Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/12/1986

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ATYACHMENT :Z SITE FLA~ RIVER'S BEND PARK CIT~ OF RNASgY River's Bend Park is located in the southeast corner of Ram,my, east of State Highway 47 and in an oxbow of the Rum River. The development of the River's Head Park has been planned s'o that the use of the park is convenient for the adjacent residential properties, but is also compatible with those properties. Directly north of the park is a major single family residential development under construction which consists of 150 single family residential lots. West of the park is a 26 unit apartment complex under construction. To the west of the park across State Highway 47, there is a single family residential development of approximately 72 homes. There is also a planned unit development under construction on the west side of State Highway 47; when complete, it is anticipated that there will be approximately 186 family units. South of the park in Anoka are several residential developments consisting of approximately 200 single family homes. Neighborhood users are estimated at approximately 1,000 persons (based on 1985 populations and household estimates from the Netropolitan Council). In addition, it is anticipated that the park will be used by the entire Ram,my population and a portion of Anoka's population (approximately 12,000 potential users). In addition, when the bridge across the Rum River is constructed, there are additional potential users on the east side of the river in Andover and eastern Anoka. The majority of Ramsey's population is between 30 and 39 and under 14 years of age (based on estimates from the office of the State Demographer). These figures indicate that there are many families with young children in Ramsey who need athletic and recreational facilities. It is anticipated that the park viii be used as a community park as well as a neighborhood park. The topography of the park is suitable for the development of athletic fields. By developing the northern part of the park for active uses and preserving the southern portion of the park for more passive uses, the City is protecting the site but is also improving the park to maximize public utility of the park. In addition, development of the park in this manner will encourage greater use of the park area. Maintenance of the fields viii be relatively easy as the fields are directly off of 142nd Lane The City viii be responsible for the maintenance of these fields in accordance with Attachment D of the LC~R apptication package.