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I <br />Park, Open Space and Trail Strategic Plan <br />(excerpts taken from City of Orono Community Management Plan) <br />Mission Statement; <br />To develop and implement a strategy fin- meeting the recreational needs ef <br />Orono's residents of all ages in an ^cient, economical manner. <br />To accomplish this the following strategies have been identified; <br />1 . Identify recreation and open space needs of the city and its residents <br />- location, type and Unction of <br />• parks <br />* open space areas <br />• trails <br />* recreational facilities <br />- prioritize and schedule improvements and maintenance of facilities <br />2. Identify potential future open space, park and trail requirements <br />- plan for acquisition of additional property <br />3. Prepare to act when opportunities arise <br />The following items need to be addressed to support the mission; <br />1 . Evaluate the current park, open space and trail options to determine if <br />community needs are being met. <br />- Address community needs relative to missing recreational facilities including a <br />dog park, hockey rink, skate park, tennis courts, softball, lacrosse and <br />soccer fields, etc. <br />- Develop a plan for trails to link area parks, open spaces and regional trails. <br />Address safety concerns by planning for trails along county roads. <br />2. Review the 15/20 year cycle for review, upgrade and improvement of <br />neighborhood parks. <br />3. Incorporate AD.A standards in new parks and park improvements <br />4. Identify and procure additional land for passive or active recreational needs <br />5. Review parks budget and identify other means of funding <br />6. Protect and preserve natural resources (Lake Minnetonka is a priority)