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City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: <br />9-10 <br />be considered to meet ADA accessibility to amenities and connect to the <br />proposed trail connection along Snelling Avenue North. <br /> <br />o Sampson Park – Add landscaping within the park to provide interest and <br />improve aesthetics. Consideration should also be given to providing <br />pedestrian accessibility to amenities and the addition of a shelter for <br />additional seating opportunities. <br /> <br />o Valentine Park – Park was recently redeveloped in 2013 which includes a <br />new shelter, parking lot, play equipment, half basketball court and <br />pedestrian pathways. <br /> <br />o TCAAP Proposed Parks – Three city parks have been identified for <br />incorporation within the TCAAP site. The parks range in scale from <br />approximately three to five acres in size and include amenities as shown <br />in Table 9.1 based on the master plan process. <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 through <br />feedback gathered from the PTRC as well as the community meetings held for <br />the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. To help inform the recreation program <br />development process, the City may consider creating advisory groups for <br />seniors, teens, children, and other 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 9.1). 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 />The tables on the following page provides a list of proposed trail segments for <br />expansions and upgrades (segments presented on this list are not listed based on <br />priority): <br /> <br />Dr <br />a <br />f <br />t <br /> <br />03 <br />/ <br />0 <br />7 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />1 <br />8