PLYMOUTH, Minn. — A new place to go for a walk or bring kids to play officially had the ribbon cut this week in Plymouth.
Schmidt Woods Park is named for Rodger “Pete” Schmidt, who donated nearly three acres ten years ago, according to the city. Schmidt died in 2021 "in his beloved maple woods in Plymouth, Minnesota" his obituary says.
"The land had been in the family since 1883 and was used in part for collecting sap from sugar maple trees – a tradition the city looks forward to continuing through educational programming at the park," the city of Plymouth stated on social media.
The park is located among the Hollydale Neighborhood Development, where dozens of new custom homes are being built.
Features of the park include walking trails, a picnic shelter, and a playground with wooden play structures. There is also a sugar house for maple syruping, with the city saying this was included keeping the Schmidt family legacy top of mind.
Schmidt Woods Park is the newest park in the city, but others are being developed. The Meadows Playfield started being built on Peony Lane N this past April. The city is also working on doing more with the recreation area around Lake Camelot. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026.
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