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During the winter, the pond serves as an ice- skating rink. Access is good from Kamacite Street and 150th Avenue N.W. Consideration should be given to reshaping the area- - around the pond, and additional planting and smoothing out the terrain. This then would lend itself to such improve- ments as walking paths, an aesthetic viewing area, child- ren's play areas and allow for a shelter. Proposal Because this 11.9 acre site probably has the most potential for becoming the nicest mixed use area in the City, it is proposed that the park be developed to the extent of clean- ing brush, cleaning the shoreline of the pond, making walk- ways, improving on the playground area, and making plantings of various kinds for shade, screening and visual enhance- ment. It is also proposed that additional acreage at the south end of the site be acquired and developed as a con- necting corridor from Peltzer to the sanitary landfill -- which is proposed as a large community or possibly a regional recreation site. F. FORD BROOK MINI PARK This site is developed to the extent of a neighborhood is mini - playground -- playground equipment, benches, small amount of open area and newly planted tree seedlings. Ford Brook Park is a relatively flat area of 3.6 acres, of which approximately one acre is usable for its playground purpose. Since this is in the proximity of Riverwood 1 and '2, these combined facilities will provide the needed neigh- borhood recreational space. Access is by 180th Avenue N.W. only. Equipment at the park is: 1 swing set, 1 grill, 1 picnic table, 1 slide, 1 monkey bar, and 1 sandbox. Proposal This park should be kept in mind for upgrading and develop- ment as the City expands. As soon as possible, trees should be planted to buffer the park from the residential area and to give shade to the park area. Much more interesting play equipment could be incorporated to provide a multi- use, well designed park. G. BROOKVIEW MINI PARK Broken up into two different areas, this is a delightful park of 3.3 acres along the Rum River. The park has been developed with picnic tables, grills, swing sets, and some playground equipment. 82