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X. SUMMARY <br />The City of Paris owns 405.99 total park acres and 234.76 of those acres are developed. When <br />compared to Paris' existing population of 25,171 residents, the resultant level of service of <br />developed park land is 9.33 acres per 1,000 residents. <br />This Parks and Open Space Master Plan provides a total of ten different projects throughout the <br />next ten years. The City of Paris should follow all the projects in the implementation schedule <br />over the next ten years in order to keep up with the growing population. The projects listed in the <br />implementation schedule are strategically ordered so the after the ten year plan, the City of Paris <br />will have a new community use park in each quadrant of the city as well as additional renovated <br />parks and trails throughout the community. It is important to understand that the above projects <br />are suggested to be completed in order as shown in the implementation schedule; however, if <br />funding is made available for specific projects or unforseen opportunities arise, the projects can <br />be moved within the suggested time schedule. <br />This plan is to be utilized as a flexible tool which should be reviewed annually and updated every <br />five years with input from citizens -at- large, city boards and commission members, city staff and <br />City Council to continue to reflect the unique recreational needs of the area. The city should take <br />advantage of any unforseen opportunities not identified in the plan that may arise, such as <br />donations of land and/or facilities as long as the actions meet the intent of the goals and <br />recommendations of this plan. <br />With the proposed improvements to the park system that are outlined in this plan will come <br />additional maintenance and operational needs in order to utilize, manage and care for both the <br />new facilities and those that exist today. The proposed improvements contained in this plan will <br />enhance the quality of life in the region and help ensure that the City of Paris is able to keep pace <br />with the growing recreational needs of its citizens. The resulting benefits of this plan include: <br />increased quality of life, healthier lifestyles, tourism potential, creating community and socail <br />gathering spots, economic value and pride in the residents of the area. <br />Mb City of Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2013 -2023 <br />Page 46 <br />