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<br />One of the major issues that arose in all of the public input sessions was the lack of natural open <br /> <br />space in the existing park system. Citizens expressed a desire to set aside natural open space such <br /> <br />as the area found along Big Sandy Creek located north of Love Civic Center. This creek corridor <br /> <br />contains unique natural features not found in the existing park system. Citizens also expressed a <br /> <br />desire to include passive recreational opportunities in the development of a needed multipurpose <br /> <br />sports complex. One participant pointed out that if a variety of recreational opportunities are <br /> <br />provided, including both active and passive, residents are assured year round use and enjoyment of <br /> <br />the park. This wil1 provide citizens with the desired primitive recreational opportunities while also <br /> <br />providing the needed athletic facilities for structured recreation. <br /> <br />PROJECT PRIORITIES <br /> <br />Based on the Goals and Objectives, citizen input and Staff recommendations, the following projects <br /> <br />for parks, recreation, and open space are recommended. <br /> <br />1. Land AClIuisition for MultiDuruose SDorts ComDlex <br />Many citizens expressed a desire to include primitive recreational opportunities in conjunction with the <br />development of a multipurpose sports complex. Approximately 70 acres of land are needed to develop the <br />first phase of the complex. The property adjacent to Love Civic Center contains the open space needed for <br />the athletic facilities and provides the desired natural open space along Big Sandy Creek. <br /> <br />Estimated Cost .................................................................................................................... .$225 ,000 <br /> <br />2. MultiDuruose SDorts ComDlex (Phase I) <br />Phase I ofthe complex should include 1/2 mile multi-use paved trail, two (2) 200' softball fields, two (2) 300' <br />softball fields, a small water feature, playground, picnic stations, fishing pier at the water feature, parking <br />for 100 vehicles and a restroom/concession building. <br /> <br />Estimated Cost .... ..................... ... ....... .......... ............ ... ... ........... ........ ......... ... ................ .....$1 ,300,000 <br /> <br />6 <br />