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City of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT 9. PARKS AND RECREATION Goal: Create a comprehensive, ",aintalned, and interconnected system of parks, 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 trails. 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 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. . o Promote the removal of invasive species throughout the park and recreational system. o ,Construct way-finding signage for parks and trails. o Explore options for collaboration with other governmental, .educational. and private entities to provide an array of high-quality recreational programs. 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 The City recognizes that demographic, recreation, and environmental trends will impact park, recreation, trail, and open space user needs. To prepare for future needs, the City of Arden Hills completed the Parks, Traiis, and Open Space DRAFT 51 5/15/2008 (D~I;t~d;"'~n~"- l Deleted_:._~~_~_~~??~.~~.~: [- -.-...-..- .-----. Deleted: trail ....._m___________________..._______________ Deleted: <#>Pursue outside funding i sources for parks and trail I improvements.ll I~~_~"~~"~":_.~,~.? Deleted: underwent a community planning process in 2002 that resulted in the