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3 <br />Proposed Improvements <br />Existing Beach <br />Based on the feedback received in-person and from <br />the online surveys, users are satisfied with the existing <br />beach area. The addition of a swimming platform and <br />a buoyed swimming area should be explored in further <br />detail. The delineated swimming area would assist with <br />keeping the beach area clear of motorized watercraft. <br />Winter Skating Rink & Trail Plowing <br />There is interest in winter activities within the existing <br />beach area. Explore flooding the shoreline area to <br />provide an open skating area. Along with the winter <br />plowing of the adjacent East Long Lake Trail, users also <br />expressed a desire to add additional plowed pathways <br />on the lake surface as a winter activity. <br />Additional Canoe/ Kayak Rack & Small Dock <br />Adding an additional canoe rack near the existing launch <br />area should be studied. Adding a small dock to the <br />canoe/kayak launch area is recommended. Locating <br />a dock here would help avoid any potential conflict <br />between swimmers, watercraft and fishing. <br />Limestone Slab Seating <br />Expanding the use of limestone slabs for seating is <br />recommended. The use of this native material is <br />consistent with the publics strong desire to keep the park <br />as naturalistic as possible. Incorporating limestone slab <br />seating also enhances the connection to the East Long <br />Lake Trail. <br />Tree Replacement/ Landscape Plan <br />Many of the existing trees within the park are nearing <br />maturity or susceptible to potential disease. Additional <br />trees should be planted throughout the park to provide <br />future shade. A diverse landscape plan should be used <br />for better resiliency against disease and for different <br />rates of growth to ensure a healthy and continuous tree <br />canopy for future generations. <br />Restroom/ Warming House/ Small Public Building <br />The addition of a small permanent public structure <br />located directly west of the parking is a long -term <br />recommendation. The facility would provide park users <br />an improved toilet facility, access to drinking water, <br />and warming area for winter activates. The location for <br />this future structure is recommended in the area of the <br />existing chemical toilet facility to provide easy access <br />and supervision. <br />Picnic Tables <br />Replacing the existing picnic tables with a more <br />aesthetically pleasing yet vandalism resistant table <br />within the park is recommended. Explore providing a <br />solid concrete picnic table, including at least one that <br />is ADA accessible. Maintenance and vandalism will be <br />reduced with the use of concrete tables. <br />Bituminous Parking Lot <br />It is recommended at least a portion of the existing <br />parking lot be converted to a bituminous pavement <br />with adjacent curb and gutter. This addition will reduce <br />erosion and provide a reliable pavement surface year- <br />round between the adjacent roadway, parking lot and the <br />restroom facility. <br />Rain Garden <br />In addition to the parking lot improvements, a rain <br />garden is suggested to assist with erosion control, <br />stormwater management and sustainability. The <br />recommended location is adjacent to the northeast end <br />of the parking lot. This rain garden area will receive <br />roadway runoff from East Long Lake Road and could be <br />sized appropriately to treat the stormwater. The native <br />plantings in the rain garden will also support pollinators <br />by providing important habitat and food sources. <br />Interpretive Signage <br />It is recommended a variety of interpretive panels be <br />developed based on the history of the site. Historic <br />images along with supporting text will help visitors <br />understand the park’s various transformations and <br />background. The approximate locations and possible <br />total number of signs should be studied to determine the <br />most appropriate layout. <br />Bike Racks <br />The installation of bike racks is recommended to allow <br />park users along with East Long Lake Trail users to <br />park bicycles near the restroom facility at Summit Beach <br />Park. The addition of bike racks encourages the use <br />of non-motorized transportation and allows the park to <br />serve as a rest stop for cyclist on longer rides. <br />Playground (Not Recommended) <br />There was some interest in a small, natural playground <br />element within the park. A traditional playground <br />structure is not recommended for two reasons, lack <br />of interest and lack of available space. Based on the <br />strong public desire to protect and save existing trees <br />and open space a playground (natural or traditional) <br />does not fit within the park master plan.