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<br />City of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan ~ DRAFT <br /> <br />9. PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> <br />Goal: Create a comprehensive, weil-maintained, and interconnected system of <br />parks. pathways, and open spaces as weil as a balanced program of recreational <br />activities for residents of ail ages, incomes, and abilities. <br /> <br />To achieve this parks and recreation goal, the following policies are proposed: <br />o Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood <br />parks and pathways that are safe and engaging, which includes: <br />. Developing, maintaining, and encouraging the use of north-south. and <br />east-west arterial pathways that connect with neighborhood paths <br />within the City and to regional trails. <br />. Connecting neighborhoods, parks, and other destination points <br />through a Citywide trail and pathway system. <br />. Strengthening the park and path system by making improvements as <br />feasible through the annual budgeting and CIP process. <br />o Provide recreation programs that address the interests of all segments of the <br />community, induding children, adolescents, adults, families, and seniors. <br />o Encourage non-motorized transportation and commuting in and outside of <br />Arden Hills to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and increase physical <br />activity. <br />o Protect and encourage access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for <br />active and passive recreation. <br />o Plan for parks, trails, and recreation on the TCMP property that addresses <br />the interests of Arden Hills residents. <br />o Explore financing options to improve and expand the City's parks and trail <br />system. <br />o Promote the removal of invasive species throughout the park and <br />recreational system. <br />o Pursue outside funding sources for parks and trail improvements. <br />o Construct way-finding signage for parks and trails. <br />o Explore options for collaboration with other governmental and educational <br />entities to provide an array of high-quality recreational programs. <br />o Work and coordinate with Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, and <br />other applicable organizations to enhance the park. pathway, and recreation <br />system. <br /> <br /> <br />9.1 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan <br /> <br />The City recognizes that demographic, recreation, and environmental trends will <br />impact park, recreation, trail, and open space user needs. To prepare for future <br />needs, the City of Arden Hills underwent a community planning process in 2002 <br /> <br />DRAFT <br />4/18/2008 <br /> <br />49 <br />
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