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Building a foundation <br />The City of Ramsey has taken actions to create opportunities <br />where they were lacking. As the Summer Concert Series took off, <br />seasonal internships were opened to aid the Parks and Recreation <br />Department with logistics of the series along with ther iniatives. <br />Council recognized the popularity of these programs and put in <br />place a permanent part time Recreation Specialist position. This <br />position allowed staff to allocate efforts exclusively to recreation <br />programming in an efficient and meaningful way. <br />Synergistic Partnerships <br />As rightfully emphasized previously, synergistic partnerships <br />are essential to the development of recreation in Ramsey. Parks <br />and Recreation programs have been a commonplace to foster <br />valuable partnerships in the community over shared values and <br />efforts to build an engaged, connected and active community. In <br />addition, partnerships as such help promote the local economy <br />by sourcing locally and creating awarness for vendors in our own <br />backyard. <br />Connecting People and Parks <br />Ramsey's 29 square mile park system will be an interconnected <br />one, spanning 10 large, Recreational Districts, linking <br />approximately 32 City parks and 2 Regional Parks —all to be well <br />connected by the Circle of Ramsey — promoting healthy living <br />and active transportation. This extensive trail and park system <br />provides ample room for both formal and informal opportunities. <br />With parks dispersed throughout the City in a way that each area <br />may have unique opportunities to recreate —trails connecting <br />neighborhoods, and parks to each other, together creating a safe <br />and active system that includes non -motorized transportation <br />options. With a system as such, it is no surprise Ramsey residents <br />have a high visiting rate of parks at 87%. <br />Art for All <br />Art and culture is beyond a nice livingroom painting-- it is <br />integrated in day to day lives and encompass elements that <br />invoke a sense of community. Many established, popular services <br />provided by parks and recreation include some aspect of art and <br />culture. A strong partnership with area nonprofit, Rumriver Art <br />Center, has lead to a variety of successful art programs for all <br />ages, along with the establishment of the annual Elmcrest Art <br />fair to promote local talents and vendors. Other cultural events <br />have become staples of the season for residents, such as the <br />Annual Tree Lighting, Summer Concert Series, and Movies in the <br />Park. <br />Figure 1.77xxxx <br />Figure 1.18xxxxxx <br />Ili IIII Ikif ►IIIi111. <br />'!II `"' <br />CITY OF RAMSEY PARK SYSTEM PLAN 157 <br />