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- �- As stated in the Introduction, recreation open space sites µhich are exblusively local in nature and thus the zesponsibility of the ' local unit of government include mini-parks, neighborhood playgrounds, communitg �layfields, community parks and local trai.l systems. Re- �. r.ommended service area and faci2ity descripEion standards for these parks{trails have been established by the Met-ropolitan Council and � are found iri Appendix F of this handbook. The local comprehensiva � plan should list these standards and use them in determining the , size, location. service area and types of activities these local facilities should provide to their community.� . The U.S. Forest-Service Manual contains standards for some facilities (e.g., campgrounds) that may be included in some local recreation open space systems. It also contains additional informa- - tion on effective park planning processes. Standards for somc of the more common local recreation facilities (softball diamonds, hockey � rinks, tennis courts) may be found in the following references: . Park Planninq Guid�lines by George E. Fogq; ''�'? Scandard Sportra Areas by the National Industrial Recreation .*ssociation� Recreation Areas by George D. Butler Outdoor Recreation Space-Standards by the U.S. Aepaztment of Znterior, Sureau of Outdoor Recreation ,.� PLANNIICG STRATEGY � Once the community has determined its secreation open space system goals, objectivesy policies and standards, it can beqfn to' ' develop a plan. That plan should follow the standards and policies --.... _.._.. .. ..._ .._�.. _.-_'-'- -...----...... .... ..... .. . for creating the recreation open space system. It should attempt to � meet the comnunity's objectives and ultimate goals. A planning strategy commonly used in preparing community recreation and open� . space plans is: Description of Conm�unity: Describe the comnunity`s physical and� social resources. Yhysical resource information such as topography, soi] types, vegetation types and surface �aater areas is helpful in determining the potential and limitation of the natural resources for providing rec reation open apace. Social resource information such as demographic � profile data and density of residential development is he7.pfu1 i.n determining the recreational needs of the community--boeh presenl- and future. For instance, u conenunity which has a high percentage of people