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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Ramsey County by preserving, developing, maintaining and managing a system of parks, open space, trail corridors and special use areas; and by providing year-around recreational programs, services and facilities which are responsive to changing needs, compatible with the resource base and most effectively provided at a county level. In support of this mission .. . o Our role and commitment in open space preservation is to acquire, protect and manage unique, fragile and aesthetically attractive natural resources that contribute positively to the urban landscape, and perform critical natural functions. o Our role and commitment in Mature iitterpretatio~t is to promote positive environmental values through an increased awareness, knowledge and appreciation of natural resources and natural processes. o Our role and commitment in outdoor recreatio~t programnti~tg is to sponsor or cosponsor recreation programs that encourage development of resource-oriented outdoor recreation skills, promote wellness and to organize special events that introduce people to~recreation opportunities available within the system. o Our role and commitment in special recreation services is to provide areas, facilities and programs of County-wide significance to meet specialized indoor or outdoor recreation needs of County residents. o Our role and commitment in park services is to provide diverse and accessible areas and facilities primarily for self-directed, resource-oriented outdoor recreation that complement the natural features of each site. o Our role and commitment in trail services is to coordinate establishment of a County- wide system plan of hiking and biking trails that connect significant natural and cultural features and implement those segments of County or regional significance that are located on County park and open space land. The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department will work in cooperation with other units of government to advance park, recreation and leisure service opportunities for all people of Ramsey County.