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Executive Summary 3CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT <br />Findings <br />Common themes that evolved from the planning process engagement include: <br />1. Desire for improved trail connectivity and safety throughout New Brighton. <br />2. High senior populations who like to be more active and would like more dedicated <br />space. <br />3. Residents highly value the Community Center, Silverwood Park, Long Lake Regional <br />Park and Lions Park. <br />4. Whereas 9 out of 10 city surveyed residents use the parks, only 1 out of 10 were <br />satisfied with current conditions. <br />5. Desire for more teen activities, programming and challenging recreation. <br />6. Desire for more convenience (wifi in parks, restrooms, charging stations, equipment <br />available to use, rec programs outside of working hours). <br />7. Desire for civic event space (farmers market, music in park, art/street fairs). <br />8. Desire for more inter-generational activities. <br />9. Hansen disc golf has niche market and is a big attraction. <br />10. Need for older youth and adult athletic fields (turf and ballfields). <br />11. Lack of ability to accommodate athletic tournaments. <br />12. Need for improved quality athletic fields and ability to rest fields. <br />13. Many of the parks have poor soils and/or poor construction resulting in lower quality <br />and difficult maintenance. <br />14. A community desire for a splash pad, inclusive playground and a dog park. <br />15. Need for flexible and unique spaces – enhance sense of place. <br />16. Placemaking, public art and wayfinding desired throughout the city. <br />17. Sustainability and fiscal responsibility are important.