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DRAFT <br />Arts and Culture <br />The arts enhance livability, bring diverse <br />groups of people together, celebrate <br />history and heritage, contribute to <br />economic vitality, enhance learning <br />in classrooms, raise awareness of <br />environmental and social concerns, and <br />bring beauty and meaning to the built <br />environment. <br />e, Maplewood's arts and cultural <br />programming will grow and evolve <br />organically over time. The City will <br />expand partnerships to foster arts, <br />develop arts programs, and integrate <br />arts into infrastructure such as buildin•s <br />bridges, and picnic shelters. <br />Programs <br />Recreation is an essential component of <br />a healthy, vital community. Recreation <br />programs are pursued for enjoyment, <br />health, skill development, enrichment, <br />socialization, entertainment, physical <br />fitness, and relaxation. Dynamic <br />recreation and demographic trends <br />mean programs need to constantly <br />evolve. <br />It is an exciting time for programs in <br />Maplewood. Future recommendations <br />focus on community -building events <br />like 5K runs and concerts, updating <br />multipurpose buildings in parksto bring <br />more programs to neighborhoods, <br />and emphasizing outreach to diverse <br />population groups. <br />Parks & Recreation System Plan Summary <br />8 I Executive Summary <br />