General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, Chapter 6with the school districts and other public and community groups tojointly use facilities and operate programs.The precise location of future park sites will be determined by theCity in conjunction with new development and based uponavailable and appropriately-located land. Figure 6-1 shows thegeneralized locations of future parks based on projected growththrough 2025.Wheatland City ParkThe section on “Open Space for the Preservation of NaturalResources” in Chapter 8 also addresses the use of parks for openspace.GOAL 6.ATo establish and maintain a public park system, recreational, andcivic facilities suited to the needs of Wheatland residents,employees, and visitors.POLICIES MOREINFO...Active Recreation: includessports fields, pools, skateparks, etc.Passive Recreation:includes walking trails,open space corridors, viewsheds,etc.6.A.1. The City shall initiate the financing, design, anddevelopment of a City-owned community park adjacent tothe new Civic Center site, in accordance with the Land UseDiagram.6.A.2. The City shall develop and promote the use of its parksystem to include a balance of passive and active recreationopportunities.6.A.3. The City shall strive to achieve the following standards forthe development of City-owned park facilities, shown inTable 6-1:TABLE 6-1PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDSFacility Type Size StandardNeighborhood Park 5 to 10 acres 2 acres/1,000 populationCommunity Park 20 to 30 acres 1 acre/1,000 populationRegional Park 50+ acres 2 acres/1,000 population6.A.4. The City shall require new development to provide aminimum of 5 acres of parkland for every 1,000 newresidents.6.A.5. The City shall strive to achieve the standards shown in Table6-2 for existing or new sports and recreational facilities.These standards may be satisfied through any combinationor joint development of public facilities, private recreationalfacilities, and school facilities.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 6-2July 11, 2006