Tiscornia Park (80 Ridgeway Dr): is a sixteen (16) acre park with beach frontage situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering several amenities to both visitors and residents. The beach and designated swimming area are accessed from the parking lot by several paths and trails. The park also provides parking and easy access to the iconic St. Joseph inner and outer lighthouses. Paddler Park (213 Upton Dr): is the City's newest park dedicated as such by the City Commission in April of 2021, and is a quarter (.25) acre park with frontage on the St. Joseph River. This site was occupied by the City water tower for more than 30 years before it was removed in 2010; the concrete footings on which it stood still remain. The City of St. Joseph intends to make future improvements to Tiscornia and Paddler parks, and the objective is to develop a master plan for each that will accomplish the following:
1. Provide amenities to enhance the two (2) parks to accommodate multiple recreational opportunities
2. Create non-motorized connections
3. Complement adjacent off-site uses
4. Provide means for universal access
5. Create a means for the appreciation and protection of the sites natural resources
6. Create an identity for the parks
7. Develop a logical framework for the design of the parks
8. Develop a design that strives to maximize the best use of property and space
9. Develop a design that will serve to promote the two (2) parks as community-wide destinations
10. Conduct public meetings to gain input from residents, park users, and nearby businesses Questions regarding the project may be directed to Public Works Director Greg Grothous 269- 985-0309 or ggrothous@sjcity.com. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and negotiate with any source, in any manner necessary, deemed to be in the Citys best interest. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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