![Two women hold up baked goods at a bake sale in the Community Building at the GND REC](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bakesale.jpg)
Benefits
Perks Of The GND REC
Our project provides many benefits. The benefits include, but are not limited to the following.
![two women wearing masks smile in front of a rummage sale at the Community Building in the GND REC](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GND_REC_100220-038-1024x682.jpg)
Community
By effectively transforming the park property for the benefit of the community, the people of the community will become stronger and safer and interact with one another. The GND REC is a regional draw as people come to enjoy our amenities and to enjoy our concerts and activities.
![An aerial view of a group of people watching a concert at the Pavilion at GND REC](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GND-REC-091618-013-1024x819.jpg)
Direct Use Value
There are many direct uses for this facility, including team sports, skateboarding leagues, concerts youth programs and social interaction for people of all ages, special events, picnicking, bench-sitting, enjoying nature, gardening, dog park, soccer, and more.
![A young boy holds up a skateboard on a skate ramp](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/gnd-skatepark-kid-1024x683.jpg)
Health Benefits
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.
![An aerial view of the GND REC showing the soccer fields, the Pavilion, the Sport Court, and the Community Building](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GND-REC_090920-017-1024x767.jpg)
Property Values
Property values traditionally increase the closer they are to a well-maintained, functioning recreation area.
![Musicians playing under the Pavillon](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/musicians-1024x768.jpg)
Tourism
The site draws people to the community and the region. The future skateboarding park alone has drawn excitement from many members of the Duluth community and regionally. This is very positive for the efforts to enhance the St. Louis River Corridor.
![An aerial view of an excavator doing construction](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GND-REC_111519-298-1024x767.jpg)
Managing Storm Water
Extensive landscaping will improve management of storm water by capturing and slowing runoff.