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The .continued maintenance and renewal of trees and grounds on a ..systematic basis must be done on a high priority basis with the en- hancement of parks by formal plantings as a lower priority. POLICIES ~~ l• There should be continued citizen participation in the planning, development and evaluation of park and recreation open space facili- ties and activities. 2. Acquisition and/or development of additional recreation-open space should emphasize location. 3. Where feasible, obstacles which isolate a neighborhood from a park site should be avoided. 4. Local schools, both public and private, should be encouraged to develop their recreational facilities and environmental, study areas in coordination with County and pity plans. ~•-.The private sector should be encouraged to provide play areas in residential areas, and to give public easements for pathways and trails when land is to be developed. 6. Park development should continue to provide a balance of facilities among the population age groups and between active and passive recreation. 7. The protection and wise management of natural resources should be in an integral and basic part of all park development plans. 8. Plans for development of roads, utilities and other public and private uses which would encroach upon or be adjacent to park areas should be compatible with the park plans. 9. Park shelters should maintain a consistent building design pro- vided such design is compatible with the site and neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION 1. Allocate sufficient funds in the annual operating budget to include planting and increased maintenance and renewal of trees and grounds. 2. Expand cooperative agreements with other units of government and School Districts 282 and 621 to fully utilize facilities and services. 3. Consider the acquisition of tax-forfeit or surplus government land for recreation uses which are consistent with adapted park .plans. 4. Prepare and adopt an active program aimed toward protection and maintenance of the natural resources of each park, including preser- vation of a minimum pf 500 (per park) of unbuilt upon, open land. 5. The Park and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the advisory Park Board, should annually update their comprehensive park and recreation open space plans.