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Table 6.4 Park Classifications <br />Elk River's park system is made up of a variety of parks and open spaces, each with different purposes, characteristics, <br />uses, and ownership. Classifications define and clarify the intended use of each park type and indoor recreation facility <br />and also clarify the area served, access, and typical features of each park type and indoor recreation facility. This table is <br />Neighborhood Park Primary recreation facility to meet the day -to -day needs of neighborhoods. Provides <br />active recreation and informal gathering spaces for families and groups of neighbors. <br />(urban service area Fields are sized for practice /youth games. <br />Neighborhood Park Close to home to meet day -to -day needs of residents. Minimal facilities devoted to <br />(outside of urban informal play. Adjacent to natural areas, with trails as appropriate. <br />service area) <br />Community Park Serves broader purpose than neighborhood parks. Focus is on meeting service sector - <br />based recreational needs, as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces. <br />Athletic Complex Focused on organized athletic recreation with regulation sized playfields. Meets the athletic <br />needs of varying ages. <br />Signature Park Community parks and athletic complexes with high quality facilities that residents are <br />willing to drive to and attract regional visitors. <br />Nature Preserve / Areas focused on the preservation of natural environments, passive recreation, and <br />Conservation Area ecological education. For some areas, use is dictated by deed restrictions. <br />These areas serve as linear corridors of natural environment. The Focus is on protecting <br />ecological resources and providing wildlife and trail corridors. Secondary use is for trails, <br />Greenways assuming that they can be integrated without compromising the integrity of the natural <br />systems. <br />Special Use Facility A broad range of land and buildings with a primary use such as a nature center, senior <br />center, historic sites, activity center, etc. <br />Undeveloped Park Park land held for future recreation development or future nature preserve. <br />L <br />rParks and open spaces with a natural resource and larger acreage focus. Classification as <br />Regional Park a regional park is coordinated through the greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails <br />Commission <br />77 City of Elk River - Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />