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NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Use. Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the park system and often function as the social focus of the neighbored. Typically, they are;developed for both active and passive recreational activities geared specifically for neighborhood use. Although historically developed for those between the ages of 5 and 17,recent trends in recreation clearly illustrate the need to accommodate a much wider variety of and user groups, particularly adults, the elderly, and special populations. Additionally, consideration must also be given to the specific recreational'needs of the particular neighborhood in which a park is being developed. Active recreational activities, such as,field gars, court.gs, crafts,playground apparatus, skating;,etc. should be developed for use-by ay de va y-of r-groups. Site lighting should be very limited(i.e.,tennis courts, hock*Amting rinks, and perhaps walkways). Given the trend toward passive recreational activities,attention must also be given to facilities such as internal trails, picnictsitting areas,moral open space, and"people watching" areas. An appealing;park atmosphere and aesthetic quality should also be considered an important design element. Service.AM /4 to %mile radius and uninterrupted b principle, heavily used roads and other " ' ' l Y 1c�Pl physical barriers. Desirabl Size: A minimum of 5 acres,with an optimal size of between 44 to 17 acres, of which %!50to 7# '/a are developed, Desirfte i� QU"r Moi g,: An area suited for active.and passive recreational uses. Easily accessible to the neighborhood population, geographically centered with safe walking and bike access and connected to the community-wide trail system. Parking facilities, if provided at all, should be very limited(7 to 10 spaces)and intended for use by those on.the'perimeter of the service area,and handicapped. 'lam° i k wiN rer basic unit of the Lino As stated facilities should be provided to meat the needs of all age,groups within specific neighborhood se rvif areas. Ac, l and anticipated demographic profiles of these areas should be used, input,to determine what type of facilities are rn6st appropriate for a particular park sits. Neighborhood parks are principally forserviting the.recareational needs ofthe surrounding neighborhood in an informal and unstructured Omer- MUM sw/mw/swxU,s twk mmmwy.doc