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community park: Arbre Park, Aspire Park, Val Jean Park, Victor Square, Clearwater Creek Preserve, McCollar Park, and Cove Park. Based on the total population of the large service area, an additional park is not needed to serve the projected 2040 population. The Parks Commission may desire additional park land in the area based on other considerations: • Parks should be located based on walkability and population density. • Park land should preserve natural resources and wildlife corridors, preferably with in the greenway. • Parks shall be located within'/2 mile walking distance to major residential developments. • Cove Park is within walking distance and has a playground and shelter. Therefore fields or other active recreation amenities are not within walking distance. • Lions Park would be accessible by trail, but would require crossing Frenchman Road. • The future northern entrance to Clearwater Creek Preserve is within walking distance and connected with future trails. This park is passive. One thing to note is that at the August 9, 2012 meeting of the Parks Commission, a youth from Oneka Estates neighborhood requested a neighborhood park for the kids that live north of the Hugo Fire Hall. She desired more options for good choices for teens in the area. The Parks Commission discussed the extension of the Hardwood Creek Trail in providing better access, which was not yet built at the time. Commissioners agreed that the need for a park will continue to be remembered in future planning efforts and with residential development in the area. It is not clear what the developer is proposing for parks. The developer has stated that there would be a 4.2 acre park, however it is shown to primarily be stormwater ponding, which is not acceptable. There are other properties in this park service area that have not yet developed. Future development may provide an opportunity to locate a neighborhood park that would expand the greenway and link park spaces along Judicial Ditch #3. Trails Because of the residential density proposed and proximity to future businesses special attention should be paid to the trails and sidewalks for both recreation and transportation purposes. Additionally, the development is adjacent to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, which connects many of Hugo's trails and parks. According to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan trails and sidewalks are to be built with new developments that connect the community and ensure safe access to parks, downtown, and other important areas in the City. -3- Oneka Commons January 15, 202