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The Sandspit is now open to the public.
Visitors are encouraged to respect the privacy of neighbors, carry out dog droppings and trash, and park in designated areas. Continued public use of the property is dependent upon good stewardship by the public, so please keep this area open by doing your part to keep the sandspit clean and safe.
Troop 27 Boy Scouts and Crew 27's Venturers worked on trail improvements, brush removal and cleanup of the property and storage buildings. Several Eagle Scout projects have been underway at the spit since 2012, adding picnic tables, park benches a new staircase to the beach, and other improvements.
Scouts from Venture Crew 27 removed moss from the roof of the old Demolay Clubhouse building recently.
About 50 people attended the PenMet Parks Board meeting on August 20, 2012, where they took feedback from the public regarding the closure, and future plans for use of the property. Virtually everyone present was supportive of keeping the spit open to the public, except for one person.
PenMet Board member Todd Iversen made a motion to spend money to install improved signage at the property, to help make people aware of the private property on either side of the spit, and the park hours & other restrictions. Discussion took place about the main issue concerning the neighbors; the lack of onsite parking.
PenMet is seeking some evidence of previous parking on the upper lot at the spit property, that will allow the use of onsite parking in the future. If you have photos or any recollection of cars parking there, please contact PenMet parks.
Fox Island Sandspit Aerial Photo showing parcel boundaries
Park Host Duties & Responsibilities - Discontinued in 2022 by PenMet Parks Board.
