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City of Arden Hills- Comprehensive Plan- DRAFT <br /> 9. PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> Goal- Create a comprehensive, well-maintained, and interconnected system of <br /> parks, pathways, and open spaces as well as a balanced program of recreational <br /> activities for residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities. <br /> To achieve this parks and recreation goal, the following policies are proposed: <br /> o Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood <br /> parks and pathways that are safe and engaging, which includes: <br /> ■ Developing, maintaining, and encouraging the use of north-south, and <br /> east-west arterial pathways that connects with neighborhood paths <br /> within the City and to regional trails. <br /> ■ Connecting neighborhoods, parks, and other destination points <br /> through a Citywide trail and pathway system. <br /> ■ Strengthening the park and path system by making improvements as <br /> feasible through the annual budgeting and CIP process. <br /> o Provide recreation programs that address the interests of all segments of the <br /> community, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and seniors. <br /> o Encourage non-motorized transportation and commuting in and outside of <br /> Arden Hills to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and increase physical <br /> activity. <br /> o Protect and encourage access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for <br /> active and passive recreation. <br /> o Plan for parks, trails, and recreation on the TCAAP property that addresses <br /> the interests of residents in Arden Hills. <br /> o Explore financing options to improve and expand the City's parks and trail <br /> system. <br /> o Promote the removal of invasive species throughout the park and <br /> recreational system. <br /> o Pursue outside funding sources for parks and trail improvements. <br /> o Construct way-finding signage for parks and trails. <br /> o Explore options for collaboration with other governmental and educational <br /> entities to provide an array of high-quality recreational programs. <br /> o Work with Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, and other applicable <br /> organizations to enhance the park and recreation system. <br /> 9.1 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan <br /> The City recognizes that demographic, recreation, and environmental trends will <br /> impact park, recreation, trail, and open space user needs. To prepare for future <br /> needs, the City of Arden Hills underwent a community planning process in 2002 <br /> that resulted in the Parks, Trails, and Open Space (PTOS) Plan. The PTOS Plan <br /> DRAFT 44 <br /> 3/14/2008 <br />