Your comment(s) will be used to inform the creation of a master plan for this potential future Sherburne County Park. Thanks for participating! The planning process is in its very early stages. Please be respectful of the current owners and keep any exploration to this digital forum- thanks!
On this page, you can help plan for a future Sherburne County Park!
The County is developing a master plan in order to obtain funding to purchase land for a potential new park. This 430-acre property features over a mile of shoreline along Big Elk Lake. Elk River and Lilly Creek run through the property, which also has wetlands, floodplain forest, beautiful oaks, and former agricultural fields ready for restoration. The park will have a natural resource focus that could include scenic overlooks, non-motorized water access, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, bird watching, and other outdoor recreation activities. A rentable space for large events is also being considered.
Do you have specific ideas about the park's development? Share with us by dragging the relevant icon from the top of the page onto the map and leaving a comment. Zoom into the map to see more detail, zoom out for a high-level view of the existing conditions. You can read, respond to, and like comments left by others as well. There's also a survey in the sidebar that you can take to share your thoughts on potential park activities and facilities. We appreciate your feedback!
*Please note that the property is privately owned and not accessible to the public.*