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Siting and Acquisition Policy: identify lands with high -quality natural resources that are desirable for Regional Perks System aches and put these lands in a protected status so they will be available for recreational ruses and conservation purposes in perpetuity. Manning Policy: Promote master planning and help provide integrated resource planning across jurisdictions. Finance Policy; Provide adequate and equitable funding for the Regional Parks System units and facilities in a manner that provides the greatest possible benefits to the people of the region. System Protection Policy: Protect public investment in acquisitlon and development by assuring that every component in the system is able to fully carry out Its designated role as long as a need for it can be demonstrated The 2040 Regional Pars Policy Plans the metropolitan system plan for regional recreation open space with which local comprehensive plans must conform. This system statement highlights the elements of the system plan which apply specifically to your community. Find the complete tent of the 2040 Regional Pars Policy Plan on the CoungLls 2040 Regional Parks System Facilities The Regional Parks System is comprised of four main types of facilities: regional parks, park reserves, special recreation features and regional trails. Regional Parks . Regional parks most notably contain a diversity of nature -based resources, either naturally occurring or human -built, and are typically 200-500 acres in size. Regional parks abWommodate a variety of passive recreation activities. Park Reserves Park reserves, like regional parks, provide for a diversity of outdoor recreation activities. One major feature that distinguishes a park reserve from a regional park is its size. The minimum size for a park reserve is 1,000 acres. An additional characteristic of park reserves is that up to 20 ,percent of the park reserve can be developed for recreational use, with at least 80 percent of the parr reserve to be managed as natural lands that protect the ecological functions of the native landscape. Special Recreation Features Special recreation features are defined as Regional Parks System opportunities not generally found in the regional parks, park reserves or trail corridors. Special recreation features often require a unique managing or programming effort. Regional Trails Regional trails are classified as 1) destination or greenvvay trails and 2) linking trails. Destinaflon or greenway trails typically follow along routes with high -quality natural resources that m a Ke the trail itself a destination. Linking trails are predominately intended to provide connections between various Regional Parks System facilities, most notably regional parks or park reserves. Page - 32 1 2015 SYSTEM STATEMENT — CENTERVILLE REGIONAL PARKS