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J. OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> • <br /> GOAL: To provide for the recreation needs of the Salem urban area through the acquisition and <br /> development of adequate parks and recreation facilities.• <br /> Park Acquisition and Development <br /> 1. Public parks shall be acquired and developed as recommended by the "Park and Recreation <br /> Technical Study for Salem and the Urban Growth Area," consistent with the availability of <br /> resources to meet such requirements. Early acquisition of park sites shall be considered in <br /> anticipation of future needs and to minimize land costs. <br /> Priority Acquisition <br /> 2. Priority shall be given to acquiring and developing community and neighborhood parks, <br /> except in isolated sub-neighborhood units where improving access to existing parks will be <br /> given first priority in satisfying recreational needs. <br /> School Site and Parks Coordination <br /> 1 <br /> 3. The acquisition of future park sites shall be coordinated among the Counties, the cities, the <br /> state and the school district to further the joint acquisition and development of park and <br /> school sites. <br /> • <br /> Location of Neighborhood Parks <br /> 4. New neighborhood parks should be located adjacent to elementary school sites where <br /> opportunities exist. <br /> Location of Community Parks <br /> 5. New community parks should be located adjacent to secondary school sites where <br /> opportunities exist. <br /> Recreation <br /> 6. Public and private efforts to meet a wide variety of recreational needs shall be encouraged. <br /> Open Space <br /> 7. Identified open space areas shall be protected. A change in use of these areas shall be <br /> reviewed to evaluate the effects of such a change. <br /> Heritage Trees <br /> 8. Heritage, historic and other significant stands of trees, as approved by the City Council and <br /> relevant County Board, should not be cut or otherwise damaged except when deemed <br /> necessary for public safety or practical reasons. <br /> River Related <br /> 9. The development of uses relating to the river for recreation and scenic enjoyment should be <br /> encouraged. <br /> ccok.e.ep. <br /> Open Space Designation 93-1 Pape 1 Attachment A <br />