2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville

lake frontage, waterways, ponds, streams, deciduous and conifer forests, native
prairie, bluffs, other unique vegetative associations, or areas of rugged
topography with quality views and vistas.
9. Joint use agreements between the City of Lakeville and other governmental
entities will be pursued and developed when appropriate.
10. Private development of recreational activities shall be encouraged so as to limit
the need for public acquisitions. If such facilities are relied upon, however,
assurance for public or semi-public access shall be established.
Standards - Park Development:
1. The City shall develop a comprehensive system of safe, aesthetically pleasing
parks, playgrounds, trails, greenway corridors and conservancy open space
areas geographically located throughout the community which offer a full variety
of facilities and programs to all residents of the City.
2. Development of recreation facilities shall be appropriate to the areas in which
they are located, both with respect to their integration into the social
characteristics/physical setting and the remainder of the City’s park system and
to their potential for creating conflicts with neighboring property owners.
Policies - Park Development:
1. Every reasonable effort will be made to improve and expand parks located in
developed areas with inadequate facilities, utilizing existing City properties where
possible.
2. Wherever practical, parks will include conservancy open space areas/ greenways
that preserve and protect City forests, wetlands, natural areas, lakes, streams
and cultural or historical resources within park areas.
3. Wherever possible, active use recreation areas should be designed for diverse
uses during all seasons of the year.
4. Park and playground buildings and sites shall, to the extent possible, be
compatible with surrounding urban or rural activities in regard to scale, design,
color, setback and materials.
5. Park development shall minimize impact upon adjoining development through
provision for, but not limited to:
a. Adequate off-street parking.
b. Appropriate orientation and location of activity areas and buildings.
c. Screening, buffering and landscaping.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Chapter Five
2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan Page 86