The City Council has voted to approve the Braemar Park winter recreation proposal. It is gratifying to see our local leaders embrace this vision for accessible outdoor activity. We look forward to watching these trails take shape and seeing how they enrich our community in the coming seasons.
September 14, 2016
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016.
We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round.
- Edina parks are for all to enjoy. Braemar Park, with 450 acres, is Edina’s largest park. The proposed trail will open the door for people to enjoy Braemar Park’s natural beauty during the winter. The trails can also be used for walking, jogging and bird watching during the warmer seasons.
- Edina residents have consistently asked the city for more trails of all kinds, so the City of Edina has responded with high quality designs for a national class cross country ski trail with 3km of snowmaking.
- Cross country skiing is a silent sport that offers an active and healthy lifestyle for Edina residents.
- Edina will be a leader, by being one of the first cities in the area to offer this amazingly popular amenity for residents.
- Cross country ski trails with manmade snow are in very short supply. There are only three other such trails in the metropolitan area. These three trails are in high demand, often congested. The proposed trail will help in a big way to meet the growing needs of cross country skiers of all ages in Edina as well as providing an additional option for neighboring communities.
- The Edina Nordic Ski Team, the third largest sport at Edina High School with 200 athletes, has been practicing at the high school for many years, but that practice area will soon shrink dramatically due to new construction projects. After next year, the team will no longer have a place for most of the team to practice. The proposed ski trail at Braemar Park will alleviate that problem.
- Approval of the proposed ski trail will cost the average Edina homeowner approximately $20 per year over the next 10 years. Operating revenues are expected to cover operating expenses after the trails become established over the next 3-4 years. Most endeavors operated by the City of Edina for residents do not generate enough revenue to cover operating costs. The Edina pool and the Edina liquor store are two notable exceptions. Therefore, cross country ski trails with snowmaking will be a welcome addition to Edina’s rich array of amenities.
- For more information about the project, visit http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemar
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 27, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2016
225 Comments
This is critical for the EHS Nordic Team and our community. The team has over 200 kids and is a no-cut sport--one of the few. it builds community and is inclusive and welcoming. Braemar Park Recreation proposal must be passed.
As an assistant cross country ski coach, I am very excited that there would be another place to practice for the large community of high school skiers. This is so important as now we only have 2 reliable snowmaking trails and they cannot handle the number of students that want to ski.
I started cross country skiing in gym class as a high school student at Edina West in 1976. As a senior I was part of the ski team and have been skiing ever since. Hoping Edina will vote to continue to inspire Twin City residents to enjoy this wonderful sport.
I am a parent of a current Edina High School Nordic ski team member and of a former team member who has graduated. I was a long-term resident of Edina until last month. I strongly support the trails and, as a skier myself, would happily pay a fee for trail use as a non-resident.
Nordic skiing is my family’s favorite winter activity. A trail system at Braemar Park will put to good use the underutilized resources available without impacting the golf operation. Snowmaking will guarantee this a successful endeavor.
I think that that it is a great idea. It would relocate the present track from below the HS. 3 k is a short track, but the hills would make it interesting. I think that it would be nice to have a ski hut for cold days.
My family of 4 and I will use this trail as often as possible (probably 20 times a year ish). I live near the Edina/Mpls boarder.
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The City Council has voted to approve the Braemar Park winter recreation proposal. It is gratifying to see our local leaders embrace this vision for accessible outdoor activity. We look forward to watching these trails take shape and seeing how they enrich our community in the coming seasons.
September 14, 2016
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016.
We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round.
- Edina parks are for all to enjoy. Braemar Park, with 450 acres, is Edina’s largest park. The proposed trail will open the door for people to enjoy Braemar Park’s natural beauty during the winter. The trails can also be used for walking, jogging and bird watching during the warmer seasons.
- Edina residents have consistently asked the city for more trails of all kinds, so the City of Edina has responded with high quality designs for a national class cross country ski trail with 3km of snowmaking.
- Cross country skiing is a silent sport that offers an active and healthy lifestyle for Edina residents.
- Edina will be a leader, by being one of the first cities in the area to offer this amazingly popular amenity for residents.
- Cross country ski trails with manmade snow are in very short supply. There are only three other such trails in the metropolitan area. These three trails are in high demand, often congested. The proposed trail will help in a big way to meet the growing needs of cross country skiers of all ages in Edina as well as providing an additional option for neighboring communities.
- The Edina Nordic Ski Team, the third largest sport at Edina High School with 200 athletes, has been practicing at the high school for many years, but that practice area will soon shrink dramatically due to new construction projects. After next year, the team will no longer have a place for most of the team to practice. The proposed ski trail at Braemar Park will alleviate that problem.
- Approval of the proposed ski trail will cost the average Edina homeowner approximately $20 per year over the next 10 years. Operating revenues are expected to cover operating expenses after the trails become established over the next 3-4 years. Most endeavors operated by the City of Edina for residents do not generate enough revenue to cover operating costs. The Edina pool and the Edina liquor store are two notable exceptions. Therefore, cross country ski trails with snowmaking will be a welcome addition to Edina’s rich array of amenities.
- For more information about the project, visit http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemar
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 27, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2016
225 Comments
I think Nordic ski trails are a good addition to the Braemar golf course. Other golf courses have incorporated ski trails. Given how crowded the ski trials are at Hyland Park, there is the demand for it.
This is critical for the EHS Nordic Team and our community. The team has over 200 kids and is a no-cut sport--one of the few. it builds community and is inclusive and welcoming. Braemar Park Recreation proposal must be passed.
As an assistant cross country ski coach, I am very excited that there would be another place to practice for the large community of high school skiers. This is so important as now we only have 2 reliable snowmaking trails and they cannot handle the number of students that want to ski.
I started cross country skiing in gym class as a high school student at Edina West in 1976. As a senior I was part of the ski team and have been skiing ever since. Hoping Edina will vote to continue to inspire Twin City residents to enjoy this wonderful sport.
I am a parent of a current Edina High School Nordic ski team member and of a former team member who has graduated. I was a long-term resident of Edina until last month. I strongly support the trails and, as a skier myself, would happily pay a fee for trail use as a non-resident.
Nordic skiing is my family’s favorite winter activity. A trail system at Braemar Park will put to good use the underutilized resources available without impacting the golf operation. Snowmaking will guarantee this a successful endeavor.
I think that that it is a great idea. It would relocate the present track from below the HS. 3 k is a short track, but the hills would make it interesting. I think that it would be nice to have a ski hut for cold days.
My family of 4 and I will use this trail as often as possible (probably 20 times a year ish). I live near the Edina/Mpls boarder.
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I think Nordic ski trails are a good addition to the Braemar golf course. Other golf courses have incorporated ski trails. Given how crowded the ski trials are at Hyland Park, there is the demand for it.