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Villa Park Implementation Planning Session One 26 February 2013 Meeting input Following an overview of the Parks and Recreation Renewal Program and its application to Villa Park, work session participants were asked to respond to questions about the evolution of the park under the renewal program. Responses are included in this summary. At the end of the session, participants were asked to prioritize ideas discussed during the work session as individuals. A list of work session participants is included at the end of this summary. As a large group, participants were asked to share their thoughts about issues that needed to be resolved at Lexington Park. Responses included: Parking and traffic—multi-use will attract more people Neighborhood access from upper areas Waste of "hilly' area Kids moving through private property to access the park Preserve the wild character of the park Access through B -Dale and Dale for bikes Too many people riding bikes conflicting with walkers—safety concerns Benches are well -used Benches needed at play area to enhance it as a social place Only a handful of people using the warming house; it's not open enough; lights on at night for hockey No place to put skates on if the building isn't open Sediment at the B -Dale Club parking area Vandalism has been minimal—so far Signage at B -Dale doesn't emphasize the park Dog issues People don't know about B -Dale playground—it's public Work session participants worked in small groups to compare and assess concept plans that would orient the park to neighborhood or community use. Responses included: