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2.1 Park and Recreation System Evaluation <br /> Evaluation will include parks,trails,natural and cultural resources,connectivity,programs and facilities. We will document the system <br /> evaluation findings and opportunities graphically and in a summary report.We anticipate the evaluation will include: <br /> Assessment of conditions,quality,distribution,amenities,accessibility,connectivity, and proximity to natural areas <br /> of the park,recreation,natural resources,facility,and trail system. <br /> Evaluation of individual park and system-wide needs and opportunities. <br /> Review of recreation program use and assess delivery performance. <br /> Evaluation of current park classification system and standards. <br /> Evaluation of service areas and future growth and development needs. <br /> 2.2 Peer Community Comparison <br /> We will compare Elk River's park system features and facilities to peer communities to identify challenges and strengths. <br /> 2.3 Level of Service Analysis <br /> We will evaluate the supply and distribution of Elk River's park and recreation system facilities,fields and courts to accepted national <br /> level of service standards to identify needs and opportunities. <br /> 2.4 Trends Evaluation <br /> HKGi will analyze the emerging recreation,fiscal,environmental,land development,social and demographic trends and projections <br /> influencing Elk River and its parks,recreation and trails. A"best practices"trends presentation will be prepared for use at the <br /> Community Forum and other meetings. <br /> RECREATION <br /> what 1 <br /> _ r <br /> High Quality:Ch ster Bowl,Harrison,Morgan Park,Portman,Irving,Woodland, <br /> Wheeler,Park Point,and Grant Community Recreation Centers <br /> Medium Quality:Central Hillside,Duluth Heights,Hillside Sport Court,Lafayette, <br /> Lincoln Park,PiedmontWashington,and Memorial Community Recreation Centers <br /> Low Quality:Fond Do Lac�Gary New Duluth,Lower Chester,Merritt,Norton Park, <br /> observation,and Riverside Community Recreation Centers <br /> The quality rating of the Community Recreation Centers reflects more than <br /> just the structure of the building.It explores a number of criteria,including: <br /> - <br /> --. <br /> 1 <br /> \.. •xagn a ooaiity of <br /> Recreation Cen[ers <br /> 9 <br /> 0 <br /> Dpoejqpo!WL&(cLvsf <br /> •I• - <br /> �aaswa„o. !:• •CII qqpayojqft!gDdDfoLEbjJhjpo <br /> �. :.'. •� D• <br /> Q c <br /> I e,.I <br /> The Duluth Park ft�creatlon Auer Flan created byWGi included an inventory and analysi$of current recreation centers <br /> PAGE 8-ELK RIVER PARKS&RECREATION MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL <br />