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i <br />TRAI LS <br />According to the 2014 Parks and Recreation <br />Survey, over 70% of Elk River residents identify <br />trails as a high priority for the future. This <br />mirrors state and national trends, where trails <br />are consistently at the top of the list of desired <br />amenities. Trails serve multiple purposes, <br />providing both safe routes for travel and places <br />for active recreation. Whether they are long, <br />linear trails like the Great Northern Trail, or a <br />walking loop like the trail at Lion John Weicht <br />Park, trails are in high demand. <br />City of Elk River - Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />ACTIVE LIVING <br />All age groups are seeing an increase in obesity <br />rates, along with associated health risks, such as <br />high blood pressure and diabetes. As a result, <br />people are paying increased attention to Active <br />Living, which centers around the idea that <br />physical activity can and should be integrated <br />into daily routines. The resulting demands on <br />park and recreation include more walking, <br />running, and biking trails, additional senior <br />fitness opportunities, and more ways to integrate <br />the health of the body and mind into everyday <br />lifestyles. <br />k <br />x <br />w. <br />Draft 11.25.14 <br />