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Recommendations <br />The following actions are recommended to be implemented within the next ten years to ensure <br />that the parks and open space system continues to meet the recreational needs of the city. <br />New Parks <br />• Acquire and develop land at the southwest corner of Main Street and Graham Street. <br />- Construct large open green lawn <br />- Plant trees and landscaping <br />- Construct Wagon monument <br />• Acquire natural open spaces to be preserved as the opportunities are available <br />Existing Parks <br />• Construct a sprayground <br />• Provide additional picnicking areas and tables <br />• Replace playgrounds (older than 15 years old) <br />• Increase level of maintenance <br />• Construct multi - purpose and walking trails <br />• Provide additional landscaping including irrigated turf in all parks <br />• Provide restroom facilities in high use parks <br />• Upgrade existing courts - new surfaces, nets, wind breaks, etc <br />• Construct lighted lawn areas for sports practice areas within existing parks <br />• Provide and install attractive lighting at parks for safety <br />Athletic Facilities <br />• The City of Paris needs to work closely with the Optimist Club to provide even more and <br />better baseball opportunities for the youth. <br />Swimming Pool <br />• Construct an indoor swimming pool for both competitive and recreation use. <br />Natural Open Space <br />• Preserve the most valuable and aesthetically pleasing natural open spaces. <br />Is City of Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2013 -2023 <br />Page 36 <br />