Services
Parks & Recreation
Medina is a city abounding in natural beauty and recreation.
There are many natural resources accessible to our residents and
visitors from the Lake Independence boat launch and Medina Lake's
boardwalk to Hamel Legion Park's playground and ball fields.
City Parks
Hamel Legion Park
Holy Name Park
Hunter Lions Park
Lakeshore Park
Maple Park
Medina Morningside
Park
Walnut Park
Nature Areas
Rain Water Nature
Area
Medina Lake Preserve
Tomann Preserve
Regional &
State Parks
Baker
Park Reserve
Wolsfeld Woods
Scientific Area
The City of Medina’s Friends of the
Park Program is a community effort organized to beautify, clean and
maintain the City’s parks and open spaces for the benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations. Participants can become
“Friends of the Park” by cleaning up garbage and litter, planting
flowers, shrubs or trees, removing noxious weeds from these areas,
or conducting other City approved park projects.
Friends of the Park Program Description
Friends of the Park Program Application
If you are interested in participating in the
program and becoming a “Friend of the Park”, fill out an
application and return it to Medina City Hall,
2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN 55340. If you have any questions contact
Jodi Gallup at 763-473-8850 or by email at
jodi.gallup@ci.medina.mn.us.
Wetland buffers are good for water quality, good for wildlife
and save a homeowner time
Mowing down to the edge of a lake, pond, or creek is not a good
practice for many reasons. If you are fortunate enough to live
adjacent to a wetland, here are 4 excellent reasons why you should
maintain a minimum of 10 feet of natural buffer
1) Fertilizer and other lawn chemicals will be
trapped by the buffer before they run off into the wetland.
Fertilizers, pet wastes and other chemicals cause algae blooms that
produce poor, unhealthy water.
2) Canada Geese relish freshly mowed grass, but
they do not like taller vegetation that might hide a predator. A
natural buffer will discourage geese from leaving the lake and
coming up on your lawn to leave their unpleasant droppings.
3) A buffer creates important wildlife nesting and
cover habitat attracting wildlife such as birds, frogs, and
butterflies. One of the benefits of living in Medina is being able to
enjoy its wildlife. Golf-course type lawns are sterile and provide
little healthy habitat for wildlife.
4) Less mowing and less yard work mean more time
for you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings we live in!
For much more information, see Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water
Quality, published by the Nongame Wildlife Program, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources available at Minnesota's Bookstore at 1-800-657-3757. Or,
visit websites such as
www.minnehahacreek.org or
www.eminnetonka.com to learn more about creating and maintaining
a natural buffer to help protect our valuable wetlands.
Area Recreation
The City's trail system consists of a combination of city,
county, regional, and private trails. Most of the City's proposed
trails have yet to be developed. The City is acquiring dedications
and easements as development occurs. County trails are located
along CR 24 and CR 19 and also include an extensive multi-use trail
system within the Morris T. Baker Regional Park Reserve.
The athletic fields within the City of Medina are provided for
the recreational pursuits of Medina residents. The City of Medina’s
goal is to maximize the use of all park venues, while preserving the
park assets, as well as insuring all local users an opportunity to
use the City’s facilities. Rules and regulations concerning the
proper use of the facilities are established to ensure that the
quality of the fields is sustained. Both ball fields and the
multi-purpose athletic field require a permit for users intending to
reserve fields for team practice, games, and tournament usage.
Ball Field & Recreational
Field Permit Application
Fee Schedule for
Field Rental
City's Recreational Field Usage Policy
Baker National Golf Course – is approximately 336 acres in size
and is included in the Morris T Baker regional park. Many residents
use this course and it is regarded as one of the best public courses
in the Metro Area. It also has winter recreational activities
including, skiing, snowshoing and a sliding hill. It is National
Audubon certified golf course because of its wildlife-friendly
management.
Medina Golf and County Club – is a 225 acre private golf course
in the north eastern section of the City.
Spring Hill Golf Club - is a private golf course located
primarily in the City of Orono.
Hamel
Athletic Association - provides a number of recreational
opportunities to Medina residents as well as to residents of
surrounding cities. In additional to organized sports activities
they also maintain the Hamel Legion Park.
The Loretto Playfield - serves a
number of organized teams in the region and has a play ground area.
Kicks 4 Kids - Kicks 4 Kids is offering a new
summer soccer program for kids ages 3-10 in
Medina. We structure the classes
around learning and having fun, rather than competition. Classes
will be starting Soon: Wednesday July 7th or Friday July 9th.
9am to 10am for 3 yr olds, 10am to 11am 4-6 yr olds and 7-10 yr
olds. Cost is $90.00 for 4 weeks.
Please register online at
www.kicks4kidsmn.com or call or e-mail Suzie Johnson at
320-291-8728 or
kicks4kids.suzie@gmail.com
The Orono Schools Playfields -
are located on the south side of County Road 6 and provides
recreational space for the City’s southside residents. While the
use of these facilities is more restricted, residents of the City
have the opportunity to use them through Orono's community education
and recreation programs.
Elm Creek Community Playfields
(Wayzata High School) - is owned by the City of Plymouth. It is
located just east of Medina, north of TH 55.
Plymouth Park & Recreation - is
used by many residents through programs offered by Plymouth Park and
Recreation.
Orono Park and Recreation - is
used by several residents who take part in programs offered by the
Orono Park and Recreation.
Corcoran Athletic Association -
provides a number of recreational opportunities for children and
adults. A number of Medina residents take part in activities
sponsored by this association.
