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DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />Parks, Open Space & Natural 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 new ADA accessible floating dock system at Rivers Edge Commons Park. <br />Goal 1: <br />Continue to expand and enhance Elk River’s network of parks, <br />trails, open space, and recreational facilities to support active <br />and passive recreation throughout the community. <br />Policies: <br />• Provide access to neighborhood parks to all residents. <br />• Close gaps in the City’s trail network. <br />• Foster connections to the Elk and Mississippi Rivers. <br />• Continue to keep Lake Orono and the Elk and Mississippi Rivers <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