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Future Blackwood Farm Park—Master Plan Report Adopted March 3, 2011 <br /> 11 . The overhead power line running through the scenic vista should be <br /> buried during park development. <br /> In terms of more specific facility and use recommendations for the New Hope <br /> Park at Blackwood Farm, the Master Plan Committee proposes the following: <br /> 1. An amphitheatre (at one of three possible locations), <br /> 2. Community Gardens, <br /> 3. An entry road with roundabout and adjoining parking, <br /> 4. A "Learning Center" for nature, agricultural, cultural/historical education, <br /> 5. A Playground near the Learning Center, <br /> 6. An informal multi-purpose field on western edge of property ("1-40" field), <br /> 7. A series of loop hiking trails (including the historic roadbed trail and a <br /> trail circling the Natural Heritage site), as well as pedestrian trails <br /> connecting different pods of activity within the park, <br /> 8. A potential bike trail through the pine forest wooded area (northwest), <br /> 9. A fishing dock on the pond, <br /> 10. A series of picnic shelters in different locations, <br /> 11. An overlook from New Hope Church Road, with nearby picnic shelter, <br /> 12. An open field (east of farmstead) for possible agricultural demonstration, <br /> 13. Retention and enhancement of existing "orchard" north of the farmstead, <br /> 14. Protection of and signage about the old cemetery (western portion). <br /> The following paragraphs provide further elaboration on the facilities listed <br /> above: <br /> ❑ The committee felt it was important to not over-design the site, knowing <br /> that future opportunities and ideas may arise that will need space, and <br /> that there is currently no funding for the park. <br /> ❑ The proposed entry road to the park is sited at the northeastern portion <br /> of the park, in proximity to the planned Parks Operation Base and an <br /> improved line of sight for traffic. <br /> ❑ The proposed amphitheatre (defined here as a "covered performance <br /> shell with surrounding grassy seating") would be an important park <br /> amenity and should be constructed in one of the three locations <br /> identified on the master plan, pending further assessment. A report on a <br /> 14 <br />