Minneopa State Park historic railing near Falls

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
May 2015
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview

This project saw the construction of a new railing for the day use area near Minneopa Falls. The project was greatly needed, as the rocky bluff area above the falls is crumbled in places, making it very dangerous to lean against the aged rail. This project is also significant because the original railing was a very beautiful iron railing that is listed on the National Historic Register. The rehabilitated railing was customized to match the original railing. This project adds onto other Legacy-funded improvements made to the Falls area previously to rehabilitate the walking bridge over the Falls and to weave accessible features throughout this very popular area of the park.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

Project Manager
First Name
Deb
Last Name
Boyd
Organization Name
MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 259-5595
Email
deb.boyd@state.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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