Gary New Duluth Recreation Area
Project Status: Construction Complete
Project Overview:
GND Development Alliance (GNDDA) and the City of Duluth (City) developed a Mini Master Plan to detail the revitalization of the Gary New Duluth Recreation Area (GND Rec). Over the past decade, efforts to implement this plan have been underway and the GND Rec has fundamentally transformed to a full-service community recreation area. Completed improvements include an upgraded and accessible community center, soccer fields, an open-air pavilion, multi-use sport court, community garden, dog park, parking, sidewalks, and green stormwater infrastructure. Remaining project work includes completing construction of a premier skatepark, and additional parking.
Project Update:
With additional allocations from the City's St. Louis River Corridor Initiative and the Athletic Venues Reinvestment Initiative, as well as additional contributions from GNDDA, the skate park project has reached full funding. In April 2023, the City contracted with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. to complete construction of the Gary New Duluth Recreation Area skatepark. Grindline Skateparks began construction in May 2024, and completed work in October 2024. A ribbon cutting event took place on October 13, 2024 and the skatepark has since been enjoyed by many skateboarders, scooters, and bike riders!
Funding Source:
Project work has been made possible due to the financial support of generous community members, Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program, St. Louis County, the St. Louis River Corridor Initiative tourism tax funds, and the Athletic Venues Reinvestment Initiative tourism tax funds. For a complete list of project sponsors, please visit: https://gnd.community/who-we-are/contributors/
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