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<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 /> Lmany 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 /> 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 /> 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.
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<br /> Lakes has five primarily '
<br /> t\lo\\ recreational lakes:Sibley,Mayo, '` "'�- ' ` e\ - , E�"''4 'y ° `
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<br /> East Twin,West Twin,and most '" ` `� t :* \°t = :.`} l� t
<br /> of Middle Cullen. Lakes are true ; 01• f;_ 1.'-:. * .� , .
<br /> public open space,yet not all . { ... —2; {t•
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<br /> lakes in the City are accessible to _ --,--,; _ r
<br /> the public. Virtually all lakeshore �,-- N' , � -,, ---
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<br /> property in Pequot Lakes is t - —' rr z_
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<br /> - _ use;this makes it difficult for
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<br /> $ , other residents or visitors to use t t' , t, ,, -, k
<br /> them. Only one public lake -17.1;;,,,.-' �
<br /> access exists on Sibley Lake, y a.-4-1?- r
<br /> and not a single beach is available Public boat access on Sibley Lake.
<br /> for public use in Pequot Lakes.
<br /> 2 Most of the lakeshore in Pequot Lakes is owned by private residents,and the majority of properties
<br /> IlL 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.
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<br /> Comprehensive Plan
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