Dodd Marsh Park is an estimated 30 acres of wetland and conservation area with trail connections to Dodd Boulevard and Ipava Avenue. The land was deeded to the City in 2001 by D.R. Horton, Inc. for their park dedication fee requirement with the Dodd Marsh Highlands plat (PDF).
What Are Wetlands?
Wetlands are an important part of our ecosystem; they provide natural habitats for thousands of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. They also play an important role in water quality improvement by filtering out pollutants from surface water and they provide flood protection. You can learn more about wetlands by visiting our Environmental Resources webpage.
What Are Park Dedication Funds?
The Park Dedication Fund is sustained through required Park Dedication Fees that developers must contribute at the completion of a new development. The required fees can be satisfied through a cash contribution, land dedication or a combination of both in some for instances. If a park space is not planned for a new development, the fees are collected in cash that can be utilized for new park construction and/or limited improvements. This and more information can be found in Lakeville's City Code.