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RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN | 55 Appendix : Public Engagement Meeting 1 Figure 1.3 Contact Information: 2015 Van Dyke Street Maplewood, MN 55109 PH: 651-748-2500 PG: 3 of 5 Date: 6-27-2018 Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor - Central Section Site Inventory & Analysis `Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment 2018 RiceCreek ¡¤£¦3 ¡¤£¦77 ¡¤£¦3¡¤£¦3 ?A@0008 §¨¦35W §¨¦35W §¨¦35W §¨¦35W )*10 )*10 )*10 County Road I WestCountyRoadICountyRoadIWest Old Highway 8County Road H Snelling Avenue NorthOakwood Terrace Aldine StreetFairview Avenue NorthWoodale Drive I 35w Service RoadProgramAvenueSchutta RoadRi c eCr e ekParkwayPinewood Drive Terrace Drive County Road H2 CountyRoad H W est 1 2 3 Highway 96 West )*10 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000250Feet 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000250Feet LEGEND Rice Creek Regional Trail Major Road Connection Natural Surface Trail Parking Lot Small Watercraft Launch Restroom Building Off Leash Dog Area Viewshed Opportunity See Pg. 5 for Details Rice Creek Water Trail Park Entrance Wetland Delineation Cross Country Ski Area Point of Interest Cross Country Ski Trails City Paths, Sidewalks & Bike Routes 4 1 Zones & Use Areas Rice Creek Trail & Wetlands Low lying areas of the park, primarily where the main channel of Rice Creek flows. The Rice Creek Watershed District continues to perform maintenance and channel meandering/restoration projects in this area. Future Trail Spur This area has been identified as a location for a future spur of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail which would connect with the Highway 96 Regional Trail to the South. This segment of the trail would most likely be developed in conjunction with the Rice Creek Commons Project. County Road I Access This segment of the trail corridor has been identified as a possible location where an additional vehicular and multi purpose trail access point could occur. Upland Wooded Areas The upland areas of the park are dominated by mixed woods and oak forests. The mixed woods are predominantly aspen trees which helps to drown out sounds of cars in areas beyond the park making for an enjoyable experience. There are many footpaths interspersed between the main trail and lowlands showing that passive recreation activities such as cross country skiing, trail running and mountain biking may be considered for some areas of the park. Building 189 and Open Old Field This area of the park is an excellent opportunity for the public to help drive what happens in the future within the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor. Building 189 has been identified for possible repurposing. The building could be turned into a satellite maintenance facility, large event space, picnic/patio space etc. The land surrounding Building 189 are essentially all old field with some wetland areas, making this an ideal site to be developed for recreational purposes. Old Field Areas Undeveloped and mostly non-maintained areas of the park that have not been restored as any part of natural resource management. Dependant upon topography, location, access etc. these sites may be good candidates for passive recreation development or restoration as a part of the county natural resource management program. These areas within the central section of the corridor offer exceptional views of the meandering creek and fluvial forest basin. Building 189 offers a great opportunity to repurpose the structure, as well as astounding views of the surrounding landscape. Possible Area to develop a shared entry point to a future trailhead facility Trail passes close to Arden Hills DMV property, screening is adequate Trail offers exceptional views of the fluvial forest basin Future trail connection to the Highway 96 Regional Trail