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Park trails function as an adjunct to the existing park system by providing <br /> for access within a city park or natural resource area,as well as important • <br /> links between parks,while providing a park-like environment As links, <br /> they are typically within a greenway or corridor that retains or is <br /> developed as a natural resource amenity. The greenway or corridor width <br /> may vary considerably depending on available lands or the existence of <br /> easements_ They may be as narrow as 20' in places,but 50' is often a <br /> standard minimum. <br /> Park trails always accommodate pedestrians and usually accommodate <br /> bicycles and in-line skates. Cross country skiing can be a winter use. <br /> They can be grass or woodchip surfaced if used very infrequently and if <br /> pedestrian use only is the only one desired. Asphalt surfaced trails <br /> (� , are the{ciit�ty--'s goal in order to allow equal access to all user <br /> groups, as well as durability and maintenance reasons. <br /> STEPS TOWARD DEVELOPING A PARK TRAIL. SYSTEM: • <br /> • Prepare a comprehensive parks and trails plan that identifies desirable <br /> connections between parks and that offers natural resources within <br /> greenways or corridors. <br /> Acquire desirable trail easements early in the development/planning <br /> process for new developments. <br /> • Acquire trail easements in developed areas as redevelopment occurs or <br /> as opportunities arise, i.e.abandoned railroad right-of-way or in utility <br /> rights-of-way. <br /> • Establish development policies (backed by city ordinance)and park <br /> dedication requirements that require greenway and park trail corridors <br /> - 7 - <br />