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Plan. Not only were existing recreation facilities throughout the county surveyed, but projected <br /> land requirements were identified for an adequate parks system. <br /> Recreation or park sites, particularly in rural areas, bridge the gap between natural and cultural <br /> resources. They not only provide natural settings but serve as centers of community activity. Two <br /> types of park facilities were recommended to serve this dual purpose: community parks and <br /> district parks. Each of these facilities is described below: <br /> • Community Park: A community park may serve a single neighborhood or several <br /> neighborhoods, depending upon the local needs and population distribution. A community <br /> park has an average service radius of one to two miles and requires a minimum of 2.5 acres <br /> per 1,000 population. Such parks could be developed adjacent to an elementary or middle <br /> school, and provide recreational opportunities for the entire family, including areas suited for <br /> intense recreation such as athletic fields, swimming, and tennis. Areas of natural quality could <br /> also be included for viewing, sitting, and picnicking. A water body is a component typically <br /> found in a community park. <br /> • District Park: A district park provides diverse recreational opportunities on a much larger <br /> scale. A district park should be within a one-half hour driving time and contain a minimum of <br /> 2.5 acres per 1,000 population served when planned in conjunction with a school. If planned <br /> separately, 5.0 acres per 1,000 population served should be provided. A major difference <br /> between a district park and a community park is the district park should have an indoor <br /> recreation building or interpretive center, depending on the type of facility planned . <br /> There are four district parks (75 acres/161/6 active recreation) and four community parks (25 <br /> acres/48% active recreation) proposed in the Master Recreation and Parks Plan. The location of <br /> these facilities is shown on the Recreation Sites Map. <br /> Scenic Roads <br /> A drive in an automobile along the rural roads of Orange County will convey to the traveler an <br /> appreciation of the countyts rich agricultural heritage and natural scenic beauty.However,the character <br /> of many roads will-change as development pressures require the paving or widening of roads to <br /> accommodate increased traffic.Additionally,the view from the road will change as fields once used for <br /> pasture and crops become dotted with rural subdivisions. <br /> In 1988, the Transportation Advisory Subcommittee (TAS) of the Planning Board initiated work on <br /> preparation of a Transportation Element for the county's Comprehensive Plan. As part of its efforts,the <br /> TAS evaluated the possibility of a voluntary scenic roads program and participated in a field trip to <br /> identify criteria for designating scenic roads in the county. In August, 1992, the TAS surveyed two <br /> areas, Davis Road south of Hillsborough, and a large agricultural district in Bingham Township. <br /> Numerous stops were made along each route, and TAS members were asked to identify and <br /> photograph features that they believed contributed to the scenic quality of the routes. <br /> From the results of the field trip, the TAS identified six categories of features which in combination, <br /> contributed to the scenic value of route.These categories included <br />
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