Natural Area Park <br />Purpose <br />Area managed for both recreational use and natural values, Provides <br />opportunities for nature-based recreation, such as wildlife viewing, <br />hiking, jogging, bicycling, and nature photography. <br />Benefits <br />Provides opportunities for EXPERIENCING NATURE close-to-home. <br />Protects valuable NATURAL RESOURCES and WILDLIFE <br />Contributes to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH of the community <br />Size <br />Proposed size for new parks: sufficient size to protect resource and <br />accommodate passive recreation <br />Features <br />Trail-head amenities <br />Multi-purpose paved trails <br />Soff-surface trails <br />Boardwalks <br />Benches <br />Interpretive facilities <br />Wildlife blinds <br />Water access <br />Park Examples <br />Delta Ponds <br />Meadowlark Prairie <br />Spencer Buite <br /> <br />~~ ~ ~~~ <br />.'~ x z ::. ,~' <br /> <br /> <br />