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RECREATION <br /> INTENT <br /> Provide an inter-connected and highly accessible City-wide recreational system with adequate public and <br /> private amenities that offer 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 /> many residents have chosen to reside in this part of the Central Lakes Region.Preserving and enhancing <br /> recreational opportunities is a high priority in continuing the current standard of living for residents. <br /> Features of Pequot Lakes' outdoor recreational system include lakes and wetlands,trails, public natural <br /> areas, playgrounds, and private facilities such as golf courses. Indoor recreation is aiso available at the <br /> school gym,�ec-a�-g�a�e�ar�e�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 and <br /> visitors. These bodies of water also benefit Pequot Lakes by providing opportunities for more active <br /> recreation. Since development is prohibited in wetland areas, these pieces of land are ideal areas for <br /> outdoor recreation such as hunting,winter trails,and bird watching. <br /> Within city boundaries,Pequot Lakes has five primarily recreational lakes:Sibley, Mayo, East Twin,West <br /> Twin,and most of Middle Cullen.Lakes are true public open space,and public lake access exists on Siblev. <br /> East,and West Twin Lakes. •^......+..n i..�.,�:....�...r:.,,...,... ..;�.i,....,Fa,.....wi:.. �r...F....u....0 i..�..�w...,. <br /> ; <br /> . , <br /> ..:i..�.i,,s,......wi:,.. .,e........F i..�.... <br /> � <br /> . � <br /> r� � <br /> • i i <br /> +.,L..� ..F......FL...�.......:F....i►L........►�L.........J�... �i.J....F�..L....:�L. <br /> TRAILS AND$CENIC BYWAYS <br /> Trails are a significant recreation opportunity in Pequot Lakes.The most widely-known existing trail is the <br /> Paul Bunyan State Trail,a paved path that��runs from Crow Wing State Park south of Baxter al� <br /> �k►e-way-r�er�f�to Bemidji.This trail is a significant tourist attraction that brings visitors through the central <br /> commercial district of downtown. <br /> The Mayo Lake Nature Preserve,located off Hurtis Road,consists of 64 acres of land�raciouslv donated <br /> to the_City. Situated toward the end of Wilderness Road,the State Wildlife Mana�ement Area contains <br /> over 200 acres. Both of these areas are available for aassive recreation.such as bird watchins,walkins. <br /> hikins, snowshoein�, cross-countrv skiins and wildlife viewin�. �*'�^� '�^"� ^�^ ^.,^:'^'�'^ c^� ^^^�^,^ <br /> 6 <br />