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Waterfront <strong>Parks</strong><br />

Waterfront <strong>Parks</strong> such as Gilchrist, Laishley & Ponce<br />

de Leon, serve regional and local users. Citizen and<br />

Council input seeks <strong>to</strong> increase recreational<br />

opportunities and res<strong>to</strong>re some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>rical<br />

activities that once occurred along <strong>the</strong> waterfronts.<br />

These ideas are being developed as a secondary<br />

product <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>. While residents from parts<br />

<strong>of</strong> Charlotte Charlotte, DeSo<strong>to</strong> DeSo<strong>to</strong>, Sarasota and Lee Counties come<br />

<strong>to</strong> enjoy <strong>the</strong> numerous events, providing a key<br />

component <strong>of</strong> economic activity along <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>’s<br />

waterfront, <strong>the</strong>se parks also serve adjacent<br />

neighborhoods. These local users within <strong>the</strong> ¼ mile<br />

– ½ mile radius can walk/bicycle <strong>to</strong> utilize <strong>the</strong> parks.<br />

Level <strong>of</strong> Service shall be:<br />

¼ mile radius (Primary Service Area)<br />

½ mile (Secondary Service Area)<br />

Laishley Park<br />

Gilchrist Park<br />

Service Area<br />

1/4 Mile<br />

1/2 Mile<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Punta</strong> <strong>Gorda</strong> Park & <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> 41<br />

<strong>Parks</strong>

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