Community Park <br />Purpose <br />Larger park that provides active and passive recreational <br />opportunities for all City residents. <br />Accommodates large group activities. Internal parking area and sport <br />field areas available. <br />Service Area Radius of 2 miles, <br />Benefits <br />Provides a variety of ACCESSIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES for all <br />age groups <br />Provides ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION opportunities <br />Serves RECREATION NEEDS OF FAMILIES <br />Provides opportunities for COMMUNITY SOCIAL AND CULTURAL <br />ACTIVITIES and positive COMMUNITY IDENTITY <br />Size <br />Current Range: 8.36 to 90 acres <br />Proposed size for new parks: minimum 40 acres <br />~'~ <br />n u. - .~ <br />Features <br />Children's play areas <br />Competitive sports fields, including lights <br />Community recreation facilities <br />Court sports facilities <br />Skateboarding facilities <br />Off-street parking <br />Public art/fountains <br />Single and group picnic areas <br />Paths <br />Natural areas <br />Restrooms <br />Interpretive facilities <br />Water access <br />Amphitheaters <br />Festival space <br />Community garden <br />Park`Examples <br />Amazon Park <br />Bethel Community Park <br />Westmoreland Park <br />Sheldon Sports Park <br />