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WHY PROVIDE RECREATION IN RAMSEY? <br />Parks and Recreation services are not only an important aspect <br />of life in Ramsey, but are among the essential elements to the <br />quality of life. Residents interact with the Parks and Recreation <br />Department on a daily basis —walking paths witness footsteps <br />year round; residents reserve park buildings to celebrate life <br />milestones with loved ones; an amphitheater filled with families <br />enjoying live music; and a growing list of recreation programs <br />to participate in. <br />Parks and recreation programming promote active living <br />through facilities and services provided. They can enhance <br />the wellbeing of residents by providing safe spaces to spend <br />time in nature, foster hobbies through program participation <br />and build community bonds through shared experiences and <br />understanding. <br />Well established recreation programs create an inviting <br />atmosphere and become intertwined in the lives of residents. In <br />summer months, live music is welcomed at The Draw. Residents <br />know to gather every Thursday evening to enjoy a new band. <br />As the program has become established, partnerships have <br />grown stronger, further expanding the scope of the concert <br />series. Supplemental aspects such as Art in the Park, Car Show <br />and sponsorships have become an important piece concerts <br />at the Draw. See page X for more details on the Concert Series <br />over time. <br />The Concert Series is one example of the components which <br />create a deeper value to what it means to reside in Ramsey. <br />Programs as such offer a space to come together, immerse in <br />art and culture, socialize, and spend time outdoors. Residents <br />from all parts of the City come together in an informal setting to <br />build connections -- [other added values to community, briefly <br />mention before next chapter elaborates] <br />Section 3 will discuss in detail the overall impact of engagement <br />in parks and recreation and how a strong recreation program <br />can impact the City of Ramsey. <br />Figure 7.72 Green infrastructure <br />Figure 7.7 7 Green infrastructure <br />1 INTRODUCTION <br />PARK SYSTEM PLAN <br />