Location: Farmington, Prairieview Park, Highway 50 and 12th Street
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass
Depth: 11 feet
Size: 11 acres
Lake Map: None on file
Wheelchair access: Good, pathway to fishing pier.
MTC bus: None nearby
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: No
Parking: Fair, on-street only.
Picnic: No
Grills: No
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Nature viewing, walking path
Agency: City of Farmington 651-463-7111
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: There are a series of interconnected ponds which filter and control runoff with native vegetation and wetlands. The pond with the fishing pier has been stocked with Bluegill and Black Crappie. The ponds flow to the Vermillion River. The 2009 DNR fish survey found good numbers of Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass.
2009 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieview | Black Crappie | medium | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| (Dakota) | Bluegill | high | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| 06/04/2009 | Hybrid Sunfish | medium | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Largemouth Bass | medium | 13.8 | 17.0 | |
| White Sucker | low | 16.5 | 16.5 | |
| Yellow Perch | low | 5.6 | 5.9 |
