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			Administration Finance Public Works Utility Services Parks City Parks Parks Coming Soon! Recreation & Aquatic Center Natural Resources Recreation Programs Park Job Opportunities Public Safety Engineering Building Inspections Economic Development Community Development			The City of Savage has approximately 280 acres of city-managed park space. The City of Savage has demonstrated its commitment to the preservation of open space for the recreational purposes of its citizens. The community currently contains approximately 304 acres of city-managed park lands, as well as over 2,400 acres of state and county-managed park space. Below is a list of the parks within the City of Savage, as well as a description of the amenities and activities that can be found at each. Park Rules Canterbury Park Address:  1344 Inglewood Avenue South Canterbury Park is a 20-acre park located within Canterbury Square and Wellington Estates on Inglewood Avenue. This neighborhood park offers two ballfields, a soccer field, tennis courts, a volleyball court, play equipment, a warming house/shelter, and a free skate and hockey rink facility. Cates Lake Tot Lot Address:  15101 Aquila Avenue One acre tot lot located on Aquila Ave. across from Cates Lake access.  The park has a small shelter, play equipment and half a basketball court. Boudin's Acres Park Address:  14655 Hampshire Avenue Boudin's Acres Park is a 5.5 acre park located on Dakota Avenue between Chadwick Park and Dufferin Park subdivisions.  Eagle Creek Park Address:  Independence Avenue and Preserve Trail Eagle Creek Park is a 4-acre park that has a playground area, shelter, basketball court, ballfield and walking trails.  This park was completed in 2002. Glendale Park Address:  5901 135th Street West This 6.5-acre park is located on 137th Street in Rolling Meadows and Huntington Estates. This park has one ballfield, play equipment, volleyball, and shelter areas. The pedestrian system links Glendale Park to Community Park and Trost Park. Hamilton Hills Park Address:  9000 West 136th Street Hamilton Hills is a 4-acre park located on 136th Street in the Hamilton Hills Subdivision. The park was constructed in 1999 and includes a youth ballfield, play equipment, basketball court, soccer field, and an open-air shelter. The Credit River winds through Hidden Valley Park Hidden Valley Park Address:  5000 132nd Street Hidden Valley is a 45-acre park located at Glendale Road and 132nd Street. This community park is unique because of its natural aesthetics and ornamental qualities. The Credit River runs through the park and offers excellent opportunities for gatherings, walking, picnicking, and viewing. The park offers a large picnic shelter, volleyball court, ballfield, play equipment, and pedestrian system. Heatherton Ridge Park Address:  9051 Heatherton Ridge Drive Heatherton Ridge Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park that has a playground area, shelter, basketball court, volleyball court, soccer field and walking trail.  This park was completed in 2001. Hollywood Park Address:  12840 Lynn Avenue South Hollywood Park is a 5-acre linear park located on Lynn Avenue and 128th Street. This park offers basketball, volleyball, play equipment and shelter facilities. Loftus Park Address:  13988 Vernon Avenue South This 5-acre park is located on Vernon Avenue. This neighborhood park offers a ballfield, basketball court, volleyball court, play equipment, and open space. McCann Park Address:  7125 South Park Drive McCann Park is a 13-acre park located on the corner of South Park Drive and Louisiana Ave.  This park offers active and passive recreation opportunities and two baseball fields, soccer field, shelter, play area, water, basketball court, and trials. O'Connell Park Address:  5165 South Park Drive O'Connell Park is a 26-acre park located in the Parkwood Hills, Timberline Ridge, South Hills and Dufferin developments. Access to the park is at South Park Drive, Ottawa Avenue and Oakborough Drive. Six additional acres were developed in 1995, and include a ballfield, basketball court, paved hockey rink, and pleasure rink. Existing facilities include tennis courts, a soccer field, a ballfield, and a pedestrian system.   Redtail Ridge Park Address: 6414 154th Street South This 10.5-acre park is located next to Redtail Ridge Elementary School located on 154th Street. This park will be completed in 2008 with trails, ½ soccer field and a parking lot. This park also has approximately 6 acres of wetland and natural resources, which will have a trail system connected to it. River Bend Park Address:  14347 Joppa Avenue South This 5-acre park is located on Joppa Avenue. River Bend Park was completed in 1998 and offers a softball field, basketball court, horseshoe pit, play equipment, and warming house with pleasure rink. Park Rules Parks are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. No one is allowed in the parks after these hours. No dogs permitted unless leashed.  Pet owners are responsible for pickup and removal of animal feces. Vehicles permitted only on roads and designated parking lots. No fires except in designated areas. No littering.  Please pick up for the next park user No firearms, hunting, or trapping is allowed in parks. No tents or structures without permission. No snowmobiles or ATVs allowed in parks. Motorcycles allowed on roadways and parking lots only. Glass beverage containers are not allowed in parks. It is unlawful to bring beer into a park in kegs, barrels or other bulk tap quantities.  No consumption on or within thirty feet of a roadway or parking lot within park or on any athletic field, by City ordinance.     River Bend Tot Lot Address:  14504 Joppa Avenue South This ½ -acre "tot lot" is located on Joppa Avenue with a quiet play area for parents and young children. Savage Community Park Address:  13500 Dakota Avenue South Savage Community Park is a 53-acre park located on County Road 27 that provides active and passive opportunities for young and old. The park is home to the adult softball complex, which has league games five nights per week. It is also home to many different weekend events throughout the summer. Amenities include tennis courts, basketball court, hockey and pleasure rinks, warming house, picnic shelter, skate park and approximately 2 miles of pedestrian pathway. McColl Pond is located on the western edge of the park and offers walkers, rollerbladers and bicyclists a spectacular view. The McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center offers the opportunity to see pre-settlement conditions. Native prairies, wildflowers and oak savannah dominate this 10-acre park area. An outdoor classroom and trail area provides a natural setting for environmental education classes. Eight acres were added between 1997 and 1999 in an attempt to preserve an upland forest from development. Community Park is host to the annual Dan Patch Days Celebration. Schroeder's Acres Park Address:  12320 Boone Avenue South This 20-acre park is located off of Boone Avenue and Highway 13/101. This park offers three ballfields, a soccer field, hockey and pleasure rinks, a picnic shelter, pedestrian system, volleyball court, and plenty of open space. Summit Pointe Park Address:  13751 Boone Avenue South Summit Pointe is a 16-acre park and corridor located on Boone Avenue between the Pointe and Summit Ponds Subdivisions. Park amenities include two softball/baseball fields, soccer field, large and small playground area, shelter, basketball court, natural area and walking trail. Trost Park Address:  5455 137th Street West This 10-acre park is located on Vernon Avenue and 137th Street. This park is one of the older city parks that offer active and passive opportunities. Amenities include play equipment, hockey and pleasure rinks, warming house/shelter and ballfield. New play equipment was installed in 1996. Eagle Creek is managed by the DNR and is one of the few trout streams in the Twin Cities. Warren Butler Park Address:  12800 Ottawa Avenue South Warren Butler is a 26-acre park located next to M.W. Savage Elementary School. This community park offers plenty of open and active space to meet any need. Amenities include four ballfields, one baseball field, soccer fields, tennis courts, a pleasure rink with warming house, and horseshoe courts. Woodhill Park Address:  8901 W 138th St. Woodhill Park is an 8-acre neighborhood park that has a small playground area, skating rink and warming house, soccer fields and walking trail.  This park was completed in 2001. Eagle Creek Aquatic Management Area This 400-foot corridor along the east and west branches of Eagle Creek was acquired by the DNR to maintain the overall health of the stream. Several governmental and environmental groups have come together to manage and develop the corridor in efforts to protect the creek located in northwest Savage. Eagle Creek is one of the few remaining trout streams in the Metro Area. Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve Located in south Savage off of Hanrehan Lake Boulevard, this 2,400-acre regional park is operated by Scott-Hennepin County Parks. This park is undeveloped except for trails, which include opportunities for walkers, bikers, horses, snowmobiles and cross-country skiers.

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