Lake Owasso County Park Plan Highlights

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Public Meeting Three

Two park redevelopment concept plans were created based on public feedback during the first two community engagement meeting, email comments and survey responses from park users. Concept plans were created by Ramsey County Parks & Recreation staff and reflect the thoughts and ideas provided by the public. The plans provided are meant to provide a visual representation that further encourages feedback and participation from residents and park users.

Design for North Owasso Boulevard reconstruction and stormwater management will take place in early winter and will impact the final plan. A preferred plan will be displayed at an open house (date to be determined) in February. 

Lake Owasso Concept Board (PDF)

Concept A Highlights

  • Open flat space for recreation activities.
  • Similar number of parking stall to existing park. Parking remains on Owasso side of the park.
  • Keep trailer parking as it currently exists but reconfigure Wabasso parking lots.
  • Create a new linear parking lot along North Owasso Boulevard.
  • Stormwater treatment located underground or beneath parking lots.
  • Include Lake Wabasso fishing pier and boardwalk as part of the regional trail system.
  • Beach improvements to Lake Owasso public beach including ADA accessible sidewalks and swimming platform.
  • New beach restroom and changing facility.
  • One medium and one small shelter on the Wabasso side.
  • Restroom incorporated into the Wabasso shelter.
  • Enhanced crosswalks.

Concept A dot exercise (PDF)

Concept B Highlights

  • Adjust North Owasso Boulevard alignment to the north to create a curve and traffic calming.
  • Increased number of parking stalls while reusing parking lots on the Wabasso side.
  • Move trailer parking to Wabasso side, increases parking stalls in the Wabasso lots.
  • Create a linear parking lot along the south side of North Owasso Boulevard.
  • Include stormwater treatment underground, beneath parking lots or on the surface of lots.
  • Create Lake Wabasso fishing pier.
  • Beach improvements to Lake Owasso public beach including ADA accessible sidewalks and swimming platform.
  • New beach restrooms and changing facility with small shelters on either end of the building.
  • One medium-sized shelter on the Wabasso side of the park.

Concept B dot exercise (PDF)

Learn more about the Lake Owasso County Park Redevelopment