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Whispering Pines 1 SPECIAL USE Whispering Pines is an 11.4 acre park that is approximately 60% marshland. A rather sharp slope on the west, and surrounding slopes, drain into the low lying basin. The park has been able to be partially developed despite the marsh, but access to the developed area and to drier ground is virtually nil. Access to the park is from four 20' easements, extending from 156th Lane N.W., Nutria Street, and 154th Lane. The west side is heavily wooded. It would lend itself to a nice passive area, provided the development of walkways and better access is provided on the west side. Consideration should be given to expanding the park on the west side and providing addi- tional access there. Whispering Pines 2 SPECIAL USE This is the smallest of Ramsey's parks. Being only one acre, and situated at the east end of 154th Lane, the park does not lend itself to development. Enlargement of the park is not foreseen, and it does not appear necessary -- due to the proximity of Whispering Pines 1. Reilley Estates SPECIAL USE This site slopes into a large drainage basin but contains a large dry area also. Access to the site could be developed but would pose a problem for use and park maintenance due to being surrounded by planned residences. While development of Reilley Estates is not feasible, maintenance for general appearance and for preservation of the drainage area is important. Reilley Estates is in very close proximity to Woodland Green. This should not, however, hinder the attempt to enlarge Woodland Green Park. Autumn Heights SPECIAL USE LINEAR Autumn Heights is the largest of Ramsey's parks. Its 52.2 acres are situated ina hilly and marshy area near Trott Brook -- the marshy area being an extension of wetland from Trott Brook. The park is marked by an inconsistent series, of long and narrow trail corridors that are surrounded by, and in some cases blocked by, residential subdivision. Access to the park is presently difficult because no improvements have been made. County Road 83 splits the park in half -- thereby reducing its effectiveness as a park. In addition, nearly 40 acres are wetland from Trott Brook, making it unusable except in the winter. That leaves about a 10 acre piece of park land that is safely accessible from Nutria Street, and a series of nearly immaintainable trail corridors. Where County Road 83 runs next to the 10 acre piece of park land, vehicle access is 20 •