2013-040 Adopting a Parks Master Plan for the City of Paris

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II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The following Goals and Objectives are provided to give direction for future community decisions regarding parks, recreation, and open space. These goals and objectives were established based on input from the City of Paris residents. Park and Recreation Goal: To ensure the provision of a balanced park system that meets the recreational needs of the citizens of Paris and helps to create a unique community character. Objectives: • To provide new and different recreational opportunities for all age groups. • To emphasize the renovation, rehabilitation and upgrades to the existing parks in Paris. • To develop and provide public parks throughout the city that are in close proximity to all neighborhoods. • To forge partnerships with public and private organizations for the development, operation and maintenance of future recreational facilities. • To provide a pedestrian system that connects parks, residential and commercial areas and schools with trails, sidewalks and bike lanes. • To increase the level of maintenance at the existing parks and maintain new facilities at a high level. • To ensure that the park system reflects the recreational needs of the community to encourage healthy lifestyles. Open Space Goal: To identify, protect and preserve quality natural open spaces for unstructured recreational activities, inherent aesthetic value and protection of valuable ecosystems. Objectives: • To continually research the viability of developing trail systems along creeks, floodplains, and utility easements that will link public and private recreational facilities, neighborhoods and school campuses. • To limit development in natural open spaces in order to minimize adverse effects on valuable ecosystems. • To address natural open space needs when developing active recreational facilities to provide citizens with well balanced recreational experiences that include both active and passive opportunities. 7 City ofParis Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2013 -2023 Page 5