2023 Rec Park master plan survey
Jun 02, 2023 04:17PM ● By Editor
June 2, 2023
The City of Grand Marais is in the beginning stages of developing a long-range master plan for the Grand Marais Recreation Area, which serves Grand Marais residents and visitors as a campground, marina, and public park. In 2009, the city developed a plan for future improvements. Some of the recommendations from that plan have been implemented, including a community connection pocket park, removal of the municipal swimming pool and public utility garages, and an upgraded public water access. The city is now interested in learning how residents and visitors use and experience the Grand Marais Recreation Area today and what desires they have for future investments in the campground, marina, and parkland.
The city is currently working with a park planning consultant to update the previous concept plan, incorporate public and stakeholder engagement, and develop a long-term vision for the Rec Park. The city has completed an initial application for regional designation to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), and a master plan is a required next step for the park to achieve regional designation and to potentially access Legacy funding for improvements. The new master plan must include certain elements as required by the state process.
Please help the city plan by responding to our survey. The survey is available online and as paper copies at the Park Office, Library and City Hall. Survey input will be reviewed and considered by city staff and the Park Board to help determine priorities for the master plan.
The city is requesting that Grand Marais residents and visitors provide comments online: Survey Questions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMRA2023 The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and responses will be accepted through the end of June, 2023.
The planning process began in April and is scheduled to be complete in October of 2023
The City of Grand Marais is in the beginning stages of developing a long-range master plan for the Grand Marais Recreation Area, which serves Grand Marais residents and visitors as a campground, marina, and public park. In 2009, the city developed a plan for future improvements. Some of the recommendations from that plan have been implemented, including a community connection pocket park, removal of the municipal swimming pool and public utility garages, and an upgraded public water access. The city is now interested in learning how residents and visitors use and experience the Grand Marais Recreation Area today and what desires they have for future investments in the campground, marina, and parkland.
The city is currently working with a park planning consultant to update the previous concept plan, incorporate public and stakeholder engagement, and develop a long-term vision for the Rec Park. The city has completed an initial application for regional designation to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), and a master plan is a required next step for the park to achieve regional designation and to potentially access Legacy funding for improvements. The new master plan must include certain elements as required by the state process.
Please help the city plan by responding to our survey. The survey is available online and as paper copies at the Park Office, Library and City Hall. Survey input will be reviewed and considered by city staff and the Park Board to help determine priorities for the master plan.
The city is requesting that Grand Marais residents and visitors provide comments online: Survey Questions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMRA2023 The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and responses will be accepted through the end of June, 2023.
The planning process began in April and is scheduled to be complete in October of 2023
