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7.0. PRSR 01 08 2003 -, 0 J� City of Elk River MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Michele McPherso irector of Planning DATE: January 8, 2002 SUBJECT: Master Park Plan Discussion, Continued Please arrive at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2002 to continue our discussion regarding the Master Park Plan. We will meet in the Training Room. Attachments 1. Draft Park System Mission Goals and Objectives (yellow) 2. 1997 Inventory and Analysis - Pages 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (green) 3. Matrix showing existing park facilities 4. 1997 Demographic Analysis - Pages 84 - 90 (blue) 5. Hoisington-Koegler's Demographic Analysis - August 1, 2002 (pink) During the meeting to discuss the Master Park Plan,I would like to complete the following tasks: 1. Review the Draft Park System Mission Goals and Objectives, and make any necessary changes to the text. 2. Review the Inventory and Analysis text and the park descriptions,which are in the 1997 Plan. As these are not attached, please bring your 1997 Master Park Plan so that we can review the verbiage of the individual park descriptions and inventories. S:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PARKNREC\Master Park Plan\t-8 memo.doc Draft-January 2003 Park Master Plan Park System Mission, Goals and Objectives City-Wide Context The Comprehensive Plan process has been described as building the future Elk River. The park system is one of the"building blocks"of the future Elk River. The cornerstone of the building that will be the future Elk River is the Vision. The park system mission,goals,and objectives must support and contribute to the Vision. The Vision Statement provides a broad and enduring view of Elk River. The vision for the future of Elk River consists of several themes: Maintain a distinct identity for Elk River. • Elk River will keep an identity and character all its own. • Natural,cultural and historical resources of the community are essential ingredients of Elk River's identity • Elk River seeks to grow in a manner that preserves the qualities of its "small town" heritage. Create and maintain strong neighborhoods. • Neighborhoods are the basic building blocks of Elk River and shape our views and attitudes about the community. • Residential development is judged on both aesthetics and function. Keep Elk River a "safe" place. • Elk River is a place where people feel comfortable and secure. • Traffic safety is an important factor in all aspects of community development. • A system of streets, sidewalks and trails allow safe and convenient movement throughout the city. • Municipal services (police, fire, water treatment) create both the perception and reality of safety. Preserve and maintain the environment. • Elk River seeks to promote clean air and water in the management of development and the delivery of municipal services. • Development must be served by well-maintained and reliable infrastructure. Building the Future 1 µThe Comprehensive Plan for Elk River t Draft-January 2003 Park Master Plan • Development seeks to incorporate and blend the built environment with the natural environment. • Rural, undeveloped areas are part of the Elk River environment. • As Energy City, Elk River seeks to promote sustainable and energy efficient forms of development. Make Elk River a complete place. • Community and economic development policies will seek to attract employment opportunities and goods and services needed by the community. • The expansion of local employment creates more opportunities for people to live and work in Elk River. • Planning and decision-making must recognize that the population of Elk River is not a single commodity. Differences in age, economic status and ethnicity must be considered in planning for future development, facilities and services. • Recreational and cultural opportunities are important elements of a complete place. • A quality education system attracts and keeps people in Elk River. Work to achieve the vision. • Everyone shares responsibility for achieving the vision. It is not the sole responsibility of city government. • The City will seek collaborative efforts with other partners with who have shared interests to achieve this vision. Park System Mission In order to guide park system development,the City has adopted the following mission statement for the Park System: The Park System will serve a wide spectrum of citizens by providinga variety of facilities thatpreserve uniqueproperties wherepovibleand that are well connected by trails and other pedestrian connections to neighborhoods andplaces of work and commerce. Goals and Objectives Measurable goals and objectives will guide the City in the development, maintenance, and operation of the Park System. Residents will be able to evaluate the progress of the City in the implementation of the Master Park System Plan by reviewing the following goals and objectives: 4, Building the Future 2 ,The Comprehensive Plan for Elk River Draft—January 2003 Park Master Plan Provide and maintain park,trail and recreational facilities that meet residents'needs within the community. Objectives: • Create and maintain a park system that provides a variety of recreational opportunities: traditional (neighborhood and regional) and non-traditional (mountain biking, skiing, dog parks); active and passive. • Create and maintain facilities that support a variety of recreational opportunities for residents of all age groups and abilities. • Create and maintain a trail system that allows for safe pedestrian movements throughout the City and provides access to parks and other open spaces with active and passive recreational opportunities for residents in all age groups. • Maintain and improve the city's existing public recreation facilities. • Require developers of new areas to either dedicate public open space or make a cash payment in lieu of dedication to the City's park improvement fund. • Establish and maintain a Capital Improvements Budget that allows for development and replacement of trails and facilities and plans for acquisition of land that are significant to the System. Review the Budget annually to determine the priority of expenditures based on community need. Preserve and protect environmental resources, such as forests, wetlands,water bodies and their shorelines and natural ecosystems. Objectives: • Preserve natural systems through land acquisition, land dedication or conservation/preservation easements on private land. • Research and implement alternative management techniques where appropriate on public lands. • Restore native ecologic communities where appropriate on public lands. • Utilize best management practices for the management of trees and forests on public lands. Building the Future 3 The Comprehensive Plan for Elk River Draft-January 2003 Park Master Plan • Plan recreational opportunities in a way that is compatible with the ecology of the parkland. • Identify and implement strategies to protect environmentally sensitive areas. • Enforce local ordinances and conditions of approval for land use requests (subdivisions). Preserve, protect and enhance the cultural, social, historical and scenic qualities unique to the community. Objectives: • Reserve through purchase, easement, or dedication public access to wetlands, waterways, lakeshore or other natural preservation areas. • Work with other public and private agencies to identify, preserve and protect sites of historical, architectural and cultural significance. • Work with developers through the subdivision to preserve existing natural open space areas. Promote ownership with park development and maintenance through collaboration of city and volunteers. Objectives: • Develop and maintain opportunities for volunteer work on public lands. • Establish and implement policies for volunteer work on public lands that protect the safety of the volunteers and limits the City's liability. • Create an annual recognition program to acknowledge volunteer hours. Develop public and private collaborations to assist in funding the acquisition and development of parks, trails and recreational facilities. Objectives: • Identify lands to be acquired for parks,trails,or recreational facilities. • Identify opportunities for collaboration in the acquisition and development of parks, trails, and recreational facilities. y Building the Future 4 The Comprehensive Plan for Elk River Draft—January 2003 Park Master Plan • Cultivate collaborative relationships for acquisition and development of parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Building the Future 5 "The Comprehensive Plan for Elk River INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS CITY CHARACTERISTICS The City of Elk River is located 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 169, approximately midway between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. The City is located in the southeast corner of Sherburne County and serves as the County Seat. Since merging with the township in 1978, the City expanded to an area of 44 square miles and has a current population of approximately 13,000 people. `i cs EI � R B t3 N E fl t , q L RIVER 4`'` `.- 2?C, R V E R \ , RIVE '�!t ci �` _ l \ c.IT1ES MAP B-1.1 ELK RIVER LOCATION MAP Settlement of Elk River began in 1848 and was followed by platting of the town in 1856. The proximity to both the Elk and Mississippi Rivers offered effective corridors to transport grain and timber, while also supplying power to run milling operations. The City grew rapidly during the railroad boom of the late 1800's when three major rail lines were built through town. This emphasis on transportation enabled Elk River to develop as a trading and supply center for farmers throughout Sherburne County. The City then grew slowly until the 1940's when larger cities began to expand, while smaller towns suffered. Elk River was no exception. It wasn't until the 1970's that the City began to again grow due to increased mobility allowing people to enjoy the metropolitan amenities while living in the rural atmospheres of cities like Elk River. 7 Elk River is currently experiencing significant development pressure for all types of land use. The rapid growth of new single family home construction has brought an increased demand for commercial facilities, as well as transportation systems. school systems and City services. The new residential development is primarily comprised of young families with children, which places increased demands on the park and recreation systems. The City of Elk River is characterized by a rich diversity of rolling hills, wetlands, streams and rivers, deciduous hardwoods and open farmland and prairies. It is a landscape that was carved by glacial runoff some 13,000 years ago, leaving behind areas of lakes, sand and gravel deposits and fertile topsoils. The wide variety of topographic and geologic conditions support an abundant mix of plant communities and wildlife. It is an ecological system that is fragile and demands a sensitive approach to development, as well as a need for preservation of key natural areas. REGIONAL CONTEXT The Regional Context Map shows the City of Elk River in relationship to the regional park facilities in the area. The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge lies 15 miles northwest of downtown Elk River and encompasses some 31,000 acres. The Refuge is predominantly a wetland with some hiking trails and draws visitors from the Metro Region as well as surrounding local communities. Sherburne County currently does not have a county park system. The adjacent counties of Anoka and Hennepin have well developed county park systems, while Wright County has a park system with limited development. The Elm Creek Park Reserve in Hennepin County northwest of Osseo, is the most frequently used regional park for Elk River residents. Twin Lakes County Park in Anoka County is located on the eastern edge of Elk River, approximately 5 miles from the downtown area. 8 Map 8-1.2 9 EXISTING PARK SITES Elk River has approximately 728 acres of City owned park land including two large, undeveloped wooded parcels, two developed Community Parks, one area wide park and many other undeveloped sites ranging from a 1/2 acre lot to a 5.5 mile segment of an abandoned railroad corridor. Elk River also has approximately 576 acres of non-City owned land that is recreation related. This land includes two golf courses, the school grounds, the county fairgrounds, a small State Wayside Rest, and a large historic farm. The existing park sites are shown on the following map, which labels existing City owned parks with numbers and non-City owned sites with letters. 10 EXISTING PARK MAP MAP B-1.3 11 seopsas,OH (#)sun°O sryuay x m (#)sunop IIegAallon — — (#)Nn001!eglaNsea - N ■(#)spIa!d uopeaaey uedO x x x x (#)Sple!d negeseg T EXEXIX' m (#)SPla!J Je0OS o (#)sp!el,d I1e0400d °' 6upENS uedO x (#)sMu!y AaooH x x (sal!w)BuiMS00l6u!N!H-sl!my x x x — x x x x x x x uewdmba punm6Aeld x x x x x x x x x x x x x N (#)SNJeH GCll C N E sumssepuoyN011l!ned x N savJUeg '^Bu9JAoe ,sJeu!s!uop Vse,l x x x x x x x • su!ewfOJ 6ulN000 t saloed.ONO d — x x c x x a (#)s ellagS?uad U el (#)Swowlsea x x x x x x x x x x 6uoped x x x x x x x x x X X X X X X X X IeH 6u!PIIS x x x x x 6u!wwpxS x Burysl,d x x x laid 6u!usl!d x youoelleog x x uieLel 6upse,alul x x x x x x im= puellaM x x x x x x x x papooM % x x % X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x a°ield ,ani2VsNel/pu0d 0_ 0: 0. a a a m m x b Q 0. uopeanageAIJyleMssed C < < < 0- 0- ¢ ¢ < 0. ¢ < 0- 0- ¢ < < < < <,< < < < ¢ a ¢ as pedole..apunmed°!a.ea OO7 » > OM ❑ » » oMo » 770000070 »0 Cu n- o x ° v Y moo yY OY ai` oars n a aY m aE ,� m` `a Em = a aE OEEW ' `m -` mcU o ` F ,`o x o map- : r°o .e Co o v 'O. 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N lOV N O t`9 P r — 0 O .7 O OP r O O ^ P I� �° N m - - .O O O P Q O O b n 0 N J( N h < Y, 0 MIN N ^ .N- O O O N 0 W ABN deal N — . — N . - - - - MINN N Q m U O W Il I7 2 DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS The attached tables illustrate the Age of the residents of Elk River as derived from the 1980 and 1990 Census of Population. The 1990 Census, as expected, reflects a large number of new young families with small children that are buying homes in the area. Table B-3.1 Elk River Population Data 3000 —' 2500 o % j 32000 x1500 1000 ..% ._. .., �r Ell 500 o 5 5-ti 18-20 21-24 25-44 45-54 55-59 e0-84 85-74 75-a4 85 and over Age(in years) 1990 Population II 1980 Population The rapid development of the City has and will continue to put strong demands on the Park and Recreation system. The increased demands will be felt primarily at the neighborhood level. 84 Other parts of the Elk River Park and Recreation system that will continue to be stressed by a growing population are the larger scale parks that serve the entire community. These parks generally include large parcels of land and support activities varying from ballfields to hiking trails. These areas are vital to a growing population. PARK LAND AREA ANALYSIS Comprehensive park planning generally includes an analysis of how much park land is appropriate for any given area which is generally measured in terms of acres of park land per 1000 residents. A number often quoted is an old standard of 10-15 acres per 1000 population recommended by the National Recreation and Parks Association. This standard, however, does not adequately take into account the current need to preserve large areas of natural features, such as wooded areas, wetlands, flood plain and wildlife habitat. The Metropolitan Council has suggested 7-14 acres per 1000 for local parks and an additional 25 acres per 1000 residents for regional parks. Most communities have also found these figures to be quite low, particularly for communities who are trying to preserve large natural areas. Park land standards are best determined by local needs and local considerations. It is certainly reasonable and desirable for the City of Elk River to maintain their high quality of life by not only providing enough park land for basic recreational needs, but by also acquiring high quality environmentally sensitive landscapes that can be preserved for future generations. At the present time, the City of Elk River appears to be acquiring park land at a rate commensurate with new development. The City currently has approximately 566 acres of park land for a population of approximately 13,000 people for a ratio of approximately 43.5 acres per 1000 population. More than three fourths of the park land, however, has extensive open space characteristics, such as that found in Woodland Trails Park and Hillside Park. PARK CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOCAL RECREATION STANDARDS The Classification System for Local Recreation Facilities is described in the attached table 3-3.3, which lists each park classification, describes the criteria, service area, site (acreage requirement), attributes and location requirements. Table B-3.2 on the following page classifies Elk River's existing park and recreation land. 85 1. TABLE B-3.2 PARK CLASSIFICATION MAP AREA IN KEY PARK NAME ACRES CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION CITY OWNED ADJACENT TO HWY 169 AND SURROUNDED BY APARTMENT 1 BALDWIN PARK 1 PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK BLDGS WITH PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 2 BARRINGTON PARK 213 PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SMALL DEVELOPED SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT UNDEVELOPED.WOODED LAND ADJACENT TO THE ELK 3 CITY HALL PARK 3 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RIVER 4 COUNTRY CROSSING PARK 7 CONSERVANCY PARK RECENTLY ACQUIRED AREA OF OLD GROWTH FOREST HEALTHY WETLAND WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPED 5 DEERFIELD 2ND PARK 20 CONSERVANCY PARK RESIDENTIAL 6 DEERFIELD 4TH PARK 2 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEVELOPED PARK NEXT TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 7 ELK HILLS PARK 2/3 PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD/ UNDEVELOPED,WOODED LAND ADJACENT TO THE ELK 8 HARRIS ISLAND PARK 12 CONSERVATORY PARK RIVER ROLLING,WOODED LAND PREVIOUSLY SERVING AS THE CITY 9 HILLSIDE PARK 80 AREA WIDE PARK DUMP,UNDEVELOPED 10 JACKSON 8 MAIN ST PARK ', SPECIAL USE TOWN SQUARE SITE DEVELOPED FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING 11 LION'S PARK 34 COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPED,OPEN PARK SOUTH OF THE SCHOOL CAMPUS 12 MEADOW PARK Y. PLAYLOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY 13 MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK 40 PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD 14 MOLDENHAUER PARK 'A PARK UNDEVELOPED SMALL SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT DEVELOPED SITE SURROUNDED BY HOUSES'NO ROAD 15 NORTH TERRACE PARK V. PLAYLOT ACCESS INTENSELY DEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 16 OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX 37'A ATHLETIC COMPLEX CAMPUS COMMUNITY PARK/ATHLETIC A WELL DEVELOPED PARK ON THE WESTERN SHORE OF 17 ORONO PARK/BALLFIELD COMPLEX 45 COMPLEX LAKE ORONO AN ABANDONED RAILROAD CORRIDOR CONVERTED TO A 18 RAILROAD TRAIL 73 LINEAR PARK CITY TRAIL 19 RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK 5 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ROLLING HILLS PARTIALLY WOODED WITH AN OAK GROVE SITE RANGING FROM WOODED UPLANDS TO OPEN WETLANDS DEVELOPED WITH CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS 20 WOODLAND TRAILS PARK 164 AREA WIDE AND PAVED HIKINGiBIKING TRAILS UNDEVELOPED WOODED SITE ADJACENT TO WOODLAND 21 TO BE NAMED(SHIELY) 80 AREA WIDE TRAILS PARK 22 TO BE NAMED(MISSISSIPPI OAKS) 1.29 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD UNDEVELOPED PARTLY WOODED PARTLY OPEN SITE 23 TO BE NAMED(GAGNE) 48.27 PARK ADJACENT TO THE ELK RIVER 24 TO BE NAMED(HILLSIDE 5TH) 4.31 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO BE NAMED(COUNTRY 25 CROSSING 3R0) 3.01 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 26 TO BE NAMED(CASS) 38.75 ATHLETIC COMPLEX UNDEVELOPED SITE IN AN AGRICULTURAL AREA HEAVILY WOODED UNDEVELOPED SITE WITH EXTREME 27 TO BE NAMED(LAFAYETTE WOODS) 36.71 CONSERVANCY PARK ELEVATION CHANGES 86 NON-CITY OWNED A WAYSIDE REST ADJACENT TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER OFF A BABCOCK WAYSIDE REST 12 SPECIAL USE OF HWY :0 B COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 20 SPECIAL USE A FENCED AREA USED FOR THE SHERBURNE CO FAIR C ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 180 SPECIAL USE AN 18 HOLE PRIVATE GOLF COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A DEPRESSED SITE WITH MATURE OAKS SURROUNDING THE D HANDKE SCHOOL 10 SPECIAL USE PLAYFIELDS A RESTORED FARMSTEAD CURRENTLY HELD AS AN E KELLY FARM 160 HISTORIC PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT OWNED F MEADOWVALE SCHOOL 39 SPECIAL USE AND MAINTAINED BY I.S.D.728 G PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE 20 SPECIAL USE 1 9 HOLE PRIVATE GOLF COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I H SCHOOL CAMPUS 145 ATHLETIC COMPLEX ATHLETIC FIELDS OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY I.S.D.728 87 TABLE B-3.3 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES Play Lot Specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population or specific group such as tots or senior citizens;may be in locations such as apartment complexes. townhouse developments. or commercial centers. Can partially serve neighborhood park needs. SERVICE AREA: tG to 'G mile radius SITE: '/.- 1 acre Neighborhood Park Area for intense recreational activities such as field games. court games.crafts.playground equipment. sliding hill.skating. neighborhood centers. SERVICE AREA: /2- I mile radius to serve a population of 1.000 SITE: 2 -4 Acres Recommended Size: 3 Acres ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development LOCATION: Proximity to urban residential districts Community Park Area for intense recreational facilities such as play fields. beaches or swimming pools. could include neighborhood use. SERVICE AREA: City Wide SITE: 15-50 acres ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development LOCATION: Centrally located for City-wide access Athletic Complex Area for multiple use athletic fields.tracks and stadiums. SERVICE AREA: City Wide SITE: 5-50 Acres ATTRIBUTES: Relatively flat topography suitable for athletic fields. LOCATION: Proximity to schools or other community resources. Area Wide Area of natural or ornamental quality for nature oriented outdoor recreation such as picnicking, boating. fishing,swimming,camping and trail uses. SERVICE AREA: City and surrounding area SITE: 50-acres ATTRIBUTES: Complete natural setting contiguous to water bodies or water courses where possible. LOCATION: Where natural resource occurs. Linear Park Area developed for one or more varying modes of recreational travel such as hiking.biking, snowmobiling,horseback riding,cross-country skiing, canoeing and driving. Sufficient width to provide maximum protection of resource and maximum use: sufficient length to accomplish purpose. SERVICE AREA: City wide SITE: Where linear resource occurs. Link recreation facilities and other community facilities. LOCATION: Utilize man made and/or natural linear resources such as utility corridors, rights- of-way.drainage ways. vegetation patterns and roads or abandoned railroad corridors. Historic Park Area that preserves. maintains.and interprets buildings. sites and objects of historical and archaeological significance. SITE: Sufficient area to encompass facility or resource ATTRIBUTES: Historically significant: represents broad cultural. political.economic. military or social history: associated with historical figure.architectural specimen. major archeological site.large enough to protect all significant resources. LOCATION: Where resource occurs:where event occurred. Conservancy Park Areas of wetlands.wildlife preserves, virgin timber forests. or other unique landscapes. SITE: Any Size ATTRIBUTES: Site to be preserved for present character. LOCATION: Where no facilities are presently intended. Special Use Area providing specialized or single purpose recreational activities such as golf course. nature center. marina.zoo. conservatory.arboretum. display gardens. arena. gun club. and downhill ski area. SITE: Specific standard applicable to desired use. ATTRIBUTES: Appropriate to particular special use. 88 The following standards are recommended for programmed playfields for the City of Elk River. These standards and acreages will need to be continually reviewed as demand for various activities and Elk River's estimated population at full development changes. TABLE B-3.4 ATHLETIC FACILITIES FEBRUARY 1997 Athletic National Local #of Additional Facilities Needed by Acres to Activity Standard Standard Existing the City of Elk River Accommodate Facilities (Pop. 45,000) Addl. Facilities Baseball 1/5,000 1,4,400 2.5 5 20 Acres (Full Size) Youth Baseball/ 1/5,000 1/1,200 14 10 25 Acres Softball Adult Softball 1/3,100 5 9 27 Acres Basketball 1/2,000 6 Future need anticipated to be met 0 Acres with school facilities. City owned courts should be considered with Community Center. Cross Country t15 miles Suitable trails for these sports 0 Acres Skiing/Running - should be added to parks Football 1/20,000 1/6,150 4 4 Game and 4 Practice 12 Acres Golf 1/20,000 1/7,700 I -9 Hole Future need anticipated to be met 0 Acres 1 - 18 Hole by private sector Hockey/Figure 1/100,00 1/31,000 2 (indoor) 0 (indoor) 0 Acres Skating 0 (indoor) Land Acquired (indoor) 1/5,000 0 (outdoor) 8(outdoor) 8 acres could (outdoor) be added to existing parks Soccer 1/10,000 1/2,500 5.5 11.5 Cass property will 17.5 Acres accommodate 4 additional soccer fields Swimming Consider indoor pool with (indoor) 1/30,000 I Community Center (outdoor) I (beach) Additional outdoor facility 3 Acres Tennis 1/2,000 1/1,500 8 (courts) 14(courts) 2 Acres Volleyball 1/2,000 6 Future indoor needs anticipated 0 Acres (indoor) to be met using school basketball courts. Consider indoor courts with Community Center. Outdoor courts should be added to neighborhood parks. Land the City of Elk River should acquire to accommodate athletic facilities for a population Total: of 45.000. 114.5 Acres * Includes city owned and Elk River's proportionate shape of I.S.D. #728 facilities 89 COMMUNITY SURVEY The firm of Decision Resources, Ltd. conducted a community survey dealing with many parks and recreation issues. The survey includes 402 randomly selected residents of the City of Elk River who were interviewed between December 14 and December 27. 1989. The Executive Summary and Survey Tabulation is attached as an Appendix to this Report. The survey indicated an extremely high usage of park and recreation facilities including trails, nature areas, swimming, fishing and golfing. Passive walking was a popular activity as was softball and children's play opportunities. The concept of a downtown river walk was strongly supported as was additional park land along the River and a community center. 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