Parks and recreation Burnsville, Minnesota

land around black dog power plant recreational, including mel larson field, bac s football field.

the city contains 1,800 acres (7.3 km) of parkland spread throughout 79 parks , managed burnsville parks department follows parks & trails master plan. third developed , recreation remainder preserved natural habitat. burnsville north border minnesota river within minnesota valley national wildlife refuge. crystal lake city s major recreation lake allowing boating, fishing, jet-skiing, , swimming. burnsville skate park free facility during summer hours. burnsville ice center has 2 large professional ice rinks.

the burnsville athletic club all-volunteer youth sports league. has annual participation of 1,300 players in baseball leagues grades k-12, 80–90 boys basketball teams in grades 3–12, , on 400 players in flag , tackle american football in grades 2–8. there traveling teams boys , girls basketball, girls fast pitch softball, , 8th grade boys football, play against similar teams around state @ higher competitive level. other adult sports provided through city s recreation department, other recreational organizations, , minor league groups.