Lake Marion Greenway

The construction of the Lake Marion Greenway project is a joint partnership between the City and Dakota County. The project includes trail connectivity construction and improvements from downtown Lakeville to Ritter Farm Park. Once completed, the greenway will travel 20 miles through Burnsville, Credit River Township, Farmington, Lakeville and Savage. Planning of the greenway began in 2013 with Dakota County completing a master plan for the project. A feasibility study was completed in 2019.

Phase I of the project includes trail connectivity construction and new trail construction in downtown Lakeville and end with a new trailhead located at Ritter Farm Park. More information on the project timeline and construction status can be found by visiting the Lake Marion Greenway Project webpage

Funding for the construction of the Lake Marion Greenway project and improvements associated with the project will be provided from several different sources:

Dakota County$4,745,250
Grant/State$2,047,000
Park Dedication Fund$1,132,750
Sanitary Sewer Trunk Fund$90,000
Pavement Management Fund$67,500


Lakeville Segment of the Greenway

Lake Marion Greenway Lakeville Portion Map
  1. 2027
  2. 2028
  3. 2029-2030

The following phases of the project are slated to be completed in 2026:

  • Segment A: Ritter Farm Park to Downtown Lakeville
  • Trailhead shelter/restrooms
  • Ritter Farm Park parking lot/road improvements