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Sampson, is frequented more often by residents who live close to the park. Trail usage ranked high <br /> among those surveyed. However, many of those surveyed commented on the need to expand or improve <br /> the current park and trail network. Several respondents said that at times, trail users are forced to walk <br /> along busy or unsafe roadways to navigate the trail system. <br /> Park Use (# of responses in order of most to least frequented) <br /> City trails 235 <br /> 1 Tony Schmidt 214 <br /> 2 Cummings 174 <br /> 3 Valentine 121 <br /> 3 Floral 121 <br /> 4 Hazelnut 117 <br /> 4 Perry 117 <br /> 5 Crepeau 71 <br /> 6 Royal Hills 61 <br /> 7 Ingerson 40 <br /> 8 Freeway 35 <br /> 9 Arden Oaks 29 <br /> 10 Lindeys 23 <br /> 10 Sampson 23 <br /> 11 Arden Manor 11 <br /> 4) Recreation Participation (in order of most frequented activities) <br /> Walking and biking are by far the most the most popular recreation activities. Use of children's <br /> playgrounds, nature areas, and picnicking and bird watching are popular activities. Popular active <br /> recreation includes swimming, running/jogging skating and hockey and team and informal sports. Arden <br /> Hills residents seem to prefer trail and passive park use. <br /> 1 Walk/hike 482 <br /> 2 Bike 313 <br /> 3 Children's playgrounds 253 <br /> 4 Nature areas 199 <br /> 5 Picnic 188 <br /> 6 Swim 167 <br /> 7 Jog/run 165 <br /> 8 Ice skate/hockey 152 <br /> 9 Bird watch 143 <br /> 10 Organized sports 141 <br /> 11 Informal sports 140 <br /> 12 Tennis 123 <br /> 13 Golf 122 <br /> 14 Cross country ski 117 <br /> 15 Inline skate 103 <br /> 16 Outdoor court sports 91 <br /> 17 Indoor court sports 64 <br /> 18 Alternative sports 45 <br /> 5) Desired Outdoor Recreation Elements (in order of respondents requests) <br /> 27 <br />