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2001 Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Ramsey. The major emphasis in the rural area of Ramsey should be in providing trail <br />connections to get people to larger park facilities such as Central Park and Rum River <br />Central Regional Park and in preserving open space corridors consistent with rural <br />identity. <br /> <br />This same logic does not carry over to the more urban areas of the Ramsey Community. <br />Higher density development demands more parks that are within walking distances and <br />provide a greater variety of activities. It would be wise to start planning for the provisions <br />of neighborhood parks in future urban areas as well as looking to fill gaps in existing <br />urban developed areas. Also as traffic patterns become denser within the urban areas, <br />more neighborhood barriers exist increasing the need for more neighborhood park <br />facilities. Trail development is a significant element of future park plan as a means to <br />connect community facilities. In addition, the City should consider installing paved trails <br />or sidewalks along all collector streets concurrent with their construction. <br /> <br />In reviewing future park and recreation needs to serve future and existing Ramsey <br />residents, the following park type definitions will be used: <br /> <br />1. Park Type Definitions: <br /> <br />Mini-Parks: These are very small parks, often less than 1 acre in size, and are <br />used to address limited or isolated recreational needs. These parks typically serve <br />residents less than ¼ mile from the site. <br /> <br />Neighborhood Parks: Neighborhood parks are usually centrally located within <br />neighborhoods and are designed primarily for use by neighborhood residents <br />within easy walking and biking distances. The Neighborhood Park should be a <br />positive focal point of pride for the neighborhood. They are intended for both <br />passive and active activities with facilities such as play equipment, court games, <br />and picnicking. They are generally not intended to accommodate organized <br />athletic activities. Neighborhood parks should be a minimum of 5 acres. These <br />parks typically serve residents ¼ to ½ mile distance and uninterrupted by non- <br />residential roads or other physical barriers or have connecting trails with safe <br />street crossings. <br /> <br />School Parks: Combining parks with school sites can be an efficient use of <br />facilities. Care should be taken to not over use these faculties beyond what the <br />landscape and scheduled maintenance can keep up with. <br /> <br />Community Parks: Community Parks serve a broader purpose than <br />neighborhood parks. The focus is on meeting community-based recreational <br />needs, as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces. These parks <br />should be accessible through a trail system and serve residents within ½ to 3 mile <br />distance depending on ease of accessibility. <br /> <br />Sport Complex: A large site of consolidated, heavily programmed athletic fields <br />and associated facilities. Serves the larger community. <br /> <br /> Open Space: Land set aside for preservation of significant natural resources. <br /> Usually lacks any developed facilities. <br /> <br />2001 Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Page X-4 <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br /> <br />