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2030 Comprehensive Plan – Chapter 7 Parks and Recreation Element, Sections 7.5 and 7.6, <br />Most Applicable Goals and Objectives <br /> <br />Consistency <br />(Y/N/Not <br />Applicable) <br />Parks and Recreation Overarching Goal: Regionally coordinated park facilities that <br />provide healthy opportunities for recreation and exercise for all citizens of Orange County, <br />and that preserve important cultural and natural resources. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Parks and Recreation Goals and Objectives <br />Consistency <br />(Y/N/Not <br />Applicable) <br />Goal 3: Recreational facilities available for the public use in a manner that is multi- <br />generational and accessible to all County citizens at both the countywide and community <br />levels. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Objective PR-3.1: <br />Locate parks and recreational facilities close to residential areas and transportation nodes, <br />to increase public knowledge and accessibility to these facilities, including alternative <br />transportation modes. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Goal 4: Healthy lifestyles, quality of life and community building through the provision of a <br />variety of affordable recreational facilities and choice of leisure activities, while responding <br />to the changing needs and interests of County residents. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Objective PR-4.1: <br />Developers shall provide for adequate and appropriate open space suitable for active/low- <br />impact recreation in residential developments. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Goal 5: Park and recreational facilities that are environmentally-responsible, and where <br />cultural and natural resources and open space within these sites are protected. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Objective PR-5.1: <br />yes <br />Currently serves as a free access park for the community. <br />yes <br />Playground, open space, and walking track available for use and enjoyment of the community. <br />n/a <br />yes <br />Combo of available facilities and community-building events, educational opportunities, <br />etc. <br />n/a <br />n/a <br />48