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:1111,,...7,..= <br /> _ __ a-- I <br /> DIVISION 2: PARKLAND TYPES <br /> Section 3.10.2.1 Summary <br /> TABLE 3.4 PARKLAND TYPES <br /> ILLUSTRATION <br /> A. Greenways: <br /> alf_-• . i .i a - <br /> A natural preserve available for unstructured recreation and bicycle or pedestrian transportation.Its landscape shall <br /> Si , <br /> � <br /> consist of paths and trails,meadows,rivers or streams,woodland and open shelters,all naturalistically disposed. r;,"+. <br /> A. <br /> Open space or greenways may be lineal,following the trajectories of natural corridors. The minimum width shall 4~" <br /> be 300 feet. Greenways shall be dedicated to the public. ,:e\' <br /> +, _ <br /> B. Open Space: <br /> An open area,available for unstructured recreation. Open space may be spatially defined by landscaping rather ;,�w.c <br /> than building frontages. Its landscape shall consist of lawn and trees, naturalistically disposed. The minimum w °_ <br /> size shall be 30 acres. ,�' <br /> C. Community Park: �� '" <br /> Community Parks typically contain a specialized amenity such as athletic fields. Community parks are designed to <br /> serve the recreational needs of the entire city and may serve residents of other nearby populations.The minimum pJ.) li <br /> size shall be 10 acres.A community park shall be dedicated to the public. , _ <br /> *ma 1 <br /> NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TYPES ILLUSTRATION <br /> D. General Neighborhood Park: )jJ i -1%3'1.4 _ <br /> A general neighborhood park typically includes open play areas,playgrounds,courts,practice at alliiii <br /> athletic fields,and is available for civic purposes and gatherings. A general neighborhood park shall be spatially <br /> defined by streets and building frontages. The minimum size shall be 5 acres. ' <br /> E. Pocket Park: ir~ -. gitt_ _'ta <br /> An open space designed and equipped for passive or active recreation. Pocket parks include a wide array of 0 <br /> facilities and are designed as smaller gathering spaces within a neighborhood area.A pocket park may be spatially w '� <br /> defined by streets or building frontages. There shall be no minimum or maximum size. .. ' <br /> It. <br /> F. Plaza: �� � : ► _r r r <br /> An open space available for civic purposes and commercial activities. A plaza shall be spatially defined by <br /> building frontages. Its landscape shall consist primarily of pavement. Trees are optional. Plazas should be 10,.. - <br /> located at the intersection of important streets. There shall be no minimum or maximum size. �+. <br /> G. Playground: 411411 <br /> An open space designed and equipped for the recreation of children. A playground should be fenced and may <br /> include an open shelter. Playgrounds shall be interspersed within residential areas and should be located within 1 <br /> 1/2 mile of all residential units.Playgrounds may be included within other regional or neighborhood parks. There 4114. <br /> shall be no minimum or maximum size. <br /> H. Community Garden: l' 4 �* .'1 <br /> A grouping of garden plots available for small-scale cultivation. Community gardens should be fenced and - t . <br /> accommodate individual storage sheds. Running water is required. Community Gardens shall be interspersed + :11-' ."-�: ,t <br /> within residential areas and may be placed within a block or included within other regional or neighborhood parks. • .......- • <br /> There shall be no minimum or maximum size. I _#i <br /> 3:64 San Marcos Development Code Adopted April 17,2018 <br />