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)11 Anoka County <br />ADMINISTRATION <br />Communications <br />June 7, 2023 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson@co.anoka.mn.us <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Augmented Reality Trail App "Tracks" Launches in Bunker Hills Regional Park <br />Anoka County Parks has launched one of Minnesota's firsts an augmented reality (AR) <br />trail app for use on the trails at Bunker Hills Regional Park located in Andover, Minnesota. <br />Tracks is an immersive AR experience that provides a unique look into the parks using the <br />power of technology. Users can discover and interact with nature in a new way at designated points <br />of interest along the trail to learn and engage with the content. This experience allows guests to <br />experience wildlife, history and habitats that will come to life before their eyes. <br />"The immersive use of this technology allows for a new, creative way for park users of all <br />ages to experience the outdoors," says Jeff Perry, Director of Anoka County Parks. <br />With the help of an equity grant from the Metropolitan Council and feedback from the <br />community, the app was developed to provide additional ways to connect all populations with the <br />outdoors. Through technology, translation and accessibility accommodations, a wider variety of <br />guests can get closer to nature through the self -guided trail experience. In addition, the Bunker <br />Hills Activities Center has no entrance fee for access to the park and a convenient paved trail that <br />will take guests to the start of the AR trail. <br />"We are excited to bring such a unique opportunity to our community and Anoka County <br />Parks will continue to explore new ways to welcome, inspire and engage park users for years to <br />come," said Commissioner Mike Gamache, chair, Anoka County Parks committee. <br />The app is downloadable now by searching "Tracks — Anoka County Parks" on the Apple <br />or Android app store. For more information about Anoka County Parks and programs, please visit <br />www.anokacountyparks.com. <br />-30- <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br />Government Center A 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700 A Anoka, MN 55303-5024 A www.anokacounty.us <br />Office: 763-324-4700 A Fax: 763-324-5490 <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />