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RECREATION ACTION PLAN <br /> Intent <br /> To maintain adequate public and private facilities,as well as a land and water <br /> base,for diverse quality outdoor recreation for all socioeconomic levels. <br /> Background <br /> The City of Pequot Lakes has a variety of recreation amenities,whether it is the <br /> variety of water bodies within city boundaries or through use of public and <br /> private facilities. Outdoor recreation is a reason many residents have chosen to <br /> reside in this part of the Central Lakes Region,so preserving and enhancing <br /> opportunities is a high priority in continuing the current standard of living for <br /> residents. <br /> Lakes and wetlands are community assets and act as scenic spots for the <br /> enjoyment of residents and visitors,however these bodies of water also benefit <br /> Pequot Lakes greatly by providing opportunities for more action-oriented <br /> recreation. Within city boundaries,Pequot Lakes houses primarily five <br /> recreational lakes:Sibley,Mayo,East Twin,West Twin,and most of Middle <br /> Cullen. Additionally,wetlands make up ???percent of land uses. Since <br /> development is prohibited on many wetland areas,these pieces of land are ideal <br /> `.. places for light outdoor recreation such as winter trails,birding areas,or for open <br /> space amusement. <br /> Lakes are true public open space,yet <br /> not all lakes in the City have public <br /> water access for recreation. Virtually <br /> all lakeshore property in Pequot Lakes <br /> is privately owned for residential use; <br /> this makes it difficult for other <br /> residents or visitors to use the water <br /> resource. Of the major lakes in the <br /> City,none are home to resorts <br /> registered with the Brainerd Lakes <br /> Area Development Corporation. The <br /> closest resorts are located on Lower <br /> Cullen and Upper Cullen,neither of <br /> which benefits the tax base of Pequot. <br /> Additionally,not a single beach is available for public use in Pequot Lakes. <br /> Considering the amount of lakeshore in city limits,a beach could act to diversify <br /> recreation opportunities during warm months. <br /> 1 <br />