Parks and Trails remain Open during city closures

Many of us are staying home and avoiding crowds these days. Getting out into nature and exercising can help us relax and feel better during stressful times. Currently, Inver Grove Heights parks and trails remain open. 

And we understand not only will residents and visitors continue to enjoy these parks and trails, so will many furry friends – just please remember our four-legged companions must have a leash on at all times in Inver Grove Heights. And don’t forget to clean up after your pups, too!

The Off-leash Dog Park is currently CLOSED. 

Playgrounds, playground equipment, tennis courts and pickleball courts are CLOSED.

As of April 18, Inver Wood Golf Course has reopened to the public with safe social distancing rules in place. Learn more at www.inverwood.org. 

The Disc Golf Course is also open with safe social distancing rules in place.

• Purchase a pass online and learn more about this course.

If you choose to visit our local parks and trails, the National Recreation and Parks Association offers a few recommendations on observing social distancing in parks and on trails:

• Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to heading to trails — wash hands, carry hand sanitizer, do not use trails if you have symptoms, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, etc.
• Observe at all times the CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of six feet from other people. Practice it and know what it looks like. Keep it as you walk, bike or hike.
• Warn other trail users of your presence and as you pass to allow proper distance and step off trails to allow others to pass, keeping minimum recommended distances at all times. Signal your presence with your voice, bell or horn.
• In Inver Grove Heights park users will find public restrooms closed — be prepared before you leave and time outings so that you are not dependent on public restrooms.
• Bring water or drinks — public drinking fountains should not be used, even if operable.
• Bring a suitable trash bag. Leave no trash, take everything out to protect park workers.
• You are discouraged from using playgrounds and playground equipment, as we have posted signs indicating their closure.

This guidance is current today (3/20/20), and staff continues to monitor CDC guidance and local, state and federal updates daily.

Parks & Rec programs and events cancelled or postponed

ALL Parks & Recreation Programs and events which occur during the City’s closure period are Cancelled, Rescheduled or Postponed. Participants will be contacted by Parks & Recreation staff regarding membership, rental and registrations for programs that are taking place during this period.

Recreate Remotely

We are excited to offer our virtual Recreate Remotely program for ideas on staying fit and active during this challenging time, plus sneak peeks into what your Parks and Recreation staff do for recreation in their free time! Learn more on our Rec web page and follow us on Facebook to see the latest activities and share as you participate!

Also, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, watch for ideas for fun fitness and health suggestions and leisure activities you can do while social distancing.

Call 651-450-2585 with any questions.

To stay informed, visit the City’s COVID-19 web page and sign up for email updates from the City: