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STRATEGIES FOR PARKS, TRAILS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING <br /> STRATEGIES FOR PARKS <br /> 1. Disk golf course/Bocce golf course <br /> The PTRC is exploring the idea of a disk golf course or bocce golf course because these <br /> activities provide another way for citizens to enjoy our parks. The estimated cost is $7,500, <br /> location to be determined <br /> 2. Fenced dog park <br /> While a fenced dog park has been proposed as a potential strategy, it appears that Ramsey <br /> County is discussing the idea of adding a dog park to Tony Schmidt Regional Park. <br /> Discussion of this option should follow that decision. Staff estimates the cost of this <br /> development at$15,000. <br /> 3. Improve warming house conditions at Freeway Park and Hazelnut Park. <br /> These parks see increased use during the winter months and the current warming houses are <br /> inadequate. The condition of the warming houses has been addressed by Council action. <br /> 4. Study the feasibility of improving Valentine Park. <br /> The park floods every spring due to the fact that it is at a lower elevation than Lake <br /> Valentine. The play structure, warming house, and baseball field are routinely flooded. <br /> Replacement of the play structure has been delayed several times due to these issues. <br /> Information on costs and benefits of improving the park, and consideration of other options <br /> for providing a park for the neighborhood,will lead to a future recommendation. <br /> STRATEGIES FOR TRAILS <br /> Trail development has lagged behind the City's investment in park facilities for a number of <br /> years. The PTRC recommends development of an arterial or"core"trail system that provides <br /> access to all areas of the community and in addition,provides needed access to the trail systems <br /> in adjacent communities and to the regional trail system. The proposed trail segments also <br /> become an integral part of the overall transportation network. <br /> 1. Tony Schmidt Park Railroad underpass <br /> This improvement has been scheduled for construction this year and will provide improved <br /> access to the Park from neighborhoods to the north utilizing already completed portions of <br /> the Arden Hills trail network. It will also form a strong connection with other recommended <br /> arterial trails, especially the anticipated Ramsey County trail connecting Tony Schmidt with <br /> Long Lake Regional Park <br />