Dakota County is constructing and reconstructing portions of the 5.2 segment of the Vermillion Greenway between General Sieben Drive and the Mississippi River in Hastings. Dakota County will construct about 1 mile of new trail and reconstruct about 3 miles of existing trail.
The finished greenway segment will consist of a 10-foot-wide paved trail. Other amenities will include:
- Safety and accessibility improvements of the trail crossings at Pleasant Drive, Ravenna Trail and other trail crossings through downtown streets
- Connections to local trails and sidewalks
- Seating
- Wayfinding and interpretive signage
- Landscaping
- Other features consistent with Dakota County Greenway Standards
Project timeline
October 2023–November 2023: Vermillion Falls Park
April–August 2024: C.P. Adams Park, Vermillion Linear Park, SMEAD property, Tyler Street Crossing and 10th Street Crossing
Construction updates
Construction activities have ended for the season. They will resume in spring 2024.
CP Adams Trail Detour
Questions?
Blake Hansen, Construction Project Manager
SEH, Inc.
bhansen@sehinc.com
952-912-2637
Chris Jenkins, Parks and Recreation Director
City of Hastings
cjenkins@hastingsmn.gov
651-480-6176
Tony Wotzka, Greenways Administrator
Dakota County Parks
tony.wotzka@co.dakota.mn.us
952-891-7966