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Large parcels of undeveloped land exist in areas surrounding the urbanized <br /> core. The intent of this plan is to identify land which should be preserved for <br /> recreational purposes as development takes place within the city. <br /> G. PUBLIC LAND <br /> 1. Current Status <br /> The city is endowed with significant recreational assets in the form of rivers <br /> and lakes. The Mississippi River has long stretches of undeveloped land along its <br /> shores. This land is conducive to development into parkland and trails for active <br /> and passive recreational use. Also, Elk River north of Highway 10 and Lake Orono <br /> south of Highway 10, provide opportunities for active and passive water related <br /> • recreation. <br /> 2. Proposed Park Plan <br /> It is the city's desire to provide a variety of passive and active recreational <br /> activities and opportunities for its citizens. Therefore, the city desires to improve <br /> the existing parks and develop new parks consistent with future overall growth <br /> patterns. Priority items identified by the city include: 1) Neighborhood parks and <br /> community parks located to effectively serve the recreational needs of the <br /> population; 2) An integrated trail system for pedestrians and bicycles which <br /> effectively ties together existing and proposed human activity centers. <br /> • <br /> 9 <br />