North Lotus Lake Park Project
Background
Lotus Lake is impaired for nutrients, primarily total phosphorus (TP). This project was identifed as one of five projects in the Lotus Lake Water Quality Improvement Project needed to achieve a reduction in TP as outlined in the Lower Minnesota River Watershed TMDL: Part II (MPCA 2020).
Overview
The vision for this project is to create a space that improves Lotus Lake water quality while enhancing park visitor experience. Project benefits include:
- Improve water quality of Lotus Lake
- Promote diverse vegetation and soil health
- Offer visitors a unique experience
The project area is located on the eastern side of the park in the large open grassy area between the tennis court and Lotus Lake.
Public Engagement
BOOTH AT CITY'S MARKET SQUARE EVENT - AUGUST 18, 2026
District staff will host a booth at the City's Pop-up Splash Pad Party in the parking lot of Market Square (near Cub Foods) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Updated preliminary concepts for the North Lotus Lake project will be available for discussion. View preliminary concepts here.
OPEN HOUSE - NOVEMBER 19, 2025
An open house for this project will be held in conjuction with an open house for the City of Chanhassen's Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The open house will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4:30-6:30 pm in the City Hall Training Room. City Hall is located at 7700 Market Blvd. Chanhassen. The open house offers an opportunity to view updated preliminary concepts and artist concepts for the North Lotus Lake Park Water Quality Improvement Project.
View the exhibits from the 11/19/2025 open house which includes visual renderings and art concepts.
OPEN HOUSE 6/8/2025
A mini-open house was held on June 8, 2025, 11 am-2 pm, at North Lotus Lake Park as part of RPBCWD's Creek Week activities. The exhibits including an overview of water quality projects identified in the Lotus Lake watershed, an updated preliminary concept for the North Lotus Lake Park project, and two exhibits to collect input on components including art that could be incorporated into the North Lotus Lake Park project.
View the exhibits from the 6/8/2025 open house
OPEN HOUSE 11/2/2024
Project staff hosted an open house on November 2, 2024, at North Lotus Lake Park to provide an opportunity for the public to provide input on round 1 of preliminary concepts for a water quality improvement project. Attendees were also asked to contribute their ideas for the next round of preliminary concepts.
Preliminary Concepts
Current Concept
View the current concept, which provides stormwater management to help protect Lotus Lake and spaces for people to gather, relax, play, and explore.
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Two initial preliminary concepts were developed in fall 2024. Feedback on these helped inform developement of the current concept.
Click below to see larger images of these earlier concepts.
An updated concept of the stormwater park was completed in October 2025. Click below to see this concept.
View the exhibits from the 11/19/2025 open house which includes visual renderings and art concepts
Project Phase
The North Lotus Park Lake Water Quality Improvement Project is currently in the preliminary design phase. No timeline has been set for project construction.
