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Signature Park Concepts <br /> ` 4,, Signature park concepts illustrate desired improvements. They are provided to <br /> � A <br /> ' ' give a sense of the type,scale,and location of future improvements.Concepts are <br /> - ." presented for Woodland Trails, Orono Park,Dave Anderson Athletic Complex, <br /> Youth Athletic Complex,Lion John Weicht Park,and Rivers Edge Commons. <br /> ''!''11::11:''''',:,1 .'"---:N, <br /> . - Orono Park and Dave Anderson Athletic Complex <br /> . �I ` .-\ Orono Park and Dave Anderson Athletic Complex will build on the current <br /> • ' 11\`. success and momentum as a destination park in Elk River. <br /> ji • Nature play features and a splash pad will be added next to the existing <br /> = n 1 playground to create a play zone for children of all ages. <br /> Fitness machines will be nearby for use by parents watching their children. <br /> lr *y , i;-1, • Trail loops will connect different features of the park and allow for a strolling <br /> N'4i F <br /> experience for park users. <br /> A skatepark will be constructed at the north end of the park and will connect <br /> to the rest of the park by trail. <br /> Kayak and canoe rentals will allow beachgoers to get out on the water. <br /> ,r% `' • Concessions and flush restrooms will serve Orono Park users and athletes <br /> ' .P. 't'''''' ' ' '4g <br /> ,, and spectators at Dave Anderson Athletic Complex. <br /> 4'84? <br /> -. • The ofl leash dog area will expand to incorporate more varied open and <br /> •.�G` shaded areas for dogs and owners. <br /> '` � Parking will be expanded and configured to separate boat and playground <br /> 1t uses and to provide additional parking. <br /> ` � , L The transition of the existing ball field in the north to a miracle field will welcome <br /> people of all abilities to Elk River.Miracle fields are rubber,wheelchair and walker <br /> accessible fields. The shorter dimensions of the field will also allow trail loops, <br /> 4, :.'*---'74?4.-:''' - - ; which are desired features, throughout the park instead of simply providing out- <br /> kisa and back trails. <br /> The County Fairgrounds play an important role for Orono Park and Dave <br /> Anderson Athletic Complex, both as an open space and as parking support for <br /> the ballfields. It is an important partnership to the city and future development <br /> should consider the potential for shared parking and incorporation of expanded <br /> ; ; park and recreation opportunities. <br /> .e a v,€4 ' .e azx064A44.ww4e4xe a. x i ,.,a, ece4 x..,.,.ase a...yr" , s <br /> 45 City of Elk River-Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />