City of Inver Grove Heights-led Projects

Northwest Area Parks - New Playground Designs!

We asked. You answered!

With the successful completion of the first park in the Northwest Area in August 2022, the City is proposing two additional parks to be added. One in the Peltier Reserve neighborhood (Northwest Area Park #1) and one in the Highlands at Settler Ridge (Northwest Area Parks #2). 

In September 2022, we began collecting input from the IGH community on developing these next two parks. We are grateful for the robust response we received and are excited to announce that we have final park design concepts to share!

View the New Playground Designs & Provide Feedback: March 21-April 7

Join us at a Community Open House on Wednesday, April 5, 6-7:30 p.m. at the VMCC, where you can view playground designs, meet staff, learn about the process of creating a park, and provide feedback on planned playground structures.

Not able to attend in person? View the complete gallery of park playground designs:

• NWA Park #1: Peltier Neighborhood
• NWA Park #2: Highland at Settlers Ridge

You can provide feedback at www.ighmn.gov/nwaparks. We will accept feedback through Friday, April 7.

Thank you for being a part of a new place to play in IGH! We look forward to park construction beginning this summer, with plans to open in spring 2024.

North & South Valley Parks Master Plan

The City is working to update the Master Plan for North and South Valley Parks. 

• North Valley/South Valley Master Plan Booklet

South Valley Park

Following the collaborative design work of Parks & Rec staff with consultant HKGi, in March of 2020 the City Council approved an updated South Valley Master Plan that included improvements or creation of space that the Park and Recreation Commission (PRAC) grouped in the following phases:

Phase 1: Activity Area - Construction begins Spring 2023 Will include construction of a new playground, a new open-air picnic shelter with kitchen, restrooms and fire pit, a performance area, a large plaza for gatherings, and an expanded parking lot. Phase 1 Site Design Phase 1 Playground Design Phase 1 Picnic Shelter Design

Phase 1 Playground Design Concept

Phase 2: Archery and Trail Loop (TBD)

Phase 3: Western Bluff Area (TBD) - Includes an addition of a community Garden, construction of a lookout tower and a trail link

At the January 11, 2021, City Council meeting, staff provided an update and review of the South Valley Master Plan with proposed designs and estimated cost. In May 2022, City Council received an update on funding and request to move ahead on bids. Construction on Phase 1 is anticipated to begin in fall of 2022.

• South Valley Park Master Plan (all phases) presentation to City Council

Heritage Village Park Master Plan

Phases 1, 2 & 3 have successfully been implemented*. Phases 4 & 5 are proposing a picnic shelter, inclusive playground and splash pad with staff recommendations and estimated budget for each phase.

Construction will begin in Spring 2023 of an open-air picnic shelter (pictured below) and restroom facilities.

View the Heritage Village Park Master Plan presentation to City Council Phase 4 Site Design Concept Phase 4 Inclusive Play Concept Phase 4 Picnic Shelter Concept Phase 4 & Phase 5 Master Plan

HVP Phase 4 Picnic Shelter Concept

Improvements to Heritage Village Park over the last several years have included property acquisition, environmental remediation, the off-leash dog park, trails, and landscaping and were generously funded by the State of MN Bonding Grant(s), an Environmental Legacy Fund (ELF) Grant from Dakota County, and the City of Inver Grove Heights.

Seidls Lake Trail Extension  Seidls Lake borders both IGH and South St. Paul. This Master Plan includes a trail connection from the lake to the park play area and trails. The city envisions a trail around the lake in which residents from both communities can access the entire perimeter of the lake. Seidls Lake Park Trail Extension Master Plan presentation to City Council