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Little River Park Advisory Committee Interim Report 811101 5 Recommendations on Allowed Uses in the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area Executive Summary This interim report from the Little River Park Advisory Committee includes a set of recommendations on what uses should be allowed within the new park. These recommendations are based on seven meetings held thus far by the committee (November 2000 to July 2001), during which members toured the park property, evaluated the property values and site limitations, received input from different user group representatives, and gathered citizen input on desired park uses and facilities. The Committee recommendations for uses to be allowed within the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area are provided in three categories: a) allowed uses, b) conditional uses and c) prohibited uses. Allowed Uses The Committee recommends allowing the following uses in the park for reasons described in the report: 1. Hiking/Nature Trails 2. Picnic Area/Shelter 3. Hard Surface Trail/Picnic Loop 4. Playground 5. Open Play Meadows 6. Fishing Conditional Uses The Committee recommends allowing the following uses in the park, but only if certain conditions can be achieved in terms of identifying enough suitable land area to sustain the activity and appropriate operating funds to maintain and manage the activity in an appropriate fashion. 1. Horseback Riding 2. Mountain Biking 3. Camping 1. Proposed Conditions for Allowing Horseback Riding a) There are adequate funds available for any special facilities and to ensure proper site management and stewardship. b) That there be at least 3-5 miles of suitable trails designated for public use. c) That the equestrian trails are located and designed to minimize adverse impacts on natural and cultural resources Page 1 of 12