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Adopt a park or trail

The city of Minnetonka offers a wonderful opportunity to get involved.

Benefits to adopting a Park or Trail
  • Supporting and beautifying your community
  • Setting an excellent example for others
  • Exercise and fresh air
  • A posted sign at the location of the Park or Trail recognizing the participant(s)
  • Feel great about your contribution!
The city of Minnetonka will provide:
  • Bags needed for garbage collection
  • Collection of full bags on-sight
  • Informational letter every season to reconfirm interest of your chosen Park or Trail
  • A posted sign at the location of the Park or Trial recognizing the participant(s)

We ask for an annual commitment, in the spring, from any individual or group. During this time, we requests that you or your group pick up trash in the area that you have adopted. Some groups may wish to clean their areas more than once a year and we appreciate the extra help.

Please view the 2004 listing (PDF) of the parks & trails available. To adopt a Park or Trail, or for more information, please see the brochure and application (PDF) information or contact Perry Vetter at pvetter@eminnetonka.com or 952.988.8412.

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Related documents

  • Brochure and application (PDF)
  • 2004 listing (PDF)

How to reach us

Monday–Friday
7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Minnetonka Public Works
11522 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN  55305

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Phone: 952.988.8400

Fax: 952.988.8406

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Trails hotline
Available 24-hours
952.93.TRAIL (938.7245)
Dean Elstad
Parks and Trails Field Inspector
delstad@
eminnetonka.com
952.988.8430
Todd Kasowski
Parks and Trails Field Supervisor
tkasowski@
eminnetonka.com
952.988.8424
Perry Vetter
Parks, Buildings and Grounds Manager
pvetter@
eminnetonka.com
952.988.8412
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