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CMP Part 4E. Park. (Open 'pace and Trail Plan <br />Goal 5. Allow for educational and service opportunities related to the <br />biological, physical and cultural resources of the Park <br />The City will: <br />• Identify, protect, preserve and interpret sites and areas significant to <br />the history, archaeology and culture of the Park area <br />• Develop interpretive tools that focus on the plants, animals, natural <br />communities, natural features and cultural resources within the Park <br />• Support and promote interpretive programs and tools for the general <br />public and organized groups <br />• Provide opportunities for service projects of mutual benefit to Big <br />Island Park and volunteer organizations or individuals <br />• Encourage volunteer opportunities and promote volunteering that <br />promotes long-term community stewardship of the Park <br />• Provide opportunities for input regarding Park management and <br />development from the public <br />• Establish a permit system for educational and service activities to <br />ensure that such activities are consistent with the above goals <br />Goal 6. Promote a passive day -use recreation and natural area identity in the <br />Park reinforced by the design of facilities and amenities as well as by the <br />establishment of rules and regulations consistent with that identity <br />The City will: <br />• Encourage and support the use of the Park for recreational activities <br />that require little or no infrastructure <br />• Promote recreation and enjoyment by individuals and small groups <br />as opposed to large group special events; limit and manage special <br />events to minimize impact on the Park and interference with Park <br />users; prohibit all for-profit activity within the park <br />• Establish appropriate permits and policies for non-profit group and <br />individual use of the Park within the guidelines established in the <br />MCWD Conservation Easement <br />• Ensure that the Park and its facilities remain available to all users <br />and are not used exclusively by any single group or entity <br />Goal 7. Recognize, acknowledge and embrace the special relationship that <br />America's military veterans have with the Park property, and encourage their <br />use of the Park in a manner consistent with its mission, vision and goals <br />City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4E-37 <br />