The Plan
Based on guidance from residents, the city is proposing the $13.5 million investment plan, called “Riverfront Renewal,” to ensure safe, public riverfront access and expand trails at Lumberjack Landing and Bridgeview Park.
Under this plan, a wide range of improvements will be carried out, including more intensive vegetative management, riverbank stabilization, the addition of a courtesy boat dock and the paving of trails.
Lumberjack Landing
The overall theme for Lumberjack Landing development is passive, riverfront recreation. Primary projects include:
Rehabilitating and remodeling of the existing Aiple residence to create an outdoor, recreation-focused building, including public restrooms, paddle craft rental space and a picnic patio/pavilion
Removing invasive species
Improving the natural vegetation and landscape
Adding an accessible canoe/kayak launch platform as this is a missing amenity in Stillwater, and it would be used by educational programs
Adding storage, gathering space and outdoor access to restrooms
Adding a river overlook and fishing platform
Building a vehicle turn-around and drop-off area
Providing trail access to Brown' s Creek State Trail
Building a new picnic shelter
Expanding parking at the southern end of the site in partnership with the Zephyr Theatre parking
Bridgeview Park
To make Bridgeview Park more appealing and accessible, the city aims to rehabilitate historical landmarks and improve outdoor amenities and recreational offerings to ensure a quality outdoor experience. Primary projects include:
Building a transient dock for public boat access to the river
Rehabilitating the Bergstein buildings to serve as a focal point for the park
Addition of a park pavilion
Improving convenient car, boat, bike and foot traffic access to the park
Capitalizing on the park' s proximity to downtown to welcome park visitors to the greater Stillwater community
Extending active recreation opportunities through trail linkages
Providing flexible spaces for public gatherings
Making improvements that always respect the scenic character of the river
Lumberjack Landing Aiple House
Lumberjack Landing Driveway
Lumberjack Landing Picnic Shelter
Lumberjack Landing Shoreline
Lumberjack Landing Browns Creek Trail Connection
Bridgewater Shoddy Mill and Warehouse
Bridgewater Warehouse
Bridgewater Shoddy Mill
Bridgewater Boat Launch and Parking Lot
Bridgewater Central Park Area
