COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK

Feb 12

Written By Ryann Russ

Map of the Mississippi River Regional Trail below Highway 610 for a detour route that will make it's way up along Coon Rapids Blvd. The detour will begin in early June 2026 and last for approximately six weeks.

Map showing the new Mississippi River Regional Trail alignment to be further away from the river and out of the floodplain.

Mississippi River Trail re-route

Due to ongoing erosion along the Mississippi, the MRT will be re-aligned farther away from the river’s edge. The MRT re-route project includes removing approximately 1,000 feet of trail near the eroding bank of the Mississippi and constructing a new trail farther away from the river. During construction a portion of the MRT will be closed and a detour route along East River Road is provided – see trail closure and detour exhibits. The construction is anticipated to begin in early June 2026.

Coon Creek Restoration Project

The Coon Creek Restoration Project is in the final restoration phase.
Restoration will continue into 2026.
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Bridge, Culvert, and Trail Construction

Reconstruction of the bridge, culvert, and surrounding trails is complete with minor punch list items to be addressed (Spring 2026).
Bridge, Culvert and Trail Reconstruction Presentation
Lower Coon Creek Corridor Restoration Presentation

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