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r• r e n• r n r n r i r r ��� i r e i <br />rigure J.1+ 01gnaLure rarrc UuncePL UU11 junn vveicnL rarrc <br />Connect to Schools <br />The current Lions <br />k Park Building is in need <br />1 of significant upgrades <br />1 or replacement. The long <br />+ term plan for this location <br />will be determined based <br />on the findings and <br />reccommendations of the <br />Elk River Facilities Study ho <br />currently underway. <br />'tM_' <br />-reate forebay to reduce <br />ediment buildup in main lake <br />area and improve water quality <br />Relocate and <br />redesign <br />amphitheater/ <br />stage space <br />with open sight <br />lines and lake <br />backdrop <br />rMMUM <br />0 <br />Better define wet /dry edges <br />An Walk <br />Trail Loops l Stormwater Feature I Expand playground in <br />partnership with Boys & Girls <br />Club <br />Connect o future <br />development <br />I'. <br />Lion John Weicht Park <br />The signature feature of Lion John Weicht Park is Lion's Park Center, the city's center for indoor recreation programs. <br />Today, Lions Park Center is a valuable community resource that does not meet community needs for programs. The <br />city is currently undertaking a comprehensive facilities study to assess Lions Park Center, the Arena, and the Activity <br />Center (55 +) and recommending improvements or locations for new facilities. If Lions Park Center remains in <br />its current location, significant upgrades are needed. In addition to building improvements, improving the park's <br />wetland habitat by creating a forebay to improve water quality and decrease dredging needs in the larger pond. By <br />better shaping the wetland features the dry portions of the park can be improved as well, creating distinct uplands <br />and wetlands. Recommended improvements to the uplands include walking trail loops and trail connections to <br />schools and downtown. An "art walk" displaying sculpture and other art would work well as an upgrade to this park. <br />The amphitheater will be relocated and redesigned as an open stage to take advantage of views of the water. <br />If Lions Park Center is relocated, this park may be considered as a location for other facilities. If no indoor recreation <br />facilities buildings will be located at the park, expansion of the natural areas and walking trails should be considered. <br />........................................................... ...................... .. <br />Chapter 5: How We Get There 50 <br />