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om unity *Area of natural or. ornamental quality for nature oriented outdoor recreation activities such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming and field games. A community park serves 3 to 5 neighborhoods and is usually 25-50 acres in size. , The community parks of Aquatorei Oakridge and. Laddie Lake Park offer a broad range of community recreation opportunities to the residents of Blaine. Aquatore Park, the oldest and most fully-developed city park, is the site of the annual Blaine Blazing 4th Community Celebration which -draws thousands of residents for picnics, field-game activities, musical events, and the annual fireworks display: Laddie Lake. Park; a water based recreation area, has been a major focus of land acquisition during 1976-1977 in conjunction with the Federal Lawcon Grant Program. Further development of these parks and the acquisition of another community park is necessary to better accommodate city growth and increasing recreational needs. Because residents in Central Blaine are not easily accommodated by a community park, the city is seeking acquisition of an additional community, park facility.- Aquatore'Park is located adjacent to the Blaine City Hall at 91 st Avenue North and Highway 65. The site contains several large trees, a wide grassy area and many natural features that provide a variety of visual interest. The park functions well for both passive and active recreation. Active field-game facilities and the. picnic area of the park are separated and well buffered by woodlands. As this park is the most used and currently the most centralized park in the city, it is essential that the city maintain a quality program of maintenance and development. r- P"POM ' r N S aArouno ILMMT[C? W"S L _OIAVDUNO t2 k, roorsAU DIAMOUND L BASEBAL \. SOFTBALL , r Expansion of the park is necessary and improvements include developing a trail system and landscaping. Aquatore Park was acquired in 1963 through a city purchase from the C.A. Nelson Farms Inc. In 1967 another 10 acres was purchased which increased the size of the park to 23 acres. 34 • Aquatore Park Existing Facilities Open Shelter Picnic area with tables and grills Playground apparatus Park building with restrooms and concession stand 3 Ballfields (2 are lighted) 1 Horseshoe courts I Proposed 5 Year Plans I Lighting - 3rd ballfield 1979 Trait Development 1979 upgrade Parking 1980 Landscape Improvements 1979,1980 Playground Equipment 1980,1981 Acquisition B i1i ha