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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA - PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN25 <br />System Condition <br />In general, parks and trails are in good condition in Little Canada. <br />Parks range from older, more established parks with mature trees and <br />aging infrastructure to recent developments with new walking paths <br />and structures. All parks are generally tidy, with ornamental vegetation, <br />including lawns, raingardens, and trees that are well cared for. Some of <br />the naturalized and wooded areas could benefit from invasive species <br />control measures to improve their value as places to relax, enjoy, and <br />observe nature. <br />A number of courts have recently been resurfaced and playing fields <br />are rested and maintained for evenness. Routine upkeep ensures that <br />there are not large numbers of individual complaints about parks, but <br />with strategic investments the system could be even more meaningful to <br />residents. <br />Discussions throughout the planning process indicate that the system <br />is not in dire need of significant investment to meet the expectations <br />of users. There are no facilities in unsafe conditions, but investments to <br />several features are needed to meet modern standards of residents, <br />many of whom report traveling outside of Little Canada to access <br />certain faciltities including playgrounds and water <br />features. The playgrounds at Pioneer and Spooner <br />Parks need to be updated, and there is community <br />momentum to make improvements at Pioneer Park. <br />Investments in facilities for pedestrians and <br />bicyclists have also risen as a priority for residents, <br />and the City aims to make strides in expanding the <br />current system of trails and sidewalks. <br />Programming <br />Little Canada residents of all ages and abilities have access to a <br />wide range of program offerings. The City works with other entities to <br />ensure a robust mix of programs, and offers a number of programs and <br />activities themselves. <br />Adult Programs <br />Little Canada Parks & Recreation offers a variety of recreation programs <br />for adults. Examples of programs include: <br />• Fall Softball <br />• Open Co-Ed Volleyball <br />• Summer Softball