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Demand Forecast <br /> Regional parks and trails have been increasing in popularity, and as the population grows <br /> the need for additional recreation sources and amenities grow as well. The populations <br /> in the City of Centerville and Lino Lakes are anticipated to grow steadily, as is the overall <br /> population in Anoka County. <br /> Population Forecast' <br /> Anoka <br /> Year Centerville Lino Lakes County <br /> 2010 4,918 20,216 330,844 • <br /> 2040 5,700 28,000 415,750 <br /> According to preliminary Metropolitan Council forecasts for 2040, the metro regional <br /> area is anticipated to grow by 31% between 2010 and 2040 and in the metropolitan area, <br /> seniors are expected to equal one -half of the total population growth. As the population <br /> increases and ages demand for easily accessible outdoor recreation opportunities and <br /> open spaces will increase. •; <br /> The outdoor recreational use patterns in the metropolitan area have also been growing <br /> steadily. Recreational visits to Anoka County regional trails have increased from 583,600 <br /> to just over 870,000 in 2012. <br /> In addition, according to the Outdoor Foundation: <br /> E.` <br /> Outdoor recreation reached the highest participation <br /> level in five years. Outdoor recreation added three ; <br /> million participants in 2011 — a significant <br /> improvement over the past few years when . <br /> participation either dropped or remained stagnant. <br /> In addition, the Statewide Health Improvement Program p - <br /> (SHIP) is promoting living longer, healthier lives through the <br /> reduction in obesity and increased physical activity. Anoka <br /> ' Metropolitan Council, 2040 Preliminary Forecasts, Released for Comments, September 11, 2013 FIGURE 6 <br /> 2 Annual Use Estimate of the Metropolitan Regional Parks System for 2012, Metropolitan Council <br /> 3 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report 2012 ", Outdoor Foundation <br />