Greenway – West St. Paul Reader

Then & Now: Charlton Tunnel

A look back at the construction of the Charlton Street tunnel in 2015, which completed the River-to-River Greenway Trail.

Thompson Park construction work for pollinator promenade and restored stream.

Pollinator Promenade and Stream Restoration Coming to Thompson Park

Dakota County is bringing more updates to Thompson Park with a pollinator promenade, sensory garden, and stream restoration coming to the southern section of the park.

Housing, Park & Restaurant Form City Center as Part of Former YMCA Redevelopment

A redevelopment plan for market rate apartments, townhouses, a sit-down restaurant, and park space at the former YMCA/Hy-Vee site in West St. Paul is finally moving forward.

Natural playground at Garlough Environemental Magnet School.

Natural Playground Brings Imaginative Play to Garlough

“The wide-eyed grins on the students’ faces said it all,” said kindergarten teacher Abby Foss when the natural playground opened at Garlough.

Dakota County Parks 2050 Vision

Dakota County is asking for community input on their 25-year parks vision plan with an open house May 8 and an online survey.

Sign with instructions for committee interviews.

Committee Interviews Give a Taste of West St. Paul Spirit

“Everyone’s answers are healing my soul,” said Council Member Lisa Eng-Sarne during the committee interview process. So let’s see those answers!

Celebration at Thompson Oaks

The Thompson Oaks wetland restoration project and boardwalk bridge in West St. Paul were officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Marthaler Park Improvements Finally Move Forward

Improvements to West St. Paul’s Marthaler Park include a new playground, trailhead with restrooms, picnic shelter, and fishing pier.

Thompson Park Center with trail construction in progress.

New Paved Trail in Thompson Park

Dakota County is paving an existing dirt trail in Thompson Park, connecting Dakota Lodge to the River-to-River Greenway trail.

Robert Street Underpass: One Year After Opening

A major pedestrian and bicycle upgrade came to West St. Paul last year with the opening of the Robert Street underpass. We look at the project one year later.