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Acton Baker Park adds diversity to the types of parks found in the urban area. It is the lar est • g lowland park rn the metropolitan area, and rs surted to accommodate various elemen is appropriate only for a central urban park such as the Cuthbert Amphitheater, the 'VL~STEC Museum, large botanical displays, and space for large special events. As a water oriented ark p it is appropriate to accommodate water oriented recreation for non-motorized boatin .The East g and West Alton Baker Park Plans that will be in place followrn re eal of the 1986 Acton Baker g p Park Master Plan contain more detail about what improvements will enhance this s ecial ark. p p Compliance with the Metro Plan parks and Recreation Facilities Goal will not be affected b the Y repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan. The three Metro Plan elements of secondary importance that relate to this ark are listed and p discussed below: C. Environmental Resources Element: --Goats: ~. Protect valuable natural resources and encourage their wise mono ement, ro er use g p p , and reuse, reflecting their special natural assets. 2. Maintain a variety of open spaces within and on the fringe of the developing area. 3. Protect life and property from the effects of natural hazards. 4. Provide a healthy and attractive environment, including clean air and water, or the f metropolitan population, D. Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors and Waterwa s: y Goal: Protect, conserve, and enhance the natural, scenic, environmental, and economic qualities of river and waterway corridors. E. Environmental Design; --Goals: 1. Secure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment which is satisfying to the mind and senses. ~. Encourage the development of the natural, .social and economic environment in a manner that is harmonious with our natural setting and maintains and enhances our quality of life. 3. Create and preserve desirable and distinctive qualities in local and nei hbarhoad g areas. The plans for West Alton Baker Park and East Alton Baker Park are res onsive to the oals of p g the three elements irsted. The East Alton Baker Park Plan, which has less ~ desi detail resolution than the VLtest Alton Baker Park Development Plan, contains fours ecifrc oafs: P g 7