Dunton Locks Envisioning Workshop Community Workshop Explore Current and Future Recreational Uses March 7, 2016 CRD
Thank You and Adjourn Workshop Exercises Next Steps Summary Report and Comments From Participants Signage and Wayfinding Park Rules and Enforcement Maintenance and Management of the Facilities Use of the Facilities Today’s Agenda Activities at the Park Physical Character of the Park Background to This Effort Introduction to Dunton Locks 6:30 – 8:30pm Welcome/Introductions • • • • • • • • • • • • • CRD
and amenities, are grooming and needed repairs. physical activity, and to spend time with family and friends. Most common reasons for dissatisfaction with Becker County areas Users are least satisfied with restrooms. Users are most satisfied with parks, picnic areas, and boat launches. environmental impact. natural resource protection, scenery and aesthetics, and the The most important factors to good recreational experiences are season; 20% are actively engaged (20 or more times per year). Synopsis of Survey Responses Most users engage in recreational activities at least five times per 63 percent participate in recreational activities for fun, relaxation, touring/sightseeing - most important recreational activities. Fishing, walking, swimming, ice fishing/spearing, and Examined Recreational Preferences Throughout the County 2012 Recreational Activity Study for Becker County Background & Overview • • • • • • • • CRD
Background & Overview 2012 Recreational Activity Study for Becker County The survey did not directly address specific facilities So This workshop begins the process of planning the future for Dunton Locks County Park CRD
Regional View Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Park Boundaries Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Elevation and Slope Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Erosion Hazard & Soil Suitability Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Trail System Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Trails Not On Park Land Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Park Entry Points Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park West Entrance East Entrance CRD
Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park Parking & Picnic Facilities – Went End VFW Picnic Shelter Eagles Picnic Shelter South Picnic Shelter CRD
Signage Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
Fishing Piers & Bridge Area Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park DNR Pier Park Pier CRD
Tramway Area Physical Character of Dunton Locks Park CRD
located; and do they help you find your way in the park? Signage and Wayfinding Activities at the Park What do you do when you visit the park what activities are appropriate? Use of the Facilities What facilities do you use when you visit the park and are there enough of them? Workshop Exercises Maintenance and Management of the Facilities How well are facilities in the park maintained and managed? Are there enough direction, facility, and trail signs; are they well Park Rules and Enforcement Are park rules clearly posted, understandable, and enforced? • • • • • CRD
Workshop Exercise 1 Activities at the Park What do you do when you visit the park what activities are appropriate? CRD
Workshop Exercise 2 Use of the Facilities What facilities do you use when you visit the park and are there enough of them? CRD
Workshop Exercise 3 Maintenance and Management of the Facilities How well are facilities in the park maintained and managed? CRD
Workshop Exercise 4 Park Rules and Enforcement Are park rules clearly posted, understandable, and enforced? CRD
Workshop Exercise 5 Signage and Wayfinding Are there enough direction, facility, and trail signs; are they well located; and do they help you find your way in the park? CRD
Report From Group Tables Workshop Exercises & Comments CRD
Next Steps The input and information provided by attendees will be aggregated by the staff of CRD, University of Minnesota. The RAC will review the collected input and make recommendations to the County Board. The County Board will deliberate and in turn provide direction to staff. CRD
For Your Time and Effort Thank You Workshop Adjourned CRD
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