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27 GOAL 7.5: Continue to implement a parks and recreation improvement program, including redevelopment of existing areas and maintenance, improvement and renovation of all public areas and facilities. . The City has implemented a "Parks to Standards" program in which the play equipment and park service equipment is replaced at one park each year. Since we have approximately 20 parks, and the expected life of park equipment is 20 years, when we complete the cycle, we will be ready to begin again and all the equipment will be in reasonably good condition. In 2003 the City converted a seldom-used tennis facility located at Central Park, into a Roller Hockey Rink. The rink is available for league play and recreational play as well as summertime roller skating parties provided by the recreation staff. In 2004 the City applied for and received status with the Keep Texas Beautiful program as an Affiliate City. Also, the City has applied for affiliation with the Tree City, US.A. program to promote the planting and preservation of trees in our community. These two programs will help contribute to the beautification of La Porte through community involvement and assistance to our city government in this regard. City Council will consider changes in the City's Development Ordinance to further the goals of the Tree City, U.S.A. program as the final step toward acceptance. GOAL 7.6: Continue to promote the provision of parks and recreation opportunities oriented around water-related activities and programs, including swimming pools and the bay front area. In 2002 the City spent approximately ~ million dollars to completely renovate the San Jacinto Pool, converting it from a standard ell-shaped pool, into a kid's water playground. The pool features a "spray ground" area, a zero depth - 2.5 feet play area with water slide and other water toys, and a 5-feet deep swimming area (see also GOAL 7.4 above). GOAL 7.7: Develop a network of pedestrian and bicycle ways throughout the La Porte area, including an interconnected system of paths, trails, lanes, and routes that are multi-purpose, accessible, convenient, and connect to residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, workplaces, shopping, major open spaces, and other destinations. In 2002 the City Council adopted the La Porte Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Implementation Plan, a comprehensive plan to install the system contemplated above. The first steps in this plan have been accomplished with the TXDOT Safe Routes to School project described in GOAL 7.4 above. This bicycle-pedestrian pathway will allow children and adults to travel safely by foot or bicycle from south La Porte to Fairmont Parkway. In addition, there is bicycle-pedestrian access from the Recreation and Fitness Center to Little Cedar Bayou, and bicycle-pedestrian paths in two parks, Glen Meadows Park and Fairmont Park (see also 7.4 above). GOAL 7.8: Assist in the preservation and enhancement of the education, appreciation, and preservation of local historic and cultural resources. The City of La Porte has been accepted into the 2005 Main Street City program. This State program is focused on enhancing and preserving our Main Street and its heritage for future generations. The City has hired a Main Street Coordinator who is working diligently to coordinate consulting and