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One of the major issues that arose in all of the public input sessions was the lack of natural open space <br />in the existing park system. Citizens expressed a desire to set aside natural open space such as the <br />area found along Big Sandy Creek located north of Love Civic Center. This creek corridor contains <br />unique natural features not found in the existing park system. Citizens also expressed a desire to <br />include passive recreational opportunities in the development of a needed multipurpose sports <br />complex. One participant pointed out that if a variety of recreational opportunities are provided, <br />including both active and passive, residents are assured year round use and enjoyment of the park. <br />This will provide citizens with the desired primitive recreational opportunities while also providing <br />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 />for parks, recreation, and open space are recommended. <br /> <br />1. Land Acquisition for Multipurpose Sports Complex <br /> <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 first <br />phase of the complex. The property adjacent to Love Civic Center contains the open space needed for the <br />athletic facilities and provides the desired natural open space along Big Sandy Creek. <br /> <br />Estimated Cost ..................................................................................................................... $225,000 <br /> <br />2. Multipurpose Sports Complex (Phase I) <br /> <br />Phase I of the 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 for <br />100 vehicles and a restroom/concession building. <br /> <br />Estimated Cost ................................................................................................................... $1,300,000 <br /> <br /> <br />