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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA - PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN93 <br />Veterans Memorial Park <br />MEMORIAL <br />BRIDGE <br />OVERLOOK <br />PERGOLAMEMORIAL <br />ADDRESS <br />Little Canada Road at Market Place <br />PARK SIZE <br />2 acres <br />PARK CLASSIFICATION <br />Community Park <br />OVERVIEW <br />Veterans Memorial Park, formerly Round Lake Park, features <br />a memorial to veterans of foriegn wars and war dogs. The <br />site also houses the historic stone pump house and a Round <br />Lake overlook. <br />FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT <br />• War memorials <br />• Historic Pump House <br />• Benches and seating <br />• Little Canada Road Streetscape <br />• Pergola <br />• Walking paths <br />TRAIL CONNECTIONS <br />Sidewalk on Little Canada Road <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br />The Park has views to Round Lake and several mature oak <br />trees. <br />ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES <br />1. As they become available, acquire the two remaining <br />properties from the park to the railroad right-of-way. <br />2. Convert underutilized turf areas to pollinator gardens/ <br />prairie/native plantings to provide visual interest and <br />provide habitat for birds and insects. <br />3. Continue paved trail to create a continuous loop. <br />4. Develop a master plan for this park. <br />r