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<br /> <br />MARKET ANALYSIS <br />City of Elk River, MN <br />Feasibility Study * <br />Page 56 <br />As a result of the information gathered from the market analysis portion of the Elk River Community <br />Facility study the following summary represents the basic findings. <br /> <br />City of Elk River Parks and Recreation <br /> <br />The City’s first priority for recreation facilities in general is to complete the private recreation <br />providers and partners. <br /> <br />There are numerous fitness providers in the area. <br /> <br />The City has a partnership with the YMCA. The YMCA has an indoor aquatic center, fitness <br />component and gymnasium. <br /> <br />There is a need in the community for more meeting and banquet space. However, this type of facility <br />will likely not be operationally self-sufficient. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Section IV – Program Assessment <br /> <br />The following section details specific recommendations for the proposed Community Recreation <br />Center. Remarks are grouped by area of interest and components. When combining the results of <br />the demographic analysis, stakeholder group information, community meeting and alternative <br />service providers, the following preliminary program has been developed. <br /> <br />Community Recreation Center <br /> <br />Gymnasium: One of the most frequently heard comments during the many community <br />stakeholder and public meetings are the need for more gymnasium space. The School District <br />staff reported that the demand and request for gym space exceeds what the Schools can <br />accommodate. As a result, a large gymnasium space that can be used for a variety of programs, <br />including indoor soccer, in-line hockey, baseball batting cages, gymnastics, wrestling, basketball <br />and volleyball. This space can also be used as trade show/convention space and collectively will <br />provide for hosting events. <br /> <br />Indoor Walking/Jogging Track: Walking is rated as the top activities according to the NSGA <br />(National Sporting Goods Association) and represents 3,311 people and running/jogging <br />represents 1,264 people in the primary service area. Consequently, a track around the perimeter <br />of the gymnasium and/or through other program spaces in the facility will meet the needs of <br />several diverse groups of users. The multi-lane track allows runners, joggers and walkers to all <br />use the track simultaneously. <br /> <br />APPENDIX B