1997 Park and Rec Infrastructure Committee

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� Parks - Overview � �' erall aesthetics of parks and of park amenities are of great i nP�°�a � redes gn. . The ov i elements and principles sF�ould be considered in al! Park p�aes should be ineorpora#ed � Landscapin9� plantings and especially the use of native spec' { into both ex+sting and new parks. Increa e acks and dr k ng fountains �Penn ne t � benches, picnic tabfes, trash conta�ners, bik restroom� and commun+ty use shelters, both � d bea rovided� in parks E mphases s ou�d appropriate. More p a s s i v e a c t i v i# y a r e a s s h a u l p be placed on linkin g parks together with trails and pathways, and pathways s hou l d be • provided within individual parks as approprEafe. Neighborhood Parks enerall 4-5 acres, BACKGROUND: Neighborh d5 paa s ecifc ne ghborh od� s'These parks may include serving the reereational nee P tot lots, informa� softball fields, tennis and basketball courts and passive activity areas. The 19�6 Park and Recreation System Plan inc4� eet on of �9he�ne ghborhood Parlc predominantly residential pianning distr�ct. Co R system is consistent with the Vision Sta#eme�t o� e� ofr aiM 9es a d� bilit es by �v�rtue Vista 2000. These parks should be invii�ng to p p of the amenities provided. That is, the design should entice everyone to use the pa�lc. To prov+de a sense o� o�n+r�ership, neighbors should be involved as much as possible in the park p4anning and maintenance. RECOMMENDATI4N: Each park should .��ont�o g��da'rd s gn�ge thi�� shoul�f identifysn9 it as a Roseville park. In add� incfude standard ameniti�s such as a��ine�,� a�t o�aa �s m larades',gn. strategica l ly p ta c e d b e n c h e s a n d t r a s h c o ppportun'sties for neighba�ood flower gardenin9 should also be provid e d. 1) Land Acquisi#ion A) NEIGHBORH�D PARK - ZUETTEL PR�PERTY BACKGROUND: Planning District 14 �S P��u ttel ntro erty ir�forrnaily has served this r�eighbofiood park. For many years the p P function for the neighbors, and is the only undevelo�'ped�prar� �e Zuette9propertY� s�a sui#able size for a neighborhood park. mus acq unique opportunit�l to provide a neighborhood pa�lc for Dist�ct 14 residents. Further, the location of the property �s such that it msy become a trail h�ad for a link fo the Gateway Traif. The strong interest of the neighbors in establ�shment �f this park indicates an opportunity for strong volunteer p�rticiP�tion in p�rk devslopment and maintenance. 0