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City of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT 9. PARKS AND RECREATION Goal: Create a comprehensive, maintained, and interconnected system of parks, Deleted. wen- l pathways, and open spaces as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities. To achieve this parks and recreation goal, the following policies are proposed: o Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and pathways that are safe and engaging, which includes: • Developing, maintaining, and encouraging the use of north -south, and east -west arterial pathways that connect with neighborhood paths within the City and to regional traits. • Connecting neighborhoods, parks, and other destination points through a Citywide trail and pathway system. • Strengthening the park and path system by making improvements as feasible through the annual budgeting and CIP process. o Provide recreation programs and activities that address the interests of all segments of the community, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and seniors. o Encourage non -motorized transportation and commuting in and outside of Arden Hills to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and increase physical activity. o Protect and maintain access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for active Deleted: and encourage and passive recreation. o Plan for parks, trails, and recreation on the TCAAP property that addresses the interests of Arden Hills residents. o Explore financing and fundinq options to improve and expand the City's parks and recreation system. ;Deleted: trail o Promote the removal of invasive species throughout the park and recreational system. o ,Construct way -finding signage for arks and trails. y g i Deleted: <H>Pursue outside funding ., - - _p r - - - o Explore options for collaboration with other governmental, educational, sources for parks and trail improvenents.¶ private entities to provide an array of high-quality recreational programs. Deleted: and o Work and coordinate with Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, and other applicable organizations to enhance the park, pathway, and recreation system. 9.1 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan i Formatted: Font: (Default) Anal, to pt The City recognizes that demographic, recreation, and environmental trends will Pt nnatted: Font: (Default) Anal, 10 impact park, recreation, trail, and open space user needs. To prepare for future Deleted: underwent community needs, the City of Arden Hills completed the Parks, Trails, and Open Space 1 planning process in 2002 that - resulted in the DRAFT 49 511/20os