Help us plan for the future of Baker Park Reserve!Baker Park Reserve Master PlanProject Information

Project Purpose + Goals » Create a new Master Plan to meet Metropolitan Council Thrive 2040 Regional Park requirements

» Master Plan Components

Project Schedule

Baker Timeline

Public Input

Task June July August sePtember OctOber nOvember December JAnuAry FebruAry mArcH APrIl

Project Organization

Analysis and Research

ConceptsPlan Development & Approvals

Public Open HouseOct. 29th

Online + Stakeholder Engagement

1956 – Resort is donated to Hennepin County Park Reserve District

1960’s – Additional Land acquisition

1972 - Golf Course acquired

2018 - Current Baker Park Reserve Master Plan process

1965 – Baker is the place to

be; popular camground

and beach

1958 – First System of Parks was created

1998 - System of Parks update,

included a master plan for Baker Park

Reserve

1955 – Morris T. Baker buys Maple Hill Farm Resort

1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

1999 – Near Wilderness Settlement opens

1970’s – Major Improvements

1969 - Long Range Improvement Plan

5 Long term actions and goals (10-20 years)

5 Existing conditions – maps and inventory

5 Boundaries and acquisitions

5 Cost estimates for future investments

5 Natural resources recommendations & Stewardship Plan

5 Visitor Demand Forecast

5 Operations and Maintenance practices

5 Public Engagement

5 Accessibility

» Engage the public + park users 5 Learn about issues and opportunities for the park reserve from general public

5 Meet with affected agencies (cities, watershed districts)

5 Meet with unique stakeholders

5 Reach out to underrepresented groups

METhOD EvEnT / LOCATIOn / TARGET GROuP DATEstakeholder meeting Agencies + municipalities July 18, 2018Pop up engagement south beach/recreation Area July 21, 2018Display board / Postcards Campground Office July-August 2018Display board / Postcards golf course clubhouse August 2018Press release general Public August 2018Online engagement survey monkey + social Pinpoint August-October 2018Pop up engagement night to unite, northside Park, maple Plain Aug. 7, 2018stakeholder meeting lIcA Aug. 7, 2018Pop up engagement night to unite, Independence beach neighborhood Aug. 7, 2018Pop up engagement ringer roll ski race Aug. 10, 2018Pop up engagement lIcA summer Picnic, baker Picnic Area Aug. 11, 2018Pop up engagement baker Park Play Area and north beach Aug. 11, 2018Pop up engagement corn Days – st. george’s church, long lake Aug. 12, 2018Phone call/email local cycle group Aug. 15, 2018Phone call/email gear West Aug. 16, 2018Pop up engagement medina celebration Day sept. 15, 2018email/Phone call mobile Hope sept. 17, 2018stakeholder meeting maple Plain Park commission sept. 17, 2018stakeholder meeting medina Park commission sept. 19, 2018

5 Local residents love the open space, trails, and natural area that Baker provides

5 The campground and rec area (beach, play area, picnic area) are both very popular amenities

5 Generally people think TRPD does a great job maintaining and providing high quality facilities

5 Important summer activities: Swimming, Quiet/Solitude in the Park, Observing Nature, Bicycling, Picnicking, Playing on the Playground, Hiking

5 Important winter activities: Observing Nature, Sledding, Winter Walking

5 Most desired improvements: Improvements to campground office for year-round use with information and interpretation exhibits, More electric campsites, Lighted ski trails, More paved trails, Off-leash dog area, Wifi in the campground

5 Most desired natural resource improvement: Improved water quality for wildlife and recreation

5 Other common ideas include: mountain bike trails, more trail loops, playground in campground, keep the zipline!, trail connections to other TRPD parks, trails, and surrounding neighborhoods

highlights of Input

Help us plan for the future of Baker Park Reserve!Baker Park Reserve Master PlanProject Ideas + Precedent Images

Picnic SheltersFishing Piers

nature Play

Winter Camping

Camper Cabins

vista Overlooks

Rv/Electric

Sites

Outdoor Education

Shore Fishing

Interpretive Signage

Shoreland Restoration / Stabilization

Winter Recreation

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Park Boundary

Inholdings

Natural Surface TrailPaved Trail

Regional Trail

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Main Street

Independence Street

Perkinsville Rd

Hamel Rd

Homestead Trail

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Spurzem Lake

Baker National Golf Course

Sledding Hill

Winter ski trails

Half Moon Lake

Lake Katrina

Marshview Group Camp

Half Moon Group Camp

Boat Launch

Oak Knoll Group Camp

Katrina 1 + 2 Group Camps

Public Safety +

We Can Ride

Near Wilderness Settlement

Horse Trailhead

Recreation Area

+ Campground

Operations Center

Maple Plain

Independence

Independence

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Lake Independence

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Expand the existing parking lot for Public Safety and We Can Ride.

Complete the trail connection to separate bikes/peds from road and avoid vehicular gate.

City of Medina proposed trail connection (potential sight line and safety concerns)

Future planned Baker-Carver Regional Trail alignment

Explore potential re-con�guration of the trails and trailhead parking lot along Hwy 19 in coordination with the implementation of the Baker–Carver Regional Trail Master Plan. Consider adding a restroom.

Continue natural resource e�orts at improving the water quality of Lake Independence.

Near Wilderness Settlement-Restroom / Shower Building: Add a shower/restroom building with an in�rmary.-Explore the desire to enhance programming o�erings and capacity at the N.W.S.-ADA Accessible Trails: Modify existing trails to be ADA compliant. -Improve other trails to be more sustainable.

VistasPreserve and potentially enhance existing vistas with overlooks or short trail spurs.

Winter Fat Tire Biking: Consider the addition of winter fat tire bike trails in areas where it does not negatively e�ect current uses or activities. Location TBD.

See Recreation Area Board for speci�c improvements here.

Consider accessibility and parking improvements to group campground.

Lake Indepe n d ence Regional Trail

Park Entrance

Add an accessible �shing pier with benches.

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Baker Park Reserve Master PlanOverall concept Plan DRAFT

Instructions: Please use post-it notes to add comments or thoughts on the additional features being considered for inclusion in the master plan.

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Regional TrailNatural Surface TrailPaved TrailCampsite

Consider additional trail and tunnel under Hwy 19 or signalized intersection for maintenance vehicles.

6 Existing Restroom Buildings to be removed and replaced with 5 New Restroom Buildings

Circulation: Recon�gure campground roads in this area and relocate dump stations to better facilitate tra�c �ow and avoid congestion between campers exiting and entering.

Consider adding a small nature play area in the campground (Location to be determined)

Upgrade campground restroom buildings 3 + 4

Add electricity to Loop F. Upgrade all electric sites from 30 amp to 50 amp.

Add parking spaces along the perimeter drive

Consider an ADA Accessible Fishing Pier

Consider shoreline �shing improvements

Explore options to alleviate boat queuing issues

Add a large picnic shelter

New boat rental building planned in 2019

Shoreline restoration and stablization of rock embankment areas in south beach area

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Oak Knoll Group Camp

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Driftwood Shelter

Play Area

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Consider additional camper cabins and be open for winter camping

Consider adding winter camping tent sites

Play Area renovation scheduled for 2020. Consider retaining a zipline feature in the new play area design.

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Consider adding winter recreation opportunities such as snowshoeing and fat tire biking.

Baker Park Reserve Master Planrecreation Area concept PlanDRAFT

Instructions: Please use post-it notes to add comments or thoughts on the additional features being considered for inclusion in the master plan.

Baker Park Reserve Master PlanPotential Improvements

Instructions: Place stickers in the appropriate columns next to recommendations that you think should be considered for inclusion or should not be considered for inclusion in the Baker Park Reserve Master Plan. We are looking to confirm that these suggested improvements reflect community input and if so, we will further evaluate them for potential inclusion in the master plan.

RECOMMEnDATIOn COnSIDER DO nOT COnSIDER

Campground

redesign circulation of campground entry/exit, including relocating dump stations

consider the addition of more camper cabins

explore more options for winter recreation and winter camping

consider the addition of a small nature play area at campground

consider adding electricity to F loop and increasing existing electric loops from 30 to 50 amp service

Consider the addition of wifi in the campground

explore expanding nature-based programming at the campground

Recreation Area / Beach

consider the addition of a picnic shelter at the north beach

consider a small shelter/shade structure for group picnic areas

Consider the addition of an accessible fishing pier near north beach

naturalize and/or stabilize shoreline, replacing rock embankment areas at south beach area

Group Camps

Improve marshview group camp site for ADA accessibility

near Wilderness Settlement

Add a new shower / restroom building with infirmary

explore enhanced programming offerings and capacity at the n.W.s.

Improve trails to cabins for accessibility and other trails to be more sustainable

consider archery range improvements to provide greater seasonality/use

Operations and Maintenance / Public Safety

consider safety improvements to Hwy 19 crossing for maintenance vehicles

expand the existing Public safety parking lot to accommodate existing use

natural Resource Areas

continue efforts to improve water quality in lake Independence

General Recommendations

Preserve and enhance existing vistas with scenic overlooks or short trail spurs off main paved loop trail

explore the addition of historical interpretive signage

complete trail connection at south end of park (Welcome Drive Area)

DRAFT

List other ideas that you think should be considered here: