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An Additional Indoor Ice Arena is Needed. Based on comparisons to other local communities and the high demand and interest in the sport of hockey and related programs, the study area has a shortage of at least one ice arena. Participation in all indoor ice sports and programs in the region is increasing; especially the recent surge in women's hockey. Lack of existing ice space and time is limiting existing programs and prohibiting new programs. A minimum of one ice arena is needed with appropriate seating for tournament play. An Aquatic Facility is Needed Based on national standards and comparisons to other local communities, the study area is lacking an aquatic facility for public and school programs. Existing programs are extremely limited due to lack of space and time for practice. New public programs are not possible without an aquatic facility. At least one aquatic facility is needed within the district currently with the minimum requirements of two full-size swimming pools and a diving area. A Sport Toumament Facility is Needed There is no facility capable of hosting sports tournaments (primarily soccer, softball, baseball). Tournaments play an important part in our sports culture and require a number of fields at one location. Currently, no park in the study area has this capability. A minimum of five lighted and irrigated fields is needed for a local tournament and it is desirable to have eight to twelve fields for regional, state and national tournaments. Tournament or "Sports Complex" parks need a minimum of 40 acres of and it is desirable to have 60 - 80 acres. The only opportunities to acquire and build a facility of that size are north of 120` St. within the communities that are not fully developed. Feasibility assessment and plans for a major recreation facility (perhaps incorporating the community gyms) should be initiated in this northern portion of the district. INGRAHAM ASSOCIATES