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Whispering Pines 2 This is the smallest of Ramsey's parks, and it is proposed that this site be cleaned up and left as is. However, consideration should be given to making this site into a tot lot to serve area youngsters. Sports Haven This is the second smallest of Ramsey's parks (1.9 acres) and has two very small areas for access. Because of its location (being surrounded by residents) and poor access, it is proposed that this site be cleaned up and left as is. Autumn Heights At 52.2 acres, this site is the largest of Ramsey's parks. However, only about 40% is usable for human activity (the remainder being marshland). The usable land has been severly limited, due to the bisection of Armstrong Boulevard dividing the area in two, and because of the maze of park land corridors that divide each half into many pieces. It is proposed then that the corridors be granted in easement to the neighboring residents, or sold outright to them. It is also proposed that the three remaining parts of the park "complex" be groomed and ready for development at the site stage of development. Deerwood This 10.9 acre site has an access from 177th Avenue N.W., near the northwest corner of the city. Because this access is small, and because the site is 95% wetland, it is proposed that the park remain as is. Shawn Acres This site is 4.3 acres in size and abuts residential property on the north and south sides. The site has minimal improvements now, and it is proposed that the site be groomed and reshaped by possibly a terrace to the downward sloping east half. This would aid in expand- ing recreational facilities on the site. Caroline Acres This relatively small 2.4 acre site (like Deerwood) is about 90% wetland. Access to the site is very poor--from a small corner of 178th Lane near the northwest corner of the city. It is proposed that the site be left as is. - 23 -