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<br />1 <br />Jones Lake Master Plan <br />New Brighton, Minnesota <br />Concept Summary <br />Introduction <br />Jones Lake has the opportunity to become a <br />valuable addition to the New Brighton Park <br />and trail system. The unique development <br />mix in the Jones Lake area allows the site to <br />accommodate a variety of uses including a <br />lunch spot for neighboring industrial <br />workers, a weekend getaway path system, <br />and a secluded spot for those seeking <br />solitude and nature in the city. With <br />appropriate trail design, picnic nodes, <br />parking access and interpretation, Jones <br />Lake can serve all these functions and more. <br /> <br />User Needs <br />Trails are the most popular recreation <br />facility with most recreation users. With <br />light industry bounding Jones Lake on the <br />north and additional office space to the <br />south and east, the new trail and node <br />system can serve as the perfect lunch or <br />break location. The trail can connect with <br />the industrial sites and allow for daily walks <br />and escapes. A small parking lot facing the <br />lake can also accommodate the “park and <br />lunch” idea. <br /> <br />The residential areas on the west side of <br />Jones Lake guarantee a strong family <br />influence on the paths during the week as <br />well as on the weekend. An opportunity also <br />exists to open up an existing private play <br />area and picnic shelter for public use with <br />City improvements. <br /> <br />Additionally, a future comprehensive trail <br />linking Jones Lake to Hanson Park can <br />enhance both parks and the neighborhood. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Project Goals <br />1. Provide trail connections within <br />Jones Lake and beyond. <br /> <br />2. Identify land acquisition needs, <br />shared use opportunities and <br />public/private partnerships. <br /> <br />3. Provide recreation opportunities for <br />both the lunch-break user and the <br />evening/weekend user. <br /> <br />4. Improve stormwater control <br />elements and the cleansing properties <br />of the wetland. Emphasize and <br />increase the quantity of wetland <br />plants and appropriate stormwater <br />utilities that will promote the <br />removal of sediment and <br />contaminants from water. <br /> <br />5. Provide interpretive signs to promote <br />awareness of the water systems <br />within New Brighton and beyond. <br /> <br />6. Enhance the existing residential and <br />commercial neighborhoods through <br />provision of recreation opportunities. <br /> <br />Opportunities and Constraints <br /> <br />Opportunities: <br /> <br />Interpretation <br /> <br />The unique combination of the water tower, <br />stormwater pond and the wetland on the site <br />offers the opportunity to provide awareness <br />about the natural water cycle and the unique <br />water system of New Brighton. The physical