The City of Van Buren owns some land between the Access road (by Coltons) and Bear Track Drive. It is currently just being used as a place to store gravel. This would be a perfect place to build a...
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The City of Van Buren owns some land between the Access road (by Coltons) and Bear Track Drive. It is currently just being used as a place to store gravel. This would be a perfect place to build a park, and would be a great asset for the city. There is a large number of kids/teens in the surrounding neighborhood, and a park would give them an opportunity to get some exercise and make some friends (and turn off the tablets, Playstation, and Xbox). The park would need to have activities for young children, as well as teens and adults. Some examples; a playground, swing set, tether-ball, basketball court, tennis court, skateboard/BMX bike course, climbing center, a pavilion with a couple of picnic tables, etc.
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Mar 27, 2017 by
Matt (5 points)
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The City of Van Buren owns some land between the Access road (by Coltons) and Bear Track Drive. It is currently just being used as a place to store gravel. This would be a perfect place to build a park, and would be a great asset for the city. There is a large number of kids/teens in the surrounding neighborhood, and a park would give them an opportunity to get some exercise and make some friends (and turn off the tablets, Playstation, and Xbox). The park would need to have activities for young children, as well as teens and adults. Some examples; a playground, swing set, tether-ball, basketball court, tennis court, skateboard/BMX bike course, climbing center, a pavilion with a couple of picnic tables, etc.
As we continue to be a great community for families to raise kids, I suggest, for new developments we required sidewalks installed in all neighborhoods and a requirement for a community playground...
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As we continue to be a great community for families to raise kids, I suggest, for new developments we required sidewalks installed in all neighborhoods and a requirement for a community playground area based on number of residents within walking distance...e.g. if the development is very large, it might need more than one. This will build community, keep our kids safer, and increase fitness levels and the health of those in Van Buren.
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Apr 2, 2023 by
Joshua Alexander (15 points)
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As we continue to be a great community for families to raise kids, I suggest, for new developments we required sidewalks installed in all neighborhoods and a requirement for a community playground area based on number of residents within walking distance...e.g. if the development is very large, it might need more than one. This will build community, keep our kids safer, and increase fitness levels and the health of those in Van Buren.
