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66 | RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> »1.3.2 - Reclassify Sunfish Lake Park from community park to <br />special use <br /> »1.3.3 - Look for opportunities to develop a special use or mini <br />park in the Old Village, and/or support the private development <br />of public space in the Old Village <br />• 1.4 - Provide a network of community parks that provide <br />residents and visitors a place to gather for special occasions or <br />use <br /> »1.4.1 - Combine Ivywood and Stonegate Parks into one park, <br />reclassify the combined park as a community park, and rename <br />it with a hybrid of Ivywood and Stonegate: <br />* Develop a long-range plan for this new park, working <br />with the community to evaluate the addition of off-street <br />parking and recreational amenities <br /> »1.4.2 - Reclassify Lions Park, Pebble Park, Tablyn Park, and Reid <br />Park from neighborhood to community park <br /> »1.4.3 - Ensure every community park has a seating option, picnic <br />table, bike rack, shade (trees or structure), trash and recycling <br />receptacles, entry signage, informational kiosk, a drinking <br />fountain, and shelter <br /> »1.4.4 - Develop Lions Park as Lake Elmo’s destination community <br />park: <br />* Develop a long-range plan for Lions Park that maximizes <br />its functionality as a community gathering place for larger <br />events and strengthens its connection to downtown <br />* Track opportunities to expand Lions Park <br />• 1.5 - Provide a network of athletic parks dedicated to meeting the <br />needs of recreational, league, and tournament play baseball and <br />softball <br /> »1.5.1 - Reclassify VFW Park from neighborhood to athletic park <br />and support competitive play here <br /> »1.5.2 - Develop a new athletic park to support baseball and <br />softball (competitive and town ball for ages 9+) <br />• 1.6 - Encourage residents to take an active role in the <br />development of their parks <br /> »1.6.1 - Continue to engage residents and park users in the <br />planning and design process when updating existing or adding <br />new parks <br /> »1.6.2 - Support volunteer efforts at parks for/after gatherings, <br />events, and clean-up days <br /> »1.6.3 - If demand warrants, provide extra amenities at parks <br />such as portable restrooms and posting boards <br />Figure 5.6: Pocket parks provide gathering <br />opportunities in relatively small spaces, <br />often transforming underutilized areas <br />into community assets <br />Figure 5.7: Shelters at community parks <br />support everyday use and special events <br />Figure 5.8: Volunteers’ assistance is <br />essential to keeping the park system <br />healthy and well-maintained