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Large Group Discussion of General Park Issues <br />The discussion was opened up to hear ideas for park improvements from workshop participants. <br />This discussion included recommendations for the existing funding as well as long term- <br />planning ideas. <br />PROJECT IDEAS <br />• Ballfields <br />• Soccer <br />• Softball (80' base paths) <br />• Baseball (90' base paths) <br />• Bridge across Amazon channel <br />• Play Area Upgrades <br />• Picnic Area Upgrades <br />• Bike/pedestrian access improvements <br />• Crossing Hilyard <br />Crossing Amazon Parkway <br />• Restrooms <br />• Natural Resource Improvements <br />• Creek/wetland enhancements <br />• Open space preservation <br />• Jogging Trail improvements with fitness course <br />• Dog park improvements <br />• Trees, benches, shelter, water <br />• Interpretive facilities <br />• Signage <br />• Ash grove boardwalk <br />• Unprogrammed space for kite flying <br />• Acquisition for park expansion <br />• General aesthetic improvements, such as skate bowl repair and LRAPA landscaping; <br />• Tennis Courts <br />• Lighting Improvements needed now <br />• Expand to create tournament complex <br />• Learning facilities <br />• Expand community gardens <br />• General lighting overhaul <br />• Amazon Pool winterization <br />CONCERNS/ IDEAS TO ADDRESS PARKING, ISSSUE <br />^ Impacts to grass from parking <br />^ Convenience of patrons <br />^ Shuttles from SEHS or Albertson's <br />^ Roosevelt MS as overflow parking <br />o Pedestrian crossing and street light changes <br />^ Acquisition to expand park <br />OTHER COMMENTS <br />^ Develop an overall comprehensive program to address some of the conflicting components <br />o Don't add more parking <br />Amazon Park 11/25/03 <br />Workshop 1 Report Page 4 <br />