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III-l SEcn ON I II CRITERIA General Park Uses 1. Active Recreation Ba seba 11 Softba 11 Basketba 11 Ice Skating Pl ayi ng Fi el ds Pl ay Structures Multi-Use Courts Cross-Country Skiing Hockey Tennis Fi shi ng Water Sports GENERAL The recreation design criteria has been formulated to provide a sound basis for the constructi on of the ri ver improvement program. The exi st i ng greenbe lt establ i shes a time-tested set of desi gn parameters whi ch the consultant proposes to ut i1 i ze and expand upon. The criteri a is al so a programming tool in the master planning process for determining the magnitude and type of recreat i ona 1 development along the ri ver. In the future, local sponsors will be able to utilize this criteria for implementation of a unified and cost effective river corridor development. 2. Passive Tra i1 s Benches Picnic Areas She lters Restrooms Landscape Areas Ponds Parking Wildlife Observation 3. Natural Wildlife Preserves Vegetation Preserves Li near Park: incorporates Strip character oriented around a linear trail development and passive uses. resouce that usually PARKS The fi ve below: Regional regi ona 1 passive, major classification of parks for this study are as outlined Park: Typically greater than 50 appeal and is a destination point. formal or natural. acres and/or incorporates The park can be active, Pocket Park: Typically less than 20 acres in size and having a localized appeal. Often will serve as a trail access point and node along a linear park system. Focal Poi nt Park: Generally a park that emphasi zes a uni que natural or man-made feature such as a waterfall, fountain, monument or historical marker. Reserve ParK: Characterized by a river corridor that has not been channelized and is generally within the 100-year floodplain. The park preserves the natural environment and offers an undisturbed area for wildlife habitat and passive recreation uses. RAFTtIG ON THE SOUTH PLATTE FllWRIN METROPOLITAN DB".