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<br />Table 2.4, NRPA Development Standards <br />Use: Serves a concentrated population within an immediate proximity. <br />complex or a vacant lot developed as a passive park. <br />Pocket Park <br />Service Area: Immediate development <br />Desirable Size: 0.25 to 1 acre <br />Density: 0.25 acre per 1,000 persons <br />Site Characteristics: Close proximity to high-density developments. <br />Use: Serves neighborhood residents within walking distance. Facilities are for active us <br />playgrounds) and passive use (e.g. walking, picnicking). <br />Service Area: Primarily serves neighborhood residents within a one-half mile radius. <br />Neighborhood/ <br />Linear Park <br />Desirable Size: Minimum 3 to 8 acres <br />Density: 1.0 acres per 1,000 persons <br />Site Characteristics: Evenly distributed across the City with convenient and safe acce <br />school/park facilities are highly desirable. <br />Use: Serves the broader community. Includes facilities for active and passive recreatio <br />athletic fields, swimming pools, picnic areas, walking/jogging p <br />restrooms, among other improvements <br />Community <br />Park <br />Service Area: Primarily for neighborhood residents within a one-mile radius, but available throughout the City. <br />Desirable Size: Minimum 10 to 30 acres <br />Density: 3.0 acres per 1,000 persons <br />Site Characteristics: Located to provide full access to the city. <br />Use: Serves the broader community or region by providing key linkages <br />community facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, schools, etc.) whi <br />horseback riding and similar off-street activities. <br />Linear <br />Service Area: Available to all persons. <br />Desirable Size: No minimum standard. <br />Density: No minimum standard. <br />Site Characteristics: Located to provide full access to the city. <br />Use: Serves the broader community or region for specialized, multi-purpose recreation activities (e.g. performance <br />center). <br />Service Area: Available to all persons. <br />Special <br />Use Facility <br />Desirable Size: No minimum standard. <br />Density: No minimum standard. <br />N <br />Site Characteristics: Intended for City-wide or regional use. <br /> <br />Source: National Recreation and Park Association; Modified for L <br />Map 2.4, Park Service Areas. Since school playgrounds and private parks also <br />provide neighborhood-scale park and recreation benefits to City <br />their service areas have been included in this analysis. <br /> <br />2.21 <br /> <br />2. <br />ut Adopted July 20, 2009 <br /> <br />