Greenvale Township Chair Greg Langer ................................................( 507 ) 649-2376 Clerk Linus Langer ................................................( 507 ) 301-6556 Hampton Township Chair Jim Sipe ..........................................................( 507 ) 263-5369 Clerk Molly Weber ................................................( 651 ) 437-4500
PARKS and RECREATION Dakota County has a variety of parks and trails for public use ( note parks and recreation facilities in adjacent communities ). For city park and recreation information please refer to the relevant city section in this book .
Dakota County Parks Department www . co . dakota . mn . us / parks ( 952 ) 891-7000 Dakota County Fairgrounds www . dakotacountyfair . org ( 651 ) 463-8818 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources www . dnr . state . mn . us ( 651 ) 296-6157 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge www . fws . gov / refuge / minnesota _ valley / ( 952 ) 854-5900
ACTIVITIES and ATTRACTIONS With proximity to the MSP Airport , many local points of interest , and easy access to regional attractions , the area has become a destination of choice in the Metro .
Experience new life in the spring at the Minnesota Zoo , the summer in bloom at the Dodge Nature Center or enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden at Caponi Art Park . For a more vigorous activity , take in 9 or 18 holes at one of the many area golf courses . Re-live history at the Sibley House and DuPuis House museums in Mendota , Dakota City Heritage Village at the fairgrounds , and several landmarks in Farmington .
With many hotels , and its short distance from Minneapolis and Saint Paul , Dakota County is perfect for a mini getaway ! For some shopping fun , visit the many shops and restaurants of Central Park Commons or the Twin Cities Premium Outlet Mall . Check out a movie at Marcus Theatres in Rosemount or the new Emagine Theater in Eagan or cozy up to a quiet read at one of the many libraries .
EDUCATION Dakota County is fortunate to be served by eleven quality public school districts as well as a variety of private and parochial schools ( individual private , public , and parochial schools are listed in each city section of this book ). We also have access to excellent continuing and higher education . District 6 ...................................................................( 651 ) 457-9400 South St . Paul Superintendent Dr . Dave Webb 104 5th Avenue South South St Paul , MN 55075 District 191 .............................................................( 952 ) 707-2000 Eagan-Burnsville-Savage Superintendent Dr . Theresa Battle 200 West Burnsville Parkway Burnsville , MN 55337 District 192 .............................................................( 651 ) 463-5000 Farmington Superintendent Jason Berg 20655 Flagstaff Avenue Farmington , MN 55024 District 194 .............................................................( 952 ) 232-2000 Lakeville Superintendent Michael A . Baumann 17630 Juniper Path , Suite A Lakeville , MN 55044 District 195 .............................................................( 507 ) 645-4773 Randolph Superintendent Michael Kelley 29110 Davisson Avenue , P . O . Box 38 Randolph , MN 55065 District 196 .............................................................( 651 ) 423-7700 Rosemount-Eagan-Apple Valley Superintendent Mary Kreger 3455 153rd Street West Rosemount , MN 55068 District 197 .............................................................( 651 ) 403-7000 West St . Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Superintendent Peter Olson-Skog 1897 Delaware Avenue West Saint Paul , MN 55118 District 199 .............................................................( 651 ) 306-7800 Inver Grove Heights Superintendent Dave Bernhardson 2990 80th Street East Inver Grove Heights , MN 55076
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