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Also a drinking fountain at more parks would be nice but I realize that would take a lot more funding. Should allow powered wheelchair and segway use wherever bicycles are allowed. I have no suggestions. I do not enjoy the parks (my nature). It sounds like you are taking good care of things. We need the lakes testedfor that ameba found in Stillwater. If you add too much to the parks you wreck them, so just leave them alone. The parks and trails are great. I love them. I also like the new trees that were added to the empty space by County Road D and Fairview. The parks and trails are great -keep up the good work. If you are going to add more trees will you please plant a Red Bud Tree in Hazelnut Park. I don't have room in my yard to plant another big tree and they are so beautiful. Love living in Arden Hills and all the trails and parks. I can't wait to raise kids in the area. We need to get rid of the Buckthorn that is quickly taking over & crowding out the natural greenery in our pond, wet land, trails & parks. We are involved with and have been for 20 years playing sports at the parks and watching our children play sports. I have been at meetings for the adult softball leagues and heard the facilitator say it is okay to drink alcohol at games as long as it is in moderation. I asked her what this meant. No good answer of course. You guys post rules for the parks "No Alcohol" and "Tobacco Free Zone". What a joke. Last week the softball team we played was done with a case of beer before the game started and continued drinking during the game. We have fantastic parks and facilities now, why don't we take care of what we have and enforce the rules. Otherwise get rid of your rules. Splash pad or pool. As stated above, we're happy with the parks & trails except for the thistle "sticky burr' problem. I think you do a good job of upkeep on our trails and facilities. Keep up the good work. Get rid of buckthorn I wish theparks had drinking fountains. I love the parks and the trails,that is why I moved here 2 1/2 years ago. Not much to do at the park near my neighborhood. Funds are always needed to maximize enhancements and those continual improvements. The primary park I use for walking is Tony Schmidt. I enjoy going bya nice looking park, it makes me smile. There are a number of parks with gates or chains across the paved path into the park (Hazelnut, Cummings, Sampson, Floral).When on a bike, in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller you have to go onto the grass or dirt to get into the park.This looks uninviting and tacky, not to mention that it is a hazard for a bicycle rider.If the person in a wheelchair does not have a companion with them, they may not even be able to get into the park because it is harder to propel a wheelchair in dirt or grass. Not all the portapotties are WC accessible. My wife has MS-more restroom facilities would be needed -she does not use the trails or parks. None of the parks near ourhouse are handicapped accessible. You either have to push a wheelchair through grass and wood chips or go up steps to get to the park. I have two children with special needs and this is a huge concern for me. Never a problem, except in winter, Ingerson is not plowed in a timely manner to support the inrush of sledders., when it snows. It is a great sledding hill. Tennis courts could use minor improvements. Miscellaneous Trail Comments I would like for Arden Hills to have cross-country ski trails. I would also love to have a mountain bike trail area similar to Elm Creek. That seems like a good use of TCAAP, especially the hill. It could be developed like Elm Creek with a tubing, boarding and downhill ski area for winter use. The primary park I use for walking is Tony Schmidt County Park, sometimes going up to Perry Park. My main frustration is the lack of off-road sidewalks/trails. It is neither safe or enjoyable to have to walk on road shoulders on County and City roads constantly looking out for vehicles in order to access these parks. We love biking and running together on the trails. The community needs more off-road sidewalks/trails. Weneed to be designing/retrofitting the neighborhoods and the community with safe ways for bike and pedestrian travel. Arden Hills needs a trail system that connects our parks and allows access to other regional trails in the metro area. [5]