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City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: September 28, 2009 <br />9-8 <br />features from the parking lot pavement. Replace the play structure. Add a <br />new warming house/picnic shelter. Move or improve the surface of the half <br />basketball court. <br /> <br />9.4.2 Recreation <br /> <br />The City currently has an extensive youth recreation program. While the <br />programs have been primarily focused on youth and adolescent activities, an <br />increased need for teen, adult, and senior activities was identified in the 2002 <br />PTOS Plan as well as the community meetings held for the 2030 Comprehensive <br />Plan update. To help inform the recreation program development process, the <br />City may consider creating advisory groups for seniors, teens, children, and other <br />interested groups. <br /> <br />9.4.3 Pathway Expansion and Upgrades <br /> <br />A number of neighborhoods in Arden Hills have pathways; however, in order to <br />provide a connected and complete pathway system in Arden Hills, additional <br />arterial and neighborhood paths are needed (Figure 9.2). While paths are <br />popular for recreational purposes, there is also a growing demand for utilitarian <br />pathways that connect residential areas to destinations such as commercial <br />areas, offices, parks, and other popular places. Providing multiple destinations <br />on a pathway system can increase use, promote physical activity, and reduce <br />motorized travel. <br /> <br />This Plan includes the following recommendations for pathway expansions and <br />upgrades: <br />