Parks and Public Spaces

Forestry staff manage trees in city parks, trails and public lands. Work includes monitoring, planting, pruning, removal and treatment.

Right-of-Way trees

Right-of-way trees are owned by underlying property owners but managed by the city when they pose a risk to roads and sidewalks. This service is provided at no cost to residents.

Maintenance includes:

  • Pruning to clear sightlines and prevent conflicts with traffic.
  • Winter pruning (December-March) before road projects.
  • Removing hazardous tree affecting roads, including those with Dutch elm disease, oak wilt and emerald ash borer (EAB). Stumps are cut low but not ground out.

Learn more on our Streets and Sidewalks page.

Trees on private property

Property owners are responsible for removing trees on private land (outside of right-of-way) that pose a risk to roads, trails or neighbors.

For immediate risks to roads or public spaces, call public works at 952-988-8400. After hours or weekends, call police dispatch at 952-939-8510.

The city does not remove private trees or manage trees along county roads, highways or utility lines. Contact: