Lake Metroparks Ten-year Strategic Plan Executive Summary
Lake Metroparks Ten-year Strategic Plan Executive Summary Lake Metroparks Ten-year Strategic Plan Executive Summary
grand river gorge The Grand River Gorge is defined by the dramatic landscape formed by the Grand River and its three principal tributaries: Mill Creek, Paine Creek and Big Creek. The district includes the eastern portion of Concord Township, Leroy Township and the southern portion of Madison Township. The section of the Grand River that flows through the district was designated “Wild” by the state in 1974. Here, the steep valley walls and wide floodplains have done an effective job of limiting development along the river’s banks, with agricultural and low density residential land uses characterizing the landscape throughout the district. Lake Metroparks included in the district are: Concord Woods Nature Park Environmental Learning Center Girdled Road Reservation Greenway Corridor Helen Hazen Wyman Park Hell Hollow Wilderness Area Hidden Lake Lodge Hidden Valley Park Hogback Ridge Park Indian Point Park Mason’s Landing Park Paine Falls Park Riverview Park I chatter, chatter, as I flow, To join the brimming river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever. –Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Brook Future Objectives During the coming decade, Lake Metroparks will concentrate on expanding scenic overlooks, picnic areas and trail access within and between existing parks and reservations and preserving the critical ecological resources that underlie the district’s unique character. Riverview Park don kemp Girdled Road Reservation North Indian Point Park nicholas A. tonelli Greenway Corridor/Chair Factory Falls steven hale
lower grand river The Lower Grand River district is generally urbanized and has a long history of accommodating industrial development. The area is well-known for fishing and water-based recreational pursuits. The district includes Painesville, portions of Painesville Township, Grand River and Fairport Harbor. Lake Metroparks included in the district are: Beaty Landing Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Grand River Landing Painesville Township Park Future Objectives During the coming decade, Lake Metroparks will work with Painesville, Painesville Township, Grand River and Fairport Harbor to explore trail linkages between existing park areas. The goal is to extend the Greenway Corridor north to Lake Erie and along Lake Erie to link Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park and Lake Erie Bluffs. A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. –Henry David Thoreau Beaty Landing loretta todd Grand River Landing J.Dell photography Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park brian fowler
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lower grand river<br />
The Lower Grand River district is generally urbanized and<br />
has a long history of accommodating industrial development.<br />
The area is well-known for fishing and water-based<br />
recreational pursuits. The district includes Painesville,<br />
portions of Painesville Township, Grand River and Fairport<br />
Harbor. <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> included in the district are:<br />
Beaty Landing<br />
Fairport Harbor <strong>Lake</strong>front Park<br />
Grand River Landing<br />
Painesville Township Park<br />
Future Objectives<br />
During the coming decade, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> will work with<br />
Painesville, Painesville Township, Grand River and Fairport<br />
Harbor to explore trail linkages between existing park areas.<br />
The goal is to extend the Greenway Corridor north to <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Erie and along <strong>Lake</strong> Erie to link Fairport Harbor <strong>Lake</strong>front<br />
Park and <strong>Lake</strong> Erie Bluffs.<br />
A lake is the landscape’s most<br />
beautiful and expressive feature.<br />
It is earth’s eye; looking into<br />
which the beholder measures the<br />
depth of his own nature.<br />
–Henry David Thoreau<br />
Beaty Landing<br />
loretta todd<br />
Grand River Landing<br />
J.Dell photography<br />
Fairport Harbor <strong>Lake</strong>front Park brian fowler
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