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in Pequot Lakes.Neighborhood parks and recreation facilities are very important. They provide <br /> - opportunities for close-to-home recreation. The City must develop these areas in conjunction with <br /> It new subdivisions.Equally important are indoor recreational facilities.A community center would <br /> provide the city with much needed indoor facility,and greatly expanded range of recreational <br /> opportunties available to residents. <br /> Private Facilities <br /> Private recreation facilities in Pequot Lakes provide an opportunity for people at all income levels to <br /> appreciate outdoor activities. Tall Timbers,Linger Longer,and the Wilderness Point Resort offer <br /> lake access to people at an affordable price—using one of these facilities may be one of the only <br /> ways for some people to have access to lakes in the City. Considering the amount of lakeshore <br /> within city limits,private beaches open to the public could act to diversify recreation opportunities <br /> ' during warm months. Of the major lakes in the City,none have resorts registered with the Brainerd <br /> Lakes Chamber of Commerce. <br /> L,1 The Preserve Golf Course and the Bump n'Putt Amusement Park offer additional leisurely daytime <br /> recreation for residents and visitors. Private lands provide opportunities for hunting as well as sport <br /> shooting.Even though these recreation facilities are privately owned,they provide a needed asset to <br /> the City. <br /> As the population of Pequot Lakes continues to grow,so too will demand for recreational opportunities. <br /> The recreational resource base has not increased at the same rate as population growth—in fact,the <br /> resource base has shrunk as natural areas and lakeshores have been converted to private,residential use. In <br /> addition,many new families and retirees moving to Pequot Lakes have increased wealth and leisure time,as <br /> well as a stronger connection to the outdoors and an awareness of the importance of health and fitness. <br /> Combined,these trends will put added pressure on Pequot Lakes to provide a diverse array of recreational <br /> V. opportunities and facilities for its growing,recreationally-minded population. <br /> t <br /> Policies <br /> The following policies are proposed to guide future recreational growth and development in Pequot Lakes: <br /> -- Preserve the integrity of city lakes by limiting development in sensitive shoreland areas. <br /> r -_ <br /> _ g Levels of recreational use for many activities are high in relation to surrounding areas;two examples <br /> are hunting and fishing. Much of the present and future development in Pequot Lakes is concentrat- <br /> ing on lesser value lakeshore where fish and wildlife habitat values are high;programs are needed to <br /> 410 preserve some lakeshore from development. <br /> Make lakes,wetlands,and public forests more accessible to the public.The lakes and <br /> a wetlands are scenic spots for recreating residents and tourists. Since development is prohibited on <br /> wetlands,they are prime locations for recreational opportunities such as hunting,birding,or winter <br /> - -, trails. City lakes should offer more locations for public access in order to expand the lake experi- <br /> .y - ' ence to people beyond private shoreline owners. Lake plans and water surface management plans, <br /> 2003 including traffic management,no-wake zones,and time-of-use limits should be created to help <br /> preserve these city treasures. <br /> 64 <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br />