Natural Resources

Protect existing upland/wetland complex

Wetland

Upland

Establish wetland restoration poorly drained areas

Savanna

Widen/improve existing lake edge buffer to improve water quality

Maintain Savanna Landscape

Lawn

Savanna Widen/improve existing lake edge buffer to improve water quality

Upland Lawn Wetland 0’

75’ 150’

300’

Natural Resources Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Naturalized Open Space

Boat Access (used by ice fishermen)

Volleyball Court Disk Golf/ Picnic Area

Play Areas Sports Field/ Lawn

Beach Boat Launch Boat Access

Naturalized Open Space

Playground

Disk Golf/ Picnic Area Sand Volleyball Court

Sports Field Beach

Open Lawn/Picnic Area

Open Lawn/ Picnic Area

Vehicular Circulation Boat Access

Entrance Sign/ Garden

Parking Lots Paved Pedestrian Circulation Soft Surface Pedestrian Circulation

0’

75’ 150’

300’

Existing Park Facilities Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Vehicular Circulation Parking Lots Paved Pedestrian Circulation Soft Surface Pedestrian Circulation 0’

75’ 150’

300’

Existing Circulation Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Looped Park Road Creates Pedestrian Barrier

Pedestrian Circulation Opportunities

Pedestrian Connection Opportunity Pedestrian Barriers Park Destination Hot Spots

No Pedestrian Crossing Across Highway 71

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Vehicular Circulation Parking Lots Paved Pedestrian Circulation Soft Surface Pedestrian Circulation 0’

75’ 150’

300’

Circulation Issues Opportunities Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Trail Connection to Hedin Park. Note: Potential Frisbee Golf Expansion in Hedin Park

WILLMAR LAKE Wetland Restoration Area Wetland Overlook

Woodland Restoration Area

Overlook

FOOT LAKE

Frisbee Golf Course

Outdoor Band Shell Pa rk

Turn Around Parking Area (+/- 10 Spaces)

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Wetland Restoration

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Raised Pedestrian Crossing HI

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Upland Restoration Transition Playground Parking Area (+/- 50 Spaces)

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Playground Parking Area (+/- 30 Spaces)

New 4-Season Restroom/ Picnic Shelter

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Shoreline Restoration Area

Existing Destination Playground Rockin’ Robbins Tents

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Picnic Area Parking (+/- 20 Spaces)

Interpretive Wetland Boardwalk

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Amphitheater Venue

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Informal Multi-Use Open Space

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New 3-Season Picnic Shelter

Kayak/Canoe Launch New Beach and 4-Season Restroom/Changing Room/Concession Building/Rental Facility Beach

Parking (+/- 50 Spaces) Event Entrance

Parking (+/- 50 Spaces)

Realigned Park Entrance Drive

New Dock New Park Entrance Monument Motorized Boat Launch 0’

100’

200’

Existing Trail to Downtown

Concept A: Summer Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Connection to Potential Ski Trail Expansion in Hedin Park

WILLMAR LAKE

FOOT LAKE On Lake Ski Trail Option (1.1k) Main Ski-Loop Trail (3k)

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Sledding Hill

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Winter Lake Access

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4-Season Restroom/Warming House/Rental/Concession Building

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Nordic Warming House/Trailhead Facility

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Practice Ski Loop (0.5k)

Winter Lake Access

Ice Skating Loop

Winter Lake Access 0’

100’

200’


Concept A: Winter Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Trail Connection to Hedin Park. Note: Potential Frisbee Golf Expansion in Hedin Park

WILLMAR LAKE

Wetland Restoration Area

FOOT LAKE

Woodland Restoration Area

Overlook


Picnic Area Parking (+/- 50 Spaces)

Outdoor Band Shell fH

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Frisbee Golf Course

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Wetland Restoration

New Beach and 4-Season Restroom/Changing Room/Concession Building/Rental Facility Beach

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Informal Multi-Use Open Space

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Playground Parking Area (+/- 50 Spaces) Upland Restoration Transition

HW AY 7

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Amphitheater Venue

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Shoreline Restoration Area

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Existing Destination Playground Rockin’ Robbins Tents

New 4-Season Restroom/Picnic Shelter

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Pa rk


Turn Around Parking Area (+/- 30 Spaces)

Kayak/Canoe Launch Parking (+/- 50 Spaces)

Beach Parking Area (+/- 50 Spaces) Event Entrance

Parking (+/- 50 Spaces) New Dock

Upland Restoration Area New Park Entrance Monument Realigned Park Entrance Drive

Motorized Boat Launch 0’

100’

200’


Concept B: Summer Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Connection to Potential Ski Trail Expansion in Hedin Park

WILLMAR LAKE

FOOT LAKE On Lake Ski Trail Option (1.1k) Ski-Loop Trail (2k)

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Pa rk

Ski-Loop Trail (1.1k)

4-Season Restroom/Warming House/Rental/Concession Building

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Sledding Hill

Winter Lake Access

Winter Lake Access

Ice Skating

Winter Lake Access 0’

100’

200’


Concept B: Winter Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Amphitheater: Silverwood Park | St Anthony, MN

Outdoor Bandshell: Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth MN

Four Season Building: Harmon Park | West St. Paul, MN

Amphitheater: Minnesota Zoo Lakeside Terrace | Apple Valley, MN

Outdoor Bandshell: Lake George Regional Park, St. Cloud MN

Amphitheater: Tettegouche State Park | MN

Outdoor Bandshell: Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis, MN

Four Season Building: Elm Creek Regional Park | Maple Grove, MN

Four Season Building: Bush Lake Beach | Bloomington, MN

Precedents Robbins Island Master Plan Update

Picnic Shelter/Restroom

Floating Dock: Shady Oak Park | Minnetonka, MN

Ice Skating Loop: Central Park | Maple Grove, MN


Picnic Shelter: Town Square Park | Blaine, MN

Winter Light Show: Bentleyville | Duluth MN


Picnic Shelter

Cross Country Ski Trails: Baker Park Reserve | Maple Plain, MN

Precedents Robbins Island Master Plan Update