![A young girl holds up a baseball while smiling while another girl smiles behind her](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/kids-baseball.jpg)
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.
![A group of kids wearing winter jackets smile in the Community Building at the GND REC with Emily Larson](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/6GNDREC.jpg)
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](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5GNDREC-1024x767.jpg)
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.
![A woman holding an American Flag puts her hands on the shoulders of a man wearing a military hat while smiling](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/military-vet-1024x819.jpg)
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.
![Three boys in boy scout uniforms smile in the Community Building at the GND REC, one holds his hands up to his face](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GND-REC111218-160.jpg)
![A group of four people playing pickleball on a sunny day at the Sport Court](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GND-REC072519-029.jpg)
![A group of men in military uniforms sing and play the drums and guitar at the Pavilion](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GND_REC_082519-053.jpg)
Interested in helping?
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](https://gnd.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/gnd-plan-1-1024x576.png)
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.