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Everett Parks and Recreation Parks <br /> Park and Trail Classifications and • Universal access principles to facilitate access and <br /> movement within parks for people of all ages and <br /> Development Standards abilities. <br /> Park classifications have been developed based on desired <br /> outcomes for sustainability, recreation, wellness and equitable <br /> distribution of recreational service to the community. The <br /> classifications are only meant to serve as a guide to aid in <br /> providing predictability to maintenance costs and delivery of <br /> service. A specific park may have multiple elements and <br /> functions, as the final outcome is dependent on a public <br /> process. <br /> From the Strategic Master Plan <br /> Establish design standards and principles for each <br /> classification of park type to force park designers to <br /> design to these specific outcomes when parks are <br /> updated or developed new. <br /> All Parks should include the following basic elements: <br /> • Everett Park sign standards for site identification, <br /> regulatory information and to provide direction to <br /> amenities. <br /> • Appropriate site furnishings for the type of park. <br /> • Consideration for incorporating public art and historic <br /> and environmental interpretive elements into parks. <br /> • Connection to surrounding neighborhoods by <br /> sidewalks, bicycle lanes or off-street trails to provide <br /> multiple ways of accessing parks. <br /> • Incorporate new technologies into park designs to <br /> facilitate operational efficiency and sustainability. <br /> 24 Everett Parks and Recreation <br />