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Parks, Open Space & Natural <br /> Resources Vision Statement <br /> Elk River will be a destination for outdoor recreation,offering a wide selection of trails for mountain biking,hiking, <br /> hunting,fishing,and more.The City will also continue to host recreation events at the Furniture and Things <br /> Community Event Center,YAC,and ERX that bolster the local economy.The City will expand recreational access to <br /> the Mississippi River,Elk River,and Lake Orono,adding parkland to create a cohesive riverfront trail and boardwalk <br /> that follows the rivers flow.Additional recreational improvements to the Downtown will also expand waterfront <br /> access and include the installation of a newADA accessible floating dock system at Rivers Edge Commons Park. <br /> • . <br /> Continue to expand and enhance Elk River's network of parks, <br /> trails,open space,and recreational facilities to support active <br /> d passive recreation . • <br /> . • neighborhood <br /> Mississippi• Close gaps in the City's trail network. <br /> • Foster connections to the Elk and <br /> • Continue to keep Lake Orono and the Elk and Mississippi <br /> clean and safe for recreational activity. <br /> • Encourage wetland and native habitat preservation. <br /> 106 Parks,Open Space&Natural Resources Plan Elk River Comprehensive Plan <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />