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140PARKS , TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only Trails <br />Trails are a critical component of the Hugo Parks system and beloved by the residents� Table 6-7 – <br />Description of Major Trails and Greenways provides a description of trails that currently exist in the <br />community� Today, trails owned and maintained by the City are primarily constructed along roadways <br />because trail development along roadways allows for reduced construction costs, land that is more easily <br />acquired due to high availability of sufficient right-of-way and landowner acceptance of trails that are <br />integrated with the roadway system� <br />However, residents have expressed a strong need for a variety of trails that connect parks and natural <br />areas� They want trails where they can walk, hike, cross country ski and ride horses� Trails along roads are <br />not suitable for all trail users, therefore, there is a need for Greenways in the City� As neighborhoods grow <br />and new roads are constructed trails will continue to be developed� Table 6-6 – Total Mileage of City and <br />Regional Existing and Proposed Trails shows the total mileage of trails in the City� <br />Table 6-7 Description of Major Trails and Greenways <br />Trail Name <br />Description <br />Also See Map xx Trail Type Status (Existing / Proposed) <br />City Trails <br />Oneka Parkway City Trail North / south alignment along Oneka Parkway� Connects residential areas to commercial areas near Frenchman Road Trail Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />159th Street/ Heritage Parkway City Trail East / west alignment from western border of Hugo to Hwy 61� Connects residents to Oneka Elementary, Hardwood Creek <br />Trail, and surrounding residential neighborhoods�Trail Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />Oneka Lake Boulevard East / west alignment from Highway 61 to Green Ave� Connects residents to Hugo Elementary, Hardwood Creek Trail, and <br />surrounding residential neighborhoods�Trail Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />Clearwater Creek City Trail Follows Clearwater Creek east / west through the Victor Gardens and Clearwater Cove neighborhoods� Connects residents <br />surrounding residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and nearby parks� <br />Greenway / <br />Trail <br />Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />Europa Trail/ Fable Hill Parkway City <br />Trail <br />East / west and north / south on Fable Hill Parkway and Europa Trail� Connects residents to Clearwater Creek Preserve, <br />other nearby parks, Bald Eagle Lake and surrounding residential neighborhoods�Trail Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />Fenway Boulevard Trail North/ south alignment along Fenway Boulevard� Connects residential areas to commercial areas and parks�Trail Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />Flay Avenue Trail North/ south alignment along Flay Avenue and other roads� Connects residential areas to parks� Trail Existing with planned future <br />connections� <br />Table 6-6 Total Mileage of City and Regional Existing and <br />Proposed Trails <br />Existing City <br />Trails (miles) <br />Existing <br />Regional <br />Trails (miles) <br />Proposed <br />Regional <br />Trail (miles) <br />City <br />Proposed <br />Trail (miles) <br />Total (miles) <br />12�1 5�2 7�7 69�5 94�5 <br />Hardwood Creek Regional Trail <br />• Part of North Star Bicycle Route (US Bicycle Route 41) <br />that extends from the State Capitol to Canada <br />• Aligned with Rush Line corridor, designated for a future <br />commuter rail or rapid bus service line <br />• Informational Kiosks and Rest stops at City Hall and <br />170th Street