07-12-2012 Park Commission Meeting

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In this process, we will: . Review community survey data. . Review current parks,trails, and open space and provide proposed improvements for these areas. . Identify possible future park land and candidate sites for park and trail acquisition through the development process or purchase. Also determine which park facilities and amenities will be needed to serve future populations. . Evaluate and identify trail corridors and links and assess open space opportunities. . Identify long-term needs,trends and costs for the parks, trails, and open space system and develop goals, strategies, and policies. Community Input The residents of Pequot Lakes have provided input regarding the development of the Master Park Plan through a Park Survey distributed throughout the community and on line in 2011. Input was also provided during an Open House as part of Comprehensive Plan visioning in 2010. PARKS Park Classification System Park classifications define the minimum acreage and development criteria for different classes or types of parks. They are important in that they provide a common, consistent, and justifiable framework for planning purposes, allowing for the orderly development of the park system that ensures all community needs are fulfilled. The classifications used here are based on the national guidelines recommended by the National Recreation and Parks Association(NRPA). Currently, in Pequot Lakes,the park system is comprised of five mini-parks,the Historic Water Tower which is shared with the DNR, a school playground that offers tennis courts and baseball fields, and also DNR boat landings and a DNR bike trail. Mini Parks These are up to 3.9 acres in area in residential neighborhoods within a 1/4 mile radius. They are a walk-to facility that provides play and passive recreation for the immediate vicinity and typically have: . Playground equipment . Picnic tables, shelter