November 2024 update:  Imagine is currently finishing up a couple of past projects.  At this point in time, there is no plan for future funding.

Beautify and enhance

Enhancing Lake Okoboji for the residents and visitors of today and tomorrow

Beautify and enhance

Enhancing Lake Okoboji for the residents and visitors of today and tomorrow

Beautify and enhance

Enhancing Lake Okoboji for the residents and visitors of today and tomorrow

Beautify and enhance

Enhancing Lake Okoboji for the residents and visitors of today and tomorrow

Beautify and enhance

Enhancing Lake Okoboji for the residents and visitors of today and tomorrow

Project Goals

Imagine Iowa Great Lakes creates a strategic vision to guide beautification and enhancement efforts in the Okoboji area, specifically along the Highway 71 corridor. Imagine Iowa Great Lakes goals include:

  • Improving the visual quality, environment, and safety;
  • Strengthening the connection to the lakes;
  • Enhancing the natural environment; and,
  • Introducing elements and themes that evoke the spirit of the Iowa Great Lakes region.

In the News

Imagine Iowa Great Lakes announces Lake Street beautifications are complete

https://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/news/imagine-iowa-great-lakes-announces-lake-street-beautifications-are-complete

Cyclists celebrate Tatanka Ska trail head debut

https://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/news/cyclists-celebrate-tatanka-ska-trail-head-debut

Imagination Iowa Great Lakes Talks Upgrades to Lake Street

https://kicdam.com/news/170071-imagination-iowa-great-lakes-talks-upgrades-to-lake-street/

Arnolds Park Council Talks Lake Street Project

https://kicdam.com/news/170071-arnolds-park-council-talks-lake-street-project/

Beautification Efforts Underway on Arnolds Park’s Lake Street

https://kicdam.com/news/170071-beautification-efforts-underway-on-arnolds-parks-lake-street/

Dickinson County Trails and Imagine Iowa Great Lakes Reveal Design for Spirit Lake Trailhead

https://kicdam.com/news/170071-dickinson-county-trails-and-imagine-iowa-great-lakes-reveal-design-for-spirit-lake-trailhead/

Lakes Area News: Construction project begins on recreational trails

https://ktiv.com/2021/05/27/lakes-area-news-construction-project-begins-on-recreational-trails/

Imagine Iowa Great Lakes Targets Area of Lake Street For Latest Project

https://kicdam.com/news/170071-imagine-iowa-great-lakes-targets-area-of-lake-street-for-latest-project/

Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Talks Five-Year Plan During Annual Meeting

https://kicdam.com/news/170071-iowa-lakes-corridor-development-talks-five-year-plan-during-annual-meeting/

Imagine Iowa Great Lakes Announces More Detailed Plans For Trail Head Project In Spirit Lake

https://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/news-stories/imagine-iowa-great-lakes-announces-more-detailed-plans-for-trail-head-project-in-spirit-lake/