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18686 H. Parks and Recreation Facilities Element A parks and recreation program with sufficient diversity to meet the needs of the citizenry is an essential ingredient t-o enhancing the livability of a community. The Eugene - Springfield metropolitan area has a long history of supporting parks and recreation programs, and this plan further strengthens that commitment. The main types of parks and recreational facilities that have been developed are: 1. Regional-Metropol itan Parks Regional - metropo 1. i tan parks serve the entire metropolitan pop- ulation as well as the surrounding population and provide a variety of recreational opportunities including water areas, trails, picnic areas, recreational facilities, and natural areas (e.g., Alton Baker Park) . 2. Community Parks Community parks serve surrounding metropolitan residents with a variety of spec -i al i zed recreational. facilities and programs such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and community centers (e.g., Amazon Park and Iii l l aural ane Park), 3. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks serve the .various neighborhoods within the metropolitan area. Neighborhood parks may include courts and fields for active recreation. 4. Play Lots Play lots serve residents of surrounding subdivisions and are normally within walking distance of their users' homes 5. Community Centers Community centers are usually located within community parks. They emphasize recreational activities such as swimming, tennis, art, music, etc, 6. Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood centers, some of which are community schools, emphasize social civic, and educational programs for young people and adults. 7. special Recreational Facilities Special recreational facilities include, for example, public and private golf courses, tennis courts, and swimming pools. rA I I I -H --1