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CP Introduction <br /> The protection of greenspaces and other sensitive natural resources <br /> -s is important to the San Marcos community,with many feeling they <br /> are a necessary component to their health and wellbeing.This section <br /> highlights the existing greenspaces and natural resources in San Marcos, <br /> discusses the issues and needs associated with each area, and offers <br /> recommendations for the future. <br /> Existing Conditions <br /> Set out in Table 3.10, Existing Greenspace Areas, are the greenspaces in <br /> San Marcos.Together, they total over 1,480 acres and include 32 miles <br /> of walking and biking trails, one pavilion, three restrooms, and 108 <br /> parking spaces.The majority of the greenspaces are in the northwest <br /> part of the City(see Map 3.9, Existing Greenspaces, on page 104). <br /> Upper Purgatory Creek Natural Area is the largest greenspace with over <br /> 760 acres.The upper entrance is accessible from Valencia Way and the <br /> lower entrance is accessible from Hunter Road. Recent improvements <br /> include additional parking,signage, and portable restrooms and there <br /> are plans for ADA trail access in the future. <br /> Table 3.I0,Existing Greenspace Areas <br /> • WALKING/ PICNIC <br /> PARK NAME LOCATION ACREAGE BIKING SHELTER/ RESTROOMS PARKING <br /> ADDRESS TRAIL PAVILION (#) (#) <br /> (MILES) (#) <br /> Blanco River Village 350 Trestle Tree 12.8 <br /> Blanco Riverwalk 512 Riverway Ave 55.9 -- <br /> BlancoShoals 1201 E River Ridge 91.5 2 <br /> Natural Area Pkwy <br /> Cottonwood Creek 4300 Highway 123 52.9 _- <br /> Park <br /> Lancaster Greenbelt 2108 Lancaster St 0.9 <br /> Lower Purgatory 2102 Hunter Rd 142.0 5.9 1 38 <br /> Creek Natural Area <br /> Prospect Park 1414 Prospect St 9.0 2 4 <br /> Retreat on Willow 205 Hunter's Hill 33.0 _- <br /> Creek Dr <br /> Ringtail Ridge 1814 Old Ranch 45.1 2 1 <br /> Natural Area Road 12 <br /> Schulte Canyon 100 Ridgewood 21.1 1 8 <br /> Natural Area <br /> Sessom Creek <br /> 915 Chestnut St 10.4 0.5 <br /> Natural Area <br /> 1111 Spring Lake Preserve 685 Lime Kiln Rd 251.5 6 1 20 <br /> Natural Area <br /> Upper Purgatory 1753 Valencia Way 760.2 13 1 38 <br /> Creek Natural Area <br /> TOTAL 1,486.3 32 1 3 108 <br /> Chapter 3 I System Analysis, Needs, and Recommendations 103 <br />