Our Annual Membership meeting will take place on Saturday, July 26 - Rain or shine - beginning at 4:30 PM in the pavilion at the Hackensack Lakeside Park. (If the weather is wet or threatening we will move into the Hackensack Community Center - 110 3rd Street, Hackensack.)
We will begin serving hot dogs and hamburgers at 4:30 PM and the meeting will begin about 5. Prize drawings will happen after the business meeting and you must be present to win.
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Grand Prizes are two inflatable paddleboards, generously donated by Jim’s Trailer Plus Marine! Each paddleboard will be awarded separately - so double the chances to win!
Jim’s Trailer Plus Marine has been a proud part of the Hackensack community since 2001, and now the second generation of this family-run business is expanding their services even further. In addition to expert trailer and boat services, they now offer a variety of fun lake products—including paddleboards, swim rafts, and paddleboats!
We’re incredibly grateful for their ongoing support of the Birch Lake Association and our mission to protect and enjoy our beautiful lake. Be sure to check them out - and maybe thank them for helping make this summer even more exciting!
Hackensack Progress
There’s a lot of great progress happening in Hackensack this summer! From the Highway 371 improvement project to the renovation of the Little Library, these efforts will make a big difference in both our town and lake life - and as a lake association, we’re proud to support them however we can.
We were recently asked by the Hackensack Parks Committee to help spread the word about their current project, and we’re happy to share it with you. With so many of our members in town this Saturday, we thought this would be the perfect time to pass it along! Keep an eye out - you won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn more and get involved!
Help Us Reimagine Hackensack’s Lakeside Park!
Your support will build a stronger, more inclusive community space.
The City of Hackensack Parks Committee is raising funds to renovate Lakeside Park - the heart of our downtown. Your donation will serve as a foundation for matching grant applications, helping us secure grant funding to bring these improvements to life.
At our Community Summit on January 11, 2025, residents voiced their top priorities:
- Replace and update the 30+ year-old playground for improved safety and accessibility
- Add a bandshell to support events like the Friday Lakeside Concert Series
- Improve restroom access and overall park inclusivity and accessibility
The Hackensack Parks Committee was formed by the City Council to guide these efforts. We are responsible for:
Optimizing the use and function of City parks
Prioritizing and recommending enhancements
Managing fundraising and community outreach
The City of Hackensack has fiscal responsibility for the committee.
We need your support. Every donation brings us closer to transforming our parks into spaces that serve all ages and abilities. Please mail contributions to City of Hackensack Park Committee, PO Box 490, Hackensack, MN 56452, or drop them off at Rendezvous Brewing.
Questions or want to learn more?
Contact Sue Toth at 952-212-9638 or Doug Toth at 952-649-0448.
Thank you for being a part of building a better Hackensack!
Sincerely,
Hackensack Parks Committee
Sue & Doug Toth, Bill Kennedy, Dean & Karen Husfeldt, Julie Cline, Jackie Lincoln and Lynn VanAllen