Lilydale's Future
We support a Master Plan emphasis on efforts that clean up and preserve the park's natural features while increasing safe usage and access. Also anticipated is improvement of interpretive features that explain Lilydale's connection to the Mississippi River, environmental features, and human history of the area. We are constantly working with Saint Paul Parks & Recreation staff and other partners to implement these goals.
Recent improvements including the Vento’s View Lookout, a bicycle path extension from Harriet Island, aeration of Pickerel Lake, and new projects such as trails down the bluff from Cherokee Park and a butterfly garden point to a bright future.