Arden Hills Parks & Recreation Dept Report_02-09-1982

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, �. � . ,.. E �� �a � 0 APPENDIX H Z-4-8� ARDEN F:1 LLS PARKS AND RECP,EAT E d�t COM�71 TTEE GUIDfLINES FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT The Arden Hills Pbrks and Recreat(on Carmittee is de�eloping its park facility plans tn accordance rith severat guiding principles. Me recognize, however, that each neighborhood and each piece ot park land are unique; specificai{y, pa�k plans must bb based on tAese �nique features end consfi rainfis In addltion to general Frinciples. Nevertheless, we have used the foflowing as generaf guidetlnes for our park deselopment plans: I. Children and youi�h in 6ach n�ighborhood should have access to a variety of �ecreationat expsriences. This means that where suitable space is availabfe, neigh+borhood parks should provide year-round r�creational facilities, as weli as both passive and active recrea- tionai opportuntties. � . In light ot this, ve are devefoping a park system in which each neighborhoad pa;k contains, as appropriate, the foliowing facili+ies: • i. A tot lot fot- ycung children. 2. C�imbi-�g equipment for somerhat older chifdren. 3. A hard sur�=ace erea tor various types at games (with a bas- ketball hoo�� at ono end}. 4. Approp�tate {andscaping�•including shaded saating areas tor parent� or others wt►o a�e waich€�g small chi{dren. 5. Any internal pathways needed to access various fiacilities. 6. Parking areass consfstent wifih the activijy levels plbnned for thA park. 7. Frovide best possfble off-street access to e!1 parks. These facilities are to receive top priority anc� be establtshed once a neighborhood begins to develop. 0lder children and famities in each neighborhood should have access to: 8. A gene�-a! skating area. • 9. Ar. area in w�hich to ptay soffiball (overlapping ►vith a genera! mu{tipurpose field where room allows).