Russian Jack Springs Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Neighborhood Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This land was originally homesteaded by a Russian emigrant, Jack Marunenko, who harvested timber and lived near the springs. The city aquired the park after WWII. The park features multiple sports facilities, a chalet, well-lit skiing and running trails, a new skate park in 2016 and a renovated playground in 2013. Other features include a greenhouse & solarium, a sledding hill, frisbee golf, a dog park at Lions Camper Park. 9 hole gold course is ADA accessible.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

kParking Instructions: Parking lots at Lidia Selkregg Chalet, the Municipal Greenhouse, Cartee Softball Fields, Soccer Fields and at South Boniface.

lBus Route: Route 30 - Debarr and Linda Selkregg Lane (to access the Chalet, golf course) or Pine St. (to access Polar Bear Playground)

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Tennis Court, Skateboard Park, Cross-country Skiing, Golf/Driving Range

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables

Playground Size: Large

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Skiing, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 5 to 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Natural Springs