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CMP Part 4E. Park, Onen Snace and Tran Pian <br />CLASSIFICATION OF CITY PARKS & PUBLIC USE AREA <br />The City of Orono is serviced by a variety of park, recreation, open space and <br />trail facilities provided by the City, regional and state government, the Orono <br />School District, and private enterprise. In addition, the community benefits <br />from facilities in nearby communities which are accessible to and used by <br />Orono residents. <br />This section is a classification of the existing park, open space facilities and <br />other resources available within Orono provided by the City for Orono <br />residents. <br />A. MINI -PARKS <br />Size: Approximately 0-2 acres <br />Service Area: Serves primarily the neighborhood community that surrounds <br />the park and is intended for informal recreation, play and <br />relaxation. Limited usage by groups and organizations. <br />Typical Facilities: -Tot lots, play lots for children <br />-Benches and picnic tables <br />-Creative play structures and apparatus <br />-Limited parking <br />-Lighting not to be intrusive, mainly for security <br />-Half-court basketball <br />Use Characteristics: Orono has several mini -parks located throughout the City that <br />generally serve as passive recreation sites for all ages. Mini - <br />parks or play lots may also be small parks intended for <br />informal recreation, play and relaxation. <br />B NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS <br />Size: 2-15 acres <br />Service Area: Primarily for informal neighborhood use (approximately a one <br />mile radius). Limited organizational use, and not for exclusive <br />use by any one organization. <br />Typical Facilities:-Playfields <br />-Multiple use, hard surface play courts <br />-Creative play structures and apparatus <br />-Half-court basketball <br />-Tennis courts <br />City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4E-9 <br />