Comment from Anne Bailey at Lake Country Village

Ms. Bailey asked me to post her ideas to this forum. She originally sent her ideas to the City Council via email. Thank you Ms. Bailey for your input!

"I read with interest the article on upgrading the parks in Plattsburgh. While visiting my son in Colorado, I always enjoy a big nearby park. Their installation of an outdoor fitness court is very popular, part of a national network. Such a fitness court would also be popular here no doubt, installed in one or more of the parks. Since it is a national network/enterprise, there may be extra money for the specific equipment. 

As plans are made for the upgrades, please plant more trees, to shade play areas and picnic areas. The Melissa Penfield park is particularly welcoming because of the mature trees, just what the South Acres Park is totally lacking. It makes a big difference. Walk around on a hot summer day to appreciate the shade! 

Another welcome addition would be a riverside trail along the South river bank to make a loop with the Saranac River trail on the North side. A trail from the S. Catherine St. bridge along Fox Hill park, up the hill to the abandoned cemetery, over to Fort Brown and down to the “tree house” bridge behind the police station could use existing fisherman’s trails and public land. There it would connect to the popular trail on the North bank. 

Such a trail would also add to the recognition of historic sites on the South Bank which played an important role in the BOP. Each of sites of the 3 forts South of the city deserve attention, maintenance and an upgrade. They can easily become part of the overall plan to encourage more walking and biking around the city, and to celebrate our heritage."

Anne Bailey