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LAKE ELMO PARKS AND RECREATION <br />With over 500 acres of city parkland and more than 80 miles of trails, Lake Elmo features an extensive park <br />and trail system for residents and visitors to enjoy and explore. Our park and trail system provides a diverse <br />range of recreational opportunities, including organized sports, casual play, nature appreciation, hiking, <br />cross-country skiing, horseback riding, picnicking, relaxation, and many other outdoor activities. <br />Each park offers high-quality recreational facilities and open spaces for the community to enjoy while <br />preserving the history, setting, character, and unique features that make each park special. We are excited <br />to highlight one of Lake Elmo Park's parks biweekly, inviting our community to learn about and appreciate <br />the contributions these parks make to our growing and thriving community. <br />Lions Park Ice Rink is Open! <br />Lions Park Ice Rink is officially open for the season! Residents are <br />invited to lace up their skates and enjoy one of Lake Elmo’s favorite <br />winter traditions. Our Public Works team regularly maintains the rink <br />to ensure smooth, safe skating conditions for all ages. Grab your <br />skates, bring your friends and family, and make the most of this <br />classic winter fun right here in Lake Elmo. <br />Also, don't forget, with all this fresh snow, it's a great time to hit Lake <br />Elmo's groomed trails: Demontreville Wildlife Park, Elmo's Pup Park, <br />Pebble Park, Reid Park, and Sunfish Lake Park. <br />Learn more about all of Lake Elmo's Parks here. <br />LIFE IN LAKE ELMO <br />Bag It, Bin It: Pet Waste Reminder <br />Even in the cold, please remember to pick up after your pets on <br />sidewalks, in parks, on trails, and throughout the City of Lake Elmo. <br />Pet waste left behind can harm water quality, pose health risks, and <br />detract from everyone’s enjoyment of our shared spaces. <br />Bag it, bin it, and help keep our sidewalks, parks, and community <br />clean and welcoming for all—thank you for doing your part! <br />Kickstart your plastic-free journey: Take the Plastic- <br />Free Challenge <br />With so many single-use plastic items in our lives, avoiding them <br />may feel overwhelming! Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to help <br />create a world with less plastic. Are you up for the challenge? Join <br />the Plastic-Free Challenge (tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org) to explore <br />what’s possible. <br />During the one-month challenge, you can focus on learning about <br />plastic recycling, making plastic-free swaps, and advocating for <br />changes in your community. As part of a community acting together, <br />see how our individual actions add up to a big impact! <br />About the Plastic-Free Challenge <br />The Plastic-Free Challenge is a month-long effort starting February 1 <br />to reduce plastic consumption, especially single-use plastics, in ways <br />that fit best in your lifestyle. Businesses, organizations, and <br />community groups can also join the challenge as Plastic-Free <br />Challenge partners.