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F <br /> ATV users from illegally using the trail, ; <br /> which causes significant damage. The <br /> City could benefit from thot ese trails by <br /> exploring other uses for he trails during <br /> the summer months.Tw options include <br /> expanding equestrian trails where <br /> appropriate,and creating mountain biking <br /> N. <br /> trails.Mountain biking is a low impact and °° <br /> ..tikextremely popular sport.Many cyclists on <br /> the Paul Bunyan Trail may enjoy the "° ASE <br /> opportunity to veer off the path onto more <br /> challenging terrain. Just a few simple <br /> mountain biking courses could establish <br /> Pequot Lakes as a destination for ?, ��` <br /> mountain bikers.City ownership and <br /> &,,,,t1 <br /> maintenance would also help deter ATV <br /> �l�► users from tearing up public and private r { <br /> property. . _ .*, <br /> } <br /> The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway,which ,.. <br /> t f- <br /> runs along CountyHighways 11 and 16 in .�_ <br /> Pequot Lakes,is another important '� <br /> ttt recreational asset. In addition to <br /> providing a"forested gateway"to the - * • � <br /> City,the byway preserves the scenic value � � '�„ir of the area for drivers to enjoy,draws , .4.� , <br /> tourists to the City,and provides additional 7'r a r � �� � ” '" <br /> walking and biking surfaces. .. l' .4 <br /> r-. i k i;',6"` ti•_ L� i I <br /> illik\-.s4111 <br /> Public Natural Areas and !Ill i t <br /> Playgrounds _, � - v {{#,, _'� , :3 i� <br /> Many large pieces of forested land, <br /> tZ <br /> wetlands an d open space in Pequot Lakes _ <br /> are publicly owned. City,state,and <br /> county public land owners and their .� <br /> > � _ bureaucracies create challenges in <br /> managing the use of land for recreation * '` <br /> purposes. Nevertheless,coordination is "' <br /> 4 <br /> U„ <br /> necessary in order to provide the most <br /> benefits to the community.Public land is . i �` = � 7— <br /> an importantresource forhunting <br /> activities.The Pequot Lakes School �, � e= <br /> District provides athletic fields to be used 14 �; , <br /> 2 0 by students and residents,but competing ° ` -m - - ; ' ` #' ", ..•interests can be an obstaclefacilities. The y f 4,-y " ', ., <br /> City operates the fire tower and one city � `:` #, ',' k=4/ ``ii c <br /> park,located up from Sibley Lake on e � "��'` �� r "t "' ��� `i <br /> Residents enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation•including <br /> Pequot Boulevard. Apart from any school walking trails,ATV trails,playgrounds,and natural areas. <br /> 62 -owned recreation sites,the city park is the Some activities,such as ATVs, have the potential to nega- <br /> onlyoutdoor gathering place for families tively impact the environment when not properly Planned <br /> . <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br />