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Parks & Trails


Norwood Young America Parks

Casper Park

Located in the center of Casper Circle

Amenities:

  • Greenspace only
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

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 – Zellmann Field: Home of the Norwood Indians town team
  • Softball fields (2) – Home fields for Central Public Schools Varsity & JV Softball Teams
  • Playground
  • Batting cage
  • Lion’s Shelter (public facility rental)
  • Open picnic area
  • Restroom facilities
Willkommen Memorial Park

21 Main Street E.

Amenities:

  • Baseball field – Young America Field: Home of the Young America Cardinals town team
  • 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

 

Looking for a special gift to honor a veteran you know?

The Young America VFW Post 1783 and Norwood Legion Edward Born Post 343 are looking for additional engraved pavers to fill the walkway at Veteran’s Park.  To obtain an order form, please contact Ron Smith 952-467-3142, Ron Kroells 952-913-3496 or Larry Panning 952-261-8632.

 

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 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!)


Memorial Tree & Park Bench Donation Program

Through the Memorial Tree & Park Bench Donation Program, individuals or families may purchase and donate a bench or tree for one of our many beautiful parks, trail corridors or specified commercial areas.  Your donation 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:
Memorial Tree & Park Bench Donation Program Application
NYA Bench Locations – Interactive Map!!

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

 

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Helpful Phone Numbers

Public Services Dept:
952-777-0782

Fire Department:
952-467-1806

Sheriff Department
Non-Emergency Line:
952-361-1231

Gopher State One Call:
800-252-1166

Norwood Young America City Hall

310 Elm St W

P.O. Box 59

Norwood Young America, MN 55368

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Phone: 952-467-1800

Email: [email protected]

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