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Parks, Trai ls and O pen S pace | 8-12030 Comprehensive Plan July 2010

8Parks, Trails & Open Space

Woodbury treasures the many natural amenities that exist within our community. Our parks, trails and open spaces connect our residents to nature, encourage an active, healthy lifestyle and promote community interaction and sustainability

The parks, trails and open space system is an important element in the qual-ity of life in Woodbury. It offers recreational opportunities. It preserves and makes accessible lakes, woodlands, open fields, wetlands and waterways. It provides places and pathways that draw people to Woodbury to live, work and play.

Woodbury has developed an excellent parks and recreational system that includes quality recreational facilities, neighborhood and community parks, a city-wide network of trails and an active open space preservation program. A 2009 community survey indicated 96 percent of the households felt the existing parks and recreational facilities were excellent or good. The com-munity survey also revealed Woodbury residents’ concern and priority for preserving and protecting natural resources and open space.

About one-third of the land within Woodbury’s boundaries is currently un-developed or agricultural and rural uses. Woodbury has a phased approach to growth which plans for approximately 3,400 acres of the undeveloped and rural land to be developed at urban densities by 2030, adding an estimated 12,000 new households to Woodbury. The Land Use Plan also calls for about 2,000 acres of land in the east and southeast portion of the City to remain in rural use and as urban reserve through the year 2030.

BackgroundBeginning in 2008, the City prepared a major update to the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan (the “Park Plan”). This Park, Trail and Open Space Chap-ter summarizes the more detailed Park Plan. The Park Plan focuses on six key elements to guide the improvement and development of the parks and recreation system to 2030:

Acquiring parks, green space and trails for new planned growth areas. �

Chapter Contents

Background...................................... 8-1

Sustainable Parks ............................. 8-2

Existing Parks System ...................... 8-2Regional Setting .........................................8-2City Parks and Recreation Facilities .......8-3Partnerships ................................................8-6Trails ............................................................8-8Open Space and Natural Resources ......8-8Greenways ...................................................8-8

Parks System Needs ......................... 8-8

Parks System Goals and Policies ..... 8-11

Implementation ............................ 8-18Parks and Open Space .............................8-18Future Schools ..........................................8-23Trails ..........................................................8-23Greenway Corridors ................................8-23Recreation Facilities ................................8-24Active Living .............................................8-24Natural Resources ....................................8-24

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Enhancing trail and bikeway connectivity. �

Preserving and restoring key natural resource �lands.

Planning for major recreation facilities. �

Managing natural resources sustainably. �

Promoting healthy, active lifestyles. �

Sustainable ParksWoodbury’s Vision and Guiding Principles clearly state its commitment to the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment and to greater sustainability. The parks system represents an important opportunity to provide leadership in achieving greater sustainability. Within the parks system, there are good examples of environmental sustainability such as the development of rain gardens to collect stormwater at Edgewater Park, the green roof at City Hall and the use of permeable paving in Powers and Kargel Parks. The Park Plan seeks to continue these green initiatives and to explore other means to achieve sustainability in the development of parks and recreation. Actions the City described in the Park Plan to improve sustainability include:

Develop and implement plans to increase the per- �centage of tree canopy coverage.

Restore and manage native prairie where appropri- �ate.

Use native plants to reduce landscape maintenance �requirements, to serve as a source of food and shelter for wildlife, to buffer shorelines, to control runoff and to discourage nuisance species.

Manage and control invasive species where practi- �cal.

Explore greater use of alternative stormwater man- �agement practices in park projects.

Develop a natural resource and environmental in- �terpretation/education component to City parks and open spaces.

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Existing Parks SystemWoodbury has an extensive parks system containing more than 2,240 acres of park land and 130 miles of trails. This section highlights the key elements of the existing parks system.

Regional Setting

Woodbury benefits from close proximity to regional and state parks. These regional facilities supplement the passive and active recreation opportunities provided by the City’s parks and recreation system. Area regional parks include Battle Creek Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (see Figure 8-1). Afton State Park is located on the St. Croix River to the southeast. A network of existing and planned trails and bikeways offer Woodbury residents access to these regional features.

Figure 8-1: Regional Setting


City Parks and Recreation Facilities

The current parks system consists of 48 parks, three special use parks and six open space sites. City parks and open space encompass approximately 10% of the land area of the City. The City also partners with schools for use and maintenance of school recreation facilities.

Figure 8-2 shows the location of existing City parks, trails and open spaces. This map also identifies private parks, recreational facilities and schools. Figure 8-3 shows the location of city parks by classification.

Parks ClassificationsThe Park Plan classifies and establishes guidelines for the use, development and design of city parks. These guide-lines apply to community parks, neighborhood parks, special use parks, open spaces and private parks. Tot lots are not listed as a park type; they are incorporated into the other parks, school sites and as parts of planned residential developments.

Neighborhood Parks USE: The neighborhood park is the basic unit of the park system and provides for the passive and active rec-reational needs of neighborhood residents by creating a desirable outdoor recreational place for a wide variety of users.

DEVELOPMENT: Neighborhood needs and access to other recreational opportunities determine the level of development. Each neighborhood park will be a unique combination of active and passive uses. Active recre-ational facilities are intended to be informal and unstruc-tured. Sites should exhibit the physical characteristics appropriate for both active and passive recreational uses. The site should contain natural features that create a positive outdoor experience. These parks should not be sited on “left-over” parcels of developments. Siting neighborhood parks adjacent to greenways is desirable. Location adjacent to an elementary school site allows for joint use of park facilities.

DESIGN STANDARDS:

Site Size: 5 to 10 acres suitable for active/passive recreation

Service Area:½-mile radius, uninterrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers

Minimum Area: 1-2 acres per 1,000 population

Typical Elements: Play equipment, open turf area, benches, landscape plantings, picnic tables, with no or limited off-street parking spaces.

Community ParksUSE: Community parks provide recreational oppor-tunities for people of all ages with a service area of sev-eral neighborhoods. These parks also seek to preserve unique landscapes and open spaces. Community parks are multi-purpose, providing broader recreational op-portunities than neighborhood parks. Community parks may serve the neighborhood playground needs of im-mediate residents and/or be integrated with community play field facilities.

DEVELOPMENT: Sites used for community parks should include interesting natural features, with wood-lands, wildlife or water bodies. They should be easily accessible from a collector or arterial street. They should be located near other community facilities or resources. Community parks should be linked to the City trail system to provide optimum access for residents. Large portions of the site may be left in its natural state.

DESIGN STANDARDS:

Site Size: 30 or more acres

Service Area: 2-mile radius

Minimum Area: 5-8 acres per 1,000 population


Figure 8-2: Existing Park, Trail and Open Space System MapWoodbury 2030 Comprehensive Plan

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Typical Elements: Buildings/shelters, picnic areas, in-ternal trail system, major playground equipment, bicycle racks, sliding hills, cross-country ski trails, selected play field elements including adult and youth athletic fields and courts, off-street parking areas should be of sufficient size for facility draw.

Special Use ParksUSE: Special use parks provide a broader range of recre-ational opportunities to the community. This category of parks includes golf courses, senior centers and com-munity pools.

DEVELOPMENT: Varies according to use.

DESIGN STANDARDS: Varies according to use.

Open Space and GreenwaysUSE: Open space areas include land acquired by the City for preservation of natural features such as woodlands, wetlands and shoreland. Open space also includes land set aside to create continuous greenway corridors (see Figure 8-4). Open space areas may also provide storm-water management. Open space may be left in a natural state or incorporated into active parks and trails.

DEVELOPMENT: Open space includes public and private open spaces with public access. Development options include minimal management, trail corridors and integration with community and neighborhood parks.

DESIGN STANDARDS: Protected open space land area varies according to opportunity and general character of natural systems.

Appropriate widths for greenways will vary depending on habitat, scenic or functional requirements. Species requirements can vary from 100 feet for some songbirds, reptiles and amphibians to 300-600 feet for warblers and raptors. Hydrological systems such as wetlands and lakes should have an adequate buffer of undisturbed vegeta-tion. No piece of the greenway should fall below 100 feet in width, where practical.

Further delineation of greenway corridors will be based on site-specific natural resource inventories completed at the time of development. These inventories will help

designate a continuous corridor that connects existing wetlands, drainageways, woods, natural areas, hill crests, stormwater ponds, naturalized utility corridors and exist-ing parks and open space.

Private ParksUSE: Private parks are owned and managed by ho-meowners associations They may include recreation features such as playgrounds, swimming pools, shelter buildings and skating rinks. Private parks are typically limited to use by association members.

DEVELOPMENT: Parcels are developed by homeown-ers associations.

DESIGN STANDARDS: Varies by development. Dancing Waters, Stonemill Farms and Bailey’s Arbor are examples of developments with private parks.

Partnerships

The City partners with school districts, Washington County, the YMCA, youth sports associations and ath-letic and arts organizations to meet community park and recreation needs. Schools provide shared use of active recreation facilities such as athletic fields, play equipment and gymnasiums. Examples of partnerships include:

Central Park, a multi-use indoor facility in part- �nership between the City, School District #833, the YMCA and the Washington County Branch Library.

Recreational facilities and community theater at �East Ridge High School adjacent to the Bielenberg Sports Center.

Long-standing relationships with the youth athletic �associations and community organizations.

Partnerships such as these provide needed community facilities and gathering areas while maximizing City resources.


Figure 8-4: Greenway MapWoodbury 2030 Comprehensive Plan

Note: The greenway corridors reflect preferred opportunities for protecting and preserving continuous open space throughout the City. Further delineation of the greenway corridors will be based on additional natural resource inventories done at the time of development. No part of the greenway should fall below 100 feet in width, where practical.


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Trails

Trails are an integral component of the City’s parks system. The current system includes 130 miles of paved and natural surface trails. Trails in Woodbury are multi-purpose, accommodating pedestrians, wheel-chairs, bicycles and other non-motorized users. Where possible, trails are designed as handicapped accessible routes. Paved trails are typically eight or ten feet in width. Unpaved trails are also found in some parks and open spaces where natural surface trails complement and provide access to natural resources. In addition to city trails, paved shoulders provide transportation along major corridors through the City and between neighbor-ing communities. Most paved city trails are plowed in the winter to provide year round use. The existing trail system is shown in Figure 8-2.

Open Space and Natural Resources

Preserving and protecting natural resources and open spaces is a significant part of the community’s Vision and Guiding Principles. The City’s natural features form part of Woodbury’s identity. Natural features often shape and are part of the name for neighborhoods and commercial areas. The City has been proactive in acquiring quality open space for many years. In 1997, the City conducted a natural resources inventory that evaluated and ranked natural resources according to quality. In 1998, voters approved a $5 million bond issue for preservation of open space. Over 300 acres of open space was acquired through this initiative. In 2005, voters approved a sec-ond $9 million bond issue that included $6 million for the preservation of recreational open space. Figure 8-3 shows public open space in Woodbury.

Greenways

Many of Woodbury’s remaining natural areas are frag-mented, separated by urban development or agricultural lands. The greenway corridor plan strives to identify and connect Woodbury’s natural systems and areas. Greenways are often defined as continuous corridors that provide for the movement of wildlife and protec-tion of natural resources. They are generally vegetated, linear in shape, and often follow natural waterways or land features such as wetlands, slopes, valleys and ridge

lines. Greenways enhance the ecological function and aesthetic quality of natural areas and open spaces by interconnecting them, thereby countering habitat frag-mentation and loss.

There are a variety of connected open spaces in Wood-bury that can be considered as greenways. These corri-dors were created over time with the development of City parks and open spaces, stormwater management areas, school sites and trails. Existing and planned greenways are depicted in Figure 8-4.

Parks System NeedsThere is no precise standard or measurement to de-termine a specific community’s park and recreation needs. Each community is unique in its needs and op-portunities. Woodbury’s parks and recreation needs were determined through the process of preparing the Park Plan. This process identified the following parks system needs:

New parks, open space and trails to meet planned 1. growth.

Preservation, restoration and access to key natural 2. resource lands.

New community park to serve the northeast quad-3. rant of the City.

Trail and bikeway connectivity.4.

Improvements to promote active living at all ages.5.

Continued emphasis on natural resource manage-6. ment.

Leadership in sustainability.7.

Planning for major recreation facilities.8.

New facilities and programs to accommodate chang-9. ing demographics.


The following section summarizes the needs assessment detailed in the Park Plan.

1. New Elements for Planned Growth

Woodbury’s parks system provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities that are accessible to the residents of the community through a combination of neighborhood and community parks, open spaces, trails and recreation facilities. The needs of the parks system to accommodate planned growth were determined in part by applying parks and recreation standards developed by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). The NRPA standards are the most recognized guide for community recreation facility needs. These standards are only one measure of a successful parks system. These standards were modified to more accurately reflect lo-cal considerations. The standards for future parks are reflected in the Parks Classifications described earlier in this chapter (see Page 8-3).

New Neighborhood ParksPhased development is projected to result in the need for approximately eleven new neighborhood parks and three expanded neighborhood parks suitable for active and passive recreation. Many neighborhood park sites may be developed on open space lands already purchased, reducing the need for acquisition. The anticipated dis-tribution of new neighborhood parks is as follows:

South Central: Approximately ten new neighbor- �hood parks.

Northeast: One new neighborhood park and ad- �ditional land for expansion of Turnberry Park as a neighborhood park.

Northwest: Expansion of existing parks, such as �Cree Park, as additional land develops.

2. Open Space, Greenways and Natural Resource Preservation

The Park Plan continues to make natural resource and open space preservation a high priority. Priority sites for acquisition were identified as part of the 2005 Open Space Acquisition Program. The 2030 urban growth areas provide opportunities for greenways to preserve

and connect quality natural resources, existing and future parks and open spaces (see Figure 8-4).

3. New Community Park

The Park Plan finds that Woodbury has an adequate quantity of recreation facilities. Future development may create the need for new recreation facilities in the northeast quadrant of the City. A future community park would reflect the active and passive recreation needs of the area at the time such a park is planned and developed. The community park could utilize existing undeveloped park land and/or new park land.

4. Trails and Bikeways

The popularity and demand for trails and bikeways has increased with community interest in sustainability, health and fitness. Trails are among the most desired amenities by city residents.

Multi-Use TrailsThe City’s existing trail system is well established throughout the existing developed area, primarily con-sisting of multi-use trails for walking, roller-blading and bicycling. Trails are also important components used to provide access for the mobility impaired (motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs) to parks, recreation facilities and natural areas. For most locations, multi-use trails provide an adequate level of safety and service. In some locations, the type and amount of use has resulted in increased conflicts and a decrease in safety. In the fu-ture, the City will need to evaluate options for improving safety of congested multi-use trail segments.

There are trail underpasses at several locations where trails cross major roads. As new trails are developed in future growth areas, additional grade-separated crossings may be needed to provide safe movement.

BikewaysTravel by bicycle reflects recreation, fitness and transpor-tation needs. The existing system offers an adequate level of service, but does not meet the needs of all trail users. Bicycle users fall into three basic categories:

Advanced or experienced riders. These riders op- �erate their bicycles as they would a motor vehicle.


They ride for convenience and speed, seeking direct access to destinations with a minimum of detour or delay. They are typically comfortable riding with motor-vehicle traffic, but require sufficient operat-ing space on the roadway to eliminate the need for either themselves or a passing motor vehicle to shift position. On busier streets, they prefer designated facilities such as bike lanes or wide shoulders.

Basic or less confident adult riders. This category �uses bicycles for recreation, fitness and transporta-tion. Basic riders are comfortable riding on neigh-borhood streets and off-street trails. On busier streets, they prefer designated facilities such as off-street trails or bike lanes.

Children. Children use trails for recreation and for �travel within neighborhoods and to community destinations such as schools and parks. Residential streets with low motor vehicle speeds and off-street trails are preferred for this group. Although less desirable, on-street bikeways with clear pavement markings may also be used by older children.

The Park Plan works with the City’s Transportation Plan to provide a coordinated trail and bikeway network. The Transportation Plan is summarized in Chapter 9 of this Comprehensive Plan.

Regional TrailsThe Metropolitan Council has proposed two regional trails within the City of Woodbury, the Washington County Greenway Regional Trail and the Afton Bluffs Regional Trail. The Washington County Greenway Regional Trail would connect Woodbury residents with Lake Elmo Park Reserve to the north and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and the Mississippi River Recre-ational Area to the south. The Afton Bluffs Regional Trail is proposed to extend from Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood to the village of Afton. Coordina-tion with the County is needed to develop master plans for these trails.

ConnectivityThe Park Plan identifies gaps in the existing system that need to be addressed to improve city-wide trail con-nectivity and connections to adjacent cities. New trails in future growth areas are needed to connect to existing

trail corridors, to provide access to new neighborhoods and to create connections with community facilities. In the future growth areas, there are opportunities to create trails in greenway corridors. Trails in greenways provide access to natural resources while providing desired com-munity connections.

5. Active Living and Universal Design

A key factor during the life of this Comprehensive Plan is the aging of the population. As the community ages, the City will need to pay greater attention to the needs of its aging population. The Park Plan anticipates demand for passive recreation, trails and programs for elders. An em-phasis on universal design (the design of environments that are usable by all people, regardless of age or ability) should guide development of new parks and recreation facilities and renovation of the existing system.

6. Natural Resource Management

Remaining high quality natural systems must be man-aged to avoid diminished quality from invasive species, deer browse, forest succession and other threats. The Park Plan encourages strategies that include develop-ment of management plans for open spaces, allocation of adequate implementation resources and continued partnerships with other organizations.

7. Leadership in Sustainability

Woodbury’s city vision and guiding principles clearly state its commitment to the preservation and en-hancement of the natural environment and to greater sustainability. The parks system represents an impor-tant opportunity to provide leadership in achieving greater sustainability. The City encourages sustainability through recycling, landscape grants, water conservation initiatives and other projects. Within the parks system, there are good examples of environmental sustainability such as the development of rain gardens to collect storm-water, high efficiency lighting and the use of permeable pavers. Green initiatives such as these should continue and the City should explore other means to achieve sustainability in the development and operation of parks and recreation.


8. Major Recreation Facilities

The Park Plan continues Woodbury’s proactive approach to meeting community recreation needs. The Park Plan identifies the potential future need for the following major community facilities:

Bielenberg Sports Center Expansion �

Undertake a feasibility study to test the market and ability to finance a significant expansion that would include a new, larger fieldhouse, a third sheet of ice and expanded support facility space.

Central Park Expansion �

Central Park is considered as the main community gathering place in the City. Potential expansion may include adding a second story onto the library space, larger banquet space to accommodate up to 300 people and expanded program space to better serve elders.

Community Arts Center �

Continue to work with local arts groups in partnership with School District 833 to develop an arts center at East Ridge High School through an expansion onto the existing building auditorium space.

Community Pool �

Work in partnership with a private health club or possibly School District 833 to develop an indoor and outdoor recreational pool facility.

Nature Center �

Explore development of a nature center and outdoor environmental programming through the construc-tion of a building at the Tamarack Nature Preserve or remodeling or construction of a building on other park or open space property.

Implementation of the Park Plan should lead to a specific assessment of needs and the evaluation of options to meet these needs.

9. New Facilities and Programs for Changing Demographics

The median age of Woodbury residents is increasing as is the percentage of elders. An aging population will be interested in passive recreation, trails, places to com-fortably sit, the arts, gardening, sustainability, adult and elder programs and will have a desire for high quality facilities.

Parks and Recreation System Goals and Policies

This section contains policy guidance for future decision making regarding parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities.

This section updates parks goals and policies adopted December 1, 1977 by the Parks and Recreation Com-mission. The original goals and policies were instru-mental in the creation of the parks system that exists today. The new and updated goals and policies address parks and recreation system needs for future growth in Woodbury.

Goals and Policies

1. PLANNINGGOALS:1.A Implement the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan

based on the needs of Woodbury’s population and sustainable land management practices.

1.B Coordinate planning and development of the parks and recreation system with other local, county, state and federal governments and agen-cies.

1.C Acknowledge changing demographic trends in long-term parks system planning.

POLICIES:1.1 The Park, Trail and Recreation Plan will be a

responsive and dynamic document. It will be reviewed and updated every five to ten years as conditions warrant.


1.2 Periodic needs assessments, user studies and review of the quality of natural resources will be used as a basis for updating this plan.

1.3 The Park, Trail and Recreation Plan will seek to be compatible with adjacent local community plans and county, metropolitan, state and federal plans and programs.

1.4 All public school facilities and their recreation areas should be considered in the planning of the parks and recreation system. Maximum coopera-tion, coordination and participation with school districts shall be sought in planning the develop-ment and operation of the parks and recreation system.

1.5 The parks classification system descriptions and standards in the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan will be the basis for development of the parks and recreation system.

1.6 Parks and recreation services and facilities should be provided where recreational opportunity is deficient or non-existent as identified in the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan and in conjunction with the resources of the private sector, where appropri-ate.

2. SYSTEM MANAGEMENTGOALS:2.A Implement the philosophy for development and

management of the parks and recreation system as identified in the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan.

2.B Gain input and recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission on parks and recre-ation system management.

POLICIES:2.1 Uniform parks and recreation maintenance stan-

dards will be developed and applied consistently throughout the City.

2.2 City crews will be utilized in maintenance and development of the parks and recreation system whenever possible.

2.3 Community volunteer organizations will be en-couraged to participate in parks and recreation development and maintenance whenever ap-propriate.

2.4 The Parks and Recreation Department will direct City recreation programs and coordinate athletic activities in conjunction with local athletic asso-ciations.

2.5 The Parks and Recreation Department will pro-vide the Parks and Recreation Commission with background information, technical data and staff recommendations on parks and recreation is-sues.

2.6 The Parks and Recreation Commission will review all pertinent information, analyze the alternatives and make recommendations to the City Council on parks and recreation issues.

2.7 The Parks and Recreation Commission will inform and seek input from other appropriate City advisory commissions on any major issues or improvements that may be applicable to that commission.

2.8 The Parks and Recreation Department will be re-sponsive to the increasing maintenance, planning and recreational demands made by the City and its residents.

3. PARKSGOALS:3.A Promote park development that will best encour-

age appropriate use.

3.B Provide a well-balanced parks and recreation system.

3.C Strengthen the image of the City’s parks as a system which provides community services and recreational facilities.


POLICIES:3.1 The City will offer a variety of activities in the parks

and recreation system including ornamental, cul-tural, conservation, passive and active recreation areas.

3.2 The City will acquire park land and develop exist-ing parks at a rate and level commensurate with the needs of Woodbury’s population.

3.3 The City will establish and promote high quality design standards in the development of the parks system.

3.4 Joint use of facilities will be encouraged by incor-porating school facilities with parks and recreation programs whenever possible.

3.5 Multi-use parks and recreation facilities will be encouraged to maximize accessibility and use by area residents.

3.6 Special attention should be given to the acquisition and/or preservation of desired park land that may be developed or changed to an incompatible use in the near future.

3.7 The City will allow the conversion of parks and public open space lands to other public uses only when no feasible alternative exists. When such conversion is unavoidable, the taking agency shall pay for the replacement of land and facilities to serve the needs of the people in that area.

3.8 Consistent with economic realities, innovative and sustainable park development shall be encour-aged.

3.9 Park design and development shall embody a bal-ance between function and aesthetics, including the conservation of natural resource areas.

3.10 Development will be discouraged at prominent landscape features to promote preservation of natural amenities and outstanding natural areas.

3.11 The City will encourage private play areas or tot lots to be built by developers in medium and high density residential developments.

3.12 Parks will be provided according to the minimum design standards established in the parks classi-fication system in the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan.

3.13 An ongoing information and education process will be conducted, making the residents aware and knowledgeable of parks and recreation facilities and programs.

3.14 Park land will be acquired in accordance with the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan.

3.15 The following criteria will be utilized in the se-lection of land for park and/or open space pur-poses:

a. Possesses scenic and/or unique natural fea-tures.

b. Performs important natural or open space functions.

c. Possesses qualities conducive to recreation development.

d. Fulfills a demonstrated need for additional park land.

e. Protects or improves environmental quality.

3.16 The City requires park dedication from all subdivi-sions in accordance with the requirements estab-lished through ordinance by the City Council.

3.17 Wetlands and stormwater management areas will not be accepted to fulfill park dedication require-ments.

3.18 City park areas will be accessible by a variety of transportation means.

3.19 High priority will be given to the provision of public access to water resources and public use of shorelines at lakes and streams.

3.20 Park designs will consider a general theme but also stress variation or diversity from park to park.


3.21 Park names should reflect the location of each park by either access road, neighborhood or prominent features of the area.

3.22 The following criteria will apply to private parks:

a. The City will take into account the presence of private parks when considering park dedica-tion and planning the parks system and strive to complement, not duplicate, them.

b. Homeowners associations must properly maintain and manage their private parks and open spaces in perpetuity. Private park main-tenance, operation and replacement must be specified within the homeowners association documents including the funding mechanism for said maintenance and upkeep.

4. TRAIL SYSTEM

GOALS:4.A Promote safe, convenient and coordinated fa-

cilities for alternative means of transportation throughout the City of Woodbury.

4.B Provide Woodbury residents with sections of scenic park trail that focus on recreational value and harmony with the natural environment.

POLICIES:4.1 The parks and recreation system will be coordi-

nated with the City’s Transportation Plan through a city-wide trail plan.

4.2 The City will plan bicycle, wheelchair and pedes-trian access to parks, open space areas, schools and neighborhood shopping areas to encourage maximum use of these facilities.

4.3 The City will encourage the utilization of util-ity easements, transportation rights-of-way and greenways for trail development.

4.4 Ramped curbs will be provided to meet accessibil-ity standards and to accommodate bicyclists.

4.5 Trails will be bituminous or concrete, except in natural areas, and will be multi-use facilities when uses are compatible.

4.6 Trails will be integral to larger scale development. These trails will connect to the existing and pro-posed extensions of the Woodbury trail system.

4.7 The Woodbury trail system will be coordinated with the trail systems for Washington and Ramsey Counties, surrounding cities and the Metropolitan Council.

4.8 The use of motorized recreation vehicles (snow-mobiles, motorbikes, etc.) shall be limited to designated areas to help maximize the safety of all trail users.

4.9 Off-street trails will be coordinated with the future location of on-street bikeways (bike lanes) to cre-ate an integrated non-motorized recreation and transportation system.

4.10 Traffic signal timing will allow adequate time for pedestrians, wheelchairs and bicyclists to safely cross streets.

5. NATURAL RESOURCE OPEN SPACEGOALS:5.A Preserve and protect the natural environment

with emphasis on the conservation of needed and useful natural resources for the present and future benefit of the community.

5.B Use natural resource areas to provide an overall open space system to satisfy the physiological and psychological needs of the people, considering their needs as individuals and as a community.

POLICIES:5.1 The City will conserve and protect, where feasible,

natural resource areas including wetlands, peat soils, groundwater recharge areas, woodlands, lake shorelines, drainageways and hilltops.

5.2 The City will encourage the assistance of county, metropolitan, state and federal agencies to pre-


serve natural resource areas that may serve popula-tions outside of the City of Woodbury.

5.3 Open space areas should be used as a structuring element to link parks and open space areas when-ever possible.

5.4 Natural resource open space areas planned in new development will be coordinated with and contiguous to the open space areas of the exist-ing adjacent development and, where feasible, be accessible to all.

5.5 The City will preserve natural drainageways and wetlands and, where feasible, reconstruct former natural drainageways and wetlands to handle stormwater runoff.

5.6 The City will encourage the establishment, main-tenance or restoration of natural conservation areas for wildlife management and educational and scientific purposes.

6. RECREATIONGOAL:6.A Provide a safe, pleasant recreational system which

will offer a variety of facilities and programs for all age groups in the community, for all seasons of the year.

POLICIES:6.1 The City will encourage the development of

programs for all compatible outdoor and indoor recreational activities.

6.2 Recreation programs will be accessible to all members of the community.

6.3 Regulations and policies regarding the use of parks and recreation facilities will be developed and en-forced by the Parks and Recreation Department.

6.4 Priority will be given to those programs which are in demand by the largest number of people and capable of being used with low personal financial outlay.

6.5 Athletic activities will be coordinated with the local athletic associations whenever appropriate.

6.6 The development of special recreational programs for the young, elders and those with special needs will be encouraged.

6.7 Fees obtained for specific recreation programs and events will be used to support those programs and events.

6.8 Fees obtained for the use of parks and recreation facilities will be directed to maintenance, develop-ment, acquisition or administration.

7. SUSTAINABILITYGOAL:7.A Be a leader in sustainable natural resources man-

agement.

POLICIES:7.1 All new park buildings will use green building

techniques to the extent possible.

7.2 Recycling will be promoted in the parks system by the provision of recycling receptacles in addition to trash receptacles where appropriate.

7.3 New facilities and significant renovation of exist-ing facilities will include a sustainability evaluation of materials, energy use, operating cost and life cycle replacement.

7.4 Traditional and alternative stormwater manage-ment techniques will be utilized in new park development and in the renovation of existing parks to protect and enhance water quality.

7.5 Native plants, such as prairie plantings, will be used in parks and open space to reduce landscape maintenance requirements, to provide food and shelter for wildlife, to buffer shorelines, to control runoff and to discourage invasive and nuisance species.

7.6 Population control with an emphasis on natural methods, as needed, will be utilized for nuisance


species such as geese and deer, where appropri-ate.

7.7 A natural resource and environmental interpreta-tion/education component will be developed for City parks and open spaces.

7.8 Natural resource management plans will be devel-oped for the preservation of natural resources in City parks and open space.

7.9 The City will continue to implement the adopt-a-park or open space program along with special events such as the annual Arbor Day event to encourage community involvement in park main-tenance.

8. HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLEGOAL:8.A Promote active, healthy living.

POLICIES:8.1 Smoking and tobacco use in parks will be regulated

consistent with City ordinance.

8.2 The City will promote convenient and equitable access to parks and recreation facilities by locating parks within ½ mile of all residents.

8.3 Special attention will be given to park and open space improvements that are accessible consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act Acces-sibility Guidelines for Building and Facilities and universal design principles.

8.4 Special attention will be given to parks and open space improvements providing seating, shade and trail loops of varying lengths to encourage active living for an aging population.

8.5 Special attention will be given to providing safe walking, wheelchair and biking routes to rec-reational, commercial and government (city) destinations.

8.6 The City will provide bicycle parking at park sys-tem destinations to encourage bicycle use.

8.7 The City will encourage the financial assistance of county, metropolitan, state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations to fund healthy, ac-tive living initiatives.

8.8 Public safety improvements will be made as needed to ensure parks and trail users’ well being utilizing Crime Prevention through Environmen-tal Design (CPTED) principles.

8.9 The City will promote the benefits of active living through Parks and Recreation Department com-munications.

9. GREENWAYSGOALS:9.A Provide a continuous, connected system of green-

ways throughout the City.

9.B Provide a balance between human use and natural resource protection.

POLICIES:9.1 Land for greenways will be acquired in accordance

with the Greenway Corridors Map and the parks classification system in the Park, Trail and Recre-ation Plan.

9.2 Land use tools such as park dedication, conserva-tion easements, land trusts, land contributions and density transfers will be encouraged to facili-tate creation of greenway corridors.

9.3 The following criteria will be utilized in the selec-tion of open space land for greenway purposes:

a. Possesses or provides a connection to scenic and/or unique natural features.

b. Performs or provides a connection to impor-tant natural or open space and stormwater functions.

c. General location is identified on the Greenway Map (see Figure 8.4).

9.4 The City will encourage use of utility easements, stormwater areas and drainageways for green-ways.


9.5 The City will provide for connecting trails in greenway corridors where feasible to provide ac-cess to parks, open spaces, schools, natural features and other city destinations.

9.6 The City will promote and educate the public of the value and benefits of greenways.

9.7 Greenways should be used as a structuring ele-ment linked to other parks and open space areas whenever possible.

9.8 The City will work to minimize road crossings and other disturbances to a continuous system of greenways.

9.9 The City will encourage the assistance of county, metropolitan, state and federal agencies to pre-serve greenway corridor areas that may serve others outside of Woodbury.

10. CITIZEN INPUTGOALS:10.A Implement a planning process that incorporates

citizens at all levels.

10.B Promote citizen interest and involvement in parks and recreation programs.

POLICIES:10.1 The City will encourage citizens to serve on the

Parks and Recreation Commission and its sub-committees.

10.2 The City will provide parks and recreation im-provement programs designed for participation of both community groups and individuals of all ages.

10.3 The City will promote discussion with community organizations as part of the review and update process of the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan and reevaluation of priorities.

10.4 The community will be encouraged to participate in the planning of major park improvements and neighborhood meetings will be held to gather input before implementation of improvements.

10.5 The City will encourage the dissemination of public information on recreation activities and park facilities through mass media.

11. FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATIONGOALS:11.A Maximize the benefits received from the expen-

diture of funds allotted for parks and recreation facilities and programs.

11.B Capitalize upon grants and aid at the local, county, metropolitan, state and federal level.

11.C Implement the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan to ensure proper development of parks and rec-reation facilities and programs.

11.D Adopt a facility Life Cycle Replacement Plan to identify facility replacement needs and have a schedule, budget and funding source to keep the parks attractive and in safe, usable condition.

POLICIES:11.1 A five year Parks and Recreation Capital Improve-

ment Program (CIP) will be adopted and annually updated. This program will include acquisition and development costs.

11.2 The order of priority consideration for develop-ment of the parks and recreation system will be reclassified every year through the CIP process.

11.3 Facilities for non-residents, profit motivated or special interest groups should collect enough rev-enue through user charges to be self-sustaining.

11.4 All user charges collected will be directed to parks and recreation maintenance, development, acqui-sition or administration. User charges for resident groups will be considered only where special maintenance or operational costs are incurred.

11.5 All park dedication fees will be placed in a separate fund to be used for park acquisition and develop-ment projects.

11.6 Creative methods of funding for parks and recre-ation projects will be encouraged. These methods


may include obtaining funds or other assistance from private foundations, business, industry and community organizations.

11.7 Future bond issues will be considered as a means of practical funding.

11.8 An effort will be made to program City funds for parks and recreation consistent with increasing community needs and priorities.

11.9 A funding plan will be developed to ensure the replacement of parks and recreation facilities as they age and are in need of major maintenance or upgrade.

11.10 Enterprise operations will be established for those parks and recreation facilities that can be supported by revenues such as golf courses and ice arenas. If revenues are generated in excess of expenditures, those revenues will first be used to improve the facility before being considered for other City uses.

11.11 The City will employ established legal and admin-istrative tools (subdivision and zoning regulations, capital improvements programming, budgeting, etc.) to further the goals and support the policies of the Park, Trail and Recreation Plan.

Implementation (2030 System Plan)

Section 5 of the Park Plan includes the 2030 Parks, Trails and Open Space System Plan (2030 System Plan). The 2030 System Plan provides the framework for main-taining, building and improving Woodbury’s parks and recreation system. It consists of recommendations and plans for park land acquisition, park development, trails and natural resources. These elements are depicted in Figure 8-5. The individual aspects of the 2030 System Plan are shown in Figure 8-6 (Priority Acquisition Par-cels), Figure 8-7 (Future Park Search Areas) and Figure 8-8 (2030 Trail System).

Parks and Open Space

The 2030 System Plan continues Woodbury’s approach of progressively acquiring future parks and open space land. The 2030 System Plan includes the location of potential open space parcels previously identified for acquisition (see Figure 8-6). If acquired, these large open spaces have the potential to meet community and neighborhood recreation needs in addition to preserving some of Woodbury’s remaining natural resources.

Neighborhood Parks

The 2030 System Plan anticipates the need for eleven new and three expanded neighborhood parks to accom-modate future development. At an average size of 5-10 acres each, approximately 70-140 acres of new park land would be needed. Existing open space may meet some neighborhood park needs. Neighborhood park needs may also be met on lands identified for future open space acquisition.

In Figure 8-7, locations for new parks are typically represented by a ½-mile search area. Actual park loca-tions will depend upon a variety of factors, including the pattern of new development, locations of roads, neighborhood needs, natural features and connections to trails and roads.

Community ParksThe 2030 System Plan anticipates the need for the devel-opment of a new community park to serve the northeast quadrant of Woodbury. Stonemill Farms North Park and the adjacent open space property together have adequate acreage and amenities to provide for the needs of a community park in that area. When phased urban development occurs in the area of Stonemill Farms North Park, the park will be designed to serve broader community needs with a potential mix of active and passive recreation.


Figure 8-5: 2030 Parks, Trails and Open Space System PlanWoodbury 2030 Comprehensive Plan

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Future Schools

There are no specific plans for additional public school sites in Woodbury at this time. If future public or private schools develop, their associated athletic facilities should be planned to work with the park and recreation system such that facility resources can be shared for an effective use of land and buildings.

Trails

The 2030 System Plan is coordinated with the City’s Transportation Plan to create a comprehensive network of off-street trails and on-street striped bike lanes (bike-ways) to provide for a range of non-motorized recreation and transportation needs. A city-wide trail system is planned to improve accessibility to the parks system for Woodbury residents. Figure 8-8 shows planned trails in parks and along collector and arterial streets. See Chap-ter 9 for a summary of the Transportation Plan.

The 2030 System Plan calls for the addition of 92 miles of off-street trails. In addition, there will be internal paved and soft surface trails in individual parks. The Park Plan suggests the use of grade-separated crossings in two locations in conjunction with future development and street improvements:

Woodbury Drive east of Bailey Lake between Dale �Road and Bailey Road

Bailey Road between Woodlane Drive and Radio �Drive

Trails and sidewalks internal to private developments and connecting to the main City trail system are not shown, but will be required through the development review process.

Regional Trails and Parks Systems Two proposed regional trail corridors affect Woodbury (see Figure 8-8).

The Washington County Greenway Regional Trail �is a north-south trail corridor.

The Afton Bluffs Regional Trail is an east-west trail �corridor.

The Washington County Greenway Regional Trail will give Woodbury residents trail access to Lake Elmo Park Reserve to the north and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and the Mississippi National River Rec-reational Area to the south. There is an opportunity for the proposed City trails within Bailey Lake open space to become part of the Washington County Greenway Regional Trail.

The Afton Bluffs Regional Trail corridor will give Wood-bury residents trail access to Battle Creek Regional Park and the village of Afton on the St. Croix River. From Battle Creek, trail users will have access to the future Fish Creek Corridor that will lead to the Mississippi River through the cities of Maplewood and St. Paul. In Woodbury, the alignment will tie into Woodbury’s trail system along Valley Creek Road, utilizing a portion of County Road 19 and following Bailey Road.

Connections to Surrounding CommunitiesWoodbury will continue to communicate with neigh-boring communities to coordinate trail planning and construction to provide a comprehensive system of trails. Figure 8-8 shows trails or bikeways connecting to neighboring communities.

Greenway Corridors

The 2030 System Plan calls for acquisition of land for new greenways. New greenway corridors are proposed for the south and east areas of Woodbury. Proposed greenway corridors are shown as generalized locations in Figure 8-4. The intent of the greenways is to connect La Lake, Bailey Lake and the Dale Road open space lands in an east-west direction and the Dale Road to Stone Mill Farms Park and Valley Creek open space lands in a north-south direction. Part of the greenway from Dale Road open space to La Lake may follow utility easements.


Recreation Facilities

Community Recreation FacilitiesThe 2030 System Plan recognizes desires for new com-munity recreation facilities. Potential site specific needs discussed in the 2030 System Plan include:

Bielenberg Sports Center expansion with field house �replacement and the addition of a third sheet of ice

Central Park expansion with additional library �space, a larger banquet hall and space to expand elder programs

Community arts center at East Ridge High School �

Community pool �

Nature center �

While these facilities would provide a range of recre-ational opportunities, their financial feasibility has not been evaluated. The 2030 System Plan encourages continued study of the need and feasibility of future community facilities.

Special Use FacilitiesRecreation uses such as off-road cycling trails, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, geo-caching, dog exercise facilities and others draw users from across the community and have unique facility needs. The 2030 System Plan seeks to anticipate changing recreation needs and identify ap-propriate strategies to meet them.

Active Living

The 2030 System Plan seeks to provide recreation that promotes healthy active lifestyles. Promoting healthy and active lifestyles includes:

Ensuring convenient and equitable access to parks �and recreation facilities through expanded trail op-portunities.

Using accessible universal design principles. �

Developing neighborhood parks within ½ mile of �all residents.

Continuing investment in Central Park as an elder- �friendly facility.

Providing frequent and comfortable rest areas along �trails.

Providing facilities to accommodate mobility �needs.

Providing paved trails of varied lengths within �parks.

Natural Resources

The 2030 System Plan continues Woodbury’s history of preserving natural resources. The 2030 System Plan seeks to acquire the remaining highest quality natural resource sites. Many of these sites are within priority acquisition parcels identified in the 2005 Open Space Acquisition Program (see Figure 8-6). As the City acquires land for open spaces it should also work to preserve corridors of open space or greenways as identified in Figure 8-4.

As Woodbury acquires remaining high quality natural re-sources, the focus will move towards greater management of these resources. Resources will be needed to improve the City’s management efforts, in particular to minimize damage caused by invasive species like buckthorn, garlic mustard, leafy spurge and others, deer browse, forest succession and other threats. The City remains commit-ted to partnering with community and environmental agencies and/organizations in these efforts.

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