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RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN | 11 Municipal Support The Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department will be seeking resolutions supporting the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master plan from the municipalities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, Shoreview, and New Brighton. These resolutions can be found in the appendix. (Comments From Municipalities go here) Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Commission Ramsey County Board of Commissioners DEMAND FORECAST The expansion of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor enhances recreational opportunities and the protection of natural areas. Development of the regional trail has occurred as opportunities arise with each new segment, eliminating gaps and increasing the overall attractiveness of the corridor for recreational use. It is anticipated with expansion of trails and a destination trail head the visitor demand for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor will increase . The increase in demand will be consistent with nearby regional parks and trails (Table 1). The use of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor is anticipated to continue to rise due to urban recreation trends, and anticipated population growth within the trail service area. Trails are the number one desired recreation facility due to their ability to be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities, and income. According to the 2016 Metropolitan Council Regional Parks and Trails Survey hiking/walking, bicycling and jogging/running are the most popular activities, and account for 58% of all activity in regional parks and trails. Visits to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor are also anticipated to increase due to the population growth of the surrounding communities. One area of significant growth, located in Arden Hills, is anticipated to occur in the area immediately adjacent to the central section of trail as a part of the redevelopment of TCAAP. The city of Arden Hills, in partnership with Ramsey County as part of the Joint Development Authority, created a master plan for a mixed us development containing a cohesive mix of commercial, residential, city parks, and open space known as Rice Creek Commons. In addition both the park corridor and Rice Creek Commons area have undergone an extensive environmental remediation. When development occurs it is anticipated that approximately 50% will be mixed commercial and 50% will be residential real estate. It is anticipated that park and open space areas within the TCAAP redevelopment area will provide critical connections to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor. Regional Park or Trail Summer Visits Winter Visits Spring/Fall Visits Other Visits Total Visits Ramsey County Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor 45,300 13,500 69,500 0 128,300 Rice Creek West Regional Trail 43,200 12,900 66,300 0 122,400 Long Lake Regional Park 125,000 46,500 180,500 42,200 394,100 Highway 96 Regional Trail 117,800 35,200 180,600 0 333,600 Anoka County East Anoka County Regional Trail 42,900 12,800 65,800 0 121,500 Rice Creek North Regional Trail 61,500 18,400 94,300 300 174,500 Rice Creek West Regional Trail 114,000 34,100 174,700 500 323,300 Table 1 Metropolitan Council 2017 Parks Systyem Use Estimates