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Summary 7.2.2014 <br /> August 20,2014 Open House,Elk River Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> o You could raise fees at Pinewood <br /> o Kick Golf as an alternative <br /> o Pinewood is an establishment that can be used by both young and old! <br /> o Keep Pinewood!!! <br /> • Miss Oaks <br /> o Repair and upgrade playground 1+ <br /> • Lots of kids in neighborhood <br /> • More swings—toddler swings <br /> • Bike rack—kids drop bikes in no parking zone daily 1+ <br /> • Ice Arena and Activity Center 6+ <br /> o Showers in ice arena <br /> • Trott Brook Farms Park <br /> o Add hockey rink and softball field 1+ <br /> • Oak Knoll <br /> o Shade <br /> • General <br /> o Splash pad anywhere <br /> o Need to address park needs post mining—lake amenity <br /> o Water fountain access l+ <br /> Connect to the Rivers <br /> Recommendations: <br /> 1. Improve riverfront connectivity 5+ <br /> Strategies <br /> a. As opportunities arise consider adding riverfront property to the City's park system. 1- <br /> b. Improve wayfinding signage to increase awareness of existing riverfront parks and trails <br /> 1+ <br /> 2. Connect public riverfront property with pedestrian and bicycle trails. 9+ <br /> 3. Improve Bailey Point Nature Preserve. 1+,4- <br /> 4. Acquire Houlton Farm Property 5+,5- <br /> Comments: <br /> • Acquire Houlton Farm Property <br /> o People need to be made award this will support hunting w/in city farms <br /> • Connect neighborhoods to trails prior to the river 1+ <br /> Programs <br /> Recommendations: <br /> 1. Provide high quality,diverse program offerings for all ages(children,teens,families,adults,and <br /> seniors). <br /> Strategies <br /> 41Pagc <br />