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I n s i d e Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 ECR-WSS PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Twin Cities, MN Permit #1962 Postal Customer As I write this, the grass is starting to green up with the help of spring rains. Soon summer tempera- tures, the warm air, and sunshine will be inviting us to come outside. It is a time go get outdoors, take a walk, and reconnect with neighbors. I would like to take this opportunity to cover some of the summer City activities and programs that you may want to add to your list of things to do this summer. Recreation Guide The City offers various programs con- tained in the 2017 Spring and Summer Recreation Guide. By now you have received a copy in the mail. The guide can also be viewed online at: http://www. cityofardenhills.org/DocumentCenter/ View/1695 The 20-page guide contains a wide variety of activities, such as: Youth before and after school activities Youth Sports Skills Classes T-Ball, Baseball and Adult Softball Leagues Soccer Leagues Youth Art and Science Camps Golf Lessons for all ages Sports Unlimited Camps Music and Drama Camps Mounds View Sports Camps Canoe Paddling Camp Active Adult Activities This year’s guide includes a new pull- out section on active adult activities and classes. Some of the many items include a St. Croix River cruise and classes on yoga, pickle ball, and AARP driver training. The latter may save you a fair percentage off your car insurance. Parks and Trails There are lots of summer activities that go beyond what is in the guide. One item that stands out is our many parks and trails. A complete guide of our fourteen parks and numerous trails can be viewed online at: http://cityofardenhills.org/DocumentCen- ter/View/43 One of the more interesting trails is the one that starts at County Road I and goes south to County Road H. This trail was once a loop, but until improvements are completed near County Road H, the trail will remain two segments. You can walk one of the segments, but when reaching County Road H, you will need to turn around. The trail is paved and it has a natural setting which includes Rice Creek running through it. For family events, our park pavilions can be reserved. Perry Park and Cummings Park have large shelters to hold large gatherings. Several of our other parks have smaller shelters. (Find the reservation form on the City website or call City Hall for information.) Our trails offer miles of scenic beauty for a leisurely walk. Don’t forget to take the dog for some exercise too. Another option is the new dog park located in Perry Park. Field four has been enclosed and is now dedi- cated as a year round Dog Park. Tony Schmidt Park Tony Schmidt Park has a swimming beach, pavilions which can be reserved, picnic benches, trails and a fishing pier. In addi- tion this park features a dual lane public boat launch onto Lake Johanna. Summer Yard Work Of course summer brings with it the “to- do-list”. For yard work you may want to consider composting at the Ramsey County compost site located on New Brighton Road just south of the railroad tracks. It accepts compostable material, leaves, grass clipping and soft bodied plants. Compost- ing is good for the environment and helps keep grass clippings from washing into nearby lakes, thereby helping to maintain the water quality of our lakes. The site also accepts branches, shrubs, and trees, excluding stumps. There is no charge for composting or brush deposits, but an ID is required. Information is available online at: https://www.ramseycounty.us/yardwaste Gardening Don’t have room for a garden? The City rents out garden plots to residents on a first-come basis. Garden plots are prepared by the City each spring. Garden plots are located north of I-694 on Old Snelling. Contact the Park and Recreation Depart- ment for details. Have a great summer. David Grant Mayor From the Mayor At right: Spring comes to Rice Creek Tips for summer projects City staff news Proctecting lakes and streams Recycling while traveling