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The Park and <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> provides <strong>the</strong> base information from which <strong>to</strong> improve and<br />

expand <strong>the</strong> current parks system. Every element <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Park System shall be interactive, accessible<br />

<strong>to</strong> all residents, and sustainable by contributing <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> personal, environmental, social and economic<br />

prosperity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>. Each park will be designed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> high quality standards established through<br />

community input. These specific features will help define <strong>the</strong> uniqueness <strong>of</strong> our community and will<br />

reinforce <strong>the</strong> understanding <strong>of</strong> each park as a vital part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

The establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> parks p within ¼ <strong>to</strong> ½ mile radius <strong>of</strong> neighborhoods g<br />

and commercial<br />

communities provides a level <strong>of</strong> service standard specific <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>. The accessibility<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> park system <strong>to</strong> all residents and <strong>to</strong>urists will promote personal unique experiences, individual<br />

fitness and wellness, preserve and enhance our natural resources, streng<strong>the</strong>n community pride and<br />

provide <strong>the</strong> economic catalyst for <strong>to</strong>urism and encourage business relocations and expansions in <strong>the</strong><br />

community community. These numerous benefits will contribute <strong>to</strong> a balanced healthy life style style and enhance<br />

<strong>the</strong> sustainability <strong>of</strong> our community.<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Punta</strong> <strong>Gorda</strong> Park & <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> 87

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