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City f Delafield PLANNING AREA LAKES AND RIVERS OAK STREET PARK OVERVIEW / CURRENT STATUS Lcated at the Nrth end f Oak Street in dwntwn Delafield, this small pen space park ffers views f Nagawicka

In additin, a circular flwer bed cmpliments the pen space leading t the lake frnt.

1 City f Delafield PLANNING AREA LAKES AND RIVERS OAK STREET PARK OVERVIEW / CURRENT STATUS Lcated at the Nrth end f Oak Street in dwntwn Delafield, this small pen space park ffers views f Nagawicka Lake and St. Jhn s Bay frm the peaceful green lawn n the lakefrnt. Shreline preservatin and restratin prjects have included plantings and riprap placement. In additin, a circular flwer bed cmpliments the pen space leading t the lake frnt. Cmmunity respnse has shwn interest in further develpment including lake access fr carry-in nly watercraft such as kayaks, canes, and inflatable rafts. This walk-in park can be further enhanced with the installatin f a viewing bench and cntinual maintenance f the lakeshre and landscaping, which can prvide a multitude f pprtunities fr cmmunity invlvement. Shrt term Repair shreline restratin plantings and riprap Maintain grunds and landscaping Shreline and street side signage Mid term Benches Replant circular flwer bed lcated away frm waterfrnt Recruit vlunteer aid fr maintenance and landscaping Lng term Create mulch pathway cnnecting street side fencing and lake access path Dck cnsideratin Park and Recreatin 5 year plan Page 61

2 City f Delafield BLEEKER STREET BOAT LAUNCH OVERVIEW / CURRENT STATUS The bat ramp and pier n Bleeker Street at St. Jhn s Bay prvides year rund facilities fr launching water craft, fishing pprtunities and wildlife sightings. The launch area has ample parking space available fr vehicles and trailers, with nly a Delafield Resident Sticker required fr trailer parking. The high vlume f usage during the summer mnths is limited by the strage f the City weed harvesters at the secndary pier t the east f the bat launch, which culd be used fr bat dcking r fishing if alternative summer strage is prvided fr the harvesting equipment. The weed harvesters are stred n DPW prperty in the ff seasn. The cnstructin f a permanent bathrm wuld replace the temprary prtable tilet nw in use, and prvide launch users with mdern sanitatin and hand washing facilities nw shwn t impede the spread f viruses. The use f running water at the bat launch area wuld allw baters t rinse their watercraft t prevent the prliferatin f invasive water species. Shrt term Maintain launching area, dck, parking area and grunds Cntinue with prtable bathrm usage Cnduct design study fr cst/benefit analysis f permanent bathrm facilities Mid term Build permanent bathrm facilities if warranted Install hsing statin at launch fr rinsing watercraft Explre alternative summer strage fr weed harvesters Bat dcking and fishing frm east pier Lng term Planting arund sign Park and Recreatin 5 year plan Page 62

City f Delafield LOIS JENSEN NATURE PRESERVE OVERVIEW / CURRENT STATUS Unique amng The City's parks, the Lis Jensen Nature Preserve is an unspiled 30 acre tract f native wds, crssed by natural trails.

3 City f Delafield LOIS JENSEN NATURE PRESERVE OVERVIEW / CURRENT STATUS Unique amng The City's parks, the Lis Jensen Nature Preserve is an unspiled 30 acre tract f native wds, crssed by natural trails. Dappled sunlight, birdsng and a sense f peace enchant thse wh visit. The Preserve lies between Vettelsn Rad and Nagawicka Lake, giving access t the kettle prtin f the lake. The kettle dates frm the time f the glaciers that frmed s many f the gelgical features f ur Kettle Mraine area. Fittingly, access is nly by ft, helping t preserve the delicate eclgy f the area. Summer uses include hiking, fishing, kayaking and swimming. Winter uses include access fr ice fishing, as well as winter walks. Crss cuntry skiers can break their wn trails fr a "rad less travelled" experience. The natural trails prvide explratin f wds and wetlands, traversing the Preserve bth nrth t suth frm Vettelsn Rad t the lake, and east t west frm Lake Cuntry Schl t Dickten Park in Nashtah. The trail entrance n Vettelsn Rad has a small parking area alng the suth shulder west f the sign, fr safe lading and unlading. At the trailhead is a sanitatin statin, with a trash receptacle, and a dggie statin. Dgs are allwed ff leash, under verbal cntrl, in this park; this is the nly city park where the leash rule des nt apply. Lng term plans fr the park include trail develpment, with mulch and signage. The cnstructin f a permanent paved bicycle path parallel and adjacent t Vettelsn Rad will prvide a link t the existing Park trail system. Shrt term Clear and mulch existing majr nrth-suth trail. Clear and mulch existing majr east-west trail. Recruit vlunteer aid fr trail wrk Develp and establish walking/ hiking trails with neighbring agencies. Mid term Establish permanent mulched trail cnnecting Dickten Park t the east-west trail Establish permanent paved trail/bicycle path Signage fr all trails Mulch all trails Enlarge bth parking areas Lng term Establish paved trail fr handicapped access t peaceful clearing Establish crss-cuntry ski paths Park and Recreatin 5 year plan Page 63

4 City f Delafield PARK MAP/LOCATION Park and Recreatin 5 year plan Page 64

Nagawicka Lake 5. Transitin frm River t Lake a. Bark River flws int Lake Nagawicka b. Nagawicka Lake t Nagawicka Rad 6.

5 City f Delafield BARK RIVER DEFINITION OF PLANNING ZONES 1. The frmer Mill Pnd a. Mill Street t Cushing Park Rad 2. The River thrugh Dwntwn a. Cushing Park rad t just shrt f Genesee Street 3. Transitin frm Lake t River a. St. Jhns Park and the Nagawicka Lake Dam b. Genesee Street Bridge 4. Nagawicka Lake 5. Transitin frm River t Lake a. Bark River flws int Lake Nagawicka b. Nagawicka Lake t Nagawicka Rad 6. Farmland tday, Residential future a. Nagawicka Rad t Highway 83 b. Includes bridge ver highway Ice Age Wetlands a. City f Hartland Park Park and Recreatin 5 year plan Page 65

WETLANDS NORTH EAST SECTION OF THE BARK RIVER UPSTREAM FROM

6 City f Delafield ZONES 1, 2, 3 SOUTH WEST SECTION OF THE BARK RIVER DOWNSTREAM FROM NAGAWICKA LAKE ZONES 5, 6, AND WETLANDS NORTH EAST SECTION OF THE BARK RIVER UPSTREAM FROM NAGAWICKA LAKE Park and Recreatin 5 year plan Page 66

Parks and Recreation. Goals

Parks and Recreation. Goals Parks and Recreatin Gals The City will: Ensure that new parks and recreatin facilities are designed and lcated t reinfrce and supprt the gals and plicies f the City s Cmprehensive Plan. Prvide parks that