The River to River Greenway travels 7.7 miles from the Lilydale trailhead of the Big Rivers Regional Trail (part of the Minnesota River Greenway) to Kaposia Landing and the Mississippi River Greenway through parks, residential, and commercial areas in the communities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul.
The greenway links destinations including: Valley Park, Village at Mendota Heights, Henry Sibley High School, Dodge Nature Center, Garlough Park and Elementary School, Marthaler Park, West St. Paul City Hall, Robert Street commercial corridor, Wentworth Library, West St. Paul YMCA, Thompson Oaks Golf Course, Thompson County Park and Kaposia Park.
The greenway area contains a rich cultural history with stories of key historical figures, movement corridors, and open space preservation areas. Cultural sites that can be highlighted along the greenway include Dodd Road, Dodge Nature Center, Kaposia Park, the historic Wentworth house, and other parks and schools.
River to River Greenway Master Plan
Robert Street Crossing
Dakota County is currently determining the best way for the River to River Greenway to cross Robert Street in West St. Paul.
Robert Street Crossing Summary
Request for Proposal - Robert Street Crossing
2016 Feasibility Study Proposal
2011 Robert Street Grade Separated Crossing Study
River to River Robert Street Crossing Fact Sheet