Location: This park is located at 2975 Lakeshore Avenue situated on the east side of Lake Independence.
Description: This neighborhood park is less than one acre in size and mainly serves the Independence Beach area of the City and provides boat access to the lake for Medina residents through a no-charge permit process to ensure residents are educated on Aquatic Invasive Species. A permit is also required for parking & the small watercraft storage racks, due to limited availability of spaces.
Amenities:
- Seasonal fishing dock on Lake Independence
- Covered Picnic Table
- Playground Equipment
- Boat Launch and Restricted Parking (a permit is required)
- Eight Seasonal Small Watercraft Storage Racks (a permit is required)
- Two hillside decks with bench seating
EFFECTIVE 8/15/2023: LAKESHORE PARKING PERMITS ARE NO LONGER PROCESSED AT CITY HALL: Permit application forms should be emailed to lisa.demars@medinamn.gov or mailed/dropped off at Medina Public Works, 600 Clydesdale Trail, Medina, MN 55340.
Lakeshore Park is undergoing renovations!
Renovations began in late summer 2023 at Lakeshore Park (located at 2975 Lakeshore Ave).
The Park Commission began planning for renovations at Lakeshore Park in 2021. The project involved multiple site visits to discuss existing park equipment and potential redesign options to optimize the functionality, safety, and recreational enjoyment of the park and neighborhood.
On August 18, 2021, the Park Commission authorized creation of a concept plan for Lakeshore Park. The Park Commission reviewed and recommended refinement of three designs to one concept plan in their October 20, 2021, meeting, and directed City Staff to conduct a survey petitioning resident opinion on desired improvements for the park.
The City sought public feedback of the concept plan through the website using a program called survey monkey to allow resident feedback. The public engagement period was advertised through the Medina Message mailed newsletter, email blasts, social media, and the City’s website. Staff and the Park Commission thoroughly reviewed public feedback, concept designs, estimated project costs and decided to focus on a small watercraft storage rack, seating decks tucked into the hillside, and an overlook deck and pavilion on the north side of the boat launch.
The project will be constructed in phases. Phase one began in late summer, 2023, and consisted of seating decks installed in the hillside on either side of the boat launch, and a small watercraft storage rack located near the garbage enclosure. The next phase will consist of an overlook deck and pavilion on the north side of the boat launch; the start date has not yet been determined.
At the July 5, 2023, meeting, the City Council motioned to adopt the Lakeshore Park concept drawing.
Lakeshore Park is a quiet oasis. The lake is gorgeous. The playground equipment is quaint. The new seating decks are a great place to enjoy the lake view. It is just one of the many wonderful parks that our City offers to its residents. The upgrades will be a great amenity for the community.