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Regional Parks and Trails Classifications

Elements of the Regional Parks and Trails System are categorized into four major types: regional parks, park reserves, regional trails, and special features. As part of the Imagine 2050 process, three additional subclassifications are being considered for the special features classification:

  • Cultural Landscape subclassification
  • Historical Landscape subclassification  
  • Open Space/Natural Systems subclassification

The Historical Landscape and Open Space/Natural Systems subclassifications need further discussion before moving them into active use and implementation. See Section Nine, Workplan. Only the Cultural Landscape subclassification is currently proposed for inclusion in the system plan.

Classifications

Sub-categories