A grand-opening celebration of Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Farmington will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27.

The Dakota County park spans 456 acres featuring rolling hills, woods, wetlands and a small lake. It boasts hiking trails, camper cabins, a nature play area and an expansive picnic shelter.

The free event will include live music from the Honeydogs, horse-drawn wagon rides, a 5K run/walk, geocaching and a lake dedication. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The park is at 17100 Station Trail, which is west of U.S. 52 and south of 170th Street.

Due to limited on-site parking, free event parking will be available offsite. Continuous shuttles t will be available between the park and the Empire Transportation Center, 2800 160th St. W., Rosemount, and the Rosemount Research and Outreach Center at UMORE Park, 1605 160th St. W., Rosemount.

For more information, go to dakotacounty.us/parks or call 952-891-7000.

Nick Ferraro can be reached at 651-228-2173. Follow him at twitter.com/NFerraroPiPress.