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Annual reports contain overviews of various projects completed and programs implemented each year. For annual reports prior to 2021, please email parks@duluthmn.gov with your request.
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Comprehensive plans describe intents for future development or management of park, trail, recreation, or natural resources citywide.
These documents have been archived and will not be updated. All documents open in a new window.
- Essential Spaces: Duluth Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Plan, 2022 (Archived)
- Essential Spaces Appendix, 2022 (Archived)
- Canada Goose Management Plan, 2022 (Archived)
- Natural Resources Management Program Plan, 2022 (Archived)
- Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, 2016 (Archived)
- Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Update, 2023 (Archived)
Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs) are documents that describe the facts of a project to determine whether any potential environmental impacts could exist as a result of implementing a project. EAWs are completed by the Responsible Governmental Unit associated with a project. The below EAWs were completed in association with a park or trail development project.
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- Duluth Traverse Mountain Bike Trail System EAW, 2013 (Archived)
- Hartley Park EAW, 2015 (Archived)
- Spirit Mountain Recreation Area EAW, 2016 (Archived)
The Duluth Natural Areas Program was established in 2002 by city ordinance (Chapter 2, Article XXIX) to designate certain lands with environmental value as permanently protected natural places. For more information about the DNAP program: Duluth Natural Areas Program.
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- Duluth Natural Areas Program Guidelines, 2002 (Archived)
- City Ordinance Establishing Duluth Natural Areas Program, 2002 (Archived)
- Amity-Lester-Hawk Ridge Natural Area Nomination, 2025 (Archived)
- Hartley Natural Area Nomination and Management Plan, 2019 (Archived)
- Hartley Natural Area Native Plant Community Management Plan, 2020 (Archived)
- Hartley DNAP Fact Sheet (Archived)
- Magney Snively Natural Area Nomination, 2003 (Archived)
- Magney Snively Natural Area Management Plan, 2003 (Archived)
- Magney-Snively DNAP Fact Sheet (Archived)
- St. Louis River Natural Area Nomination and Management Plan, 2019 (Archived)
- St. Louis River DNAP Fact Sheet (Archived)
As of 2023, Enger Park Golf Course is the home of Duluth Public Golf. For more information on tee times, events, etc. visit: www.golfduluth.com
The following links provide background and information related to Duluth Public Golf. All documents will open in a new window.
- Enger Park Golf Course Renovation Plan - September 2021 (Archived)
- Proposed Changes to Ownership and Use of Public Green Space in the Lester Park and Enger Park Areas (Archived)
- Lester Area Future Protection Designation Map (Archived)
- Golf Study Citizen Advisory Findings (Archived)
- March 11th Committee of the Whole Presentation (Archived)
- Duluth Golf Course Facility Assessment (Archived)
- Facility Assessment Supplement - Enger Course (Archived)
- Facility Assessment Supplement - Enger Irrigation (Archived)
- Duluth Golf Public Opinion Research (Archived)
- 2019 Fund 503 Budget Summary (Archived)
- JJ Keegan Financial Review (Archived)
- Golf Facility Strategies (Archived)
- Golf Model (Archived)
- Lester Park Golf Course Market Analysis (Archived)
- Enger Area Development Master Plan Concept (Archived)
- Golf Citizen Advisory Committee Charge (Archived)
- City-Golf Communications January 11, 2023 (Archived)
- Duluth Golf Renovations Operating Models presented October 12, 2022 (Archived)
- Duluth Golf Renovations Operating Models presented September 20, 2022 (Archived)
- Enger Golf Course Renovation Plan September 8, 2021 (Archived)
- Enger Park Golf Course Renovation Plan - Financial Overview Presented to the Public Golf Committee July 20, 2021 (Archived)
- Enger Clubhouse Double Wide Concept presented June 29, 2021 (Archived)
- Enger Clubhouse Quad Wide Concept presented June 29, 2021 (Archived)
- Enger Golf Course Routing Plan Concepts presented June 29, 2021 (Archived)
Park plans are intended to guide future development and restoration of their respective site or project. These plans describe opportunities and challenges that are relevant to their area, and detail strategies to improve the site moving forward. Park plans inform subsequent design and construction projects.
- Park Point Recreation Area Plan, 2026
The below documents have been archived and will not be updated. All documents open in a new window.
- Brighton Beach (Kitchi Gammi Park), 2019 (Archived)
- Central Hillside Community Park, 2014 (Archived)
- Chester Park, 2014 (Archived)
- Enger Park Golf Course, 2021 (Archived)
- Hartley Park, 2014 (Archived)
- Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, 2022 (Archived)
- Hillside Sport Court, 2023 (Archived)
- Irving Park, 2015 (Archived)
- Lincoln Park, 2016 (Archived)
- Morgan Park, 2013 (Archived)
- Memorial Park, 2012 (Archived)
- Quarry Park, 2016 (Archived)
- Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Plan Update, 2017 (Archived)
- St. Louis River Corridor Neighborhood Parks, 2016 (Archived)
- West Duluth Sports Corridor, 2015 (Archived)
In the process of developing projects or identifying options to address existing challenges, reports or studies may be developed.
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- Chester Bowl Thom Storm Chalet Section 106 Review, 2025 (Archived)
- Duluth Traverse Summer Visitor Profile, 2021 (Archived)
- Shoreline Mitigation Feasibility Study - North Shore, 2023 (Archived)
- Shoreline Mitigation Feasibility Study - Park Point Recreation Area, 2022 (Archived)
- Hartley Pond Feasibility Study - Alternative Assessment Summaries, 2024 (Archived)
- Hartley Pond and Dam Feasibility Study Report, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix A: FEMA Preliminary Floodplain, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix B: Existing Conditions SWMM Model Inputs and Outputs, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix C: Alternative Concept Designs SWMM Model Inputs and Outputs, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix D: Concept Design Drawings, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix E: Draft Alternative Floodplains, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix F: Alternative Summary Sheets, 2024 (Archived)
- Appendix G: Stakeholder and Public Input Summary for the Hartley Pond and Dam Feasibility Study, 2024 (Archived)
Trail plans are intended to guide future development and connectivity of their respective trails or projects. These plans describe relevant opportunities and challenges, and detail strategies for moving forward. Trail plans inform subsequent design and construction.
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- Campus Connector Trail, 2019 (Archived)
- Cross City Trail (CCT), 2017 (Archived)
- Cross Country Ski Trail Plan, 2015 (Archived)
- Duluth Traverse (DT), 2017 (Archived)
- DWP Trail System Technical Standards & Trail Use Plan, 2019 (Archived)
- Grand Avenue Nordic Center, 2015 (Archived)
- Lakewalk Interpretive Plan, 2022 (Archived)
- St. Louis River Corridor Trails Plan, 2017 (Archived)
- St. Louis River Estuary Water Trail, 2017 (Archived)
- Trail and Bikeway Plan, 2011 (Archived)
- Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail, 2019 (Archived)
- Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail Heritage Trail Interpretive Plan, 2021 (Archived)
