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The school site itself is presently not used to the best advantages. Comprehensive planning to include better designed and maintainable fields in conjunction with areas specifically for smaller children (play equipment) is the long -term goal. Planning and development expenses would be shared between the School District and the City. C. RAMSEY TERRACE LINEAR An isolated park of 4.6 acres, located in the planned urban district zone, this area should be expanded to the east. This would gain control over a fairly large drainage pond, and thus complete a passive park area with better access from 142nd Avenue N.W., in addition to the present access point on Junkite Street. Currently, of the 4.6 acres, approximately two acres are usable and partially developed with some playground equipment, picnic table, grill and bench. This small area is sloped and hilly, making any additional develop- ment nearly impossible. The area to the north should be considered also for acquisition because it is marked by trails winding through a heavily wooded hilly area and it abuts a large natural pond. Gaining shoreland park would be a valuable asset to the community. As the urban district is developed, this shoreland trail area could be developed with access, parking and additional facilities, like pedestrian, jogging, and bicycle paths interspersed with picnic areas and unstructured play areas. With this additional land, Ramsey Terrace would soon become one of the nicest parks in the City and surround- ing area. Proposal Consideration should be given to connecting this park to the park located at Ramsey Elementary School for a nature trail. D. TRAPROCK COMMONS SPECIAL USE This 4.4 acre park is presently under development as a special - use horse arena facility. The development is intended to be low key with much of the construction being done by the special - interest group that uses the area. Proposal Parking area should be provided for cars and horse trailers adjacent to the arena; a judges stand, and a picnic area should be provided. Additional screening (trees) should be provided to assure privacy of adjacent neighbors. Since this is such a special use area, it is hoped that significant maintenance and financial contribution will come from those that would benefit most for this development. 14