10/26/2000: Northview Park/Patrick Eagan Park (Eagan)

Join the group for an exploration of the open spaces, pothole lakes and oak woods of the Northview Park and the Patrick Eagan Park in northern Eagan. Eagan, originally called Montgomery, was incorporated on October 19, 1972, absorbing Eagan Township. The township, established by legislative act in 1861, was named for Patrick Eagan, one of the first settlers, coming in 1853. An early post office was called Eagantown, 1860-1862.

Go south from downtown St. Paul on I-35E and exit on Yankee Doodle Road. Go east (left) on Yankee Doodle Road past the strip malls to Lexington Ave and turn south (right) on Lexington Ave. Proceed on Lexington Ave about 5/8ths of a mile, past Wescott Road, to Northview Road, just before climbing a significant hill. Turn east (left) on Northview Road and about the length of two standard city blocks, turn south (right) onto Northview Terrace. Follow Northview Terace as it sweeps to the east and park in the parking lot by the ballfields, soccer fields and two equipment sheds. We will meet by the equipment sheds.

Restaurant (Al Baker's, 3434 Washington Ave., Eagan, just west of the crossing of I-35E and Yankee Doodle Road and southwest of the corner of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road) after the hike for dinner or dessert.

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