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Prioritization of Needs Recommendations for improvements to the San Marcos parks system were developed based on the City's goals and objectives, existing and forecasted park LOS, and user and stakeholder needs and priorities. If implemented, these improvements would serve to maintain existing City of San Marcos investments, upgrade existing facilities to current standards, and accommodate future demand. The recommended improvements are summarized in the following sections. 2002 Prioritization of Needs: 1. Acquisition of Parkland and Greenspace 2. Trails and related amenities 3. Neighborhood and /or Regional Swimming Pools 4. Athletic Fields 5. Cultural Arts Center 6. Neighborhood Recreation Centers 7. Playgrounds 8. Inline /Skate /Skateboard Park or Parks 2010 Prioritization of Needs: 1. Trails (connections to existing trails and rivers /creeks) 2. Acquisition of Parkland and development of facilities in the southwest quadrant of the ETJ 3. Acquisition of Parkland and development of facilities East of 1 -35 4. Athletic Fields west of 1 -35 5. Community Park development west of 1 -35 and near downtown 6. Passive Park development along San Marcos River and Blanco River 7. Increased Staffing and budget for increased facilities 8. Development of recreational /activity centers (small) and cultural arts center Land Acquisition Land acquisition, either through purchase or donation, will be important during the early stages of implementation in order to preserve the portions of real estate that provide the best access and visibility to users. The City is already receiving land through donation and development on a regular basis. The City, as part of this plan, is reviewing the need for an updated parkland dedication ordinance. As part of the strategy, the city will not only continue to accept land, but will also capture fees to develop the raw land (see Chapter 7). 93