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Specific Area Strategies ,.. ...„. <br /> , . . ,..0,-- ...,,. <br /> .1 ., 4f . . ..Recreational .J. <br /> illr. .." 4& # .. <br /> Opportunities *, ` <br /> Objective Statement = *Ai <br /> `f <br /> The unique recreational amenities ;' <br /> located within the Study Area are I ,r._; <br /> the Mississippi River, the Elk River, t t` is -'1 <br /> historic Handke Stadium,Lions Elk River near the Dam Elk River Meets Mississippi <br /> Park and Rivers Edge Commons Park. # z 'is <br /> AL n oil • . t. <br /> One of the key findings of the community's 2011 branding '` <br /> process was the recognition that Elk River residents are physically <br /> active, and the area park amenities are known region wide. This �, <br /> recognition helps form the development of the community's ._-�- _- <br /> Powered by Nature brand. The effective preservation and <br /> expansion of these recreational features will do more to establish 4 . am , <br /> Lions Park Rivers Edge Commons Park <br /> the study area as the hub of the city than any development s nrigg~gg goihogliggigiM 1 <br /> project devoted to commercial or residential uses of comparable <br /> 11,11:i® <br /> expense. <br /> The Plan emphasizes the need to connect these amenities to <br /> provide the public a variety of venues to connect and experience <br /> the area's historic, cultural and natural environment. Initially, a„ S <br /> these connections will be found via the established routes,it is 4 <br /> #' . ' M mi <br /> envisioned that as properties develop or redevelop, connections Handke Stadium <br /> along the amenity will be added. <br /> Draft as of November 5, 2012 - Part II, page 9 - <br />