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Parks & Trails

Norwood Young America Parks

Casper Park

Located in the center of Casper Circle

Amenities:

  • Playground
Friendship Park

316 Fourth Ave. SW

Park Amenities:

  • Softball fields
  • Tennis courts
  • Soccer field
  • Two playground areas
  • Picnic shelter
Kehrer Park

228 Wilson Street W.

Amenities:

  • Playground
  • Trail connections & underpass
  • Picnic Area
NYA Legion Park (Pool Park)

West Carver Community Pool
320 Reform Street South
NYA, MN  55368
952/467-1888

Amenities:

  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Pool & Kiddie Pool
  • Legion Shelter
Prairie Dawn Park

795 Barnes Lake Drive

Amenities:

  • Playground
  • Open Picnic shelter
  • Half basketball court
  • Trail connections
Skate Park

Located at the corner of Morse Street & Highway 212, behind Dairy Queen

Park Amenities:

  • A fenced in asphalt area with skateboard ramps
  • Trail connections
South Park

321 South Street W.

Amenities:

  • Basketball court
  • Hockey rink
  • Open skating rink
  • Playground
NYA Sports Complex

417 Elm Street W.

Amenities:

  • Baseball field
  • Softball fields (2)
  • Playground
  • Batting cage
  • Lion’s Shelter (public facility rental)
  • Open picnic area
  • Restroom facilities
Willkommen Memorial Park

21 Main Street E.

Amenities:

  • Baseball field
  • Pavilion
  • Gazebo
  • Open picnic shelter
  • “Old Town” in the park
  • Playground
  • Restroom Facilities
Veteran's Park

700 Railroad St E.

Amenities/Features:

  • Memorial walk
  • Gazebo
  • Minnesota Freedom Rock

 

Interested in a volunteer opportunity for your family, group or business? Consider adopting one of the City’s ten public parks.

This is a great stewardship opportunity in the community. See the application form below for more information. Thank you for your interest in getting involved and enhancing community pride!

Adopt a Park Application (pdf)
Parks Currently Adopted
  • Friendship Park–  Kids Company Child Care Program (Since April 2012)
  • Legion Park– Boy Scout Troop 361 (Since April 2012)
  • Willkommen Park – West Carver Lions (Since April 2012)
  • South Park – The Lord Family (since June 2013)
  • Sports Complex – NYA Lions Club (since March 2014)
  • Prairie Dawn Park – Living Rock Church (since June 2014)
  • Veteran’s Park – NYA-Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign, Inc (since March 1, 2017)

Trails/Sidewalks/Connectivity

Did you know that the City of Norwood Young America has 7.79 miles of sidewalks and 4.35 miles of trails throughout the community?  These sidewalks and trails are designed to ensure that citizens can travel throughout the community safely and effectively by walking, jogging, or biking.  Make sure to check out the new underpass trail through Kehrer Park that goes right under Highway 212!

For more information regarding Parks and Trails in the City of NYA, visit NYA Park Activity and Trails Finder (click here!)


Bench Donation Program

Through the Bench Donation Program, individuals or families may purchase and donate a bench for one of our many beautiful parks, trail corridors or specified commercial areas.  Your donation of $975 will provide a lasting memory while enhancing the park and trail system, which is used daily by people of all ages.

For more information on the City of NYA Bench Donation Program, click the links below:
Bench Donation Program Application
NYA Bench Locations – Interactive Map!!

Any questions, please call City Hall at 952-467-1800.


West Carver Community Pool

322 Reform Street
NYA, MN 55368
Phone: 952-467-1888

Pool Opening TBD for 2023

WCCP Lessons Rates – TBD

If you have any questions about the West Carver Community Pool, please call City Hall at 952-467-1800.

 

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Public Services Dept:
952-467-1800

Fire Department:
952-467-1806

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952-467-7391

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952-361-1231

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Norwood Young America City Hall

310 Elm St W

P.O. Box 59

Norwood Young America, MN

55368

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 952-467-1800

Email: info@cityofnya.com

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