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Parks and Recreation Nature enthusiasts welcome: • M  ore than 100 miles of paved trails for hiking, biking or rollerblading. • B  eautiful lakes for your boat, canoe, kayak or motor sports. • F  ishing from piers or other designated areas. • P  roximity to five award-winning area golf courses. Residents continue to enjoy the great outdoors throughout the winter season on groomed cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Ice fishing abounds on our lakes, and recreational or hockey skaters can enjoy outdoor rinks throughout Lakeville. Through both school and community programs, sports include baseball, basketball, track and field, football, hockey, volleyball, soccer, softball, archery, lacrosse, fishing, trap shooting and swimming. The community is proud to be home to the South Metro Miracle League Field offering accessible baseball opportunities for all ability levels. L akeville is well-known for our year-round scenic beauty and abundance of parks and recreational activities for all ages. Contributing to our reputation, Lakeville has over 60 parks and athletic fields totaling nearly 1,100 acres. Nature areas, lakes, swimming beaches, boat launches, playground equipment, tennis and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, picnic areas and sand volleyball courts adorn the community. Public Parks And Beaches Antlers Park Beach Located on the east shore of Lake Marion, the beach offers swimming, volleyball, fishing pier, horseshoes, and picnic shelters. Seasonal paddleboard rental available. 9740 201st Street West *Aronson & Quigley-Sime Park Home of Veterans Memorial and the Freedom Rock. Softball, baseball and soccer fields, picnic shelter, playground and bocce ball courts. 8550 and 8500 202nd Street West Casperson Park Adjacent to the boat launch at the west end of Lake Marion. Home to soccer fields, picnic shelters, playground, fishing opportunities, trails and mountain biking. Seasonal canoe/ kayak rack rental available. 19720 Juno Trail Kenwood Trail Disc Golf Course 18-hole disc course on the well-maintained rolling terrain on the grounds of Kenwood Trail Middle School. 19455 Kenwood Trail *King Park Home to baseball fields, Miracle League Field, inclusive playground and accessible 9-hole miniature golf course. 18350 Dodd Boulevard Orchard Lake Beach Swimming beach, shore fishing and a tot lot playground. 17195 Judicial Road Ritter Farm Park & Dog Park 340-acre nature-oriented park offering cross- country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking trails, archery range, picnic area and shelter, and equestrian and snowmobile trails. The park also offers a year-round, five-acre off-leash dog park. Interpretive programs are scheduled at the Environmental Learning Center. Snowshoe rental available at City Hall. 19300 Ritter Trail *Steve Michaud Park Home to a 21,000-square-foot community- built “Land of Amazement 2.0” providing unique playground adventure as well as tournament soccer fields. 17100 Ipava Avenue West Lake Marion Mountain Bike Trail Approximately five miles of mountain bike trails for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Trailhead located at Casperson Park soccer field parking lot. 19720 Juno Trail Valley Lake Park Equipped with a playground, picnic areas and shelter, walking trail around the lake and fishing pier. 16050 Garrett Path * tournament facilities Parks & Recreation (952) 985-4600 www.lakevillechamber.org | 15