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EVERETT 2044 <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6/17/2025 <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT <br /> Page 141 <br />Park Classification Map <br /> <br />Everett strives to provide safe, convenient, and equitable access to high-quality parks, natural areas, <br />trails, and recreational opportunities and contribute to the health and well-being of all. The City values <br />equitable access to the parks system, providing opportunities that serve the diverse needs of the <br />community, while protecting environmentally sensitive areas, and maximizing available resources, such <br />as land, funding, and partnership opportunities. <br />While Everett’s park system is generally well-distributed throughout the community, there remain areas <br />of the city that are less served by parks and trails than other areas. For example, the area south of the <br />Boeing Freeway has grown significantly and the number of parks in this area has not kept pace with <br />population and its needs. The Parks and Open Space Plan identifies underserved areas of the city and <br />includes a plan for increasing access to the parks system.