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5 <br /> trails plans in both the rural areas and the towns, and explore gaps, <br /> interconnections and needs for the future. The Council also hopes to participate <br /> in the parallel Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan effort with the OUT Board and <br /> Transportation. <br /> Having participated in the design and master plan for the Perry Hills MiniPark, the <br /> Council plans to continue receiving updates and providing feedback as the <br /> project finalizes construction. In a similar vein, as plans begin to come together <br /> for the next phase of Blackwood Farm Park, the PRC anticipates reviewing and <br /> advising on these activities. <br /> As identified in 2023, the Council reviewed the "Issue for Further Study" from the <br /> adopted P&R Master Plan about examining the need for a public pool or water <br /> feature. Recent conversations have identified the potential for a "splash pad" at <br /> Fairview Park. The Council will be meeting with Fairview community residents <br /> about the long-term plans for Fairview Park and the interest and viability of such <br /> an amenity as the potential answer. <br /> Several other amenities are proposed at various park locations, and the Council <br /> plans to continue to advise on this list. A picnic shelter with outdoor classroom <br /> has been proposed for Phase III of development at Blackwood Farm Park, and the <br /> Council would also like to see native planting and pollinator friendly habitat <br /> efforts accompany this initiative. A mountain bike skills course is being finalized <br /> at Little River Regional Park and is expected to open in 2025, and the Council is <br /> staying apprised on that project. Pickleball/tennis courts are being constructed at <br /> Fairview Park, and there is a scheduled expansion at the Soccer.Com Center in <br /> the existing CIP for which planning needs to begin in 2025. <br /> The Council would also like to stay informed on and begin the process of review <br /> and preliminary advice on the scheduled replacement/renovation of the Central <br /> Recreation Center. <br /> Finally, the PRC plans to continue to help promote activities toward trail <br /> recreation and development, and advise on the efforts with the "Great Trails State <br /> Coalition," of which the County is a member. The Council would like to sponsor <br /> quarterly or semiannual public hikes at our parks. Continued review and advice <br /> on the Mountains to Sea Trail progress, along with the 2025 Nature of Orange <br /> photography contest, is projected. <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming <br /> year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? <br /> • The demand on the County's existing soccer fields and tennis/pickleball <br />