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Demand Forecast Regional parks and trails have been increasing in popularity, and as the population grows the need for additional recreation sources and amenities grow as well. The populations in the City of Centerville and Lino Lakes are anticipated to grow steadily, as is the overall population in Anoka County. 1 Population Forecast Anoka Year Centerville Lino Lakes County 2010 4,918 20,216 330,844 2040 5,700 28,000 415,750 According to preliminary Metropolitan Council forecasts for 2040, the metro regional area is anticipated to grow by 31% between 2010 and 2040 and in the metropolitan area, seniors are expected to equal one-half of the total population growth. As the population increases and ages demand for easily accessible outdoor recreation opportunities and open spaces will increase. The outdoor recreational use patterns in the metropolitan area have also been growing steadily. Recreational visits to Anoka County regional trails have increased from 583,600 2 to just over 870,000 in 2012. In addition, according to the Outdoor Foundation: Outdoor recreation reached the highest participation level in five years. Outdoor recreation added three million participants in 2011 — a significant improvement over the past few years when 3 participation either dropped or remained stagnant. In addition, the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) is promoting living longer, healthier lives through the reduction in obesity and increased physical activity. Anoka 8 F6 IGURE 1 Metropolitan Council, 2040 Preliminary Forecasts, Released for Comments, September 11, 2013 2 Annual Use Estimate of the Metropolitan Regional Parks System for 2012, Metropolitan Council 3 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report 2012”, Outdoor Foundation