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CHAPTER 7 Parks and Recreation VISION STATEMENT: We enhance, promote, and maintain outstanding outdoor trail, park and recreational facilities.

127 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan O verview Some History Levee Park was the first major project undertaken, In Red Wing we have a deep attachment to our city’s in 1904. In an agreement between the city and Parks, trails, and natural areas are defining Milwaukee Road, the railroad agreed to construct elements of a community’s quality of life. Our city’s past and a progressive attitude toward its future. This perspective is certainly true about our city’s a new depot and donated $20,550 to the city to unique natural setting heightens the importance begin improvement of the levee area. The classically of preserving natural resources, promoting park system. Much of what is now the backbone of the Red Wing park system was an outgrowth of the designed park was completed between 1905 recreation, and strengthening connections to and 1906. Around this time, John Rich Park, Red Red Wing’s scenic amenities. As discussed in the “City Beautiful” movement of the early 20th century. Spawned by the Chicago Columbian Exposition of Wing’s gateway park area, was also completed Green Infrastructure chapter, the 2040 Community at the entrance to downtown. John Rich was a Plan views parks and open spaces as essential 1893, City Beautiful affected architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning for the following founding member of the Red Wing Civic League components of the city’s green infrastructure. This and personally financed the development of network of greenspace provides immeasurable two decades. The movement was an attempt by architects and city officials to create order out of the this park. Originally named Broadway Park, the benefits to Red Wing residents, visitors, and the area was a former sand lot between the public environment. Additionally, much of Red Wing’s chaos of the typical urban area in the late 1800s. The movement was inspired by the axial design library and the post office (both City Beautiful parkland, like Colvill Park and He Mni Can-Barn projects completed in 1903 and 1906). Bluff provide important cultural links to the city’s of streets and parks/open spaces, park-like malls, past. The way parklands are planned, improved, and classical facades of the World’s Columbian From these early seeds grew a park and recreation and managed can have a profound effect on Exposition. A number of local citizens attended the system that now includes 43 parks and over 1,037 our ability to recognize and celebrate their World’s Fair; as a result, the Red Wing Civic League acres of land, more if you consider land leased for history and create new legacies in the future. was organized in 1903, in part, to beautify the city. park use and park facilities on school grounds.

Postcard of Levee Park, whose captions reads, “Levee Park, also known as A.P. Pierce Park, in honor of a former mayor, Arthur P. Pierce, is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Its shaded benches and walks bordered with flowers is an ideal spot for relaxation-watching steamers carrying a carefree crowd up and down the scenic Mississippi.”

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 128 Park and Recreation Related Plans Importance of Parks and Recreation to the Community community Survey Red Wing’s last comprehensive plan, completed SNAPSHOT in 2007, did not cover parks specifically, which Throughout the 2040 Community Plan’s engagement means that the last dedicated study of the city’s process, parks and recreation consistently came up Hea Mni c n-Barn bluff park system was completed in 1993. Despite as the aspect of living in Red Wing that residents like the lack of system-wide guidance for parks, the most. The city’s scenic and natural setting, parks The 2017 Community Survey asked Red Wing has commissioned several individual and open space system, access to the Mississippi residents about the tradition of park master plans to guide park development, River, trail network, and outdoor activities and painting He Mni Can-Barn Bluff. in addition to the following related studies: events were mentioned in over 1,400 comments. A majority feel that it should never » Colvill Park Master Plan (1996) be allowed: » Levee Park Master Plan (2003) » Open Space Preservation Plan (2008) 198 91 71 » Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2011) People People People feel that feel that feel that » Goodhue County Comprehensive Plan (2016) painting painting painting » He Mni Can-Barn Bluff Master Plan (2016) should should be should be

NEVER allowed allowed

be without with some allowed restrictions restrictions What do folks like most about living in Red Wing?

Public Physical Community

Safety and Connections Restrictions like: Environmental Mental Getting Arts & The and Accessible Parks, Recreation, Resiliency Health Around Culture Economy Government and Land Use + + + + + + + No Educational No gang + offensive signs language Historically 30 79 107 136 149 260 391 476 1,114 1,418 significant Only No Size limits patriotic hate Housing and Lifelong Neighborhoods Learning speech No political statements What would make Red Wing a better place to live? He Mni Can (Hill Water Physical Getting Community Wood) is a sacred site for the and Around Connections Parks, Arts & Lifelong Mental Housing and & Accessible Public Recreation, Environmental The Dakota people, central to their Culture Learning Health Neighborhoods Government Safety and Land Use Resiliency Economy creation story. While it is now a public park, the land has a 429 430 447 505 600 655 859 1,127 1,178 1,865 very personal significance to many indigenous residents.

2017 Community Survey and community engagement event responses indicate strong support for investment in parks and recreation

129 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Recreational Activities and Facilities Sidewalk and Trail Improvements While 93% of 2017 Community Survey respondents believe the Sidewalk and trail improvements were identified as current mix of recreational facilities meet their needs, 40% of the meaningful investments that would improve life in Red survey respondents also said additional recreational activities Wing in the 2017 Community Survey and community and facilities would make Red Wing a better place to live. A engagement events, as well as the 2015 Walk-Bike Survey youth/senior/community center is most desired, along with: for Underserved Populations in Red Wing. Comments »M» ore dog-friendly parks and trails included ideas for specific trail connections, suggestions for trail repair, and expansion of riverside trails. »» A splash pad and a beach »A» dult sports leagues and other evening programming

Various Park Improvements Study Parks 2017 Community Survey and community engagement and Open Space Needs participants suggested specific improvements to The desire for additional parks and open spaces throughout Red Wing’s parks and recreation system, including: the community was expressed in both the 2017 Community »R» estore native plant communities Survey and community engagement events. Several people »I» mprove handicap accessibility from the North Service Drive/ Prairie Island area want a neighborhood park. Others are interested in having places »I» mprove restrooms to be able to camp. The idea of an “indoor park” space for »» Update playgrounds families to use in the winter was also mentioned. Some »» Open and maintain ice rinks respondents to the 2017 Community Survey believe there are »I» mprove athletic fields “too many” parks in Red Wing; however, 97% of the survey’s »C» omplete river’s edge improvements and boat access respondents support efforts to preserve open space.

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 130 PARKS, LAND USE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT existing Conditions Trails are the most popular recreation amenity Parks and Trails in the city. They can be used by people of all Improvements are making it easier for us to be active and ages and abilities, in a multitude of ways, all helping RW become a recreational destination. Red Wing’s 2017 Report Card year long. A well-connected trail network As part of Red Wing’s 2017 Report Card, the city promotes recreational opportunities, active households within a examined the role that parks play in our land use 5- to 10-minute living, has health benefits, and provides an walk to a paved or and built environment. Due to the abundance of important transportation option for those who 68% nature trail natural features, including bluffs, wetlands, and cannot or do not wish to use cars or transit. floodplain along the rivers and creeks, we have Source: City of Red Wing Geographic Information System Department 2017 been able to preserve more than 40 percent of When key streets are rebuilt, sidewalks and off- our land as protected green space or natural open street bike trails or bike lanes should be added. space. While these lands preclude development, Reclaiming excess right-of-way for non-motorized they make the city more resilient, attractive, use can create a multi-functional street and help and functional from an ecological perspective, connect the community by more than just a road. in addition to providing scenic and recreational Red Wing has been working towards completion amenities to residents and visitors alike. of a planned riverfront recreational trail from Bay 33 miles Point Park to Colvill Park. A pedestrian-oriented hike/bike/ski/snowshoe trails improved since 2012 PARKS, LAND USE AND Trails and Sidewalks “river walk” on the Mississippi River along the Source: City of Red Wing Geographic Information System Department 2017 Red Wing has been making investments in upper and lower harbors on each side of Bay THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT its non-motorized transportation network Point Park is another project that will preserve Red WingLocal valuesphilanthropic its natural families surroundings, and foundations and and we community have a history over the past decade. Data collected as scenic river views and access for the enjoyment of supportingvolunteers haveparks helped and createlandmarks. or restore treasured spots over the last decade such as Memorial Park, the Central Park Bandshell, the part of the 2017 Report Card shows: of all. The city is also fortunate to have access HowDepot, can wethe Riverfront,develop and wisely upcoming while Barn retaining Bluff improvements. our unique to the Mississippi River Trail (MRT), Cannon assets? » 28% increase in hiking trails from 2006- 2017, for a total of 14.5 miles Valley Trail, and Goodhue Pioneer Trail. How Our Land is Used Rivers, bluffs, and marshes limit new land development and » 6% increase in sidewalks from 2006- require us to think innovatively about revitalizing what we 2017, for a total of 71.5 miles OPEN YOUR FRONT DOOR AND WALK | HIKE | BIKE | PLAY | GOLF | SKATE | SLED | FISH | SWIM already have. SKI DOWNHILL | ROLLERBLADE KAYAK | | CANOE | EXPLORE MILEAGE CHART Cannon Valley Trail follows 2.6 6.2 7.4 12.2 13.7 17.8 22.0 SHARE THE TRAIL • Watch for and obey all signs the route of a former Chicago 3.6 4.8 9.6 11.1 15.2 19.4 Great Western Railroad line 1.2 6.0 7.5 11.6 15.8 • Look both ways at road crossings • Be in control of your bicycle at all times that connected Red Wing and Goodhue County, Minnesota A 19.7 mile (31.7km) long recreational trail connecting Cannon Falls, Welch, and Red Wing, Minnesota 4.8 6.3 10.4 14.6 Mankato, MN. Upright concrete 1.5 5.6 9.8 • Watch for hazards on or near the trail

o R g posts, many of which still remain, RED WING 4.1 8.3 • Use the right hand side of the trail Division of RW Land Use Mill Towns Trail were used to identify the number Goodhue Co. Park . 4.2 • Announce your presence when passing others Cannon Falls Mill Towns 3rd St. of miles from Mankato. Mississippi River 20 • Always wear a helmet WALKING LOOPS State Trail Anderson Rest HANNAH’S Area BOB O’GORMAN Sunset Trail (west crossing) BEND PARK REST AREA t. S Ballfield and on Welch Station Access NO PETS ALLOWED! Including those in baskets and/or trailers [ flat, scenic, easy ] ght ou Ski Access Belle Creek i n g St 2% Vacant Cannon Bottom Rd. 0 316 Red Wing RIVERSIDE Old W. Main Access Prairie Island Indian Community W BAY POINT PARK COLVILL Bridge St. TO HASTINGS Natural Open Space+ PARK 19 e d LEVEE PARK MINNIESKA Commercial-Industrial PARK PARK WISCONSIN 7% R 61

ANDERSON 3rd St. 3 Loops = 2 Miles ATHLETIC FIELD East Side Park MISSISSIPPI RIVER CENTER A.P. ANDERSON 1 Loop = 0.8 Mile 19 CANNON BOTTOM ROAD -Institutional 15% (closed to through traffic) SILVERNALE PARK 5 Loops = 1 Mile CANNON FALLS 7 ARCHAEOLOGY 10% Downtown DOWNTOWN PRESERVE 63 1 Loop = 1 Mile 52 Access EL. 815.00 CANNON RIVER WETLAND WELCH STATION ACCESS TURTLE PRESERVE OBSERVATION 2 Loops = 1.5 Miles WELCH SNA DECK BAY POINT EL. 715.00 PARK

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water fountain restrooms H DOWNTOWN RED WING LE 1 Loop = 2 Miles AP * Additional natural open space that is under public protection. Includes parks; N EL. 700.00 M TO GOODHUE NOT ALL STREETS bench PIONEER TRAIL SHOWN PLEASE RESPECT For further information contact the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau conservation easements to the City, MN Land Trust, and Nature Conservancy; and land PRIVATE PROPERTY Relaxed Pace: 20 minutes per mile TRAIL - PAVED SCIENTIFIC AND NATURAL AREA EMERGENCY 420 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 MILE POST SERVICES AND FACILITIES 58 SUBJECT TO CHANGE (800) 498-3444 or (651) 385-5934 • www.redwing.org • [email protected] CITY TRAIL - PAVED STATE FOREST LAND 01MILES DIAL 911 Brisk Pace: 15 minutes per mile MANY ARE SEASONAL owned by the State of MN for habitat protection. STATE TRAIL - PAVED

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FOR MAPS & IDEAS GO TO MAPS FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKI | CAMP | SNOWSHOE | DISC GOLF | SAND VOLLEYBALL | ROCK CLIMB | RUN | CLIMB ROCK | VOLLEYBALL SAND | GOLF DISC | SNOWSHOE | CAMP | SKI COUNTRY CROSS INTERPRETIVE SIGN BIKE REPAIR STATION PARKING INFORMATION DRINKING WATER TOILET CAMPING WHEEL PASS PAY STATION DISABLED ACCESSIBLE TOILETS PICNIC AREAPUBLIC CANOE LAUNCH Excerpt from Red Wing’s 2017 Report Card Walking Loops Map, courtesy of Live Healthy Red Wing 2017 Cannon Valley Trail Map Our Market Value Future Red Wing has a strong tax base. However, we depend 131 Redstrongly Wing on Xcel 2040 Energy’s Community Prairie Island Plan Nuclear Generating Plant for those benefits.

Power Plant’s Impact on Local Tax Base

Everything 44% Nuclear else 56% Power Plant

Source: City of Red Wing, 2017

How do we plan for a future that may not include the extra- large tax base percentage the power plant provides at its current level?

The power plant’s market value doubled between 2012 and 2017. This increase to RW’s market value is about twice as much as all other commercial/industrial properties combined. Figure 7.1 Trails Network

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 132 Existing Parks Red Wing is home to 43 different parks, six school park facilities, and three private special use areas, each with a unique set of recreational offerings. The park classifications detailed in Table 7.1 define a basic set of park classifications, including the intended use, service area, size, and preferred site location for each type. This table is particularly useful to consult when considering changes or additions to Red Wing’s park system.

T able 7.1 Park Classification Definitions

Classification Use Service Area Size Site Location Recreational opportunities close to home, or for targeted populations 1/4 Mile Radius Typically Easily accessible to residents/users, Mini Park (elderly, tots, etc.). Could include gathering spaces such as plazas and less than with safe walking and biking access civic squares. May serve a commercial or residential development. 3 Acres The primary recreational facility used on a day-to-day basis by 1/4 Mile Typically Easily accessible to neighborhood neighborhood residents. Provides active recreation opportunities Radius free of 3-30 residents, by bike or on foot Neighborhood and gathering space for families or other groups. Fields provide major barriers Acres Park flexible space for sports practice or youth games. (i.e. bluffs or highways) Provides facilities that serve the community, including 1 Mile Radius 25-50+ Sited to take advantage of natural Community access to natural and programmed areas. May serve regional Acres amenities. Accessible by foot, bike, Park visitors, although not as the primary function auto, and public transportation. Areas focused on the preservation of natural environments, Community and Varies Centered around natural Conservancy offering passive recreation and ecological education Regional Draw resources and amenities A park that is a designated park of the Regional Park Community and Varies Often centered around or Regional Park System. Uses vary widely, but focus on outdoor and Regional Draw following natural features. natural resource-based recreation and learning. Areas that provide access to a specific activity such as golf, skiing, or Community and Varies Site Specific Special Use skating. Also includes sites dedicated to historic preservation, providing Regional Draw education and information about the history and culture of the area Fields, courts, and other recreation facilities that are owned and operated by Community Varies On school property School Parks Red Wing schools, but can be a supplemental resource for the community

133 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Figure 7.2 Park Classifications

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 134 Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Programming and Recreation Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the Community parks are designed to be accessible Red Wing’s park system offers a variety of park system. They serve the recreational and by multiple neighborhoods and should focus on amenities to accommodate gathering, facilitate social focus of the adjoining neighborhoods meeting community-based recreational needs adventure, and encourage play. The city does and contribute to a distinct neighborhood and on preserving unique landscapes and open not have a standalone parks and recreation identity. Neighborhood parks should serve as spaces. Community parks are generally larger in department; therefore, the Public Works extensions of the neighborhood around them, scale than neighborhood parks, but smaller than Department, which operates the parks, relies upon providing recreational and social activities. regional parks and are designed for residents who partnerships to supplement programming. live within a three-mile radius. While community The Red Wing Park Naturalist program was started Development Design Criteria: parks may also meet the needs of neighborhoods, in 2014 to help the community make personal »» Neighborhood parks should generally be they primarily function as “destination” parks connections to the city’s beautiful natural spaces. located on a local or major local street. with special facilities such as lighted sports fields, They offer a variety of fun, interactive, and »I» f located near an arterial street, provide a amphitheaters, etc. that serve the entire community. educational programming for people of all ages, barrier with landscaping, fencing, or walls. including guided hikes. The Park Naturalists aim Development Design Criteria: »P» rovide adequate connections by using trails and to help people discover the trails and parks of sidewalks to link parks to adjacent developments. »C» ommunity parks should be located on Red Wing, in the hope that they will continue to a collector or higher order roadway. »T» hey should be designed for both active preserve and care for these areas in the future. and passive uses and geared toward the »I» f located near an arterial street, provide a The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) makes specific needs of the neighborhood, all barrier with landscaping, fencing, or walls. good use of Red Wing’s natural resources and age groups, and all physical abilities. »P» reference is for streets on all sides of the park or parks, exposing local youth to backpacking, biking, »P» ark design should create a “sense of place” on three sides with a school, municipal feature, canoeing, skiing, rock climbing, and other outdoor that reflects and enhances neighborhood or significant natural feature on the fourth side. recreation activities. They frequent He Mni Can- identity. Use public art, preservation of »» Encourage trail connections to other parks. Barn Bluff, the Cannon Valley Trail, Hay Creek, natural areas, and other park design to »» 65 percent of park space should be dedicated and the Mississippi River, among other locales. distinguish parks from one another. to active uses and 35 percent to passive uses. The Red Wing Family YMCA, Blue Cross and Blue »I» ncorporate natural features on the site, such »P» arking should be provided sufficient to Shield of Minnesota, and Live Healthy Red Wing as topography, vegetation and hydrology. support park amenities, but should occupy have also been instrumental in providing funding »M» aximize number of residences fronting the park. no more than 10 percent of the site. and supporting recreational programming in »I» nclude widened on-street parking »D» esign should include widened on-street Red Wing’s parks. Continued collaboration with area adjacent to the park. parking area adjacent to the park. these groups and the pursuit of other partners is encouraged, as the energy and resources they »T» raffic calming devices should be »T» raffic calming devices should be bring to Red Wing are extremely valuable. encouraged next to parks. encouraged next to parks. Park facilities and recreation offerings are shown in the tables on the following pages.

135 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Operations and Maintenance T able 7.2 Facilities by Park Red Wing’s parks are developed and maintained Park Facility Amenities by the city’s Public Works Department. Staff works continuously to balance construction and development of new recreational areas with maintenance of existing ones. Resident and volunteer involvement are key factors to the success of the system.

Park Capacity Reservable Restrooms Space Kitchen/ Prep Electricity Water Fireplace Open Air Enclosure Screened Handicap Accessible Bathroom Tables Picnic Concessions Conditioned Air Heated AP Anderson Pavilion #1 ● ● ● ● AP Anderson Pavilion #2 ● ● ● Bay Point Pavilion #1 ● ● ● Bay Point Pavilion #2 ● ● ● ● Central Park Band Shell ● ● ● Colvill Courtyard 200 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Colvill Pavilion #1 50-75 ● ● ● ● ● ● Colvill Pavilion #2 75-100 ● ● ● ● Colvill Pavilion #3 ● ● ● ● Colvill Pavilion #4 ● ● ● ● Colvill Pavilion #5 75-100 ● ● ● ● Colvill Aquatic Center ● ● ● ● ● Pottery Pond Pavilion ● ● ● South Park Warming House 50-75 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 136 Park Recreation Amenities

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Park Classification (Acres) Tables Picnic Shelters Picnic Grills Restrooms Equipment Playground Baseball Softball Tennis Hockey / Soccer Football Vita Trail Course Hiking Trail Country SkiingCross Path Walking Swimming Skating/SkateIce Park Horseshoes Shuffleboard Volleyball Bike Trails Basketball Boat Ramps Scenic Overlook Areas Natural Under Development Reservable Facilities Interpretive/Education Band Shell Landscaping/ Flowers Memorial Veterans AP Anderson Park Community Park 43 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Athletic Field Park Community Park 18 ● ● ● ● ● ● Audrey/Grandview Park Neighborhood Park 0.8 ● ● He Mni Can-Barn Bluff Regional Park 48 ● ● ● ● ● ● Bay Point Park Conservancy Regional Park 201 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bevans Circle/ Pine Ridge Park Neighborhood Park 37 ● ● ● ● Billings/ Tomfohr Conservancy 77 ● Conservation Area Birchwood Park Neighborhood Park 0.5 ● ● Bluff View Park Neighborhood Park 1 ● ● ● Briarwood Park Conservancy 15 ● Burnside Elementary School Park 19.2 ● ● ● ● ● ● School Playground Cannonview Park Neighborhood Park 1 ● Central Park Special Use 2 ● Colvill Park Community Park 40 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Featherstone Park Neighborhood Park 4.2 ● Fred Johnson Parkland Conservancy ● ● Friedrich Civic/ Historical Society Special Use 5 ● ● ● ● Gadient Heights Neighborhood Park 10 ● ● Gateway Garden Park Mini Park .2 ● Hallstrom Conservancy Conservancy 1.2 ● Hay Creek Natural Area Conservancy 47 ● Hedin Island Conservancy 33 ● Hi Park Playground Neighborhood Park 4.7 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hi Park Hills Conservancy Neighborhood Park 15 ● ● Indianhead Motorcycle Club Private Special Use 12 Jefferson School Playground School Park 2 ● ● ● ● John Rich Park Special Use 0.5 ● ● Jordon Court Mini Park 0.5 ●

137 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Park Recreation Amenities

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Park Classification (Acres) Tables Picnic Shelters Picnic Grills Restrooms Equipment Playground Baseball Softball Tennis Hockey / Soccer Football Vita Trail Course Hiking Trail Country SkiingCross Path Walking Swimming Skating/SkateIce Park Horseshoes Shuffleboard Volleyball Bike Trails Basketball Boat Ramps Scenic Overlook Areas Natural Under Development Reservable Facilities Interpretive/Education Band Shell Landscaping/ Flowers Memorial Veterans La Grange Park Mini Park 0.49 ● ● Levee Park Special Use 6 ● ● Martha Lane Park Neighborhood Park 1.2 ● ● Memorial Park/ East End Regional Park 367 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Recreation Area (55 Acres Leased) Med Tech Park Conservancy 16 ● ● Mississippi National Golf Links Special Use 140 ● ● ● ● Paul Lawrence Donation Conservancy 4.1 ● Pine Valley Park Neighborhood Park 3.4 ● ● ● ● ● Pottery Pond Special Use 11.3 ● ● ● Red Wing Golf Course Private Special Use 109 Red Wing High School School Park 131 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Red Wing Sportsman Private Special Use 24 Club Gun Range River Bluffs Conservancy Conservancy 54 ● Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Park 0.8 ● ● Sandy Lane Park Neighborhood Park 1 ● ● Siewert Street Park Conservancy 2.6 ● ● South Park Neighborhood Park 1 ● ● ● ● Spring Creek Park Neighborhood Park 9 ● ● Sun Valley Park Neighborhood Park 1.4 ● ● ● Sunny Meadow Park Neighborhood Park 2.4 ● Sunny Meadow Conservancy Conservancy 1 ● Sunnyside Elementary School Park 14 ● ● School Playground Twin Bluff Middle School Fields School Park 87 ● ● ● Woodland Park Neighborhood Park 1 ●

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 138 Figure 7.3 gaps in neighborhood park access: 1/4 Mile buffer from neighborhood, Community, and School parks

Bay Point Park

Neighborhoods without 1/4 mile park access

139 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan As housing development occurs, new parks, E valuating Park System Needs trails, and green space will be needed to provide I ndividual Park Needs Service Areas recreational opportunities for new residents. New As part of the 2040 Community Plan’s process, the development should pay for these new parks city and consultant met with other stakeholders One measure of a park system is the ability to walk through park dedication. Due to challenging to participate in a four-day design charrette, to neighborhood parks. While some people will terrain or other reasons, new parks are not needed which resulted in concepts for several parks walk further, a quarter-mile is a typical measure of in every subdivision. A better approach is to have and development areas throughout Red Wing. the distance most people will walk before opting parks at key locations and make sure that new The following parks were chosen for study: for a vehicle. Ideally, every resident living in a subdivisions are connected to parks using green neighborhood should be able to walk to a park »» Bay Point Park Conservancy corridors and trails within the subdivision. with a playground. (A note on rural areas: while »» A.P. Anderson Park people living in large lot subdivisions and in rural The pattern of new development should also »M» emorial Park settings should have safe roads and trails to get be based on natural and scenic resources. New »C» olvill Park to parks, it is not prudent to provide quarter-mile development should emphasize preserving Draft concepts were displayed for comment walkable parks in that development pattern). key resources, creating green corridors, and during two open houses and several community providing open play space for concentrated Many of the newer, “up the hill,” neighborhoods events, and feedback was incorporated into the segments of the population. This may mean that have good access to parks. Within the older preferred concepts found on the following pages. housing is more concentrated than in typical neighborhoods, there is a notable deficiency suburban subdivisions in order to allow the in the downtown area and to the west of economics of green space preservation to work. downtown. These areas are already developed and acquiring new parkland will be difficult. As Setting aside green space within a residential redevelopment happens in these areas, the city neighborhood or nearby new housing makes good should work with developers to incorporate sense for developers, as studies have shown that public spaces and playgrounds into projects. lots near public parks and green space sell for 10 percent or more than lots without green space. Potential New Parks A key design direction should encourage public E fforts for new parks should focus on the right-of-way adjacent to public open space and Upper Harbor, downtown, and historic park areas rather than relegating open space and neighborhoods, future development areas, and parks to private back yards. Allowing the public areas within the green network. The map to realm to front on open space and parkland helps the left shows areas that lack nearby access to spread the increased property values across an a neighborhood, community, or school park. entire development rather than isolate it to a limited number of lots that abut the resource. In already-developed areas like downtown, the addition of small “pocket” parks and gardens Natural resources such as Hay Creek, Spring that incorporate playful elements and interactive Creek, bluffs, the Cannon River, the Mississippi art pieces would encourage play and fulfill River, and scenic resources such as the rural the spirit of neighborhood park features while character of Highway 19 should be preserved. keeping with the area’s historic character.

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 140 Bay Point Park Conservancy The Concept Plan Includes: The 2005 Riverfront Redevelopment Plan established » New RV and tent campground major objectives to convert a significant portion of » New picnic shelters the 201-acre Upper Harbor area from brownfield » Community building with deck (former landfill) to park and open space uses, overlooking the river including open space for stormwater management. » Performance space facing a new This open space and recreational area was combined event lawn with hillside seating with Bay Point Park and is now called Bay Point » Large open lawn for play or flexible athletics Park Conservancy and classified as a regional park within the city’s parks and recreation system. » Native stormwater plantings and shoreline restoration A proposed pedestrian/bicycle bridge from Old West » New and enhanced parking lots and circulation Figure 7.4 bay point park conservancy Main to Bay Point Park Conservancy is anticipated property map to be completed in the next five years. This bridge » Riverfront walk and trail improvements will provide a key pedestrian/bicycle connection between the commercial corridor and the park. Examples of future park improvements The concept for Bay Point Park Conservancy are shown in photos from parks in other works to preserve the well-loved riverside picnic communities, below and to the right. grounds of Bay Point Park, while enhancing river access (for boats and people), improving parking and circulation, and creating spaces for large community celebration and gathering.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

New Picnic Shelters Updated Riverfront Walk Event Lawn

141 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Figure 7.5 bay point park conservancy concept

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 142 A.P. Anderson Park for different types of active recreation, while A.P. Anderson Park is a community park supporting the role of the park as a community that boasts a variety of active recreational gathering place by adding attractive amenities. fields and courts, in addition to a dog park, The Concept Plan Includes: loop trail, and several small play areas. »» Nature play area and shelter on the The city recently became aware of a potential south side of the parking lot donation of a private property to the city that »R» e-organized circulation with an would enable expansion of the park. This property additional parking lot to the north lies directly south of today’s park boundary and »» Splash pad, play area, and shelters is shown as part of the proposed park concept. It south of the north parking lot Nature Play Area allows for a new neighborhood connection from »C» oncessions building by the existing baseball Spring Creek Boulevard, along with the addition of diamond and relocated softball field natural surface trails through the woodland that will »R» elocated basketball court offer a second loop trail option for park visitors. »» Enhanced dog park The majority of the dog park is on land for which »I» mproved natural surface trails the city is formalizing a lease agreement with Goodhue County. The Cannon Valley Trailhead »» Neighborhood trail connection is also on a leased parcel. These agreements to Spring Creek Road are essential to the continued use of these »R» elocation of baseball field and amenities for public recreational purposes. soccer field to school properties The goal of new development in A.P. Anderson Examples of future park improvements Park is to adapt the field spaces to be more flexible are shown in photos from parks in other communities, below and to the right. Nature Play Area

Splash Pad Splash Pad Shelter

143 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Figure 7.6 a.p. anderson park concept

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chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 144 Memorial Park Memorial Park is beloved by Red Wing residents, but has amazing potential to be a destination on par with He Mni Can-Barn Bluff for regional visitors. The park offers something for everyone and has been described as “Everyone’s Park,” but it seems to be mainly used by locals. The park, also known as Sorin’s Bluff, is adjacent to the Mississippi National Golf Links, and borrows some state land through a lease agreement, making it even larger than its technical boundary. Together, there is potential to pair recreation at Memorial Park with expanded programming at the golf course to make an attractive place for outdoor recreation. The concept plan works to market Sorin’s Bluff as a recreation destination for outdoor enthusiasts and visitors from around the region in conjunction with He Mni Can-Barn Bluff, Mississippi River, Cannon Valley Trail, and Cannon River in order to buoy tourism in Red Wing. The Concept Plan Includes: Picnic Area Mountain Biking »I» mproving access within the park and connections to other parks (Colvill and He Mni Can-Barn Bluff, along with the Cannon Valley Trail) »C» reating more consistent trail gateways, entrances, and recognizable names for the areas of the park to improve legibility »» Emphasizing existing and promoting complementary, active outdoor recreation opportunities to brand the park and the adjacent Mississippi National Golf Links property as an all-season destination (hiking, camping, adventure play, mountain biking, fat tire biking, ski jump, alpine slide…) Examples of future park improvements are shown in photos from parks in other communities, to the right. Signage/Wayfinding Nature Play/Education

145 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Figure 7.7 memorial park and mississippi national golf links property map

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 146 MEMORIAL PARK CONCEPT PLAN

CityParksRW Parcels THE QUARRY PICNIC AND ADVENTURE PLAY AREA j • New trail connection between the upper and lower quarries featuring adventure play features k • Bridge over ravine northwest of the entry road h• Nature play features incorporated into existing natural features like knolls and outcroppings • Reconstruct Johannes Johnson’s Castle Folly at Lower Quarry sugar loaf (overlook feature) i • Bouldering and lead climbing at the Lower Quarry (Coordinate an MOU) • Convert half of restroom shelter to changing rooms and add equipment storage lockers Main Entrance Colvill Park Trail Connection • Rework west overlook at terminus of birch allée • Reconfigure Upper Quarry to improve function, legibility, and aesthetics He Mni Can | Barn Blu Trail Connection “The Cowpath” UPPER 8th & Blu Entrance QUARRY LOWER P jC hL QUARRY WEST Bk Lh P Tower OVERLOOK P I Wilkinson Overlook Entrance AA Climbing* Cf Frisbee Golf * Wall

P PROPOSEDACQUISITION* PRAIRIE 1 H Mountain Biking PRAIRIE Construct New DB Potential Skills Course 2 Woodland West Overlook eE Group PROPOSED PROPOSED *j Camp ACQUISITION* ACQUISITION*

13th & Bush Cf GD Entrance Realign entry trail to prevent PRAIRIE erosion & reduce slope 3 EXPLORE LONGER TERM LEASE AGREEMENT

POTENTIAL CAMPING C• Potential for rustic, hike-in tent campsites tucked into woods • Maintain buffers and screening so recreational users are not impacted Trail Connection to fj Environmental Learning Center DRIVING P • Pilot camping program with Environmental Learning Center and RANGE gK YMCA first Golf Links • Room for four individual camp sites and pit toilet in woods between P Entrance Prairies 2 & 3 • Other possible location is above climbing wall at Lower Quarry MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GOLF LINKS If chosen as the location for an for international ski jump facility, course could be reduced from 36 holes to 27 to accommodate. Supplemental recreational adventure attractions like an alpine slide, zip line, ropes course, camper cabins, and a trap shooting or gun range could be considered as a part tof tha scenario. 0 100 200 N Feet

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chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 148 CityParksRW MemParkSki_RW BluffTrailsAll_RW 7TH ST E MemParkMntBike_RW

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h POTENTIAL NATURE PLAY AREA LOWER

EXPANDED FORMALIZE QUARRY RECONSTRUCT PICNIC LAWN OVERLOOK ALLEE JOHANNES JOHNSON CASTLE ATOP LOAF NATURALIZE CLEAN DEBRIS FROM POTENTIAL NATURE PLAY WALKING PATHS LIMESTONE, INSTALL h STONE EDGING AREA VEG. REMOVAL TO IMPROVE NEW TRAILHEAD VISIBILITY OF LOAF P CONSOLIDATE NEW TRAIL PICNIC AREAS * j CONNECTION ADD LOCKERS W/ BRIDGE AND CHANGING AREA TO h h P RESTROOM k SHELTER

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chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 150 COLVILL PARK CONCEPT PLAN f KEY BIRD-WATCHING PROPOSED BUILDING PLATFORM PARK BOUNDARY (FLOOD-RESISTANT) EXISTING BUILDING EXISTING FACILITY OR PROGRAM PROPOSED TREE PROPOSED FACILITY OR PROGRAM MULTI-USE PERIMETER TRAIL EXISTING TREE

SHORELINE h PROPOSED PATH RESTORATION ADDITIONAL OCTAGON EXISTING PATH SEATING SHORELINE PAVILION RESTORATION BILLS’ BAY MARINA CONCRETE SURFACE BITUMINOUS SURFACE

DISCOVERY GARDEN UNIVERSAL VIEWSHED PLAYGROUND HAMMOCKING

h SHORELINE LARGE PAVILION CONCESSIONS RESTORATION (RECEPTIONS)

ADDITIONAL B EXPAND PLAYGROUND FISHING PIER PAVILION(S) E (FLOOD-RESISTANT) WITH ZIPLINE A PLAYGROUND PICKLEBALL g COVILL ACCESSIBLE PLATFORM COURTS (FLOOD-RESISTANT) COURTYARD c STORMWATER / PARKING LOT GREENING BATH HOUSE LAWN GAMES D ADDITIONAL TENSILE SHADE PAVILION(S) STRUCTURES AQUATIC FACILITY STORMWATER / REGIONAL TRAIL PARKING LOT CONNECTION GREENING ADDITIONAL BASKETBALL FISH PAVILION CLEANING HOUSE

TENNIS COURT

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OLE MISS MARINA

151 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Colvill Park Colvill Park boasts many picnic shelters, indoor event facility, aquatic center, universal playground, trails, concessions stand, and several passive and active recreational opportunities. The park’s natural amenities include flat topography, mature tree cover, and multiple points of shoreline access for wildlife viewing. The park’s existing assets provide a number of issues and opportunities for future improvements. B f The Colvill Park Concept Plan Includes: Reception/Event Pavilion Birdwatching Platform »» Enhancing existing recreational opportunities, with areas for lawn games near a new picnic shelter, and an expanded playground near the aquatic facility »C» onversion of existing parking areas for tournament-style pickleball courts »» Enhanced stormwater management through green infrastructure throughout parking areas c g »» New event pavilion to enhance Lawn Games Zip Line at Expanded Playground weddings and other large events »P» roviding more passive recreation opportunities with connected walking paths and the introduction of bike share within the park »» Enhancing water access with fishing piers, a shore fishing platform, and birdwatching platform »P» roviding a variety of shade structures around the pool area and taking advantage of existing lawn space D h Examples of future park improvements are shown Tensile Shade Structures Shoreline Restoration in photos from parks in other communities.

A E I Shore Fishing Pier/Platform Pickleball Courts Stormwater/Parking Lot Greening

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 152 Goal 7.B: Red Wing is a regional G oals, Strategies, and Actions leader in providing trails for biking Goal 7.A: Red Wing is a regional hub and walking. for nature-based recreation. Terminology Strategy 7.B.1: Establish a network of existing Strategy 7.A.1: Support and enhance active and proposed trails and bike/pedestrian G oals: sports facilities for outdoor sports: facilities that connect all parks within Red Wing. Goals are broad statements that describe »» winter parks and trails for cross country skiing and snow shoeing; a desired outcome. They are often Strategy 7.B.2: Establish an interconnected long-term and aspirational in scope. »» summer parks and trails for mountain local trail system that incorporates parks and biking, rock climbing, and hiking Strategies: open spaces and includes multiple looping »» water trails and boat launches for options and links to regional trails. Strategies are policies, projects, programs, canoeing and kayaking. and practices that support one or more Strategy 7.B.3: Ensure that neighborhood Strategy 7.A.2: Support programming that of the plan’s goals. They address the “who, parks are located within a quarter-mile walking encourages recreation in the outdoors, such what, when, where, and how” of reaching distance of all residents and connected by off- as hiking clubs, cross country ski races and a goal and may involve multiple sub- street trails or sidewalks that safely cross or events, rock climbing clinics, and kayaking strategies and actions. Strategies may avoid pedestrian barriers. be ongoing and may or may not have classes. definitive start and completion dates. Strategy 7.B.4: Design and implement a Strategy 7.A.3: Establish an Adventure Sport continuous riverfront trail between Bay Point District in downtown, envisioned in the 2009 Park Conservancy and Colvill Park. Downtown Red Wing Action Plan, to make Red Wing into the navigational, outfitting, and Strategy 7.B.5: Work with Prairie Island Indian retailing gateway to the region’s tremendous Community and regional trail agencies to outdoor recreation. connect trails from Lake City to Prairie Island.

Strategy 7.A.4: Partner with Red Wing’s Strategy 7.B.6: Integrate city trails with Environmental Learning Center and other Goodhue County trails to provide greater partners to provide outdoor adventure connectivity and more linear recreation programs to residents and visitors. options.

153 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Goal 7.C: Red Wing develops and Strategy 7.C.7: Provide a wide range maintains an excellent park system of recreational opportunities for the that is accessible to all residents, full community through a set of diverse showcases our natural assets, and programming and facilities. offers recreational opportunities for everyone. Strategy 7.C.8: Develop 10-Year Strategic Plans and Capital Improvement Programs for A.P. Strategy 7.C.1: Encourage convenient public Anderson Park, Bay Point Park Conservancy, access to parks by locating new parks with at Memorial Park, and Colvill Park. least one side fronting on a public street. Strategy 7.C.9: Continue to implement the He Strategy 7.C.2: Support efforts to expand the Mni Can-Barn Bluff Park Master Plan Red Wing Farmers Market in order to provide a convenient and socially enriching place where Online Library the community can purchase the freshest, You can see all of the foundational work of locally grown produce. Red Wing 2040 on the City’s website, www. red-wing.org/red-wing-2040.html. Strategy 7.C.3: Support the Red Wing senior center to encourage more use and provide more recreation options for area seniors.

Strategy 7.C.4: Enhance Central Park’s role as an outdoor community gathering place and entertainment center with more programming and events.

Strategy 7.C.5: Develop a plan to build new pocket parks throughout the city, particularly downtown, to provide places for public art, benches, and green space.

Strategy 7.C.6: Developing new neighborhood parks and enhancing existing parks where improvements are lacking will improve neighborhood residents’ quality of life and encourage future economic development.

chapter 7 | PARKS AND RECREATION 154 T able 7.3 Strategy matrix Strategy SHARE Principle(s) Who can help achieve this? Timing

Goal 7.A: Red Wing is a regional hub for nature-based recreation. »S» trategy 7.A.1: Support and enhance active sports facilities for outdoor sports: Health, Accessible City, Nonprofits Ongoing »S» trategy 7.A.2: Support programming that encourages recreation City, Community, YMCA, in the outdoors, such as hiking clubs, cross country ski races Health, Accessible Ongoing Recreation, Nonprofits and events, rock climbing clinics, and kayaking classes. »S» trategy 7.A.3: Establish an Adventure Sport District in downtown, envisioned in City, Port Authority, YMCA, the 2009 Downtown Red Wing Action Plan, to make Red Wing into the navigational, Health, Accessible Long term Downtown Main St. outfitting, and retailing gateway to the region’s tremendous outdoor recreation. »S» trategy 7.A.4: Partner with Red Wing’s Environmental Learning Center and other City, Community, YMCA, Health, Accessible Ongoing partners to provide outdoor adventure programs to residents and visitors. Recreation, Nonprofits Goal 7.B: Red Wing is a regional leader in providing trails for biking and walking. »S» trategy 7.B.1: Establish a network of existing and proposed trails and Sustainability, City Long term bike/pedestrian facilities that connect all parks within Red Wing. Health, Accessible »S» trategy 7.B.2: Establish an interconnected local trail system that incorporates parks Sustainability, City Long term and open spaces and includes multiple looping options and links to regional trails. Health, Accessible »S» trategy 7.B.3: Ensure that neighborhood parks are located within a quarter-mile walking distance of all residents and connected by off- Accessible City, Nonprofits Ongoing street trails or sidewalks that safely cross or avoid pedestrian barriers. »S» trategy 7.B.4: Design and implement a continuous riverfront trail Health City, CVT Long term between Bay Point Park Conservancy and Colvill Park. »S» trategy 7.B.5: Work with Prairie Island Indian Community and regional Health, Accessible, PPC, City, Lake City Long term trail agencies to connect trails from Lake City to Prairie Island. Equity »S» trategy 7.B.6: Integrate city trails with Goodhue County trails to Sustainability, City, Goodhue County Long term provide greater connectivity and more linear recreation options. Health, Accessible Goal 7.C: Red Wing develops and maintains an excellent park system that is accessible to all residents, showcases our natural assets, and offers recreational opportunities for everyone. Sustainability, »S» trategy 7.C.1: Encourage convenient public access to parks by locating Resilience, Health, City Ongoing new parks with at least one side fronting on a public street. Accessible »S» trategy 7.C.2: Support efforts to expand the Red Wing Farmers Market Sustainability, City, Farmers Market Assoc., in order to provide a convenient and socially enriching place where the Resilience, Health, Short term Downtown Main St. community can purchase the freshest, locally grown produce. Accessible

155 Red Wing 2040 Community Plan Strategy SHARE Principle(s) Who can help achieve this? Timing

»S» trategy 7.C.3: Support the Red Wing senior center to encourage Sustainability, Health, City, Seniors Organization Ongoing more use and provide more recreation options for area seniors. Accessible, Equity »S» trategy 7.C.4: Enhance Central Park’s role as an outdoor community gathering Health, Accessible City, Nonprofits Ongoing place and entertainment center with more programming and events. »S» trategy 7.C.5: Develop a plan to build new pocket parks throughout the city, City, Downtown Main Sreet, Health, Accessible Long term particularly downtown, to provide places for public art, benches, and green space. HRA, Port Authority »S» trategy 7.C.6: Developing new neighborhood parks and enhancing Sustainability, existing parks where improvements are lacking will improve neighborhood City, Nonprofits Short term Health, Accessible residents’ quality of life and encourage future economic development. »S» trategy 7.C.7: Provide a wide range of recreational opportunities for the Health, Accessible, City, Community, Recreation, Long term full community through a set of diverse programming and facilities. Equity YMCA, Nonprofits »S» trategy 7.C.8: Develop 10-Year Strategic Plans and Capital Improvement Programs Sustainability, City Short term for A.P. Anderson Park, Bay Point Park Conservancy, Memorial Park, and Colvill Park. Accessible Sustainability, »S» trategy 7.C.9: Continue to implement the He Mni Can-Barn Bluff Park Master Plan Resilience, Health, City, PIIC Short term Accessible, Equity

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