Since 1967, the cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka have jointly planned and provided community recreation programs for their residents. The Joint Recreation Board directs the Recreation programming and services. The Board consists of residents from Hopkins and Minnetonka. Each city is responsible for maintenance of its own parks.
Minnetonka City Hall
Recreation Services
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55345
www.eminnetonka.com
City Ceremony Recognizes and Names Steiner Property Donation
In 2001, Paul Steiner donated more than 17 acres of land to the City of Hopkins. The land, a mix of wetland and upland wooded area, is adjacent to Valley Park and is a significant addition to Valley Park and the Hopkins Park system. The City held a brief ceremony on August 11, 2008 at the site of the property to formally recognize the gift of land and unveil a new sign designating the site as the "Steiner Park Preserve." The ceremony was attended by Paul and Sheila Steiner, Steiner family and friends, Hopkins Mayor and City Council members, Hopkins Park Board, and City staff.
City To Allow Leashed Dogs In Parks
Many residents want to walk dogs in city parks—this was one conclusion of the Park Board’s 2007 survey. The City Council has approved an ordinance that will allow leashed dogs along the trails and open spaces in the city’s four largest parks: Valley, Burnes, Oakes, and Central. Dogs will not be allowed to run at large. Dogs will also not be allowed in picnic areas, play areas, athletic fields, or other improved park areas.
Signs at trail ends will list rules for dog owners (i.e. picking up after them, must be leashed at all times, areas where they are not allowed). "Add-a-bag/Take-a-bag" dispensers will be provided at some locations for dog owners to store bags used for dog clean-up.
2007 Park Survey Results
The Hopkins Parks Department surveyed hundreds of residents to find out how they feel about their parks and how the parks might be improved. The park-specific feedback received is very valuable to the City and the Park Board and will be used to help plan the most cost-effective way to maintain and improve Hopkins’ parks in the years ahead. There were many positive comments on the park system and many people expressed a strong belief in the importance of our parks for both the neighborhoods and the city as a whole.
Read all park-specific information from the returned surveys or jump to a specific park by clicking on the park links below: