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G. FORD BROOK - MINI PARK <br /> <br />This site is developed to the extent of a neighborhood mini-playground -- <br />playground equipment, benches, small amount of open area and newly planted <br />tree seedlings. <br /> <br />Ford Brook Park is a relatively flat area of 3.6 acres, of which approximately <br />one acre is usable for playground purposes. Since this is in the proximity of <br />Riverwood North and South, these combined facilities provide the needed <br />neighborhood recreational space. Access is by 180th Avenue N.W. only. <br />Equipment at the park is: I swing set, 1 grill, 1 picnic table, 1 slide, 1 monkey <br />bar, and 1 sand box. <br /> <br />This park should be kept in mind for upgrading and development as the City <br />expands. As soon as possible, trees should be planted to buffer the park from <br />the residential area and to give shade to the park area. Much more interesting <br />play equipment could be incorporated to provide a multi-use, well designed <br />park. <br /> <br />BROOKVIEW - SPECIAL USE <br /> <br />Broken up into two different areas, this is a delightful park of 3.3 acres with <br />2.2 acres along the Rum River. The park had been developed with picnic <br />tables, grills, swing sets, and some playground equipment along the river. <br />However, due to high levels of vandalism, subsequent maintenance demands <br />and difficulties in policing, park amenities have been removed. <br /> <br />This park serves as a rest stop for canoeists and has served as a launching <br />point for some cancers and kayakers in addition to bank fishing. The heavily <br />wooded steep bank on the west side of the park serves as a good buffer <br />between park activities and Germanium Street, however, it makes policing and <br />enforcement of park regulations difficult. A smaller detached portion of <br />Brookview Park lies across Germanium Street from the main park area, and <br />fronts 170th Avenue. This site is presently unused. It most likely will not <br />support any activities in the future, with the exception of parking -- if demand <br />necessitates. <br /> <br />A parking area and fence to separate the parking area from the residential area <br />should be considered. Larger trees for screening would be desireable to screen <br />the residential area from the parking area. <br /> <br />35 <br /> <br /> <br />