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AB' Parks & Recreation is our Essential Service YES Communications 1,.„14. .. 9fibbh, May/June 2011 Strenthens community connections&sense of pride * Creates health&wellness through recreational experiences * Fosters neighborhood safety&security Protects our Natural Resources * Supports economic development&value www.cityofroseville.com/parks ., - Community Organizations&Facilities Natural Resources&Trails Work Group '' Work Group Citizen Lead:Bill Farmer,Gale Pederson Citizen Lead:Randall Doneen Natural Resources and Trails has explored a number of areas of The Community Organizations and Facilities Work Group is the gathering of individuals involved in organizations serving the interest benefitting the Parks and Recreation System. community in a variety of ways;philathropic,youth development, Natural Resource Management a g' . cultural arts,environmental support and social well-being. Ongoing natural resource management activities that are ''"'"""""' a..a a-- ,,�„'� = ' Community Organizations has joined forces with those interested incorporated into annual maintenance or park improvement ' in Community Facilities because of the natural connection programs.This would be a new program within the Parks and between the two special interest groups.Organizations need safe, Recreation Department.Program activities would be limited to accessible,attractive places to meet,play,create and thrive. annual maintenance or park improvement funding.Program A recent Work Group meeting was dedicated to bringing the , development would identify specific tasks to be undertaken as team up to speed on the recently completed Master Plan and funding allows.Citizen engagement would be incorporated into - the current Implementation Process.This meeting also involved routine program implementation and evaluation. Programs could .a " �`� an open discussion that resulted in three themes;"how will this involve everything from invasive species to wildlife management personally effect me?",what is the level of collaboration between to tree disease management to water quality and stormwater parks and recreation and other partners(mainly ISD 623),and a management,to name a few. community center. Community Outreach Survey findings will provide direction for future discussions and Natural Resource Management outreach efforts might include; activity. public engagement through the network of neighborhood and constellation parks,community hiking club,park clean up events, and natural resources education and enrichment programs. Projects Implementation Partners Work Group Possible projects carried out similar to the current capital improvement program.The Master Plan identifies replacement Citizen Lead:Jason Etten of the nature center boardwalk,developing wild areas in sectors, The Implementation Partners Work Group continues to explore constellations and neighborhood parks across the city,signage ' • opportunities to join others in the community to maximize our and interpretive infrastructure,restoration of reservoir and • resources and potential.Roseville Parks and Recreation has a Reservoir Woods park and other recommendation from the 2002 long history of working with Ramsey County,local school Natural Resource Management plan as appropriate. districts,the watershed districts,neighboring communities Trails and Pathways and civic organizations.More detailed efforts will be developed Involves efforts to improve pedestrian connectivity between following the release of survey findings and the sharing of ideas neighborhoods and parks including;trails/routes connecting parks e and strategies with other Master Plan Work Groups. and neighborhoods,trails in Southwest Roseville,coordinate efforts with the Pathway Master Plan and Ramsey County. Coming to a Roseville Park near you...the 2011 Master Plan Constellation Tour—June 22-August 17 In the recently completed Parks and Recreation Survey,90%responded to having used a Roseville park in the past 12 months-the national average is 72%. Roseville is a community that enjoys its Parks System and Recreation opportunities.This summer Parks and Recreation Commissioners,Constellation Work Group Representatives and Parks and Recreation Staff will visit 15 different parks(one in each"constellation")to bring the recreation experience to local neighborhoods and meet first-hand with residents to keep people informed on current Master Plan activities and gauge their interest and support of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation. Each stop on the Constellation Tour will feature Bounce Castle action,Puppet Wagon shows,Recreation fun,refreshements and other surprises. Activities scheduled from 6:30-8pm: Wed June 22 @ Valley Park Wed July 13 @ Evergreen Park Wed August 3 @ Sandcastle Park Wed June 29 @ Central Park,Lexington Tues July 19 @ Owasso Hills Park Tues August 9 @ Pioneer Park Fri July 1 @ Lexington Park Wed July 20 @ Pocohontas Park Wed August 10 @ St.Stephen Turnaround Wed July 6 @ Villa Park Tues July 26 @ Tamarack Park Tues August 16 @ Oasis Park Tues July 12 @ Acorn Park Wed July 27 @ Rosebrook Park Wed August 17 @ Autumn Grove Park We encourge you to find an active way to Discover Your Parks"...walk,bike or skate to the park! 2