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Road. Maintain a mowed trail along Old SnellingAvenue. Add benches and create an overlook near the pond.Remove the existing damaged tennis courts. Valentine Park—Add a looped trail around the inside of the park. Connect existing recreational features to paved trails forADA accessibility. Reconfigure parking lot to detach park features from the parking lot pavement. Add a new warming house/picnic shelter. Move the half basketball court. Add a toilet screen and storm ponds. Parks and Open Space Acquisitions To improve the function of existing parks and to provide better service to certain neighborhoods,parks and open space acquisitions are recommended. Dedication of parks,trails and open space on TCAAP is recommended in accordance with the Vento Re- use Master Plan and the City Comprehensive Plan. Charles Perry Park-The residential property adjacent to Charles Perry should be acquired to minimize the potential conflict caused by reflected light,noise and trespassing while providing an opportunity to expand the recreational offerings in the park and to provide better park access. Round Lake Park-The open land west of Round Lake Park should be acquired to provide adequate space for community soccer fields.The amount of property to acquire should be determined by the number and size of the fields needed.This land should be obtained by park dedication and acquisition as possible. Round Lake Trail Easements-The remaining easements should be acquired to complete the trail around the west and south sides of Round Lake and make the trail connection to the I—35W railroad bridge (potential future trail crossing). Cummings Park-Parking for Cummings Park currently occurs on Fair Issac's company parking lot. The City does not have a long-term agreement for continued use of that parking lot.A long-term use agreement should be obtained or the City should acquire other adjoining land to provide parking for Cummings Park. Indoor Facilities Although there was some interest in having indoor recreational facilities,community input detein fined that the facilities in surrounding communities and those provided by the Mounds View School District and Bethel and Northwestern Colleges were adequate. Within the community there was little support for spending tax dollars for a separate facility. Shoreview's Community Center and indoor swimming pool is located less that 3/4 mile to the east of Arden Hills and New Brighton's Family Service Center(gyms,exercise area and indoor children's play area)is located 1/3 mile to the west ofArden Hills. 19