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November 19, 2012 - Part II, page 9 - <br />SSppeecciiffiicc AArreeaa SSttrraatteeggiieess <br /> <br />Recreational <br />Opportunities <br />Objective Statement <br />The unique recreational amenities <br />located within the Study Area are <br />the Mississippi River, the Elk River, <br />historic Handke Stadium, Lions <br />Park and Rivers Edge Commons Park. <br /> <br />One of the key findings of the community’s 2011 branding <br />process was the recognition that Elk River residents are physically <br />active, and the area park amenities are known region wide. This <br />recognition helps form the development of the community’s <br />Powered by Nature brand. The effective preservation and <br />expansion of these recreational features will do more to establish <br />the study area as the hub of the city than any development <br />project devoted to commercial or residential uses of comparable <br />expense. <br /> <br />The Plan emphasizes the need to connect these amenities to <br />provide the public a variety of venues to connect and experience <br />the area’s historic, cultural and natural environment. Initially, <br />these connections will be found via the established routes, it is <br />envisioned that as properties develop or redevelop, connections <br />along the amenity will be added. <br /> <br /> Elk River near the Dam Elk River Meets Mississippi <br /> Lions Park Rivers Edge Commons Park <br /> Handke Stadium