07-12-2012 Park Commission Meeting

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. Open turf . Natural Areas Neighborhood parks (This description is listed as an option for future development.) These are 4 to 19.9 acres in residential areas within a 3/8 to 5/8 mile radius. They are a walk-to facility with amenities that are predominantly neighborhood-oriented(not generally to be used for competitive sports) and typically have: . Picnic tables, shelter . Playground equipment . Trails . Basketball courts . Open field for casual, multi-use play . Restrooms . 10 to 20 parking spaces (off-street and/or on-street) . Lighting Community Parks (This description is listed as an option for future development.) These are 20 -40 acres in area within a 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 mile radius. They are a drive-to facility that serves multiple neighborhoods including both competitive sports and passive recreation facilities that are typically not provided in neighborhood parks. These would have: . Active sports facilities (tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields) . Picnic areas `.. . Playground area . Broad areas of open turf . Lighted sports fields with bleachers . Small passive areas for neighborhood park functions . Community center for indoor recreation including kitchen, meeting rooms and large, open exercise area . Natural area with trail City-School Parks These may be 15-50 acres in area and range from having neighborhood to City-wide accessibility. Joint development of City-School parks allows for shared uses and benefits a wider section of the public. While schools use the facilities during daytime weekday hours, sports associations and the public may use the facilities during evenings and weekends utilizing the park to its full potential. Inventory of Existing Parkland Pequot Lakes currently has five park areas with acres of parkland, which includes Sibley Lake Park, Trailside Park(center of town), Gildner Park, Trailside North Park, Bobber Park. The Historic Fire Tower, while owned by the DNR, is maintained by