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ATV users from illegally using the trail, is
<br /> �•. which causes significant damage. The
<br /> , City could benefit from these trails by
<br /> N " exploring other uses for the trails during
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<br /> -i the summer months.Two options include
<br /> s. > g expanding equestrian trails where
<br /> a- w�"' appropriate,and creating mountain biking -
<br /> , � trails.Mountain biking is a low impact and ,�° �' , °
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<br /> - extremely popular sport.Many cyclists on e
<br /> -i the Paul Bun an Trail may enjoy the 4
<br /> " �> opportunity to veer off the path onto more '�
<br /> . � � challenging terrain. Just a few simple
<br /> g mountain biking courses could establish 1 g s� r t r��
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<br /> Pequot Lakes as a destination for ► -',1 1 t jt_
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<br /> ` mountain bikers.City ownership and jl � ' , ,iit� t 1� rs
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<br /> maintenance would also help deter ATV ;° �.`1.a .. users from tearing up public and private. , 1
<br /> -9> °, t r property. r,,�-- ,� r _
<br /> , .....%-. The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway,which
<br /> �� �. Y runs along County Highways 11 and 16 in �� :.
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<br /> „ v �' Pequot Lakes,is another important ' _ � "
<br /> t ��4 . recreational asset. In addition to �: ;, -e �,,.: ',
<br /> 7;, �' ¢ providing a"forested gateway"to the rkf <,, _ .� ; ` i
<br /> ■; City,the byway preserves the scenic value **" Z'' , Wi.-- ' ; ?•• - ",
<br /> ,. = of the area for drivers to enjoy,draws " t,,,:, j ` ,' ,,
<br /> tourists to the City,and provides additional ,,'� u :. ,f °� •S ., *,;,4,4 Wf.f i•A
<br /> a walking and biking surfaces. 4 �' a
<br /> 2•. F N . �14C^�fist �t•y+k1' +..+' [t �Y ! .t
<br /> F.,-7,;->s� �, Public Natural Areas and � �� -`=�,�,..-� _i � ,4. ��, ��
<br /> a '+t•.te 1: t• :s— r4. 1' �. :.;. ° `.WI.! 1 tq :7r PA Playgrounds +3 �R .' � u �q ' tip+ - , �: i 111'
<br /> Many large pieces of forested land, I r
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<br /> wetlands and open space in Pequot Lakes = -
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<br /> are publicly owned. City,state,and _
<br /> county public land owners and their
<br /> Itytbureaucracies create challenges in
<br /> m an ie of land for recreation
<br /> 3; purposes.agng the Neveus rtheless,coordination is , ' ,
<br /> necessary in order to provide the most
<br /> benefits to the community.Public land is , 4, , -�-w
<br /> an important resource for hunting 't,r '
<br /> activities.The Pequot Lakes School {` =� ',� - ,
<br /> 2003 District provides athletic fields to be used � -r; , s,a., •: t
<br /> by students and residents,but competing t , j\ ' , 3 f 4
<br /> it interests can be an obstaclefacilities. The ° ; 0,=, - „ ,-�,� _.........,,,,, ,,,,,,..ti '5 w:.r.
<br /> City operates the fire tower and one city '- `s. {, ,- £ % .',
<br /> park,located up from Sibley Lake on ',; , ; ::„..;.e,„....,_4,., ,� ,` �:"
<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 /> x -owned recreation sites,the city park is the Some activities, such as ATVs, have the potential to nega
<br /> `� > only outdoor gathering place for families tively impact the environment when not properly planned.
<br /> Comprehensive Plan
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