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NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS <br />A critical evaluation of Elk River's Parks and Recreation System serves as the <br />foundation for this Master Plan. The needs assessment, which identifies current <br />and future needs and desires, is organized by key topics and includes input <br />results and evaluation and research findings. <br />The needs assessment process included: <br />• Evaluation of the entire system's parks, trails, natural and cultural <br />resources, connectivity, programs, and facilities. <br />• Identification of system -wide needs and opportunities. <br />• Identification of individual park needs and opportunities <br />• Review of recreation program use and delivery. <br />• Evaluation of current park classification system and standards. <br />• Evaluation of service areas and future growth and development needs. <br />• Comparison of Elk River's park system features and facilities to those of <br />peer communities. <br />• Comparison of supply and distribution facilities, fields, and courts to <br />accepted national service standards. <br />• Evaluation of emerging recreation, fiscal, environmental, land <br />development, social and demographic trends influencing Elk River's parks, <br />recreation and trails. <br />11 City of Elk River - Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />Draft 11.25.14 <br />