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Came of TThrk or Location: Proposed park acquisition <br />north of County Poad E am south of railroad tracks. <br />maize : 6+ acres <br />Lecal Description: Lots 2 ,3 ,4 , 19 , 12,l7 , 1F, ,15, and 14 of <br />Block 1 of the Shady Caks Addition. <br />Succested Acquisition: Some of this land may be available <br />by park dedication; the rest will have to he purchased. <br />Type of Park: Neighborhood . <br />Unique features: This is a rolling, natural, open area <br />with various vistas that should he preserved in as natural <br />state as possible as desired by the residents of the area . <br />A major hill sloping; down to a pond on the northeast corner <br />of the property is a natural area for sledding, skiing and <br />skating in the winter. The natural vecetation ircludinc <br />wild strawberries and a hillside of sumac creates a vary- <br />inc environent that is presently enjoyed for hiking, <br />hideouts, etc. by the surrounding neighbors. The portion <br />of the property borderinc on County E is conducive to <br />development as a more level area for orcanized or higher <br />intensity uses. The other areas of the park would be best <br />suited for activities not requiring. large level spaces. <br />The: hillside would be a natural for supervised archery, <br />for example .