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Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that resp <br />- ween its t pique urban, rural, and natural enviromnent for current <br />• Develop additional <br />interpretive facilities within <br />arks and trail corridors. <br />Buildupon existing <br />values of Park, Trail and <br />Open Space to create a <br />sense of ownership in the <br />community, and to <br />emphasizeotatwith positive <br />contacts with the city. <br />. <br />Develop a <br />comprehensive volunteer <br />program in the city that <br />rewards and recognizes <br />participants and <br />encourages them to be <br />returning volunteers. <br />• Increased participation in <br />programs and community <br />events. <br />• Volunteers to lead <br />programs and special <br />events. <br />• Positive connection to <br />community. <br />Promote the benefits of <br />parks more through <br />existing communication <br />venues like the newsletter <br />and web site. <br />• Increased use of parks and <br />trails due to increased <br />knowledge of benefits. <br />• Healthier, more active <br />residents. <br />1vIRPA "Did You Know?" <br />program <br />Encourage and facilitate <br />the use of parks for <br />children and families <br />through existing <br />opportunities like Youth <br />First Community of <br />Promise or the <br />Community School <br />finding. <br />• Increased use of parks and <br />trails outh and families. <br />Provide better signage <br />and `branding' of <br />Ramsey's parks. <br />• Community pride in parks <br />and trails. <br />• Easier use of parks and <br />trails. <br />Respond to citizen <br />requests in a tamely <br />manner with detailed and <br />accurate information, and <br />ensure maintenance staff <br />has the training to be <br />good representatives of <br />the cite. <br />• Positive representation of <br />parks and trails staff. <br />• Increased safety and <br />improved appearance of <br />parks and facilities. <br />Createa diverse and <br />robust offering of <br />recreation opportunities <br />Tactic <br />Timeframe <br />Key outcol irs <br />Additional resources <br />Offer numerous <br />recreational opportunities <br />for all ages and abilities, <br />which understand local <br />demographic and <br />recreation trends as well <br />as community wants and <br />needs. <br />• Range of formal/informal <br />opportunities for <br />conmannity to enjoy <br />outdoor space and build <br />connections. <br />• Partnerships with schools, <br />nonprofits, businesses, <br />and/or volunteer <br />organizations to expand <br />offerings/facility use. <br />• Activities that promote <br />life-long health and <br />wellness and learning. <br />• Continual improvement <br />though program <br />evaluations. <br />Expand senior <br />programming as baby- <br />boomers age that meets <br />needs of an aging <br />population in various <br />• Local and regional trends <br />regarding 55+ <br />programming are <br />monitored to become <br />competitive. <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Chapter <br />Page 26 of 30 <br />