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Plan Summary - <br /> The Arden Hills Park Trail and Open Space Plan is a guide to the future use,improvement and expansion of <br /> the Arden Hills recreation system. Parks, trails and open space are essential components of community <br /> quality of life and are highly valued by city residents. <br /> This plan is intended to act as a guide to decision-making regarding recreation facilities and is based on <br /> public input gathered through a public opinion survey and a series of community meetings. Key elements <br /> and recommendations are: <br /> 1. Trail Improvement and Connections <br /> Arden Hills is divided by many major roads,highways and railroads. These transportation corridors provide <br /> excellent regional access and mobility, but they separate neighborhoods and separate people from parks. <br /> Trail connections across,over or under the major highways and railroads are needed to tie the city together, <br /> create a comprehensive system of parks and trails, improve safety and enhance the feeling of community. <br /> Residents want trail improvements to existing trails,new trail segments and internal loop trails within parks. <br /> A variety of trail functions and surfaces are needed to meet varying recreations needs (walking, bikes, <br /> strollers, in-line skates, cross country skis, nature walks, running, etc.) and residents desires. The trails <br /> master plan illustrates the city's vision for a comprehensive trail network. Building this network requires <br /> assistance from other agencies(such as MNDOT and Ramsey County)and the commitment from the city to <br /> improve and create trails. <br /> I Park Renovation <br /> Overall, residents are satisfied with Arden Hills parks. However, improvements are desired which will <br /> increase the function and usability of existing parks. These improvements range from adding a bench and <br /> shade trees near a children's play area to reconfiguration of a park access road, parking lot and shelter <br /> building to increase safety and assure long term use of the park land. A systematic long-term approach to <br /> these park improvements is proposed. <br /> [lnen Snace and Park Acquisition <br /> In general,the existing developed portion of Arden Hills is well served by parks. There are key acquisitions <br /> and enhancements needed to improve function and safe (parking and driveway changes <br /> Parks). <br /> at Perry Park)and <br /> to assure long-term use (such as access and parking forCummings <br /> Use of major portions of the TCAAP lands for recreation and open space is important as TCAAP transitions <br /> from the former ammunition plant use to a mixed-use development area. Dedication of parks, open space <br /> and trails in accordance with the TCAAP Vento Re-Use Master Plan will help assure an adequate supply of <br /> recreation and open space for new residents and employees and enhanced recreation opportunities for <br /> existing Arden Hills residents. <br /> 4 <br /> 1 <br />