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z, <br /> t or e# 0 <br /> i <br /> Intent <br /> Provide an inter-connected and highly accessible City-wide recreational system with adequate public and <br /> private facilities that offers diverse and high-quality outdoor recreation for all socioeconomic levels. <br /> Background <br /> The City of Pequot Lakes has a mixture of recreation amenities. Outdoor recreation is a primary reason <br /> many residents have chosen to reside in this part of the Central Lakes Region,and preserving and enhancing <br /> recreational opportunities is a high priority in continuing the current standard of living for residents. Features <br /> t of Pequot Lakes'outdoor recreational system include lakes and wetlands,trails,public natural areas, <br /> Q playgrounds,and private facilities such as golf courses.Indoor recreation is also available at the school gym, <br /> local game arcades,coffee shops,and retail stores. <br /> t Lakes and Wetlands <br /> Lakes and wetlands are community assets and provide scenic vistas for the enjoyment of residents <br /> and visitors. These bodies of water also benefit Pequot Lakes by providing opportunities for more <br /> 41111kv n Since development is prohibited on many of the city's wetland areas, <br /> these pieces action-orie of ted land are recreation.ideal places for outdoor recreation such as hunting,winter trails,and bird <br /> watching. <br /> p Within city boundaries,Pequot <br /> Lakes has five primarily . - "," <br /> . r <br /> recreational lakes:Sibley,Mayo, �, : y{ ',r , �l �, <br /> r\k East Twin West Twin and most .-, � • �� ' <br /> e•f r <br /> of Middle Cullen. Lakes are true {- -,1 r* : w '. a . , <br /> public open space,yet not all �i � `� ',,,. `'' - <br /> , lakes in the City are accessible to , <br /> ". . the public. Virtually all lakeshore . °, <br /> property in Pequot Lakes is <br /> _ t <br /> privately owned for residential <br /> use;this makes it difficult for `r <br /> other residents or visitors to use `_ <br /> them. Only one public lake �� '� `, <br /> access exists on Sibley Lake <br /> -- and not a single beach is available Public boat access on Sibley Lake. <br /> -. for public use in Pequot Lakes. <br /> 2003 <br /> Most of the lakeshore in Pequot Lakes is owned by private residents,and the majority of properties <br /> own motorized vehicles for water recreation. During peak summer months,traffic congestion on the <br /> lakes is a common problem. Additionally,each private residence acts as a mini-resort with the large <br /> numbers of visitors each property hosts each summer. Excessive boat noise and congestion may <br /> take away from the serenity of the north woods many residents cherish. <br /> 60 <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br />