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T <br /> &C,P,e0OVI:P19 OA/ <br /> t. <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 /> t. 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 /> 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 /> C;,. local game arcades,coffee shops,and retail stores. <br /> 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 /> action-oriented recreation. Since development is prohibited on many of the city's wetland areas, <br /> these pieces of land are ideal places for outdoor recreation such as hunting,winter trails,and bird <br /> watching. <br /> t Within city boundaries,Pequot ; . , <br /> Lakes has five primarily '� � <br /> recreational lakes:Sibley,Mayo, ' •t' ; :. �» <br /> h) <br /> V"4 East Twin,West Twin,and most .# �: z), ., , '' '. I. <br /> `"�• of Middle Cullen. Lakes are true ; v. .1. ;. . <br /> public open space,yet not all 4 ! - ' ' } - < -` - <br /> 1 ` <br /> lakes in the City are accessible to <br /> the public. Virtually all Lakeshore "'"' '441V . ,w..smart property in Pequot Lakes is "" ` £ <br /> privately owned for residential ` '`, _. IIIIIC . <br /> _ use;this makes it difficult for - <br /> other residents or visitors to use (-- ..„ .,, . - , _. <br /> them. Only one public lake = _ zr F <br /> access exists on Sibley Lake, •,. '`= ' = s :fir � � <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 /> 6'0' <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br />