biked • Attended homeschool • Bike ride • Bike classes at TNC • Bike ride
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 140 • Biked and x-country skied in • Biking • Biking, dog walking, dog • Birthday picnic Battle Creek • Biking park • boat • Biked at Battle Creek • Biking • Biking, Sledding, Swimming, • Boat and ice fishing • Biked Battle Creek • Biking Golfing, Dog Walks • boat launch • Biked Battle Creek Park • Biking • biking, swimming, walking • Boat launch • Biked Battle Creek Park • Biking • biking, swimming, walking, • Boat launch • Biked on the paved trails • Biking snowshoeing • Boat launches on lake • Biked the trails. • Biking • biking, walking • Boating • Biked to a park • biking • Biking, walking, • Boating • Biked trails • Biking • Biking, walking, picnic!!!, • Boating • Biked with infant in bike • Biking celebration, youth • Boating trailer • Biking community engaging, • Boating • Biked, took a walk, went to • biking • Bird and bug watch • Boating the beach, had a picnic • Biking • bird watch • Boating • Biked, took a walk, went to • Biking • Bird Watched • Boating the beach, had a picnic • biking • Bird watched • Boating • Bikes walk picnic • Biking • Bird watched • Boating • Bike-x country ski • Biking • bird watched • Boating and Picnicking • Biking • Biking • Bird watched • Boating and Picnicking • Biking • Biking • Bird watching • Boke • Biking • Biking • Bird Watching • Botanized • Biking • biking • Bird watching • Bought flowers from • Biking • Biking • Bird watching correctional center • biking • biking • bird watching • bring my dog to the dog • Biking • Biking • Bird watching, picnics park every weekend • Biking • Biking • bird watching, wildlife • Bringing the grand kids to • biking • Biking observation, walking/hiking the park to play • Biking • Biking • bird watching, wildlife • broomball • Biking • Biking observation, walking/hiking • Brought dogs to dog park • Biking • Biking • Bird/animal watched • Brought my dogs to the dog • Biking • Biking • birding park, Walking with and • Biking • Biking • Birding without dogs • Biking • Biking • Birding • brought our child to a • Biking • Biking • Birding playground • Biking • Biking • Birding • Buying flowers every spring • Biking • biking • Birding • Canoe • Biking • Biking along River corridor • Birding • Canoed • Biking • Biking and walking in many • Birding, hiking • canoed its lakes via County • Biking parts of battle creek/fish • Birding, hiking Parks • biking hatchery trail • birdwatching • Canoeing • Biking • Biking at Battle Creek and • birdwatching, nature • Canoeing on lake Phalen & • Biking along the Bruce Vento and photography, family walks, connected waterways • biking Gateway trails picnics • canoeing/boating • biking • Biking at Keller • birdwatching, nature • CC Ski, MT Bike, Dog Park, • Biking • Biking in the parks photography, family walks, Running Trails, Beaches • Biking • Biking in the parks picnics • Checked out animals and • Biking • Biking on bike trails • Birthday celebration at the bees inside a nature center • biking • Biking on road and off road ponds at Battle Creek golf • Checked out the river • • Biking • Biking on the trails Birthday parties • Checked out the river • • Biking • Biking over to golf at the Birthday party • Child played at park • • Biking Ponds Birthday party
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 141 • Church Picnic, Family Picnic, • consulted with park staff on • cross country skiing and • Dog park walked trails, prairie restoration project biking • Dog park • Church Service • Cross country ski • Cross country skiing at • Dog park • Cleaned up trash during • Cross Country Ski Battle Creek • dog park various events • Cross country ski • Cross Country skiing at • Dog park • Community engagement • Cross country ski Battle Creek • Dog park means also having a survey • Cross country ski • Cross country skiing at • Dog park represent the diverse • Cross Country Ski Battle Creek and Como and • Dog Park population, with 90% being • Cross Country Ski Phalen • Dog Park white who filled out the • Cross country ski • Cross County Skied • Dog park survey so far, how does that • Cross country ski • cross-country skied • Dog park represent the diverse • Cross Country Ski • cross-country skied • Dog park population of Ramsey • Cross country ski • Cross-country skiing • Dog park county. Please do better. Go • Cross country ski, hike, bike, • Cross-country skiing • Dog park to Hmong village, mail swim, paddle, playgrounds • cross-country skiing • dog park surveys, go to frog town, • Cross country ski, hike, bike, • Cycling, Cyclocross & • Dog park reach out to people who swim, paddle, playgrounds Mountain Bike • Dog park don’t have knowledge that • Cross Country Skied • Daily dog park visits • this survey is available to dog park • Cross country skied • Daily dog park visits to • change the course of what dog park • Cross country skied Battle Creek Dog Park community parks can look • dog park • • Daily user of Battle Creek like in the future and what cross country skied • Dog park • dog park can represent the entire Cross country skied • Dog park • Daily walks population of Ramsey • cross country skied • Dog park • Daily walks in battle creek county. How are geriatric • Cross country skied • Dog park dog park people able to take this • Cross country skied • Dog park • Daily walks in Snail Lake survey when there’s limited • Cross country skied • Dog park park, also snowshoeing and ability or knowledge or • cross country skied • Dog Park skiing. access to this survey. You’re • Cross country skied daily • Dog park • Daily walks, bike rides to reaching out to mostly • Cross country skied once, • Dog park Kohler Meadows Park and middle-aged white families. snowshoed a few times, • Dog park played at park with our kids Biased input. Please do boated, kayaked • Dog park • Daily walks. better in reaching out. I • Cross Country Skiing • Dog park • Danced didn’t even know this survey • Cross country skiing • Dog park • Did explorers program was available or this plan for • Cross Country Skiing • Dog park • did kids skiing program “change” was occurring until • Cross country skiing • Dog park • Dig park I accidentally stumbled • Cross country skiing • Dog park across the link on Facebook. • Disc golf • Cross country skiing • Dog park Again, please do better. • Disc golf • Cross country skiing • Dog Park Thank you • Disc golf • Cross country skiing • Dog Park • Community movies • Disc golf • cross country skiing • Dog Park • Como • Disc Golf • Cross country skiing • dog park • Como Park offerings: lake • Disc golf • cross country skiing • dog park walk, Como Town, • Disc golf practice and play • Cross Country Skiing • dog park conservatory, events • Discovery Hollow • Cross Country Skiing • Dog park • Como pool • Discovery Hollow and • cross country skiing • Dog park • Como zoo Garden • Cross Country Skiing • Dog park 3-5 times per week • Como Zoo • dog park • Cross country skiing • Dog park at Rice Creek & • Company picnic • dog park • cross country skiing Battle Creek CC • concert • Dog park • Cross country skiing • Dog park daily • Connected to nature • Dog park • cross country skiing • Dog park rice creek • Connected to nature • Dog park • dog park visits
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 142 • Dog park! • Enjoyed exploring nature in • Family picnic • Fishing with Maplewood • Dog park, walking the woods and at the beach • family picnic police, National Night Out • Dog park. • Enjoyed nature watching • Family Picnic with public safety, • Dog park/picnic • Enjoyed Tamarack and other • Family picnic once a year. Halloween Road with • Dog park; wildlife watching; playgrounds • Family picnic, walk, bicycle Ramsey Co Sherriff dog walking; biking • Enjoyed the ambiance of the ride • Fishing, picnics, walks with • Dog Parks area • Family picnic, walking, friends, sledding • Dog Parks • Enjoyed views golfing • Flew a kite • Dog parks • Enjoying the silence a park • Family Picnic, Went for walk • Foraging • dog parks - many can bring etc. • Forest bathing • Dog Play • Enjoyment of park • Family picnics • Frequent use of driving • dog walk • Environmental education • family picnics range, son did the junior • Dog walk • Exercise Classes at • Family picnics golf league • Dog walk recreation building • Family picnics • Frequent walks • Dog walk • exercise walk around the • Family Picnics at Como • Frequent walks • Dog walk lake • Family picnics, fishing and • Frequently use lake • Dog walk • Explored Discovery Hollow boating. Josephine park for fishing, • Dog walk, walking, • Explored Tamarack Nature • Family picnics/ grilled playground, and beach skateboard, bike Center dinners activities. • • Dog walking • Exploring • Family reunions Frequently visited RC dog • Dog walking • Extensive use of The Ponds • Family Walk parks • • Dog walking at BC golf course • Family walk and picnics Friends and family activity • • Dog walking • Family and friends picnic • Family walk, sledding, picnic Frog and Toad Survey • • Dog walking • Family events, like wedding • Family walks Gardening • • dog walks receptions and get • Figure Skating, picnic, Gardening classes • • Dog walks, biking, kayaking, togethers at a park walked, Geocached • hiking, playground, picnic • Family gathering • Fire pit bonfire sign ups Geocaching • • Dog walks, bird watching, • Family gatherings • Fire pit bonfire sign ups Geocaching/walking ice skating, play soccer in • Family gatherings • Fish • Go fishing the fields, tennis • Family golf at The Ponds • fish • Go for a walk, take kids to • dog walks/hiking • family members have • fish playground • Dogs golfed, walking. • Fish • Go for walks at the • Downhill skiing, ice skating • Family party • Fish, walk, and picnic Tamarack Nature Center at arenas, golf, trails for • family photos • Fished • Go for walks in Vadnais- running • Family Picnic • fished Snail Lakes and Vadnais- • Driven around/through • Family picnic • Fished Sucker Regional Parks • parks • Family picnic • Fished Go for walks, bike rides • • Driven through as an escape • Family picnic • Fishing Go sledding • from pandemic • Family picnic • Fishing Go to dog parks • claustrophobia • family picnic • Fishing Go to the dog park • • Driving range • Family picnic • Fishing Golf • • Driving range • Family picnic • Fishing Golf • • Driving range • Family picnic • fishing golf • • Driving range • Family picnic • Fishing Golf • • Driving range at Ponds • Family picnic • fishing golf • • Driving range at Ponds of • Family picnic • Fishing and swimming Golf • Battle Creek • Family picnic • Fishing and swimming Golf • • Eat • Family picnic • Fishing at Keller Golf • • Eaten Takeout • Family picnic • Fishing at twin lakes golf • • Enjoy the quiet • Family picnic • Fishing at twin lakes Golf • Family picnic • Golf
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 143 • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf • Golf
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 144 • golf • Golf • golf & bike ride • Golf at the Ponds • golf • Golf • golf & dog park • Golf at the Ponds • Golf • golf • Golf (mainly at the Pond of • Golf at the Ponds • Golf • Golf Battle Creek) • Golf at the Ponds • golf • golf • Golf @ Battle Creek Ponds • golf at the ponds • Golf • Golf • Golf a lot • Golf at the Ponds at Battle • golf • Golf • Golf and hockey Creek • Golf • Golf • Golf and walking • Golf at the Ponds at Battle • Golf • Golf • golf at all the county Creek • Golf • golf courses...... we have • Golf at The Ponds at Battle • Golf • golf season passes Creek • golf • Golf • Golf at Battle Creek • Golf at the Ponds at Battle • Golf • Golf • Golf at Battle Creek Creek • Golf • golf • Golf at Battle Creek • Golf at the ponds at battle • Golf • Golf • Golf at Battle Creek creek • golf • Golf • Golf at Battle Creek Golf • Golf at the ponds at Battle • Golf • Golf Course over the past several Creek • Golf • Golf years. • Golf at the Ponds at Battle • Golf • Golf • Golf at Battle Creek several Creek • Golf • Golf times • Golf at The Ponds Battle • Golf • Golf • Golf at Keller, Manitou Creek • • Golf • Golf Ridge Golf at the Ponds course • • golf • Golf • Golf at multiple RC courses Golf at the Ponds every • Golf • Golf • Golf at Pond of Battle Creek week throughout the summer • Golf • Golf • golf at ponds • Golf at The Ponds of Battle • golf • Golf • Golf at Ponds Creek • Golf • Golf • golf at ponds • Golf at The Ponds of Battle • Golf • Golf • Golf at Ponds Creek • Golf • Golf • Golf at ponds • Golf at the Ponds of Battle • golf • Golf • Golf at Ponds and driving Creek • golf • Golf range at Ponds. Goodrich • Golf at the Ponds of Battle • Golf • golf golf. • Creek • Golf • Golf Golf at Ponds at Battle Creek • • Golf at the ponds of • Golf • Golf Golf at Ponds At Battle Creek Maplewood • Golf • Golf • Golf at Ponds at Battle Creek • Golf at the Ponds once a • Golf • Golf • Golf at ponds at Battle week • Golf • Golf Creek • Golf at the ponds some • Golf • Golf • Golf at Ponds at Battle Creek more • Golf • Golf • Golf at Ponds of Battle • Golf at the Ponds. It was • Golf • Golf Creek wonderful • Golf • Golf • Golf at Ramsey County • Golf- Battle Creek • Golf • Golf Courses (Manitou, Goodrich, • Golf every week at Battle • golf • Golf Keller, & Ponds) Creek • Golf • Golf • golf at Ramsey County golf • Golf golf dome twice week • • Golf Golf courses in winter • • Golf Golf • Golf at the Ponds • Golf Keller, Goodrich, • • Golf Golf • Golf at the Ponds Manitou Ridge and yes the • • Golf Golf - Goodrich • Golf at the Ponds Ponds. • • golf Golf - lots of it • Golf At the Ponds • Golf league at The Ponds of • • Golf Golf - Ponds • Golf at the Ponds Battle Creek • golf • Golf - Ponds • Golf lessons
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 145 • Golf ponds at Battle Creek 2 • Golfed • Golfed beach. Used Snail Lake times a week • Golfed • Golfed trails. • Golf range several times per • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Keller, Manitou week in summer • golfed • Golfed Ridge, Goodrich, and The • Golf Range with Kids • Golfed • golfed Ponds at Battle Creek • Golf the Ponds at Battle • Golfed • golfed • Golfed at Manitou Ridge Creek • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Manitou Ridge • Golf twice weekly at the • Golfed • Golfed weekly. ponds of battle creek golf • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at PBC course • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Ponds • Golf walking • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Ponds • Golf! • Golfed • golfed • Golfed at Ponds • Golf, bike ride, cross country • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Ponds ski • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Ponds at Battle • golf, bike, walk • Golfed • Golfed Creek • Golf, dog park, county park • golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Ponds at Battle • Golf, dog park, walk trails, • Golfed • Golfed Creek bike trails, • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Ponds at Battle • Golf, hike, cross country ski, • Golfed • golfed Creek • water park, used the parks • Golfed • Golfed Golfed at Ponds at Battle and picnic grounds, etc. • Golfed • Golfed Creek • • golf, hit golf balls, picnics, • Golfed • Golfed Golfed at Ponds at Battle walking Creek a lot • Golfed • Golfed • Golf, picnic • Golfed at Ponds at Battle • Golfed • Golfed • Golf, picnic, play at Creek and Goodrich • Golfed • Golfed 9 or 18 holes at playground • Golfed at Ponds at Battle • Golfed Ponds of Battle Creek • Golf, picnic, walk Creek many times • Golfed multiple times • Golf, picnic, walk, run, fish, • Golfed at Ponds Battle Creek • Golfed • golfed a few times at the did I mention golf at • Golfed at ponds battle creek • Golfed Ponds Goodrich, Keller, The Pond, • Golfed at Ponds of Battle • Golfed • Golfed a lot and used The and Manitou Creek • Golfed Ponds driving range weekly • Golf, play on playgrounds, • Golfed at ponds of Battle • Golfed • Golfed a lot at the Ponds of walk on trails. Creek. Terrible vision to • Battle Creek golf course • Golf, sketching, walking Golfed close the course. Way to go • • Golfed and used dog park. • Golf, sledding Golfed • Golfed at RC golf courses. • • Golfed and used the range • Golf, walk, swim Golfed • Golfed at The Ponds • many times at The Ponds • Golf, walk, water park Golfed • Golfed at The Ponds • golf course. • golf, walked, fished Golfed • Golfed at The Ponds • • Golfed at a couple of the • Golf. Golfed • Golfed at The Ponds • courses as well as hiked • Golf/driving range Golfed • Golfed at the Ponds • Golfed through some of the parks • Golfed • • Golfed at The Ponds • Golfed Golfed at Battle Creek • Golfed • • Golfed at the Ponds • Golfed Golfed at Battle Creek, • Golfed Keller, & Goodrich • Golfed at The Ponds • golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Goodrich G.C. • Golfed at The Ponds • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Keller • golfed at The Ponds • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Keller and The • Golfed at the Ponds • Golfed • Golfed Ponds…a lot! • Golfed at The Ponds • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Keller G.C • Golfed at The Ponds @ • Golfed • Golfed • Golfed at Keller, Goodrich, Battle Creek • Golfed • Golfed Goodrich and Island Lake. • Golfed at the Ponds at • Golfed • golfed Visited Snail Lake park and Battle Creek • Golfed
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 146 • Golfed at the Ponds at • Golfed The Ponds of Battle • Golfing backgrounds of people love. Battle Creek Creek, at every opportunity, • Golfing This course will be dearly • Golfed at The Ponds at from opening to today. • Golfing missed after the 2021 Battle Creek • Golfed the ponds several • Golfing season. This course was • Golfed at The Ponds at times with family • golfing instrumental in being able Battle Creek • Golfed together • Golfing to golf during the 2020 • Golfed at the Ponds at • Golfed with 2 of my • Golfing pandemic. Battle Creek grandchildren. • Golfing • Golfing at Several courses. • Golfed at the Ponds at • Golfed, biked, walked, ran, • Golfing Also walking in parks • Battle Creek many times. held an outdoor social • golfing Golfing at the Ponds • • Golfed at The Ponds G.C. gathering. • Golfing Golfing at the ponds • • Golfed at The Ponds Golf • Golfed, biked. walked • Golfing Golfing at the Ponds • Course • golfed, picnic birthday • Golfing Golfing at the Ponds at • Golfed at The Ponds of celebration, water park, • Golfing Battle Creek • Battle Creek driving range • Golfing Golfing at the ponds at • battle creek • Golfed at the Ponds of Golfed, picnic, walked • golfing • • Golfing at the ponds at Battle Creek often, walked Golfed, picnic, walked • Golfing • battle creek trails in parks. golfed, walked • Golfing • • • Golfing at The Ponds at Golfed at the Ponds several Golfed, walked • Golfing times • Battle Creek Golfed, walked • golfing • Golfed at the Ponds, • • Golfing at the Ponds Course Golfed, walked with • Golfing Goodrich, Manitou, & Keller • Golfing at The Ponds of children, skied, watched • Golfing • Golfed at the ponds, hit nature Battle Creek • Golfing balls at Range, taken lessons • Golfed. Walked • Golfing at The Ponds of • Golfing at the Ponds • golfer at battle creek Battle Creek • Golfing • Golfed Battle Creek, Driving • Golfers at several courses, • Golfing at The Ponds with • Golfing Range at Battle Creek took kids ski lessons at my wife and at Goodrich in a • Golfing • Golfed in Como and Ponds Como Park, used other league. • Golfing at Battle Creek parks for family picnics • Golfing at The Ponds with • Golfing • Golfed in Men's League and • Golfers at several courses, my wife and at Goodrich in a • Golfing Couples League at the Ponds took kids ski lessons at league. • of Battle Creek Como Park, used other Golfing • Golfing at the ponds, visited • • Golfed Manitou Ridge parks for family picnics Golfing and hitting balls at various parks and • Golfed many rounds • Golfers at the Ponds of The Ponds playgrounds • • Golfed many times at ponds Battle Creek multiple times Golfing at all Ramsey county • Golfing in the past at Battle Creek. By far the • Golfing 4 courses • golfing with family & friends • nicest city course in the twin • Golfing golfing at Battle Creek • Golfing, geocaching, ice • cities metro and is centrally • Golfing Golfing at Battle Creek and skating Keller golf courses located. Best driving range • Golfing • Golfing, picnic, walk • golfing at Highland and always packed. • Golfing • Golfing, sledding and walks • Golfing at multiple courses Disappointed in the city’s • golfing • Golfing, walk, fish • Golfing at ponds decision to shut it down and • golfing • Golfing/driving range at the • Golfing at Ponds of Battle create low-income housing • Golfing Ponds creek with beautiful next to Woodbury, which • Golfing • Gone fishing makes zero sense. pollinator gardens and • Golfing • Gone fishing • Golfed The Ponds abundant wildlife unlike • golfing • Gone for a walk • Golfed the Ponds a lot other county golf course • Golfing • gone for bike rides • plus a dynamic well-loved Golfed The Ponds at Battle • • Gone for Many walks/hikes Golfing golf course as PBC! Please Creek • Gone golfing • Golfing keep this beloved 9-hole • Golfed the Ponds at Battle • Gone on a bike ride • Golfing golf course gem, a course all Creek • Gone on a hike, gone for a • Golfing ages and diverse • Golfed the ponds course bike ride, walked my dog,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 147 attended a graduation • Had a picnic • Held a memorial • Hiked party, looked at the river • Had a picnic service/picnic • Hiked and the stars, played frisbee • Had a picnic • Hike • hiked golf, cross country skied, • Had a picnic • Hike • Hiked had a Scout bonfire, • Had a picnic • Hike • Hiked volunteered at a cleanup • Had a picnic • Hike • Hiked event, did a fun run • had a picnic • hike • Hiked • gone to dog parks • Had a picnic date in a • Hike • Hiked • Gone to play or relax summer evening • Hike • Hiked • Gone to RC golf courses • Had a picnic especially • Hike • Hiked • Gone to splash pad during fall • Hike • Hiked • Gone to the Park • Had a picnic in parks • Hike • Hiked • Gone walking at Battle • had a picnic, went for a run, • Hike • Hiked Creek Park at least 2 played at the playground • Hike • Hiked times/week • had a picnic, went for a run, • Hike • Hiked • Got hit by a car played at the playground • Hike • Hiked • Grad party • had a picnic, went hiking, • Hike • Hiked • Graduation party went sledding, went golfing • Hike • hiked • Graduation picnic shelter • had a picnic. • hike • Hiked • Grandchild played on • Had birthday parties and • Hike • Hiked playground picnics • Hike • hiked • Grandkids to parks • had cookouts • hike • hiked frequently • had family picnic • hike • Hiked • Grandkids to playground • Had multiple family • Hike • Hiked • Group events gatherings • Hike • Hiked • Had a birthday celebration • Had picnic at Battle Creek • hike • Hiked • Had a family party, hiking, bike path. Played golf at the • Hike • hiked biking, swimming, sledding ponds of battle creek over • Hike • Hiked • had a family picnic ten times. • Hike • Hiked • Had a family picnic • Had picnic at park next to • hike • Hiked • Had a family picnic Como zoo • Hike • Hiked / walked • Had a family picnic • had work meeting • Hike • Hiked and climbed pine • had a family picnic • Had written, produced, • Hike trees • Had a family picnic directed, starred, for 14 • Hike • Hiked at battle creek • Had a golf class consecutive years (2001 - • Hike • Hiked at Battle Creek Park • had a graduation party 2014) on the stage at Como • Hike • Hiked at Battle Creek • Had a lunch Park Lakeside Pavilion! • Hike Battle Creek trails Regional Park • had a lunchtime picnic • Hammocked • Hike trails • Hiked daily • Had a picnic • Hammocked • Hike, Fish • hiked in dog park • Had a picnic • Hangout with friends • Hike, picnic, mountain bike, • hiked in dog park • Had a picnic • Hangout with friends cross-country ski • Hiked on a nature trail • had a picnic • Hangout with friends • Hike, picnic, mountain bike, • Hiked several trails • had a picnic • have a 4- and 7-year-old. we cross-country ski • Hiked trails • Had a picnic use the parks a ton for • Hike, sledding, play at park, • Hiked trails • Had a picnic sledding, kayak, swimming, wedding • Hiked, birdwatched • Had a picnic • Have a walk reception • hiked, dog walking, picnic, • • Have taken a walk. had a picnic • Hike/bike/snowshoe exercise, meet friends to • • haven't been there yet but Had a picnic • Hike/walk walk, enjoy the color/nature looking forward to taking • Had a picnic • Hiked • walks and seeing birds and hiked, dog walking, picnic, • Had a picnic • learning how to snowshoe Hiked exercise, meet friends to • had a picnic • Hiked walk, enjoy the color/nature
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 148 • hiked, preferably with the • Hiking • Hit balls at the range @ • I have played golf at all of dogs • hiking Battle Creek the county courses, but I've • hiked, preferably with the • Hiking • hit golf balls spent more time at the dogs • Hiking • hit golf balls at the Ponds at Ponds at Battle Creek than • hiked, show shoe • Hiking Battle Creek any of the others. • Hiked, walked, and biked • Hiking • Hit golf balls at the range at • I have played golf at the • Hiked, walked, snowshoed • Hiking ponds at Battle Creek ponds 2-4 days out of the • Hiked/birdwatched/geocach • Hiking • Hit lots of golf balls at the week for the past 3 years. ed • Hiking range at The Ponds • I have used the park down • Hiked/ran nearly every day • Hiking • hit the driving range off Hwy 61, and the other • Hikes where possible • Hiking • Hockey Battle Creek part with the • Hikes, cross country skiing • Hiking • Hockey water slide. • • Hikes, nature center visits, • hiking • Hockey I learned to play golf at The Ponds since its opening. dog walks • hiking • Hockey • I lived in Ramsey County for • Hikes, trail use, open field • Hiking • Hockey at County Arena 4 years. I became a US use • hiking once a week, year-round, Citizen last year. I am • Hiking • Hiking for 40+ yrs Hispanic. • Hiking • hiking • Hockey at Ken Yackel and • I only golf at Battle Creek • hiking • Hiking Schultz arenas and have since I was 8 years • Hiking • • Honestly, with limited family hiking old • hiking • living locally, I have not Hiking • I play regularly golf at The • Hiking • done anything at Ramsey Hiking at Battle Creek Ponds primarily and other • Hiking County park facilities • Hiking on the trails Ramsey County golf courses • Hiking • Hosted family gatherings • Hiking on trails at Battle • I use the golf courses • Hiking • Hosted family gatherings Creek • I walk almost every day and • Hiking • Hosted party at building • hiking sledding walking with have enjoyed Fish Creek, • Hiking • Hung out and without dogs Carver Lake and Battle • • Hunting for the Pioneer Hiking • hiking with our kids Creek parks & preserves • Hiking • Hiking, fishing, bird Press Medallion • • I walk multiple times a week • Hiking watching, mushroom I am one of the stewards for the Battle Creek dog park on a path • Hiking hunting • • I and my family took I walk my dogs at Battle • Hiking • Hiking, golf, golf range & Creek dog park twice a day • Hiking practice, biking, fishing, numerous walks. I am a runner and have run on every day. • Hiking pickle ball, kayaking and • multiple trails. My family did I walk nearly every day for • Hiking snowshoeing some snowshoeing. I've two to seven miles on the • Hiking • Hiking, sledding, ice skating, done some nature trails. • Hiking picnic, playground photography. • I walk Villa Park daily • Hiking • Hiking, sledding, ice skating, • I don’t know the difference • I walk Villa Park daily • Hiking picnic, playground between city and county • I went running on trails. • • hiking, used the water park, hiking parks, but playgrounds • I worked at Ponds • BBQ's, fishing, swimming Hiking everywhere • I’m a St Paul resident who • • Hiking, walking, biking, Hiking • I enjoy the fact that there is lives near and uses Como sledding • Hiking park land, that not Park almost daily. I’m barely • Hiking/nature centers • Hiking everything is developed. aware of Ramsey county • Hiking/walking • Hiking • I enjoy the fact that there is parks, which I’ve visited • hiking/walking • Hiking park land, that not seldom, if ever. • hiking/walking • Hiking everything is developed. • I’ve skating • hiking/walking • Hiking • i go hiking every weekend • I’ve skating • hiking/walking • Hiking • I have enjoyed the Ponds • Ice fishing • • hiking hiking/walks golf course for years and • Ice Fishing • • Hiking hiking/walks would love it to stay open • Ice fishing
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 149 • Ice Fishing/Fishing • kayak • Many walks • Mountain bike • Ice Hockey with District 10 • Kayak • Many walks and picnics at • Mountain bike • ice skated, utilized dog park • Kayak Battle Creek Park as well as • Mountain bike • Ice Skating • Kayak use of the dog parks • Mountain Bike- a lot • ice skating • Kayak • Many walks in Battle Creek • Mountain bike its single- • Ice skating • Kayak Regional Park track trails • Ice skating • kayak, paddleboard • Many walks on the trail • mountain bike, biking on • Ice skating • Kayak/paddleboard systems in Battle Creek area paved trails, hiked, cross • Ice skating • kayaked • Many walks, bike rides country ski, canoe, • Ice skating • Kayaked and paddle • Maplewood city park swimming • Ice skating boarded • Medallion hunt • Mountain biked • Ice skating, picnic, • Kayaking • Medallion hunt • mountain biked playgrounds • Kayaking • Medallion hunt • Mountain Biked • identify native plants • Kayaking • Medallion hunting • Mountain Biked BC Park • I'm a 78-year-old widower • Kayaking • Medallion hunting • Mountain biked, golfed, who golfs frequently on the • Kayaking • Medallion hunting hike, Ramsey Co. courses with • kayaking • Meeting in park • Mountain Biking friends and family. • kayaking • Meeting place • Mountain biking • I'm older, so have only used • Kayaking canoeing • met a friend for a picnic at • Mountain Biking the parks to golf. I was much • Kayaking Rice Creek the park • Mountain Biking more active with the • Kids at playground. • Met family • Mountain biking Ramsey County parks four • Kids Golf lessons • Met friends for outdoor • Mountain biking years ago, when I lived in • Kids park conversations mn • Mountain biking Shoreview. • Kids park • Met up with friends to chat • mountain biking • In the winter during the • Kids played in golf camp/I • Met with friends for walk • Mountain biking at Battle pandemic, we went out to golfed and picnic Creek Regional Park; road different parks to walk and • Lakes • Met with friends in bubble biking on St. Paul Grand be outside. • Listen to music during pandemic Round, through Phalen and • Interactive children’s • looked for animals • Mini golf and treasure hunts Como regional parks; food, activities • Looked for wildflowers (gnomes, cavemen, beverage and performances • Is the Como Zoo a Ramsey • Lori medallions, etc.) at Como Lakeside Pavilion County facility?? I've done • • • Lots of golf Monitoring duties at Joy Mountain biking, cross that. country skiing, kayaking • Lots of picnics! Park Nature Preserve • It’s my Number 1 practice through the Maplewood • Mtn bike • Lots of picnics! facility for my golf channel Nature Center • My family and friends very • Lots of walks and my preparation spot for • More golf much enjoy utilizing the golf • lots of walks qualifiers • More golf at the Ponds courses in Ramsey county • Lots of walks! • It's a great course for my • Most of all I love the 9-hole and consider the green • Lots of walks! young children learning to golf course at The Ponds at space provided extremely • Love golf play the game. Battle Creek. It offers a valuable to the area. • Lunch at a park with friends • Jogged, walked, had unique golf experience and • My family and I have gone • meetings with friends, Made out with my a great way to enjoy the to the golf courses together, church events, a girlfriends in the Parking sport in a timely manner. It including the driving ranges • jogging Lots at Como Park! is an absolute jewel in the and the golf courses in • • Jogging/walking enjoying made use of the dog park a area. general. nature lot • Mostly golf - 4-5 times per • My family has played golf • • Just hung out, went Mainly used the parks for week. Some walking on numerous times at Ramsey swimming. walking. Battle Creek Regional trails. County facilities • • Just hung out, went Many hikes • mostly used walking paths • My house backs to Ponds of • swimming. many hours of birdwatching, • Mountain Bike Battle Creek golf course and • Katie snowshoed, sketched and • Mountain bike I enjoy watching the golfers. painted, • Kayak • Mountain Bike
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 150 • My kids play DAILY at a park, • Nothing • participated in City of St. • Picnic and sometimes more than • Nothing Paul yoga and other fitness • Picnic one!!! • Nothing classes • Picnic • My Nature Preschool at • Nothing, never visited • Pavilion use • Picnic Tamarack • Numerous walks • Photo walk • Picnic • My partner and I try to walk • numerous walks along • Photography • Picnic every day in one or another paved paths in parks • photography • picnic of the Ramsey Co. parks as • Of course, the Ponds Golf • Photography • Picnic well as the city parks. Course is a regular Thursday • Photography • Picnic • My son and husband golf at afternoon outing on the • photography • Picnic the Ponds at least 3-4 a LINKS • Pick up garbage McDonough • Picnic week either on the course • off leash dog area park, sled highland golf • Picnic or at the range • off leash dog park • Picked Mushrooms • Picnic • My son and I have taken up • Off leash dog parks • Picked up litter • Picnic gold at The Ponds of Battle • Often walk and bike on the • Picnic • Picnic lake. it's a beautiful golf trails • Picnic • Picnic course. I feel that it's not • Only limited golf rounds in • Picnic • Picnic overwhelming for a Ramsey County • Picnic • Picnic beginner and love learning • Only use the ponds course • Picnic • the golf techniques. my son picnic and range • Picnic • also uses the Ponds to Picnic • Open skate at rinks • Picnic practice three times a week. • Picnic • open space to lay and • Picnic • My son has gone multiple • Picnic through the frisbee • times to the driving range at Picnic • Picnic • Organized events for the • The Ponds Picnic • Picnic community at large. • • My son's and I like to go to Picnic • picnic • Orienteering at Tamarack the ponds driving range • Picnic • Picnic and Battle creek • Nature Center • Picnic • Picnic • Our family has two picnics • • Picnic • Picnic Nature center stuff per year. One in spring and • • Picnic • Picnic Nature photography one at the end of summer. • • Picnic • Picnic Nature pictures • Out biking • • Picnic • Picnic Nature trails • Outdoor Church Service • • Picnic • Picnic Nature walk • Outdoor concert. • • Picnic • Picnic Nature walk • Outdoor Physical Workouts • Picnic • Picnic • Nature walk (outside due to covid) • Picnic • Picnic • nature walk/play • Owen • Picnic • picnic • nature walks • Owl program • Picnic • Picnic • nature walks • Paddle boarding • picnic • Picnic • Nature walks, journaling, • Paddling • picnic • Picnic meditation • Park • • Picnic • picnic Nightly bike rides • Park • • Picnic • picnic nm • Park walks • • Picnic • Picnic No • Park, golf, walking • • Picnic • Picnic No • Parks • • Picnic • Picnic none • Parks • • Picnic • Picnic Nordic ski • Parks • • Picnic • Picnic Nordic ski • Parks • • Picnic • Picnic Nordic Ski, roller ski • Parks • • Picnic • Picnic Nordic skiing • Participants in activities • Picnic • Picnic • Nordic Skiing offered through Tamarack • Picnic • • Nordic skiing NC and the HANC Picnic • Nothing • Picnic • Picnic
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 151 • Picnic • Picnic • Picnic, sledding, Girl Scout • Picnics • picnic • Picnic meetings, bike rides, • Picnics • Picnic • Picnic playgrounds, • Picnics • Picnic • Picnic • Picnic, snowshoe. Golf, went • picnics • Picnic • Picnic to the dog park • picnics • picnic • Picnic • Picnic, swimming, sledding, • Picnics • Picnic • Picnic cross country skiing • Picnics • picnic • Picnic • Picnic, walk, golf, swim • Picnics • Picnic • Picnic • picnic, walk, hike, cross • Picnics • picnic • Picnic country skiing • Picnics • Picnic • Picnic • Picnic, walk, relaxing • picnics • picnic • picnic • Picnic, walking, playgrounds, • Picnics and hiking in several • Picnic • Picnic & trail swimming/splashing, nature parks • Picnic • Picnic and bike rides walk, forest school, • Picnics and played golf • Picnic • Picnic and exploring in sledding, ice skating • Picnics at Carver Lake • • Picnic wooded areas, skipping Picnic, walking, sledding and pavilion • Picnic rocks, looking for leaves and fishing. • Picnics, attended graduation • • picnic wildlife picnic, walks parties, skating • • Picnic • Picnic and exploring in Picnic, walks, golf • picnics, golf, walks, canoe • • Picnic wooded areas, skipping Picnic, walks, golfing • Picnics, hiking, biking, used • • Picnic rocks, looking for leaves and picnic, walks, golfing the playground, • • Picnic wildlife Picnic/family gatherings • Picnics, play, more play, • • Picnic • Picnic and fish Picnic/swim at lake kites, hikes, play Josephine • picnic • Picnic and playgrounds • Picnics, playground, ice • Picnic: hiked lake Phalen • Picnic • Picnic and took skate, roller skate multiple times, biked the • Picnic Grandchildren to park • Picnics, skiing, Easter egg gateway to Phalen and • Picnic • Picnic and walking hunt around the lake. • Picnic • Picnic at all 65 picnic tables • Picnics, sledding, walks, • Picnicked • picnic at c park- few use hanging out!! • • Picnicked • • Picnic Picnic at all 65 picnic tables Picnics, using playgrounds • picnicking • • Picnic at c park- few use Picnics, walks, biking, • • picnicking and grilling • picnic Picnic at Battle Creek volleyball • • Picnics • • picnic picnic at pavilion picnics, walks, runs, sledding • • Picnics • • Picnic Picnic at the ponds at Battle Picnics, walks, sledding, Creek golf • Picnics playground, swimming • Picnic • Picnic in a rental pavilion • Picnics • Picnics, walks, sledding, • Picnic • Picnic in Battle Creek • Picnics swimming . . .and other • picnic • Picnic in park • Picnics family activities. • picnic • Picnic in the park • Picnics • Picnics, walks, went • Picnic • Picnic or walk • Picnics sledding, disc golf, D. hollow • picnic • picnic with family • Picnics • Pictures • Picnic • Picnic with friends • Picnics • PINE Program • Picnic • Picnic with friends • Picnics • pioneer press treasure hunt • Picnic • picnic with the family • Picnics • Pioneer press treasure hunt • Picnic • Picnic, hike, walk, golf • Picnics • place to stop at a calming • Picnic • Picnic, hiking, bird watching • picnics natural setting to have lunch • Picnic • Picnic, hiking, bird watching • picnics on workdays. • Picnic • picnic, meet friends • Picnics • Plan to enjoy the water park • Picnic • picnic, meet friends • picnics this year • Picnic • Picnic, playground, sled • Picnics • Play • Picnic • Picnics • play at park • Picnic
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 152 • Play football in park • played at park • played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play golf • Played at parks • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play golf • Played at parks • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play golf • Played at parks/beaches • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play Golf • Played at parks/beaches • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play golf • played at playground • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play golf • Played at Playgrounds • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play golf 3 times a month • Played at Ponds at Battle • Played Golf • Played golf at The Ponds with my kids at the Ponds at Creek Golf Course • Played golf • Played golf at The Ponds Battle Creek. • Played at the Battle Creek • played golf and Goodrich • Play golf at the Ponds playground • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds and • Play golf at the Ponds • played at the park with my • Played golf Goodrich • Play golf at the Ponds kids • Played golf • Played golf at The Ponds at • Play golf at the Ponds • Played at the playground • Played golf Battle Creek weekly • Played at the playground • Played golf • Played golf at the ponds at • Play golf courses where • Played at the • Played golf battle creek available playground/splash pad • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds at • Play golf once a week in • Played baseball • Played golf Battle Creek many times summer • played disc golf • Played golf Goodrich a couple as well as • Play golf with 3 • Played disc golf • Played golf Keller grandchildren at The Ponds • Played football in the parks • Played golf • Played golf at the Ponds • Play grass volleyball with • Played Golf • Played golf many times • our own nets • Played golf • Played Golf 5-6 times Played golf at The Ponds of • Play lots of golf • Played golf • Played golf almost weekly; Battle Creek • • Play Manitou Ridge twice • Played golf used the driving range at Played golf at the Ponds of per week • Played golf ponds of Battle Creek took Battle Creek, Keller, • Play on playgrounds • Played golf lessons from Dave; play on Manitou Ridge and Goodrich • Play pickle ball • Played golf two golf leagues • Played golf at The Ponds, • Play tennis • Played golf • Played golf at Battle Creek Keller and Manitou • • Play tennis • Played golf and skied at Battle Creek. Played golf at two of the • Play tennis • Played golf • Played golf at Keller and The Ramsey courses • • Playdates/Visiting a • Played golf Ponds Played golf every week at Ponds or Goodrich playground • played golf • Played golf at Ponds at • played golf many times • Played a bunch of disc golf • Played Golf Battle Creek • Played golf Ponds, Manitou, • Played a lot of golf • Played golf • Played golf at ponds at Keller, Goodrich • Played a lot of golf and done • Played golf battle creek • Played golf weekly or some walking. • played golf • Played golf at Ponds at multiple times per week • Played a lot of golf. Went for • Played golf Battle Creek • Played golf, cross country many walks and hikes. In the • Played golf • Played Golf at Ponds of skiing winter, cross country skiing. • Played golf Battle Creek • • Played golf, dog park, TCO Played a park • Played golf • Played Golf At Ponds Of • sports complex, Goodrich Played a park • Played golf battle Creek since I was a • Arena Played at a playground • Played Golf young • • • played golf, enjoyed social Played at a playground • Played golf Played golf at Ponds of • functions, Played at a playground • Played golf Battle creek. A great course • for our kids to play with • Played golf, many times. Played at a playground • Played golf • grandparents. Also go to the • Played golf, rode bikes, Played at baseball & soccer • Played golf driving range there went for walks fields • Played golf • frequently. • played golf, rode the bike Played at BC water park and • Played golf playground • Played golf at the Keller, trails • played golf • Goodrich, Manitou and the • Played golf, took a walk, had Played at park • Played golf Ponds. a family picnic.
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 153 • Played golf, used the dog • Played the Ponds golf • Playground, baseball fields, • Ran park, and playgrounds in the course and driving range walking, ice skating, • Ran through several trails area with my son and grandsons. basketball, sledding, several times weekly, took • Played golf. • Played with daughter. swimming walks, • Played golf. • Played with dog • Playgrounds • range at the ponds • Played golf. • played with kids on swings • Playgrounds • rec activities • Played golf; often walked • Played with our dog • Playgrounds • recreation sports the trails; visits to zoo • Played with the dog • Playgrounds • recreation sports • Played hockey • Player Golf @ Goodrich & • Playgrounds • Regular golfer, especially at • Played hockey Ponds of Battle Creek • Playgrounds Keller Golf Course • Played hockey • Playground • Playgrounds • Regular user of walking • Played hockey • Playground • Playgrounds trails & bike paths • Played hockey at West Side • Playground • Playgrounds • Regularly walked Battle arena • Playground • playgrounds Creek park • Played in golf tournament at • Playground • Playgrounds • Relax the Ponds a few times. • Playground • Playgrounds • Rent facilities • Played in the children's area • Playground • Playgrounds • rented a bldg however due at Tamarack • Playground • Playgrounds & picnics with to COVID was cancelled • Played lots of golf • Playground grandkids. • rented a bldg however due • Played lots of golf at battle • playground • Playgrounds with our kids to COVID was cancelled creek • Playground • Playgrounds! • Rented a pavilion, hosted a • Played many rounds of golf • Playground • Playing at playground party at the Ponds • Playground • Playing catch • Rented a shelter • Played many rounds of golf. • Playground • Playing count golf courses • Rented a shelter for BBQ • Played numerous rounds of • Playground • Playing golf • Rented a shelter for BBQ golf. • Playground • Playing golf • Rented equipment • Played on a playground • Playground • Playing golf at the ponds • rented facility for large • Played on a playground • Playground • Playing golf at the ponds at family gatherings • Played on park • Playground Battle Creek • rented ice time • Played on playground • playground • Playing in Parks • Rented picnic shelters for • Played on playground • Playground • Playing in ponds family events • played on playground • playground • Plenty of walks • Rented space for large equipment, picnic areas • Playground • Pollinator Program picnic events • • played on playground • Playground • Ponds at Battle Creek GC Reserved picnic shelter for equipment, picnic areas • playground • Practice and played golf Girl Scouts event • • Played on playgrounds and • playground • Practice golf at the Ponds 3 Rice creek regional dog park • fields • playground times per week ridden the bike trails • • Played on the playground • Playground • Practiced Golf Ride Bike • • Played on the • Playground • Primarily golf at various Ride bikes on trails playground/soccer • • Playground locations but occasionally Ride bikes on trails • Played on the playgrounds • • Playground we drive through or around ride my bike • Played Pickleball • • playground the parks. Taking time to ride my bike • Played Soccer • • Playground stop and enjoy nature also. Ride my bike on these trails: • Played Soccer Bruce Vento, Hwy 96, Rice • Playground and parks with • Proposed to my wife • Lake, Trout Brook, Central Played softball picnics • purchased and used ice at • Lakes, Played softball at county • playground equipment OJ, Highland, Tria for youth parks for years • Ride the paved trails in the • Playground play hockey • Played Tennis • park system. • Playground time Put on triathlons. • Played Tennis • • riding a bicycle • Playground use putting at the ponds • Played Tennis • • road biked • Playground visits Ramsey County Park, golf • Played tennis courses • Road on bike trails
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 154 • Rode a bike • Running • ski, hike, bird watch, fish, • Sledding • Rode a bike • Running / biking 3x times a bike ride • Sledding • rode a bike week • ski, hike, mountain bike, • Sledding • Rode bicycle • running and biking hang out and enjoy day • Sledding • rode bicycles • Running at Battle Creek Park • Ski, walk daily, playground, • Sledding • Rode bicycles • Running, walking, wildlife viewing, picnic • sledding • Rode bike • sailed small boat, swimming • Skied • Sledding • Rode bike trails, golf • sailed small boat, swimming • Skied • Sledding • Rode bikes • Sat and painted the • Skied • Sledding • Rode Bikes landscape • Skied • Sledding • rode bikes • Sat in parks and read. • skied • Sledding • Rode bikes • Sat in the park and people • Skied (battle creek) • Sledding • Rode bikes watch • Skied Battle Creek • Sledding • Rode bikes and went XC • Sat on a blanket and read • Skied on home groomed ski • sledding skiing • Schmidt trail on Como lake • Sledding • Rollerbladed • seen too many invasive • Skied on Paths • sledding • Romantic walks trees and shrubs • Skied on Paths • sledding • Run • Set-up two temporary disc • skied, sledded • Sledding • run golf courses at Battle Creek • Skiing • Sledding • Run Park (starting and ending at • Skiing • Sledding • Run the pavilion). Walking, • Skiing • sledding • Run Biking, Golf (Ponds of Battle • Skiing • Sledding • Run Creek) • Skiing • Sledding • • Run Several walks • Skiing • Sledding • • Run several walks weekly, • Skiing • Sledding snowshoeing, skiing, biking, • Run • Skiing • sledding fishing, picnics, canoeing, • Run • Skiing • Sledding swimming, • Run • Skiing • Sledding • Sitting in park and reading • Run • skiing • Sledding paper • Run and walked • skiing • Sledding • Skate • Run around McCarron’s • Skiing • Sledding • Skate with family of 5 on lake, used the paths by the • skiing • Sledding Como lake beach access • skiing • Sledding • Skated at ice rinks • Run around snail lake park • skiing at Como park and • Sledding • Skated at ice rinks • Run with dog kids’ lessons. Como zoo and • sledding • Skating • Run, hike conservatory. Sledding on • sledding • Skating • Run, picnic, hammocks some of the park hills • Sledding • Skating • Run, sledding. • Skiing on XC ski trails and • Sledding • Skating, golfing • run, walk, kayak, cross- mountain biking in battle • Sledding • Ski country ski, sledding creek park, bicycling on city • Sledding • Ski trials, • Run, walk, ski, golf • Sledding • Ski • Skiing, hiking, used • Run/walk • Sledding • Ski playgrounds, golfed • Run/walk • Sledding • Ski • Skiing, x-skiing, sledding • Running • Sledding • Ski • Sled • Running • Sledding • ski • Sled • Running • Sledding • Ski highland golf course, • Sled/snowshoe • Running • Sledding swim, Battle Creek park ski • Sledding • running • Sledding Nordic • Sledding • Running • sledding • ski, hike, bird watch, fish, • Sledding • Running • sledding bike ride • Sledding • running • Sledding
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 155 • sledding • Snow shoeing • sports, picnics, climbers, etc. • Swimming • Sledding • Snow shoeing, golfing (more • Staff Meetings at Pavilions • Swimming • Sledding than 50 times a year), • Stand up paddle boarding, • Swimming • sledding • Snow sledding, playgrounds, beaches, • Swimming • Sledding • Snowshoe hockey at ice arenas • swimming • Sledding • Snowshoe • Summer camp at Tamarack • Swimming • sledding • snowshoe • Summer camps • Swimming • sledding • Snowshoe • Summer day camps at • Swimming & Golf • Sledding • Snowshoe Tamarack • swimming at beach • sledding • Snowshoe • Sunday Drive • Swimming at wave pool • Sledding • Snowshoe • Surrey ride • Swimming beach • Sledding • Snowshoe • Swam (Water works) • Swimming, canoeing, and • Sledding • Snowshoe • Swam and waded at a picnicking • Sledding • snowshoe beach, rollerbladed on trails, • Swimming, canoeing, • Sledding • snowshoe picnic with family fishing, commuting • Sledding • snowshoe and ski • Swam at lakes • Swimming, playgrounds • Sledding • Snowshoed • Swam at the beach • Swimming, soccer, kite • Sledding • snowshoed • Swam Lake Josephine flying • Sledding • Snowshoed • Swan Phalen • swimming/playground areas • Sledding 2 • snowshoed • Swim • Swinging • Sledding and Cross-Country • snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging Ski/snowshoe • Snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging • Sledding and ice skating • Snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging • sledding and swimming with • Snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging grandkids • snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging • Sledding at Battle Creek • Snowshoeing • swim • Swinging • Sledding at parks • Snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging • Sledding! • Snowshoeing • Swim • Swinging • Sledding, baseball, lacrosse, • Snowshoeing • Swim • Take a walk skating, walking • Snowshoeing • Swim • Take a walk • sledding, golfing • Snowshoeing • Swim • Take a walk • Sledding, hiked, explored, • Snowshoeing • swim • Take a walk and night sky picnic, animal hunting with • Snowshoeing a lot these • Swim at beach viewing our littlest for tracks past 2 winters • Swim in natural lake • Take a walk and night sky • Sledding, ice fishing • Snowshoeing at Battle Creek • Swim, hike viewing • Sledding, Ice skating • Soccer • Swim, hike • Take a walk daily • Sledding, snowshoeing • Social work gathering • Swim, hike • Take dog for walk at Battle • sledding/skating • Softball • swim, paddle board Creek dog park • sledding/skating • Spend time at lakes and • Swimming • Take grand children to play • Sleds parks • Swimming on playground equip • Sliding with grandkids • Spent the day with family • swimming • Take many walks along the • Sliding, skating, hockey, • Spent time walking the • Swimming park trails and sidewalks nature walks at tamarack paths at Battle Creek • Swimming • Take my dog for a walk • Sliding, skating, hockey, • Splash pad at Phalen • Swimming almost every day nature walks at tamarack • Splash pads • swimming • Take our dog for a walk • Small group meetings, mom • Splash pads, park rentals • Swimming regularly! group meetings, play dates, like paddle boats and four- • Swimming • Take pictures picnics, hikes, bike trails person biking • Swimming • Take pictures • Snail Lake swimming and • Splash park • Swimming • Take walk park • sporting events • swimming • Take walks • Snow shoeing • Sports • Swimming • Take walks
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 156 • Take walks daily; if not • Took a family class • took a walk • Took a walk, sledding, tennis weekly • took a hike • Took a walk courts, golf. Walk in the • take walks with dogs • Took a hike • Took a walk parks daily. • take walks with dogs • Took a long hike • Took a walk • Took a walk, went cross • taken a family walk • Took a long hike • took a walk country skiing • Taken a walk • took a walk • Took a walk • took a walk, went • Taken a walk • Took a walk • Took a walk geocaching, went swimming • taken a walk • Took a walk • took a walk at Lake Johanna • Taken a walk • Took a walk • Took a walk • took a walk, went • Taken a walk • Took a walk • Took a walk geocaching, went swimming • taken a walk • took a walk • took a walk at Lake Johanna • Taken many walks in Battle • Took a walk • Took a walk • Took a walk, went to Creek parks • Took a walk • Took a walk playground • • Taken many walks, had • Took a walk • Took a walk Took a walk. • picnics, went running/skiing, • Took a walk • Took a walk Took a walk. Golfed. Como played golf • Took a walk • Took a walk zoo • • Taken my dog to the dog • Took a walk • Took a walk Took and walk • park • Took a walk • Took a walk Took class • • Taken the dogs for a walk • Took a walk • took a walk Took class • • Taken walks • Took a walk • Took a walk Took dog to dog park • • Taken walks • Took a walk • took a walk Took dogs on walks or to dog parks or swimming • taken walks, ice skating, • Took a walk • Took a walk • Took dogs to dogs to park cross country skiing, • took a walk • Took a walk • Took grand children to the • Taking pictures and • took a walk • Took a walk park/recreation area, sightseeing • Took a walk • Took a walk • Took grands to play • Tamarac • Took a walk • Took a walk • Took kids to play at the park • Tamarack Nature Center • Took a walk • Took a walk • Took long walks, biked on • Tamarack nature trail walk • Took a walk • Took a walk regional trails, went birding, • Tamarack park child play • took a walk • took a walk went cross country skiing, area • Took a walk • Took a walk • went hiking Tamarack preschool • Took a walk • Took a walk • • Took many walks Tamarack preschool • Took a walk • Took a walk • • Took many walks Tamarack programs • took a walk • took a walk • • Took many walks Taste of Shoreview • Took a walk • Took a walk • • Took many walks Taught kids to skate and • took a walk • Took a walk along trails • Took many walks, runs, bike play hockey! • Took a walk • took a walk and rode bikes • rides Tennis • Took a walk • took a walk and rode bikes • • Took my dog to the dog park The Ponds • took a walk • Took a walk at least once a • • Took our dog to the Battle The Ponds • Took a walk week • Creek dog park The Ponds at Battle Creek • Took a walk • Took a walk at TNC • • Took park walks The Ponds at Battle Creek • Took a walk • Took a walk on the Pleasant Golf • Took picnics (bird/deer • Took a walk View Park • The Ponds of Battle Creek watching) • Took a walk • Took a walk to see the fall • This golf season I golf at • Took several hikes/walks • Took a walk leaves Ponds almost every day! and picnic • Took a walk • Took a walk with family • time walking and enjoying • Took several walks • took a walk • Took a walk with the dog the outdoors • Took several walks at Battle • Took a walk • Took a walk, jogged, biked • Tom Creek Park • Took a walk • took a walk, played disc golf • Tons of family walks • Took so many family hikes • Took a walk • Took a walk, played golf • Took a bike ride • Took the dog to the park • Took a walk • Took a bike ride • took the family golfing • Took a walk • Took Walk
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 157 • Took walks • Use the dog parks daily. • Utilized programming at • Volunteered to maintain • Took walks • Used Battle Creek dog park Tamarack Nature Center trails • took walks • used boat landing • Viewed wildlife • Volunteering with my • Took walks • Used boat launch • Visit Battle Creek dog park church on Sundays for 12 • Took walks • Used driving range at the • visit dog park years • Took walks Ponds... multiple times • Visit dog park (daily!) • Waking, golfing, • Took walks and used boat • Used kayak at lakes and • Visit park frequently • Walk launch. boat landings • Visit park frequently • Walk • Took walks as family • Used Lake access ramps at • Visit park frequently • Walk • Took walks, Nordic skiing county parks to fish • Visit playground/beach • Walk • Took walks, Nordic skiing • Used many of the indoor ice • Visit Tamarac-kids area, • Walk • Took walks, Nordic skiing arenas hiking, skiing, sledding • Walk • Took walks, Nordic skiing • used of water park with • Visit the zoo • Walk • Took Walks, went sledding, grandkids • Visited a park • Walk hiking, biking, roller skiing, • Used playground • Visited and played at • Walk birdwatching, Nordic skiing, • Used playgrounds Tamarack Nature Center • Walk snowshoeing, had picnics, • Used playgrounds • visited and walked at • walk went swimming, played at • Used the battle creek water Tamarack Nature Center • Walk playground, flew kites park • Visited beach • Walk • Top Spin games among • Used the beach once a week • Visited Como Park, zoo & • Walk friends and family in summer. Conservatory • Walk • Trail run • Used the beach/swam • Visited Crosby Farm park • Walk • trail run • Used the bike trails often. • Visited Discovery Hollow • Walk • trail run • Used the dog park • Visited dog park • walk • trail running • Used the dog park • Visited dog park • Walk • Trail running • Used the driving range at • Visited dog park • Walk • Trail Running, hiking The Ponds • Visited friends • Walk • Trails • Used the golf course • visited parks to get out of • walk • Trails • used the library house. • Walk • Trash pickup • Used the Off-Leash Dog • Visited playgrounds • Walk • Treasure Hunt areas • Visited playgrounds • walk • tried winter sampler • Used the playgrounds. The • Visited the dog park • Walk (snowshoe, kicksled, cross new Battle Creek Regional • Visited the parks • Walk country ski, and sledding) Park playground and • Visited with friends • Walk • Use Battle Creek Dog Park Discovery Hollow play area • Visited with friends • Walk are now our favorites. often. • visiting dog parks • Walk • Used the Ponds at Battle • Use bike trails in Ramsey • Visitors dog park • walk Creek golf course county • Vista Park off Sterling & • Walk • • Used the practice facility at Use dog park with family Mailand 4 times/week • Walk The Ponds (both the driving dogs • Volleyball • Walk • range & putting green) use dog parks (mostly Battle • Volunteer for Bills park • Walk Creek Dog Park) • Used the tennis courts clean up in spring and fall • Walk • use dog parks (mostly Battle • Used the tennis courts • Volunteer invasive species • Walk Creek Dog Park) • Used the trails year-round control, maple syrup ping, • Walk • Use driving Range at the • Used to take the sled dogs education • Walk ponds at Battle Creek out with my sled. • Volunteered • Walk • Use golf driving range • used to walk frequently • Volunteered • walk • use most of the golf courses. around Lake Phalen • Volunteered for natural • walk family picnics at many of the • Used walking trails resource benefits • Walk parks • Using golf range • Volunteered to maintain • Walk • Use the dog park • Using the playground trails • • Utilize driving range Walk
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 158 • Walk • Walk • Walk • Walk on walking paths, • Walk • Walk • Walk picnic • Walk • Walk • walk • Walk park trails • Walk • Walk • Walk • walk parks • walk • Walk • Walk 12 • Walk regularly at Battle • Walk • Walk • Walk a lot in parks! Creek Park • Walk • Walk • Walk a lot in parks! • Walk the nature trail at • Walk • Walk • Walk a park Keller Lake during the • Walk • Walk • Walk and bike and ski trails spring, summer & fall • Walk • Walk at Battle Creek • Walk the park off McKnight • Walk • Walk • Walk and bike on county and Afton • Walk • Walk pathways • Walk the parks everyday • Walk • Walk • Walk and Bike ride and • Walk the paths at Battle • Walk • Walk roller skating Creek Park • Walk • Walk • walk and bike through parks • Walk the trail • Walk • Walk • walk and bike through parks • Walk the trails • Walk • Walk • walk and bike through parks • Walk with dog • walk • Walk • walk and bike through parks • Walk with dog, • Walk • Walk • Walk and run • Walk with family and or • Walk • walk • Walk around Highland Park, friends and or dog • Walk • Walk Crosby, Bike along the river • Walk with friends • Walk • walk • Walk around lake • Walk with our dogs • Walk • Walk • Walk around lake Phalen • Walk, • walk • Walk • Walk around Park • walk, bike and use Ponds at • walk • Walk • Walk around Phalen Lake Battle Creek Golf • • Walk • Walk regularly Walk, bike on trails, • walk • Walk • Walk Battle Creek park swimming at beaches, basketball • Walk • walk • Walk Battle Creek parks • Walk, Bike, primarily in • Walk • Walk • walk bike Battle Creek, and Indian • Walk • Walk • walk bike Mounds Park • Walk • Walk • Walk daily • Walk, bike, wildlife • Walk • Walk • Walk dogs watching, swim • Walk • Walk • walk golf sledding snowshoe • Walk, bike, xc ski, swim, • Walk • Walk • Walk in Applewood park birding • Walk • Walk each day for 30 minutes • Walk, dog, exercise, fitness • Walk • Walk • Walk in park • Walk, dog, exercise, fitness • Walk • walk • Walk in park • Walk, enjoy nature, events • • • Walk in park Walk Walk (music, fairs, etc...) • • • Walk in park - Battle Creek Walk Walk • Walk, golf • • • Walk in Parks Walk Walk • Walk, golf • • • Walk in parks Walk Walk • Walk, golf and bike • • • Walk in parks Walk Walk • Walk, golf driving range • • • Walk in the park Walk Walk • Walk, golf, picnic, family • • • Walk in the parks walk Walk reunion • • • Walk in wildlife areas. Walk Walk • Walk, Hike • • Biking. Birding. Walk Walk • Walk, hike. • • • walk my dog at Rice Creek Walk Walk • Walk, picnic • Walk • walk North Regional park daily • • Walk, picnic, ride bikes • Walk • Walk Walk on paths • • Walk, picnic, sledding, • Walk • Walk Walk on trails • walk on trails classes, art show, attended • Walk • Walk parties,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 159 • Walk, picnic, used • Walk/hike with my dog and • walked • Walked in trails restrooms, playground use, occasionally with family • Walked • Walked lots of trails went to zoo, had family members • Walked • Walked my dog every day party • Walk/jog • walked • Walked on the Battle Creek • Walk, play, picnic, bike, golf, • walk/run • Walked & Biked Paths trails daily. and everything else • walk/run • Walked & Biked Paths • Walked on trails • Walk, played golf. • walk/run • Walked & Bikes • Walked on trails • Walk, playground, and golf • Walked • Walked a trail • Walked on trails • Walk, playground, sliding, • Walked • Walked alone in the trails • Walked on trails, X Country swimming • Walked • walked and biked the trails Skied on Trails • Walk, playground, • Walked • Walked and golfed. • Walked our dog swimming, golf • walked • walked and jogged • Walked our dog • Walk, run • Walked • walked and rode bikes • Walked our dog in the parks • walk, run • Walked • walked and rode bikes • Walked sledged visited • Walk, run, bike • Walked • Walked and sat by lake Tamarack Nature Center • Walk, ski, sled, play • Walked • walked and snowshoed. • Walked the dog • Walk, sledding • Walked • Walked and used • Walked the lake • Walk, sledding, cross • Walked playground • Walked the lake country skiing • Walked • Walked and used • Walked the many park trails • Walk, sledding, golf • Walked playground • Walked the parks • Walk, sledding, picnics, • Walked • Walked at Battle Creek park • Walked the trail at Battle adventures, swimming • walked • Walked Battle Creek Park Creek Park • Walk, swim, ponder, Thai • Walked • Walked Battle Creek Park • Walked the trails Chi, boat, hike, explore, • Walked • Walked BC trails • Walked the trails sledding, ice skating, snow • Walked • Walked dog • Walked the trails shoeing • Walked • walked dog • Walked the trails and Biked • Walk, swim, ponder, Thai • Walked • walked dog the trails Chi, boat, hike, explore, • Walked • Walked dog • Walked the trails around sledding, ice skating, • Walked • Walked dog battle creek snowshoeing • walked • Walked dogs • Walked the trails at Battle • Walk. Played golf • walked • Walked dogs Creek • Walk/ hike • Walked • Walked dogs • Walked through Battle • Walk/Bike • Walked • Walked dogs Creek Park • Walk/bike • walked • Walked dogs at dog parks • Walked through Battle • Walk/bike • Walked • Walked in a park. Played Creek park • walk/hike • Walked golf many times at the • Walked through Beaver Lake • Walk/Hike • Walked Ponds at Battle Creek and Park • walk/hike • • walked Keller Walked through Pigs Eye • Walk/hike • walked • Walked in Battle Creek Park Lake parkland • Walk/Hike • • Walked • Walked in Battle Creek park Walked through Pigs Eye • Walk/hike Lake parkland • walked many times • Walk/hike • Walked through the park • Walked • Walked in Battle Creek • Walk/hike • Walked through the parks • walked Regional Park • Walk/hike and trails. • Walked • Walked in natural area • Walk/hike • Walked to food trucks • walked • Walked in parked • Walk/Hike • Walked to parks • walked • Walked in parks • Walk/hike • Walked trails • Walked • Walked in several different • walk/hike • Walked trails • Walked parks • Walk/hike with my dog and • Walked trails • Walked • Walked in the parks occasionally with family • Walked trails, summer and • Walked • walked in the parks with and members winter • walked without a dog
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 160 • Walked trails, visited dog • Walking • Walking • Walking in the parks park, visited playgrounds • Walking • walking • Walking lakes and beaches, visited • walking • Walking • Walking my dog Waterworks • Walking • Walking • Walking on natural trials, • Walked trails, walk dogs on • Walking • walking not asphalt or cement trails, visited 3 dog parks • Walking • Walking pavement, is an escape in with off leash dogs • Walking • Walking nature. • Walked, biked, picked up • Walking • Walking • Walking on trails colorful leaves from ground • Walking • Walking • Walking paths • walked, biked, swam, • Walking • Walking • Walking paths walked dog, picnicked, • walking • Walking • walking paths, ice arenas playground • Walking • Walking • walking paths, ice arenas • Walked, dog walked, golfed, • walking • Walking • Walking the dog hunted medallion • walking • Walking • Walking the dog; playing at • Walked, golfed • Walking • Walking the park with kids on the • Walked, golfed, • Walking • Walking playground and fields; snowshoeing, biked • Walking • Walking ultimate frisbee and • Walked, jogged, bicycled • Walking • Walking volleyball • walked, picnic, golfed • walking • Walking • walking the trails • Walked, picnic, swings, • Walking • Walking • Walking the trails enjoyed the outdoors, • Walking • Walking • Walking the trails softball, tennis, hockey • Walking • walking • Walking the trails • Walked, ran. • walking • walking • Walking trails • walked, taken photos, • Walking • Walking • Walking trails removed invasive species • Walking • Walking • Walking trails • Walked/biked the trails • Walking • Walking • Walking Trails • Walked/hiked • Walking • Walking • walking trails • walked/hiked • Walking • Walking • Walking trails • Walked/hiked trails • Walking • Walking • Walking trails, picnic areas • Walked/ran/bikes trails • Walking • Walking / Hiking • walking with and without • Walked/ran/bikes trails • Walking • Walking / Hiking dogs • Walking • • Walking • walking almost daily, picnics Walking with my wife, and • Walking • Walking monthly, sitting and relaxing observing my grandchildren • walking sliding and using the • walking • Walking and biking trails • Walking playgrounds. • Walking • Walking and golfing • Walking • walking, bike riding, • Walking • Walking and skiing • Walking playgrounds • Walking • Walking and skiing • Walking • Walking, Biking • Walking • Walking and skiing • walking • walking, biking • Walking • Walking and skiing • Walking • Walking, biking • Walking • Walking and skiing at Battle • walking • walking, biking • Walking Creek • Walking • Walking, biking, golfing in • Walking • Walking around the lakes • Walking the park • walking • Walking at Beaver Lake • Walking • Walking, biking, picnics, • Walking • walking at Phalen • Walking swimming, drawing, paddle • Walking • Walking at Phalen • Walking boarding • Walking • Walking for exercise • Walking • Walking, biking. • Walking • Walking in Bartle Creek Park • walking • Walking, bird watching • Walking • Walking in Battle Creek Park • Walking • Walking, boating (canoe and • walking • Walking in county parks • Walking kayak), dog park use • Walking • Walking in parks • Walking • Walking • Walking in parks
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 161 • Walking, enjoying nature, • Walks • Walks golf picnics swimming and Battle Creek Water picnics, snowshoeing • Walks cross country skiing Park. • walking, fishing, swimming, • Walks • Walks in all Ramsey County • Walks, playgrounds, water and playing • Walks parks. park, youth sports • Walking, geocaching, • Walks • Walks in Battle Creek park • Walks, runs, dog walking, picnics, celebrating • Walks • Walks in parks family hikes, golf Indigenous Peoples day at • Walks • walks in the parks • Walks, runs, dog walking, Mounds • walks • Walks in the parks family hikes, golf • Walking, golfing • Walks • Walks in the parks • walks, skating, golf • Walking, Golfing, • Walks • Walks in the parks • Walks, sledding, cross • walking, golfing, fishing, • walks • Walks in the parks country skiing, picnic, boating • Walks • walks on a near daily basis swimming • Walking, hiking, bicycling, • Walks • Walks on the trails • Walks, sledding, family snowshoeing • Walks • Walks sledding golf and picnic, playground, youth • walking, hiking, biking • Walks picnics sports • • Walking, hiking, bonfire • Walks • Walks through Parks Walks, sledding, took grandkids to playground • Walking, hiking, cross • Walks • Walks with dog • Walks, sledding, took country skiing • Walks • walks with dog (several • grandkids to playground Walking, jogging around the • Walks times a week) • walks, snow shoeing, Jewel of Saint Paul, Como • Walks • Walks with dog! regular Lake! skating, skiing, biking, • walks trails and off-leash parks • Walking, picnicking, hiking, fishing, picnics, swimming • Walks • Walks with dogs. biking, golf • Walks, swam, went • Walks • walks with family • Walking, Running, Running sledding, • Walks (occasional) with Stroller, Picnic/Grilling, • Walks, walks and walks • Walks • Walks with grand kids Swimming, Paddle boarding, during the pandemic • Walks • walks with human canoeing, kayaking, especially. We live across • • Walks with the dogs sledding, snowshoeing, Walks the street of east entrance • • Walks, biking, hiking rented pavilion, volleyball walks to Crosby Farm Regional • Walks, dog walks, rec soccer • • Walks Park Walking, sledding, picnics, for kiddos, picnics, bike rides • Walks • walks/hikes recently took advantage of on trails, sledding with • Walks • Walks/hikes, dog parks, the winter samplers scouts, golf at PBC (and the • • Walks picnics, et walking, snow shoeing, kid lessons there) • Walks • watched Birds, hiked in summer day camp, cross • Walks, especially in the fall country skiing • Walks natural trails, watched • Walks, golf • Walking, yoga • Walks wildlife • Walks, golf, baby shower, • • walks • Watching my kids play Walking/Hiking picnic, grilling, bike rides, • • Walks baseball, basketball... Walking/hiking runs, • • Walks • watching nature Walking/hiking • Walks, hikes • • Walks • Watching the wildlife in a Walking/Hiking • Walks, hikes, nature hikes • • Walks natural state Walking/hiking with kids • walks, hikes, skiing, snow • Walks • water park and dog shoeing, canoeing, fishing, • Walks • Water park • walks biking, picnics, • Walks • Water stuff • walks • Walks, played at • • • Walks walks playgrounds Waterpark • • • Walks Walks • Walks, played at Waterpark • • • Walks Walks playgrounds Waterpark • • • Walks walks around the lakes • Walks, played at Waterpark at Battle Creek • Walks • Walks at Battle Creek/BC playgrounds • Waterworks • Walks Golf Course & Tony Schmidt • Walks, Playgrounds, • Waterworks, walking at • Walks Regional Parks Programs at Tamarack battle creek parks • Walks Nature Center, Ice Skating,
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 162 • We also enjoy hiking and • We have pow-wowed at or lake, golfed, walked our • Went Golfing biking on the trails and Keller park after golf. dog • Went golfing sledding at Battle Creek Park • we have pow-wowed at • Went biking • Went golfing at Battle Creek in the winters. Keller Park after golf. • Went Biking Ponds multiple times. • We are avid golfers at The • We have primarily golfed at • Went biking • Went golfing at local Ponds and in league at Battle Creek • Went biking courses Manitou. Walk the dog at • We have walked along • Went biking, played golf • Went golfing at Ponds of Vista park in South Keller and Phalen lakes • Went birdwatching Battle Creek Maplewood and do Battle • We have walked, ridden • Went birdwatching and • Went golfing at The Ponds Creek park for hiking. bicycle, cross country skied, hiking • Went golfing at the Ponds • We are seniors. We have and golfed. • Went boating • Went golfing at the ponds of enjoyed walking in many • We like to hike • went cross country skiing Battle Creek parks in the county, • We picnic once in a while. • Went fishing from the shore • Went golfing at The Ponds. especially during the • We play, swim, fish, ice fish, • Went fishing, boating, • Went golfing several times pandemic. walk and have BBQ's swimming! • Went hiking • We discovered a new • We take at least a weekly • Went for a bike ride • went hiking county park (Tony Schmidt walk in one Ramsey County • Went for a bike ride • Went hiking Regional Park). It was a Park or nature area • Went for a run • Went hiking great discovery. • We take at least a weekly • Went for a run • Went hiking • We go to at least 3 different walk in one Ramsey County • Went for a run • Went ice skating playgrounds Park or nature area • went for a swim • Went ice skating • We go to at least 3 different • We take walks and just • Went for a walk • Went ice skating biked playgrounds admire nature. • Went for a walk • Went kayaking • We go to lake Phalen during • We tried kick-sledding and • Went for a walk • went mountain biking the summer skiing for the first time with • Went for a walk • Went on a bike ride • We go to lake Phalen during the Winter Sampler • Went for a walk • Went on a picnic the summer program. • Went for a walk • Went on walks • We go to the dog park at • We use The Ponds in golf • went for a walk • Went on walks rice creek every day season and Battle Creek • Went for a walk • went paddling! weather is decent extensively • Went for a walk • went paddling! • We golf a lot at The Ponds • We walk a lot of battle creek • Went for a walk • Went sledding on Century and do not want • We walk applewood. • Went for a walk • Went sledding to see the golf course Pleasant view and fish creek • Went for a walk • Went sledding closed! • We walk our dogs at Battle • • • We golf all of the county Creek Dog park Went for a walk Went sledding • • courses • We walk our dogs daily in Went for a walk Went sledding • • • We have enjoyed playing Ramsey county parks Went for a walk with my Went sledding • golf as a family and all that • We walk the trails several parents Went sledding • baroness at Battle Creek times a year, use the went for bike rides • Went sledding offers. We even go to the playgrounds often and met • Went for many walks • Went sledding driving range in the friends for coffee/budit • Went for walk • Went sledding evenings to hit balls and just • We walk, bike and picnic • went for walks • Went sledding hang out. • We went for walks. • Went for walks/hikes • Went sledding • We have golfed actively at • We went to several • Went golfing • Went sledding Ponds Battle Creek golf locations to photograph • Went golfing • Went Sledding course wildlife. • Went golfing • Went sledding • We have golfed as a family • Wedding • went golfing • Went sledding and took at The Ponds. • weekly go to concerts in the • Went golfing walks • We have golfed regularly at Minneapolis parks program • went golfing • went sledding at Como Park Ponds of Battle Creek. • Went bike riding, bird • Went golfing • Went sledding with my kids • We have golfed several watching, visiting the river • Went golfing Ramsey County courses. • Went golfing
21st Century Vision Implementation: 10. (Warm-up question) In the last few years, what have you, your family, or friends done in a Ramsey County park, facility, or program? Page 163 • Went sledding, cross- • went to the dog park taken guests staying with us • XC skiing country skiing, and • Went to the library to golf at PBC golf course. • XC skiing snowshoeing • Went to the park, hiked, • Wildflower walk • XC skiing • Went sledding, walked dog, skied, sledding, walked the • Wildlife watching • XC Skiing and Mtn Biking played on playground, swam dog, picnic, frisbee • Winter activity ang golf at beach • Went walking • Winter fun days • X-country skiing • went sledding, went ice • Went walking played golf a • Winter fun days • X-country skiing skating lot • Winter fun days • X-country skiing • went sledding, went ice • We're in our 70's and utilize • Winter fun, tubing • X-Country Skiing @ skating the Shamrock Park in • Winter nature walk Tamarack NC • went swimming Shoreview for walking and • Winter sampler activities • Yes • went swimming biking and live close to the • Winter sampler activities • Yes • went swimming Rice Creek Regional Park for • Winter Sampler at Kelly Park • Yes • went swimming biking and walking. • winter sledding • yes • Went swimming and used • We've been snowshoeing • Work picnic at pavilion • Yes playgrounds! • We've hiked, had BBQs, • Worked at the Ponds for • Yes • Went to a dog park fishing, family gatherings, 2020 season • Yes • Went to a park swim, sledding and played • Worked out at the WB • yes • Went to a park at the playgrounds. YMCA • Yes, a variety of those • • Went to a party We've taken many walks, • X country skiing activities have been enjoyed • Went to beach had picnics, sat in the park • XC ski by our family. • Went to beach to watch fireworks for July • XC ski • yes, family reunion at park 4th, watched birds, and • Went to dog park • XC ski • Yes, I go for walks daily at went sledding • Went to Driving Range at • XC ski different parks. • We've taken walks, taken a Ponds at Battle Creek a few • XC ski • Yes, mainly golfing dog to the dog park, had times • XC Ski • Yes, many times picnics, taken photographs, • Went to many nature parks • xc ski • Yes. Rice Creek dog park. joined family and friends, • went to nature centers, • • yes. we like to take walks in played golf and used the XC ski beaches • the parks driving range. XC ski • went to nature centers, • • YMCA • When for a walk X-C Ski beaches • • • XC ski at Battle Creek E and Zoo and Conservatory • Went to the beach When on a walk at Battle Creek Indian Mounds park W • Went to the beach • • While we don't golf, we xc skied • went to the beach have on multiple occasions • XC skied
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