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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA - PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN69 <br />Gervais Lake Beach <br />BEACH <br />WALKING TRAIL <br />PARKING SIGNRESTROOM BUILDING <br />ADDRESS <br />2420 Edgerton Street <br />PARK SIZE <br />4 acres <br />PARK CLASSIFICATION <br />County Park <br />OVERVIEW <br />Gervais Lake Beach is part of the Ramsey County park <br />system, and is owned and operated by the County Parks <br />Department. It features access to Gervais Lake and picnic <br />facilities. <br />facilities/equipment <br />• Swimming Beach <br />• Fishing Pier <br />• Onsite Parking <br />• Picnic Area (picnic tables) <br />• Playground <br />TRAIL CONNECTIONS <br />Paved shoulders along Edgerton Street <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br />The park has a sand beach on Gervais Lake, wetland/ <br />stormwater treatment areas, and stands of mature oak trees. <br />Boating access is available from Spoon Lake. <br />ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES <br />1. While the City cannot directly make improvements <br />to Gervais Lake Beach, it can and should continue <br />to collaborate with Ramsey County to facilitate a <br />partnership that is mutually beneficial for both the <br />County and the City. <br />2. The City should work with Ramsey County to explore the <br />addition of; <br /> »a seasonal lifeguard; <br /> »winter access to Gervais Lake for ice fishing; <br /> »hydrology classes/seminars. <br />3. Partner with local businesses for program opportunities, <br />such as canoe/kayak lessons, wind surfing, etc. <br />4. Future trail connection to Water Works Right-of-Way via <br />Sunset Court/Sextant Ave E. <br />• Restrooms/Changing <br />Area <br />• Drinking fountain <br />• Paved Trails <br />r