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trends in their own programs and concluded there is an immediate need for the <br />following facilities to meet current demands: <br />■ 7 youth baseball fields <br />■ 6 adult softball fields <br />■ 6 full size soccer fields (and 2 practice fields) <br />■ 4 sand volleyball courts <br />The need for these facilities is illustrated by the growth of several key City <br />recreation programs: the significant growth of Youth Soccer since the 1980's and <br />the steady participation in Adult Softball. In 2000, there were 956 children <br />participating in the City's Youth Soccer program and 144 teams or approximately <br />1,728 individuals participating in Adult Softball. In addition to softball and soccer, <br />the demands on sports turf is increasing. Youth baseball, outdoor volleyball <br />leagues and tournaments (grass and sand), Ultimate Frisbee and special events <br />frequently compete with casual public use of the parks. Parks and Recreation staff <br />work closely with various community sports user groups to schedule competing <br />demands on limited City resources. Practices must be limited to allow games to be <br />played during the season and the turf is often damaged by over use. <br />160 <br />120 <br />HO <br />40 <br />0 <br />iT <br />it <br />.r <br />.n <br />a <br />.r <br />a <br />.ti <br />a <br />.r <br />a <br />..n <br />a <br />.r ry <br />1500 - - - — .._ ..... .. ... ... <br />i <br />1000 <br />500 <br />0 <br />r a M to r ON c <br />go oe <br />� T ON <br />^ N <br />Adult Softball Youth Fall Soccer <br />Comparables with other communities are another useful tool but are more difficult <br />to establish with regard to recreation facilities, since most communities have <br />developed their own mixture of sports based on tradition and available facilities. <br />Durango's soccer program has reached a level that is not matched by many other <br />communities of a comparable size. An increased LOS specifically for softball, <br />baseball and soccer fields would address overuse and limitations on field <br />availability. The existing LOS is not meeting the demand presently in our <br />community and, therefore, an increased LOS is recommended. <br />2.4.4 Other Desired Facilities <br />Through the public input process a number of other desired facilities were <br />identified. The interest in these facilities was strong enough to consider for <br />inclusion in future park development. They include: <br />➢ BMX (pedal dirt bike) course <br />➢ Ice rink <br />➢ Golf course <br />➢ Equestrian center <br />➢ Outdoor water park <br />➢ Indoor /outdoor tennis complex <br />➢ Additional whitewater play features <br />��'�� x „�.tditK- .(Ji <j±�k� '()f �'.��., ¢� i�'.��y+ �� �>� /ref+, °�..,. , )L �.I� y, �'l � >�' b`kRi�. •4 1 � t <br />Iralog ;4'�arlcg.F't>t>z{ �+,. <�Y +�' {�. °' ±' <br />