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cmeemueo.tnmasors ~mma~de Inrt.im Raporr WUOI Recommendations on Allowed Uses in the Little River Regional Park antl Natural Area Executive Summary This interim report from the Cattle River Park Atlvlsory Committee indutles a set of recommendations on what uses shpultl be allowed within the new park. These recommendations are based on seven meetings heltl thus far by the committee (November 2000 to ]uly 2001), during wMCh members toured the park pmperry, evaluated the property values and site Ilml[abons, receivetl input from ddferent user group representatives, and gatheretl citizen input on desired park uses and facilities. The Committee recommendations for uses to be allowed within the Little River Regional Park antl Natural Area are provitletl in three categories: a) allowetl uses, b) conditional uses and c) prohlbltetl uses. Allowed Uses The Committee recommends allowing the following uses In the park far reasons desribetl in the report: 1. Hiking/Nature Trails 2. Plcnlc Area/Shelter 3. Hard Surface Trail/Picnic Loop 4. Playground 5. Open Play Meadows 6. Fishing Conditlonal uses The Committee recommends allowing the fallowing uses in the park, but only if certain conditions can be achieved in terms of identifying enough suitable land area to sustain the activity antl appropriate operating funtls m maintain antl manage the ac[IVity in an appropriate fashion. 1. Horseback Riding 2. Mountain Biking 3. Camping 1. Proposed Conditions for Allowing Horseback Riding a) There are adequate Ponds avai/ab/e for anyspxial fao/ities and to ensure pmper siM management and stewardship. b) Thatdrere be a[ lea#3-5 miles ofsuifabk balls designated forpubl/c use. cJ That the equesbian balls are located and designed to minimize adverse impacts on naNral and cultural resqu¢u. Paee 1 of 3