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1 7.0 Parks, Recreation and Trails City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 109

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3 Purpose The purpose of the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Section is to describe the existing park and trail system in Becker and plan for its future. A Park and Trail Plan was prepared in 2001 to guide future and park development. Relevant sections of the plan will be incorporated into the Parks and Recreation Section of this Comprehensive Plan. Introduction Parks and Trails As the City of Becker grows in population and area, the park and recreation facilities will need to accommodate that growth and respond to a range of active and passive recreational needs. Becker s parks, trails and open space provide the community a wide range of recreational opportunities, maintain property values, and preserve valuable wildlife habitat and scenic landscapes. Open space provide scenic opportunities and a way to preserve the small town character of Becker. Open space is primarily undeveloped areas within the fabric of county development. It includes sensitive areas, natural plant communities, shore lands, wetlands, water bodies, wildlife management and water fowl production areas and wildlife refuges, etc. The park and trail system also foster a positive image of the City s commitment to providing a recreational system that helps define the community s quality of life. A well developed park, trails and open space plan promotes a sense of community where residents are engaged with neighbors. It also provides a network that promotes creating a healthy community based on making active living a routine part of daily life. Recreation Programs Research has shown the importance of staying active, socially engaged and physically fit. This is especially significant as Americans are becoming an aging population and who, both young and old, are experiencing health related issues associated with lack of exercise, such as obesity. In addition, there has been a growing tendency towards singular entertainment and non direct communication with easier access to the internet. Recreation programs provide a community tool to address these issues by: Providing opportunities to socialize with other members of the community Providing health related benefits Stimulating local economy Providing healthy rather than destructive past time opportunities for youth Vision The City of Becker parks, recreation programs and trails will provide residents of all ages and capabilities a range of active and passive recreational opportunities that promote heath, social outreach, and a general sense of well being. City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 111

4 Guiding Principles The following guiding principles provide a framework for developing and enhancing Becker s park and trail system: Develop parks and preserve open space to be integral parts of the community. Design parks to serve a variety of uses, ranging from mini parks and neighborhood parks to community parks and special use parks. Parks within the system should be accessible and provide balanced recreation opportunities for all residents of all ages. Park land should not be left over or undevelopable parcels, rather they should be buildable for active recreation and of high natural resource quality (landscape displaying biodiversity in both flora and fauna) for passive recreation. Parks should be well integrated into neighborhoods and to each other, and should be visible from other uses. Parks and open space should serve as green space within the community by providing natural breathing room from the built environment for people and healthy habitats for urban wildlife. Develop a high quality, interconnected trail system that emphasizes harmony with the natural environment while providing recreation and transportation as a means to link parks and open space together. Existing Conditions Park System The city park system totals approximately 177 acres of parkland. The community is generally well served by existing parks and has a wide range of recreation facilities such as Becker Community Center and Pebble Creek Golf Course. The existing plan shows that Becker has four Community Parks, three Neighborhood Parks, and a Tot Lot. In addition, the school district has athletic fields that are available for public use and Sherburne County has approximately 200 acres of open space (Sherburne County Oak Savanna) which is located north of the city. Table 7.1 provides a summary of current park classification and acreage. Hunting and hiking is allowed by permit on land owned by Excel Energy along the Mississippi River. The primary purpose of this open space land is to serve as buffer space along the river and protection for their electrical generating plants. Page 112 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

5 Table 7.1 Current Park Inventory and Classifications Park Classification Location Acres Becker Athletic Complex Community Park Morning Dove Drive 22 Becker City Park Community Park CR 23/Sherburne Avenue 100 Becker Community Center Unclassified Sherburne Avenue 10 Carl E Johnson Park Neighborhood Park Riley Avenue 3 Kolbinger Park Neighborhood Park rd Street SE 6 Pleasant Valley Park Neighborhood Park Carole Drive SE 4 River Edge Park Community Park River Street SE 1.3 Snuffy s Landing Community Park CR Brenda Blvd Tot Lot Tot Lot Brenda Blvd.5 Source: City of St. Becker Planning Department, 2004 Comprehensive Plan Community Parks comprise the greatest number of parkland acres within the park system followed by neighborhood parks (Table 7.2). Table 7.2 Summary of Park Acres by Park Classification Classification No. of Parks Acres Community Park Neighborhood Park Tot Lot 1.5 Unclassified 1 10 TOTAL PARK ACRES City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 113

6 Classification Acres Table 7 3 summarizes facilities within each of the parks. Baseball Basketball Benches Table 7.3 Park Facilities Matrix Boat Launch X-country Ski Trails Disc Golf Fishing Grills Hiking Trails Horseshoes Horse Trails Ice Rink Kitchen Open Space Parking Picnic Tables Playground Restroom/Satellite Sandbox Shelter Skate Park Sliding Hill Soccer Vending Volley ball Warming House Water Becker Athletic Complex 22 X X X X X X X X X Becker City Park 100 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Becker Community Center 10 X X X X X X X X X Carl E Johnson 3 X X X Kolbinger Park 6 X X X X X X X Pleasant Valley Park 4 X X X X River Edge Park 1.3 X X X X X X Snuffy s Landing 30 X X X X X Brenda Blvd. Tot Lot.5 X X X Open Space A number of city owned space areas are located in the northern edge of the city and near the Elk River between CSAH 4 and Highway 10, totaling about 47 acres. In the future they may be evaluated to determine their potential for passive or active recreational opportunities. City Park offers open space and a wide range of passive recreation opportunities such as picnicking, hiking, cross country skiing, etc. The Sherburne County Oak Savanna and Pebble Creek Golf Course are open public areas. The City also owns 80 acres of land north of the city and east of County Road 67. Xcel Energy owns a large amount of open space land along the Mississippi River. Much of this land serves as a buffer and protection zone for the company s electrical generating plants. Some recreation use of this property is allowed by permit such as hiking and bow hunting. Figure 7 1 shows the Existing Park Plan. The existing parks are well distributed throughout the city. City Park, a Community Park is the largest park in the system encompassing 100 acres. It is located in the city with access from Sherburne Avenue. It provides a wide range of passive and active recreational opportunities including hiking and horse trails, disc golf, picnicking, play equipment, shelter building, sliding hill, etc. Page 114 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

7 97th St UV 4?A 25 ST2 ST thAve ST 53 UV th St ST6 UV 8 UV 4 ST 52 ST9 ST3 ST1 ST5 ST4 ST 51 ST8 ST7 ST 73 +, 10 UV 11 Legend City Limits Streams Open Water Existing Park Mississippi River Golf Course Open Space Parcels Boundaries ¾À1 Becker Athletic Complex ¾À2 Becker City Park ¾À3 Becker Community Center ¾À4 Carl E Johnson Park ¾À5 Kolbinger Park ¾À6 Pleasant Valley Park ¾À7 River Edge Park ¾À8 Snuffy's Landing ¾À9 Brenda Blvd Tot Lot Path: S:\AE\B\Beckr\119677\GIS\MXDs\Figure 7_1 22x34_Existing ParkPlan.mxd Date: 11/1/2012 I Miles DRAFT City of Becker Comprehensive Plan

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9 Trails In addition to parks, Becker has approximately 52 miles of trail and sidewalks. The sidewalk and trail system primarily follows the current residential development pattern to the north of Highway 10 with the exception of two access points across Highway 10, one on the northwest side and one on the southeast side of the city. Trails are also located along a portion of Sherburne Avenue (CSAH 23) and in the Nature s Edge neighborhood south of City Park. There are several miles of natural trails in City Park and in the Sherburne County open space. Sidewalks are located in all of the newer neighborhoods. There is also a paved bikeway shoulder located along County Road 8 (See Figure 7.3). Table 7.4 Existing Trail and Sidewalk System Type Distance (Miles) Skiing Trail 5.40 Sidewalk Natural Trail 9.64 Paved Trail 4.46 Paved Shoulder 1.57 Total Recreation, Development and Sports Programs The Becker park system benefits through collaboration with other local and regional entities to provide recreational facilities and recreational program. Such entities and organizations include the Independent School District (ISD #726), Sherburne County, athletic associations and community service organizations including: Youth Sports Open Trails ATV Club Granite City ATV Club Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Pheasants Forever Ducks Unlimited Saddle Club American Legion Lions Club Local 4 H Groups Scouts (Boys and Girls) Central Minnesota Big Brothers/Big Sisters Becker Community Center and Library City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 117

10 Recreation Programs The City of Becker is generally well served by its existing parks and recreational opportunities. A wide range of facilities exist such as Becker Community Center which offer an aquatic facility, rock climbing, a fitness center, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities a community room and a public library. The center offers both youth and adult programs including: Youth Adventure Zone Kids Play Pre School Camps Teddy Bear Junction Drop In Childcare Summer Adventure Zone Youth Summer Camps Little Miss Becker Pageant Camp Fit Kids Adult Private Swimming Lessons Running Series In addition, Pebble Creek provides the community with a 27 hole golf course with clubhouse and practice range. The golf course cart paths are available for crosscountry skiing in the winter. Community Issues, Perceptions, and Ideas In general, the park and recreation system serves the community well. The majority of ideas and issues generated were regarding the desire for additional trails segments, pedestrian bridge crossings and two small parks. Following is a summary of issues, perceptions, and ideas expressed by the community during the planning process. Issues and Perceptions Concern that developing in the watershed district would ultimately cause the city to cede control to a state or federal agency Continue to maintain trails and paths including outlying areas of the City Concentrate redeveloping within the city center vs. outside or fringes Concern with bike trails that tie into bike lanes on side of roads Playground and picnic areas within Community Park should be updated Comparison study of park and trail system to other cities Accommodate people/pedestrian traffic Overall well connected trail system Ideas Provide trail along Hwy 23/Sherburne Ave from Autumn Ridge and connect to existing trail system Page 118 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

11 Provide trail from Edgewood to City Park along Hwy 23 Provide pedestrian walking bridge over river Provide trail system connection to future NorthStar Rail Provide trail on west side of Edgewood to County Historical Society Provide river access to better use water recreation opportunity Study pedestrian bridge crossing across Highway 10 Provide snowshoe trails for winter recreation Provide paved trail for rollerblading between Nature Edge and City Park Provide bike trail that connects Becker, Big Lake, and Monticello Construct small park next to new hotel Construct new children s playground at Autumn Ridge Purchase land that becomes available for future park development within the city center Park Plan The Park Plan is based on a number of factors including community input and standards recommended by the National Recreation and Park Association. Park Standards and Guidelines The following section presents park and trail system classifications based on the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Guidelines, Planning and Urban Design Standards (American Planning Association, 2006), the Metropolitan Council s regional level classifications, and State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, 2007, Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines, Trails and Waterways Division. These standards serve as general spatial and functional guidelines only; it is important that the City of Becker adopts these standards for local use. The following is a list of the proposed park and trail classifications including Level of Service (LOS) application most relevant to Becker s needs. Mini Park Description: Smallest park classification that is used to address limited or unique recreational needs (example: downtown pocket park, tot lot) Location Criteria: < ¼ mile distance in residential setting Size Criteria: 2,500 sq. ft. to 1 acre in size but can be up to 5 acres Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from surrounding area and should link to the community trail system. Development Guidelines: Park facilities similar to those found in a neighborhood park, however there are generally no programmed activities and no specific design guidelines. Park design can be a function of needed use, i.e., picnic area, shaded seating area, etc. City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 119

12 Neighborhood Park Description: Basic unit of park system, that serves as the recreational and social focus of the neighborhood. Typically developed to provide both active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all age groups living in the surrounding neighborhoods. Location Criteria: ¼ mile to ½ mile service area radius Size Criteria: 5 10 acres Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from surrounding neighborhood, should be centrally located and should link to a community greenway system. Site development should provide for both active and passive recreation opportunities. The landscape of the site should possess predevelopment aesthetic value and not be a left over outlot or located within a 100 year flood plain. Development Guidelines: Park development should be a balance of 50% active space and 50% passive space for recreational uses on the site and typically not be programmed. Appropriate park elements would include: play equipment, court games, open non programmed play field or open space, tennis courts, volleyball courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, ice skating areas, wading pool or splash pad. Other park facilities should include picnic areas, internal trail system, and general open space for enjoying the park scenery. Neighborhood parks should provide at least 7 to 10 parking spaces and limited lighting should be provided for facility illumination, security and safety. Community Park Description: Larger in size and serves a broader purpose than the neighborhood park with the purpose of providing recreational opportunities for several neighborhoods or larger sections of the community. Typically developed to provide both active and passive recreation opportunities for larger groups while preserving unique landscapes and open spaces. Location Criteria: Should serve two or more neighborhoods with a ½ mile to 3.0 mile service area radius. Size Criteria: acres (Size may be determined as needed to accommodate desired uses) Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from entire service area, should be centrally located and should have strong connection to other park areas. Site development should provide for both active and passive recreation opportunities. The landscape of the site should possess pre development aesthetic value and not be a left over outlot or located within a 100 year flood plain. The site, when possible, should be located adjacent to natural resource areas and greenways. These areas tend to provide landscapes with greater biodiversity thus enhancing the passive recreational experience. Development Guidelines: While the community park should be designed to accommodate both active and passive recreational opportunities, programming Page 120 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

13 should remain, for the most part, limited. Appropriate active park elements would include: larger play areas with creative play equipment for a range of ages, court games, informal ball fields for youth play, tennis, volleyball and shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, ice skating, swimming pools and beaches, archery ranges, and disc golf. Parking lots should be provided to accommodate use and limited lighting should be provided for facility illumination, security and safety. Based on a the Natural Park Standard of providing 10 acres of parkland and open space per 1,000 people using the current 2010 census population of 4538, the city would exceed the guideline by acres. It is important to note, however, that while the total park land acres in the system (excluding open space) exceeds national guidelines, the ratio alone does not imply that the community is being provided with an adequate range of park types or classifications and recreation facilities. Schools and Private Facilities It is important to recognize the contribution of schools and private facilities to the recreational resources provided to county residents. They often provide the following recreational facilities: athletic fields and courses, in door swimming pools, golf courses, horseback riding facilities, marinas, day camps, ski areas. Open space is also provided to the community by privately owned entities such as corporations, employee associations, non profits agencies. Special Use Park The term special use parks cover a broad range of parks and recreational facilities oriented toward a single purpose such as historical, cultural or social sites. These sites may offer local historical, educational, or cultural recreational opportunities. Examples of this type of park include historic downtowns, performing arts parks and facilities, arboretums, public gardens, indoor theatres, churches and public buildings. Other examples include: community and senior centers, community theatres, hockey arenas, golf courses, and aquatic parks, tennis centers, softball complexes and sports stadiums. Community centers, however, are typically located in neighborhood or community parks. Greenways Greenways are publicly or privately owned open space corridors that typically follow natural land or water features and are primarily managed to protect or enhance natural resources. They also link park components to create a cohesive park, recreation and open space system, that emphasizes the natural environment. Greenways allow for safe, uninterrupted pedestrian movement between parks throughout a community can enhance property values at the same time; help to achieve the conservation corridor and walkability strategies of this plan. Greenway locations are primarily based on availability of land and should be encouraged as park dedication in the subdivision process. Greenways are typically 25 feet wide within a subdivision and 50 feet minimum with 200 feet optimal where space allows. City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 121

14 Table 7.5 Revised Park Classification/Acreage Adjustments Park Classification Location Acres Becker Athletic Complex Special Use Morning Dove Drive 22 Becker City Park Community Park CR 23/Sherburne Avenue 100 Becker Community Center Special Use Sherburne Avenue 10 Carl E Johnson Park Neighborhood Park Riley Avenue 3 Kolbinger Park Neighborhood Park rd Street SE 6 Pleasant Valley Park Neighborhood Park Carole Drive SE 4 River Edge Park Neighborhood Park River Street SE 1.3 Snuffy s Landing Community Park CR Brenda Blvd Tot Lot Mini-Park Brenda Blvd.5 *T-Town Park Mini-Park.26 *New Park Yet to be named. Table 7.6 Summary of Park Acres by Park Classification Classification No. of Parks Acres Community Park Neighborhood Park Mini-Park 2.76 Special Use Park 1 32 TOTAL PARK ACRES Page 122 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

15 97th St UV 4 ST 67?A thAve ST 53 UV th St UV 8 UV 4 ST 51 ST 52 +, 10 ST 73 UV 11 Legend Mississippi River Community Park (10 to 25+ acres) Neighborhood Park (4 to 10 acres) City Limits Streams Open Water Special Use Mini Neighborhood Community Park Open Space Golf Course Parcels Boundaries Path: S:\AE\B\Beckr\119677\GIS\MXDs\Figure 7_2 2x34_NewParkServceArea_Revised.mxd Date: 11/1/2012 I Miles DRAFT City of Becker Comprehensive Plan

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17 97th St UV 4?A 25 ST thAve ST 53 UV th St UV 8 UV 4 ST 51 ST 52 +, 10 ST 73 UV 11 Legend Ski Trail Mississippi River Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Nature Trail Proposed Nature Trail Paved Shoulder Bituminous Trail Proposed Bituminous Trail City Limits Streams Open Water Park or Open Space Parcels Boundaries Path: S:\AE\B\Beckr\119677\GIS\MXDs\Figure 7_3 22x34_Trails.mxd Date: 11/1/2012 I Miles DRAFT City of Becker Comprehensive Plan

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19 Future Park Needs Using a National Park Standard of 10 acres of parkland and open space per 1,000 people, the current park system exceeds the national standard by approximately 120 acres. However, it is important to note, that while the total park land acres in the system exceeds national guidelines (which are used as a rule of thumb analysis), that ratio does not imply that the community is being provided with an adequate range of park types or classifications and recreation facilities. Table 7.7 shows land needed to accommodate future park needs by 2020 applying national park standards. It shows that by the year 2020, Becker should have adequate parkland acre to serve the needs of the community with the exception of several additional Mini Parks. In actuality, Becker may still need to add at least one more community park as Snuffy s Landing may not provide the balance of active and passive recreation facilities typically found in the Community Park Type. There also may be additional needs for new Neighborhood Parks or expansion of existing to provide extra area to accommodate typical facilities found within a neighborhood park. Of all the parks types, the neighborhood park are essential to the quality of life for community residents and area considered a basic unit of the park system because they serve as the main recreational and social gathering place in a neighborhood. They are barrier free, human scale, and pedestrian oriented components of city infrastructure. Table 7.7 Future Park Needs 2020 (Population projection of 5690*) Park Type Existing Acres Standards Standard Applied to Population Park System acres/ Community Parks acres/ Neighborhood Parks acres/ Mini-Parks.5.5 acres/ <2.34> Special Use Parks 32 N/A *Source Maxfield Research Inc. This ratio, however, does not include any additional public recreation and space provided by others such as the land provided by schools, churches, other public buildings or county parks. Trail Plan Trail Service Level Service level of a trail refers to capacity of the trail or trail system to meet the needs and expectations of a given population or user group within a defined geographical area. The following describes the hierarchy of four service levels local, county, regional, and state. The service level within a trail system increases as user groups become broader, more specialized and/or more resource dependent. Also included in this section is a description of private trails. State Trails State trails are typically destination trails and serve a statewide population. Travel time to a trailhead is often one to four hours. State trails are a minimum of twenty Net City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 127

20 miles long and traverse high quality natural resource and scenic landscapes. Abandoned railroad corridors are often developed to accommodate state trails with connections to state parks or regional, county or local attractions. Regional Trails Regional trails serve multiple cities and/or counties in greater Minnesota. It takes about 30 minutes or more to travel to a trail head. Typically, the trail must be long enough for at least an hour of non motorized recreational travel which is about 5 miles of walking or 20 miles of bicycling. Given the highest priority are those trails showing scenic qualities and a diversity of natural resource attributes. High priority is given to connections between State Trails and urban centers, parks, and other trail systems. Regional trails should provide a multi modal surface. County Trails County trails differ from local trails in that they are typically located within county parks. Lengths can vary considerably. They are frequently designed for specific uses, i.e., mountain biking, skiing, interpretive trails, etc. Local Trails Local trails provide close to home opportunities (typically within a five minute drive or ten minute walk), and often have direct access from neighborhoods. Trail linkages to county, regional, and state trails are desirable. Local trails have the following characteristics: Mostly non motorized; Lengths vary from ¼ mile to numerous miles of interconnected trails within a site or between communities; Most often cities and townships have jurisdiction and funding responsibilities for local trails. Blue Trails Blue trails are dedicated stretches of rivers or waterways that enjoy special clean water protection and are destinations for boating, canoeing, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. They provide opportunities for people to discover rivers and waterways and help connect urban and rural communities to the outdoors. Blue trails also provide: Healthy recreation and educational opportunities for people of all ages; Connections for people to access special protected areas such as wildlife refuges, parks, and forests; Opportunities to build partnerships and support for natural resource conservation. Private Trails Private trails are those that traverse private land as part of larger trail system. The most common are grant in aid snowmobile trails, which traverse private land through agreements secured by local snowmobile clubs and are important to maintaining the network for snowmobiles in the state. Page 128 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

21 Trail Classifications and Guidelines Trails serve a number of functions including commuter corridors linking business and retail centers, parks and natural areas, schools and neighborhoods, and communities. Trails support the principles of walkability to create a healthy community that makes active living a routine part of daily life. Planning for an inter connected trail system enables residents to choose another mode of transportation to experience the natural and cultural resources or to travel to a favorite recreation destination within the City and surrounding area. The following are trail classifications and guidelines consistent with the service levels described in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trail and Planning, Design and Development Guidelines (2007) and are relevant for the planning of a county level trail system. The trails are categorized according to type of use, surfacing, location or season and include Share Used Paved Trails, Natural Surface Trails, On Road Bikeways, and Winter Use Trails. The use of this classification system will provide a clearly defined framework for future development of Douglas County s trail system. Share used Trails Classification: Neighborhood trail, city trail, county trail, regional trail and state trail. Uses: Walking, jogging, bicycling, and in line skating (in line skating only accommodated when asphalt paved). Service Levels: Trails occur at local, county, regional and state service levels. Natural Surface Trails Classification: Hiking trail, equestrian trail, mountain biking trail, off highway vehicle (OHV) trail, forest access routes and roads, shared use nature trails Uses: User groups are consistent with classifications; Shared use trails can be nonmotorized or motorized, but typically not both. Service Levels: Hiking trails occur at local, county, regional and state service levels, Equestrian and mountain biking trails are common at county, regional, and state level, OHV trails almost always at state or county level and local access trails typically traverse larger tracts of land at federal, state, or county level. On Road Bikeways Classification: Bike route, bike lane Uses: Bicyclists are primary users and in line skaters are secondary users. Service Levels: Bikeways are common are local, county, regional, and state service levels; they augment but do not replace shared used paved trails Winter Use Trails Classification: Cross country ski trail, snowshoeing trail, winter hiking trail, dog sledding trail, skijoring trail, and snowmobile trail City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 129

22 Uses: User groups are consistent with classifications Service Levels: Groomed cross country ski trails and winter hiking trails are common at county, regional, and state service levels. Dog sledding and skijoring trails are most common at regional and state levels, and snowmobile trails are typically at the county, state, or private level. For a greater discussion of trails, refer to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2007, Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines, Trails and Waterways Division, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN. Goals and Strategies Outlined below are goals and strategies for the park, recreation and trail system. Goals provide general statements intended to be attained through implementation of strategies. Strategies, in turn are detailed actions necessary to initiate or actualize a proposed goal. Goal 1: Provide a sufficient amount of public land to meet the recreational needs of existing and future residents. Strategy 1.1 Provide 10 acres/1000 people to be set aside for parks, trails, and open space to accommodate the needs of future residents in the year Strategy 1.2 Continue to acquire land as needed to maintain the 10 acres per 1,000 person standard within search areas shown on the Parks Plan. Strategy 1.3 Search for redevelopment land within existing city limits to serve developed neighborhoods to maintain a ¼ to ½ mile radius service area. Strategy 1.4 Search for land appropriate to the intended recreational use. Strategy 1.5 Pursue grants from regional, state, and federal agencies to obtain funding for park and open space planning, acquisition, and administration. Goal 2: Provide adequate and equitable funding for the acquisition, improvement, development, and maintenance of park and trail system components. Strategy 2.1 Maximize public investment in the existing and future park, open space, and trail system by including capital improvement recommendations of this plan in the City s five year capital improvement program. Strategy 2.2 Continue to provide for regular operations and maintenance of existing park and trail system components through the annual budget. Goal 3: Assure private development will adhere to City standards for parks, trails, and/or open space preservation by requiring within any new development for parks, trail and open space follows the requirements of Becker s Public Land Dedication Ordinance, Section 12.50, Subd. 1. Strategy 3.1 Maintain zoning and subdivision regulations that provide for and encourage the continued development of parks, trails, recreational opportunities and preservation of open space. Page 130 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

23 Strategy 3.2 Apply official controls, such as Parkland Dedication Requirements, to ensure that appropriate and developable park land is provided with new development. Whenever possible, the land dedication should reflect the adopted Park, Recreation and Trail Plan. Strategy 3.3 Evaluate the quality and usability of land for parks, trails, and open space being proposed for parkland dedication by the developer. Goal 4: Provide convenient and accessible recreation sites and facilities for all community members. Strategy 4.1 Strive to locate neighborhood parks within every ½ mile radius of residential neighborhoods, whenever possible. Strategy 4.2 Allow school sites to function as neighborhood parks providing they include facilities associated with this park type which would include playground area, shelter, etc. Strategy 4.3 Construct and upgrade recreational facilities that will meet or exceed ADA Requirements for accessibility. Strategy 4.4 Establish a procedure for reviewing accessibility compliance of new construction designs. Goal 5: Protect open space within the system to preserve sensitive wildlife habitat, protect aesthetic views, provide interconnecting greenways throughout the community. Strategy 5.1 Evaluate open spaces (undeveloped areas owned by the City) to determine passive or active recreation potential, preservation or restoration potential as natural areas. Strategy 5.2 Work cooperatively with adjacent communities and other public agencies to develop and integrated open space system. Strategy 5.3 Protect and manage publicly owned open space areas within the City. Strategy 5.4 Maintain and develop natural corridors to foster ecosystem continuity and provide connections to parks and open space. Strategy 5.2 Ensure that no net loss of parkland or open space occurs during alterations or displacement of existing parkland and open space. If adverse impacts to parkland or open space occur, ensure mitigation measures include acquisition of replacement parkland of equal or greater size and value. Goal 6: To offer a citywide interconnected trail system with access to regional trails that meets recreation and transportation needs. Strategy 6.1 Develop a citywide trail system utilizing and encouraging alternative modes of transportation. Strategy 6.2 Develop trail links that provide safe and convenient access to and between parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas, natural areas, and other destinations. City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 131

24 Strategy 6.3 Cooperate with adjacent communities to coordinate trail system connections. Strategy 6.4 Cooperate with state, regional and county agencies with comprehensive county, regional and state trail system. Strategy 6.5 Review trail design and maintenance practices to ensure consistency in approved designs. Strategy 6.6 Work with appropriate authorities to identify and utilize rights ofway for trail purposes. Strategy 6.7 Create bike lanes on collector and arterial roadways as needed to accommodate commuting and efficiency of use. Strategy 6.8 Integrate the trail system with a greenway or environmental corridors while avoiding impact to sensitive areas. Goal 7: Explore a variety of recreational programs that are responsive to the changing needs and interests of Becker and that are distributed evenly across socioeconomic users of all ages. Strategy 7.1 Collaborate with area non profit organizations and agencies to provide adaptive and recreational opportunities. Strategy 7.2 Collaborate with and support youth sport organizations. Strategy 7.3 Cooperate with public and private entities to provide opportunities that utilize recreational facilities. Strategy 7.4 Continue to educate the public and promote the use of recreation facilities within the park and trail system via the City s website, social media, brochures, etc. Strategy 7.5 Monitor user satisfaction and solicit new programs. Goal 8: Strive to use sustainable maintenance and care practices for parkland, trails, and park facilities whenever possible. Strategy 8.1 Periodically survey the conditions of each park and facilities within the park in order to effectively and efficiently schedule routine maintenance projects. Strategy 8.2 Design a sustainable maintenance program that will evaluate annual labor needs, supply and equipment needs for the park and trail system and develop and effective and efficient method for keeping park landscapes maintained, facilities maintained and working properly. Maintenance program may be developed as part of a Part, Trails, and Open Space System Plan. Goal 9: Develop and adopt a Park, Trails, and Open Space System Plan. Strategy 9.1 Review the plan annually and update every 5 years. Strategy 9.2 Conduct needs assessment every 10 years as a basis for development and update of the plan Page 132 City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails

25 Strategy 9.3 Consider all public school facilities and recreation areas in the planning of the Park, Trail, and Open Space System Plan. Strategy 9.4 Coordinate efforts with local, state, and federal agencies and local stakeholders to development the Park, Trail, and Open Space System Plan. Strategy 9.5 Evaluate facility development and maintenance practices in the development of the Park, Trail, and Open Space System Plan. Figure 7.2 shows the Future Land Use Plan including planned service areas for future neighborhood and community parks. Neighborhood parks (4 10 acre parks) will serve a ½ mile radius and Community parks (10 to 25+ acres) will serve a 2 mile radius. All proposed service areas are shown in the eastern portion of the planning area with the exception of one proposed neighborhood park located in the northwestern corner. The proposed service areas correspond primarily to undeveloped areas of the planning area on the north side of Highway 10. City of Becker Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Trails Page 133

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