The City of Eden Prairie’s 2,500 acre park system is maintained by 17 full-time employees and more than 20 seasonal staff. The crew cares for the City’s 43 parks and special use areas including beaches, fishing piers, many types of ball fields, game court areas, picnic shelters, trails, special use areas, winter recreation facilities and much more.

The active use facilities comprise more than 900 acres of recreational area within the park system. The additional 1,400 acres of parkland receives minimal maintenance work. These 14 areas are conservation areas open only to limited use including nature walking trails, picnicking and wildlife observation.

The Park Maintenance Division also maintains more than 110 miles of blacktop trails and more than 70 miles of concrete sidewalks within the city.  Seasonal park maintenance jobs are available each year beginning in early April. Visit the Employment at the City page for more information.

Park Maintenance
952-949-8535