Parks & Recreation

THE CITY OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA

Parks Planning

The 2010 Master Plan drives Duluth Parks Planning in determining the future use of our extensive parks and trail system. Goals of this plan include:

improve the quality of existing parks (especially neighborhood parks)
focus on connecting the community through trails and bikeways
have fewer, but higher quality recreation buildings
enhance stewardship of natural resources
expand partnerships with schools for community recreation and gathering
increase use and recognition of volunteers and volunteer groups
create stable and sustainable funding sources to improve the park system

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Project 1: Lakewalk Trail Extension Project

The City of Duluth conducted a trail feasibility study for the construction of the Lakewalk Extension in the Beacon Pointe / Ledges Neighborhood from 20th Avenue East to 26th Avenue East. The study looked at the trail’s feasibility and potential landscape enhancements. The primary focus of the planning process was on the legality and engineering feasibility, and included associated costs. The study concluded that the project is feasible and the results were presented at a Committee of the Whole on March 14, 2016. The information gathered will be used as a decision making tool for future trail planning by the City of Duluth.

Project Partners: LHB
Important Documents:
Lakewalk Task Force Report (Completed January 2015)
Lakewalk Feasibility Study (Final, February 2016)

Project II: Commercial Use Policy

In 2015, the public provided input for this Lakewalk Study through an online questionnaire with a summary provided HERE. The questionnaire results will help shape the creation of policies regulating commercial activity and establishing a process to review and approve such activity along the Lakewalk to ensure an enjoyable experience for all users. The results will be incorporated into the Lakewalk Master Plan, which will begin in 2017. Further public input will be gathered through the planning process and recommendations will be made with the final Lakewalk Master Plan.

Project Status: Incorporating information into the Lakewalk Master Plan process.

EAWs

6/22/2017	Traffic Signal Painting Project to begin in Downtown Duluth
6/21/2017	Duluth Utility and Road Improvement Project Updates as of June 21, 2017
6/13/2017	City of Duluth Announces Collaborative Invasive Species Management Coordinator
6/13/2017	Duluth Public Utilites Commission To Hold Public Meetings
6/12/2017	Making Canal Park Pop is a 2017 Knight Cities Challenge Winner

6/22/2017	Chester Creek Concert on June 27 to Feature Fish Heads
6/20/2017	Duluth Parks Offers Free Indoor Sports Programs at Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center
6/15/2017	Chester Creek Concert on June 20 to Feature Pot Bellied Stallions
6/9/2017	Public Meeting to Discuss Improvements to Irving Park
6/8/2017	Chester Creek Concert on June 13 to Feature A Band Called Truman

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