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Who We Are

Welcome to ThE GND REC

Revitalizing the Gary New Duluth Recreation Area into a fully functioning Community Center and Recreation Area will provide an activity hub for people of all ages.

Contributors

Board Members

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Mission

By effectively transforming the park property for the benefit of the community, the people of the community will become stronger, safer and interact with one another. the GND REC will be a regional draw with the many amenities to come.

An aerial view of construction at the GND REC with the Sport Court in the background

Vision

There are many direct uses for this facility, including team sports, skateboarding leagues, ice skating, various programs and social interaction for people of all ages, special events, picnicking, bench-sitting, enjoying nature, gardening, dog park, soccer, and more.

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Values

The site will promote an increase in physical activity necessary for good health. Having a site where an individual can relax in a pleasant environment and increase social interaction also leads to improved mental well-being.

The Gary New Duluth Community Center & Recreation Area

The Gary New Duluth community, the private sector and the City of Duluth are working together to redevelop the GND REC into a fully functioning Community Center and Recreation Area. The project area is located adjacent to Stowe Elementary School and in the middle of the St. Louis River Corridor.

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A group of four people playing pickleball on a sunny day at the Sport Court

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Materials & Service

The New GND REC And All Its Features

the GND REC plan, showing completed phases (Sport Court, Gardens) and when other phases are set to be complete

The Gary New Duluth neighborhoods are located in the far west portion of Duluth. More than 3,000 people live in the community. The community is served by Stowe Elementary School which provides elementary school education for approximately 300 students from the Fairmont area (Spirit Valley) all the way west to Fond du Lac.

Make an impact today.

We need amazing people – people like you – to help out whenever they can. Your donation, however big or small will go a long way towards making this dream a reality.

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Fundraiser

matching grant challenge raised above our goal ! Final total raised $28,535!

SUCCESS! We met and succeeded our target for our matching challenge grant. It is humbling how giving our community is and we greatly appreciate all who donated.

We value and take pride in our community and each of its members, education, physical activity, and our environment, those who promote positive actions and give back to our community and appreciate the opportunity to have fun as we promote service in our community and strong personal relationships between its members.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

The GND Community Center and Recreation Area is dedicated to providing a place to be used by members of the community for social, cultural, learning and recreational purposes.

The community is in a period of transition with many new people moving to the community. The GND REC provides the catalyst for bringing the community together, benefiting young people and seniors alike while instilling an overall sense of pride throughout the community.

We can’t get this project completed without your help!