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Centerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 5: PARKS AND TRAILS LOCAL PARKS The City adopted a Park and Pedestrian System Comprehensive Plan in 1989, which provides goals, a needs assessment, concept plans and operations and maintenance information related to the local park and trail system. That document and this Plan are intended to serve as a basis for decisions regarding future implementation of the City park system. The plan elements reflected in the Park and Trails Plan are based on goals and polices developed during the Comprehensive Plan update process. It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: • Review and update the 1989 park and pedestrian system comprehensive plan. • Maintain existing trails, sidewalks, and parks equipment. • Provide convenient active and passive recreation opportunities that serve all the residents of Centerville. • Build new and upgrade existing park properties and trials with ecologically sound and sustainable materials, where possible. • Establish a biking/hiking trail system connecting city parks and residential neighborhoods. • Provide adequate expansion of parks and recreation areas in proposed residential developments. • Provide safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access to community recreation facilities. • Utilize and preserve parks and recreation opportunities on the shores of Centerville and Peltier Lakes with appropriate sustainable practices in mind. • Promote or provide recreational facilities and programs to serve the varied recreational needs of all age groups in the City. Policies reflect the position of the City on the specific implementation of the Goals. It is the policy of the City of Centerville to: • Develop a trail access plan which provide interconnection of major parks, recreation areas, schools, commercial nodes, Central Business District as well as existing and future community neighborhoods and implement the plan as funding opportunities allow. • Design and maintain parks with proper lighting, shelter and landscaping to ensure public and property safety, with sustainable practices which protect environmental resources for future generations. • Develop land use regulations compatible with adjacent parks, recreation areas and natural features. ,41 Page 64 WS O