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5.3. PRSR 06-07-1988 1 L .. vU-1 1 VII. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES A. INTRODUCTION I The anticipated growth of the city during the next 20 years will dictate a need for II additional park and recreation areas. The City recognizes this need and also recognizes many existing opportunities to create an appropriate park and recreation system of 1 which a trail system would be a part. Large parcels of undeveloped land exist in areas surrounding the urbanized core. The intent of this plan is to identify land which should be preserved for recreational purposes as development takes place within the city. B. GOALS The following is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to parks and recreation. I 1. GOAL: Encourage the development of a quality residential community which Iretains a semi-rural atmosphere. POLICIES: I . Continue the low-density residential development pattern through the use of open space areas and the designation of buffer areas between non-compatible land uses. i I 2. GOAL: Provide and maintain adequate and efficient levels of public services within the community. I I ' I VII-2 • POLICIES: •Provide access to parks and other open spaces with active and passive recrea- tional opportunities for residents in all age groups. • Maintain and improve the city's existing public recreation facilities. •Require developers of new residential areas to the City's caf public open improvement space or make a payment in lieu of dedication tY park fund. 1 3. GOAL: Develop,evelo preserve and protect environmental resources, such as wetlands, water bodies and their shorelines, within the area with respect to open space, recreational uses,water and air quality and natural ecosystems. it 3 POLICIES: . ,,, •Restrict development of shorelands,wetlands and drainage ways. Vi •Restrict alteration of natural contours and soils, and restrict removal of natural vegetation. • •Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication or easements. •Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural features and systems. 4 li 4. GOAL: Preserve,maintain and/or strengthen the cultural,social,historical,physical and visual qualities unique to the community. II. POLICIES: F •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 developer to preserve existing natural open space areas. :non-com- I •Require that developers provide for buffer area use of the differing and harac- P atible land use, whenever possible making I. • teristics. ' ; VII-3 C. CURRENT STATUS The City is endowed with significant recreational assets in the form of rivers and lakes. " The Mississippi River has long stretches of undeveloped land along its shores. This land is conducive to development into parkland and trails for active and passive s recreational use Also, Elk River north of Highway 10 and Lake Orono south of i Highway 10 provide opportunities for active and passive water related recreation. The following is a summary of parks and associated facilities located within the City (Figure 7-A). ,'„,'4'',. ,, r. 1. Wilderness Park Wilderness Park is approximately 160 acres of undeveloped land recently acquired by the City. .� 2 Orono Park Orono Park is approximately 17 acres and has numerous facilities including beach, softball field, volley ball court, children's playground equipment, horseshoe pits, and a public boat launch. 3. Ridgewood Park Ridgewood Park is approximately 5 acres and is partially developed as a grass field. The City currently has plans to install children's playground equipment and picnic tables. 4. Lions Park Lions Park is approximately 20 acres and has numerous facilities 4 including children's playground equipment, sand area,basketball court, tennis courts, - and horseshoe pits. The City has plans for adding a softball field and an ice rink with a warming house. 5. Jackson/Main Street. This park is approximately 1/2 acre and serves as the town square. It is a passive recreation area with picnic tables. 6. Main Street and Fourth. This is approximately one acre of grass area maintained by - the City. It has no facilities on it. 7. Former City Dump. This is an 80 acre parcel which previously served as the city dump. It is currently undeveloped and is designated for future park use. 8. School Campus. The school campus is approximately 145 acres and is owned and controlled by the School District Number 728. 9. Babcock State Park This is a 1/2 acre parcel on the south side of Highway 10 between the central business district and Highway 101. It serves as a wayside rest area and has picnic tables and public access to the Mississippi River. VII-4 a • 10. Elk River Golf Course. This is an 18 hole private golf cou rse open to the p ublic. 11. Pinewood. This is a 9 hole private golf course open to the public. 12. County Fairgrounds. This is approximately 20 acres of fenced off land used for the Sherburne County Fair. 13. Dee/field 2nd. This is approximately 20 acres of undeveloped wet soils and marshlands. 14. Oak Knoll. This is undeveloped land of approximatelly 12 acres. 1 S. Baldwin. This is undeveloped land of approxiamtely one acre. 16 Moldenhauer Park This is an undeveloped 1/2 acre parcel. 17 Kelley Farm. This is a privately owned property of approximately 160 acres. 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Oak Knoll `N�« -'-......._____N, 1 .4 �►i�4 6. Main STreet & Fourth 15. Baldwin Park _ _ -" �;� ftI.,N 7. City Dump 16. Moldenhauer Park , _ � - °- S. School Campus 17. Kelley Farm - - _ -- i i, I -EM- I 9. Babcock State Park i 1 4Yl`MI .� 1I 14I I € I / ' VII-6 D. PARK PLAN It is the City's desire to provide a variety of passive and active recreational activities and opportunities for its citizens. Therefore, the City desires to improve the existing parks and develop new parks consistent with future overall growth patterns. Priority items identified by the City include: 1) Neighborhood parks and community parks 0 located to effectively serve the recreational needs of the population(see Table 7-A for classification for criteria of Parks). 2)An integrated trail system which effectively ties together existing and proposed human activity centers. PThe long range parks and trails plan(Figure 7-B)was developed by overlaying a series of maps depicting natural features and existing development (refer to Background I Information Section). Features considered favorable for park land include: forested areas,wetlands, shoreland of lakes, streams and rivers, abandoned railroad beds, and ,, areas of poor soil quality. 0 1. Neighborhood Parks. These are areas of intense recreational activities such as field games, court games, playground equipment, skating rinks, and neighborhood centers. �4� Typically,these recreation areas have a service radius of a half mile to a mile and serve of 2 000 to 5 000 in an urbanized area. Typical size ranges from 10-25 a population YP g acres. The location of neighborhood parks is coordinated with the location of community sr` parks to provide appropriate geographic distribution of recreational opportunities to the city's residents. 2 Community Parks. These are areas of intense recreational facilities such as athletic fields and swimming pools. These parks should also include many of the same types of facilities as neighborhood parks because the geographic distribution of all parks requires a community park to serve a neighborhood function as well Community parks are designated for Lions Park and Orono Park. • 3. Area Wide Parks. These are areas of natural or ornamental quality for -' nature-oriented outdoor recreation such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, biking,camping,and trail use These parks are intended to serve the recreational needs of Elk River and surrounding area There are four such areas of varying size designated for area wide parks. They include: a. The river front area immediately south of the central business district. This land lies within the floodplain and is currently undeveloped. b. A 160 acre parcel adjacent to and north of the Elk River Golf Course. The land is currently undeveloped and has substantial tree stands. . VII-7 40 c. The former city du m p which is 80 acres in size. d. An area of 80 to 160 acres surrounding Eagle Lake in the northeastern quadrant of tS. the city. 4. Trails System. An important feature of the Park Plan is the integration of existing and proposed recreation areas through the use of a trail system. The trail system provides a series of loops through the city. This loop arrangement is designed to provide access from residential neighborhoods to the park system with a minimum of traffic conflict with motorized vehicles. Portions of the trail system will be developed in conjunction with the expansion and development of various transportation corridors.Burlington Northern Railroad bed The backbone of the trails system is the abandoned g which runs in a north-south direction from the central business district. Acquisition of the railroad bed is a goal of the City since it is an important link to the integrated trail system.P An important link in the trail system is the trail parallel to the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River trail will provide an east-west access along the City's southern boundary. Acquisition of lands for the parks and trails system is to be through land dedications 0 and purchase when funds are available. t. F. NECESSARY ACTION t. 1. Re-establish Park and Recreation Board. The role of the Park and Recreation �;� Board is to identify and analyze need for park and recreation facilities on a community : and neighborhood basis,and to establish priorities for phasing of capital improvements. +:. 2. Continue cooperative agreement with school district. 4Y*, 3. Establish budget for acquisition and improvements. y, 4 4. Designate park locations and trail corridors on city map and land use map. K; 5. Require land dedications or cash equivalents as property is developed. .. 6. 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Trails I 1111 pliill i .. i I. i 1 piVII-8 It TABLE 7-A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES MINI-PARK/PLAY AREA 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. gr SERVICE AREA:Less than 1/4 mile. SITE:Less than 1 acre. r .. NEIGHBORHOOD PARK/ , PLAYGROUND Area for intense recreational activities such as field games,court games,crafts,apparatus area,skating,neighborhood centers. SERVICE AREA: 12-1 mile radius to serve a population of 2,000 to 5,000. SITE: 10-25 acres. ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development. LOCATION: Proximity to schools. COMMUNITY PARK/ r PLAYFIELD Area for intense recreational facilities such as athletic fields and swimming pools;could include neighborhood use. SERVICE AREA: City wide SITE: 25-20 acres. ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development. LOCATION: Proximity to school and other public facilities,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--particularly water. It LINEAR PARK(Trails, corridors,parkways) Area developed for one or more varying modes of recreational travel such as hiking,biking,snowmobiling,horseback riding,crosscountry skiing,canoeing and-driving. Sufficient width to provide maximum protection of resource and maximum use;sufficient length to accomplish purpose. SERVICE AREA: Utilize man made and/or natural linear resources such as utility corridors,rights-of-way,drainage ways,bluff lines, vegetation patterns and roads. SITE: Where linear resource occurs.Link recreation facilities and other community facilities. 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. SPECIAL USE Area providing specialized or single purpose recreational activities such as golf course, nature center,manna,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. LOCATION: Within park reserve or regional park except for water access sites,steep slopes for skiing,and Noerenberg Floral Display Gardens. w 11164*,