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We drive to other cities for splash pads, would love to see that here. We also would love more parks that had big kid and little kid playground activities at the same park. The equipment is not up-to-date and too hot to play on. It needs tobe planned better so young children can actually play on them. Not enough swings or hanging areas. We just moved to the area, we live on Gramsie, across the street from Chuck Michaelson and Don Messerly. I am a stay-at-home Mom and would LOVE to be moreinvolved in the Arden Hills committee. Please let me know if there are openings as I would love to be on the Parks Board with my neighbors and work to keep the parks/trails beautiful for my children (who will grow up here) and all of their friends.I'm a long-time blogger about local events and family friendly activities and I think I could bring a unique energy to the committee. Please let me know how I can help. Jen Stephens One thing not asked for in # 12 is buckthorn control and promoting native plantings in non-park natural areas. I think the city should offer a buckthorn removal day every once in a while that requests neighbor participation. It would help out.Thanks. Visit Tony Schmidt the most. Visit Tony Schmidt Park –beach and trails. Tony Schmidt is where I spend the most time. I drive by the others and rarely use them on foot--but I love them. Equipment is seldom used when I walk by. Splash pad. Parks need to be updated. We bring kids to play in park to talk with other parents. Don’t use parks. I play broomball. Some of the trail surfaces are pretty rough in spots. We don’t use parks but feel they are great. We enjoy the natural elements, like paths, trees, animals, birds, etc. I don’t spend much time at the parks but the person that useto keep the flower beds did a great job until this year and now seems to be completely absent. I mostly use Tony Schmidt County Park because it is the closest. We don’t visit the parks regularly. We love the parks in Arden Hills. We are retired and like to bike and take long walks there. For parks I visit regularly I use tennis courts, soccer fields, skate rink, playground. Use tennis courts, walking paths, trash cans. Use tennis courts, soccer fields, skate rink, playground. Parks are clean. Tell the transportation departments, more bike lanes... I'm not an ice-skater anymore, so I don't notice much about the ice rinks in winter. I'm sure all amenities are fine.Very very proud to be in Arden Hills Parks seem to be well-maintained I especially appreciatethe landscaping.The variety of trees is not only attractive but makes the parks less susceptible to being wiped out by a single pest or disease. Water fountains at parks would be awesome! More benches. As playground equipment gets older,isit getting checked for safety? I have noticed the woodchips get below the recommended level (line on equipment). I just use parks for walking. I was disappointed to see how the Snelling-over-694 new construction doesn't allow for any pedestrian right of way. ExceptCummings, all parks seem to get regular use. We observe a variety of groups and activities at parks. The parks are great and well kept. I think all the parks have potential, but some need some tweaks to be even better. Always kept very clean and grass is cut -nice play areas. Love the fact that the parks in this city actually have a functioning water fountains and open bathrooms! I would like to help, please contact me at karin.goff@gmail.com [4]