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The development of a trail adjacent to the Mississippi River, especially from downtown Elk River southeasterly, is a high priority. The green-space associated with this trail should be as wide and significant as practical. Park linkages and loops that connect various parks and neighborhoods are important but, in comparison, are a moderate priority. The utilization of utility corridors takes advantage of land and right-of-ways that may be immediately available. The agreements and/or permits that are necessary to utilize this land for trails are a high priority. Improvements to the trail system within the utility corridors are a moderate priority. The parkway system is a concept that must be implemented over a long period of time. As major changes or improvements are planned for these roadways, the trails and bikeways should be incorporated into the improvements. Due to the long range nature of this project, the parkway system is a low priority. Many trails will follow existing road corridors. Therefore, providing trails to these roads and widening shoulders as they are upgraded is a high priority. 3. Existing Parks Hillside and Top of the World Parks provide excellent opportunities for an outstanding area-wide park. Development of amenities in these parks and clean-up of the dump site at Hillside Park are high priorities. Town Square Park is an important historic and aesthetic resource for the city and the downtown area. The restoration of this park depends on the resolution of parking issues. Town Square Park is a moderate priority. Lions, Woodland Trails, Oak Knoll Athletic Complex and Orono Parks are very important, heavily used parks. All of these parks are substantially developed and, therefore, improvements and/or changes are a moderate priority. Improvements and/or changes are also a low priority for the following already developed parks: Baldwin. Barrington, Deerfield 4th. North Terrace, and Ridgewood East. 123