What is the Active Living Committee?

The Breckenridge Active Living Committee collaboratively works to promote and improve the health of residents by supporting regular activity through environmental changes such as “Complete Streets”, sidewalks, and bicycle trails. Safety and respect of all users of the transportation networks in the community is promoted through education.

Vision: Moving you in the right direction

Core Values: Health, Safety, Respect, Community & Education

Current Project:

Breckenridge Dog Park

The Breckenridge Active Living Committee is enthusiastically working on establishing/creating a DOG PARK in Breckenridge.

Donation can be made HERE , mail or drop off at City Hall

Do you have someone that is hard to buy a Christmas present for? Make a donation on their behalf. Click Here

Safe Routes to School

The West Central Initiative and MnDOT Grant in the amount of $225,000 was awarded for the Safe Routes to School project in 2022.There will be additional local contribution needed for the amount remaining of approximately $197,000. The city has allocated $100,000 from capital outlay fund in 2018 budget. Remaining balance is approximately $97,000 (maybe less with tree replacement and removal being done through the city); there is a possibility of grant opportunities as time allows (example: radar speed signs).

Project will get in motion June 2019 starting with selecting a project manager and environmental project reviews.

Proposed Timeline

Proposed Project

Completed Projects:

Bike Maintenance Station & Air Pump ~ 2020

BIG Thank you to PartnerSHIP 4 Health for the grant to make this available!

Winter Activities Survey ~ 2020

The results are in... Click here for results

Ribbon Cutting Group on Path 07 11 18.jp

Banner Sponsorship Form

PartnerSHIP 4 Health Newsletter

Highway 75 Walk/Bike Path ~ 2018-2020

The Breckenridge Active Living Committee has received grants to get a walk/bike path along highway 75 to the CHI St Francis. This project was chosen from a public forum meeting held in 2011. This path is a 10-foot wide paved surface. This trail is just the beginning and the largest piece of a connecting network throughout the communities we are trying to implement.

Trails provide opportunities for increased physically activity. Research shows exercise and being outside can improve mood and overall health. Building a better community!
Trails promote economically vital communities, and alternative modes of transportation. Allowing all ages to travel safely.
Trails have been considered one of the most important amenities for potential homeowners when moving into a community.
Trails provide a valuable amenity that can increase housing values.
Trails revitalize neighborhoods.
Trails can build or add more to local businesses with pedestrian traffic and visitor interest.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 18th, 2018

2019 ~ Mile markers, benches, path lighting, holiday garland & lighting

2020 ~ Sponsorship banners, bike maintenance station

Recreation and Parks Survey ~ 2018

The results are in... Click here for results

BRECKENRIDGE HEADWATERS

9 DISC GOLF COURSE ~2017

In Welles Memorial Park at 101 Nebraska Avenue, Breckenridge

Q: What is Frisbee Golf?

A: It is a game in which a Frisbee is thrown into each of a series of metal baskets on an outdoor course, the object being to complete the course using the fewest possible throws.

FREE Rental of Disc Sets

available at City Hall, 420 Nebraska Ave

FUN for ALL ages!