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Abandonment of Park Facilities
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2011
City of Marquette
During this recreation planning process, facilities were analyzed as candidates for
abandonment. One facility has been identified:
Trails
A ball diamond at Tourist Park, which has been closed for the 2011 season.
The Heartwood Forestland property in south Marquette presents an opportunity to
partner with the city and others to continue to expand a world class mountain bike trail
network.
Linkage between McClelland Avenue and the waterfront trail provides a much-needed
east/west connection on the south end of town.
Revenue Producing Facilities
Marinas – An opportunity exists to investigate the possibilities that may come from privatization
of the marinas. Current annual bond payment in the amount of $90,000 for the Cinder Pond
Marina with revenue from both marinas in the amount of $40,000 is the benchmark against
which the private sector can compete.
Tourist Park – Tourist Park can be improved to re-position it in the marketplace by adding user
preferences for internet access and cabins. Rebuilding of the dam will also provide
opportunities for users of the beach, swimming and boat fishing.
Ice Cream Stores – The City has two ice cream/concession stores, one in Mattson Park and
the other in Presque Isle Park. Through an agreement with the City, these stores are operated
by Vango‘s Pizza. The City is currently talking to local businesses about operation of the
concession stand in Lakeview arena as well.
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