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E. Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br /> The goal of the Department is to develop a comprehensive and equitable system <br /> of recreation programs for all persons of the community, park facilities, open <br /> space, and trails and leisure opportunities. Major areas of service to be provided <br /> by the Department are as follows: <br /> a. Recreation Program <br /> - <br /> • ••• - • - '• • •ro'rammin' is to enhance the o• •ortuni for <br /> good quality of life with the provision of leisure <br /> recreational activities offering all city residentsthe <br /> opportunity for participation, enjoyment, <br /> socialization and physical activity regardless of <br /> economic status, race, religion or ability. <br /> b. Park Improvements <br /> The objective of park improvements is to develop a facility <br /> replacement schedule to promote safe and functional recreational facilities <br /> in the parks and to promote additional park recreational facilities through <br /> the development of a park improvement plan as recommended by the <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission. <br /> c. Park Planning <br /> The objective or park planning is to provide a comprehensive system of <br /> park facilities for the enhancement of quality of life by offering parklands, <br /> trails and open spasps for leisure recreational pursuits and by providing <br /> facilities for the many diverse interests of the community in an effort to <br /> provide the entire community with options for participation in leisure <br /> recreational interests. <br /> b. Forestry <br /> The objective of the forestry program is to preserve and supplement the <br /> existing floral canopy in Mounds View and provide add t nal—suRport <br /> services relative to plants, shrubbery and shade trees for the enjoyment and <br /> quality of life for all city residents. <br /> 27 <br />