James Jensen Park

  1. 1 James Jensen Park Wave Bench
  2. 2 James Jensen Park South Greenway Bridge
  3. 3 James Jensen Park Greenspace
  4. 4 James Jensen Park Greenway Bridge

James Jensen Park is primarily a special use space that provides greenway access to trails on 202nd Street and Holyoke Avenue. The land which totals 3.65 acres was deeded to the City in 1970 by Overland Properties, Inc., as the park dedication contribution for the Overland First Addition development. 

In 1986, the park was named in an honor of retiring Lakeville police officer James Jensen after 30 years of serving the Lakeville community. In 2006, a Lakeville South High School Junior approached the City about installing a bench in celebration of local senior citizens and specifically, his grandma Betty. The City honored this request and the bench was later dedicated with a plaque to the seniors and Betty through the fundraising efforts of her grandson. 

An art bench entitled Wave was installed in 2022 as part of the community art initiative organized through the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

What is the Adopt-A-Park Program?

Adopt-A-Park is a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter, identify safety hazards and to freely communicate other issues associated with a particular park.

Program Guidelines

Adopt-A-Park is open to community groups, civic groups, churches and individual citizens for a minimum period of one year. Commitments may be for a longer term, preferably at least two years. Park sites are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to past Adopt-A-Park participants. For more information about adopting a park, contact Lakeville's Parks Administration by email.

Current Sponsor: Garden Circle of Friends


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