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green street — A tree-lined street that is designed to serve as
an extension of the public space system. Offers pedestrians,
cyclists, and drivers a more attractive travel experience, provides
shade in the heat, blocks wind in the cold, and may integrate
stormwater management features.

hiking trail — Located primarily along streams, stream valleys
and other natural areas, hiking trails are unpaved and should
include trail markings, signage and seating areas. These trails
are used primarily by pedestrians and hikers.

historic resource — An area with a defined historical
architectural, archaeological, or cultural component. May be
a County-owned historic building (community center, school,
office), civil-war fort, cemetery, Native American site, structure
(such as a bridge, road or artifact), or other site determined to
have significant historical value or interest to the community.
leisure activity — An activity that involves free time relaxation,
reflection, informal activities, connection with nature, social
interaction, hobbies, or games.

multi-use activity center — An indoor facility or group of
indoor facilities that are designed for maximum flexibility
to accommodate a wide range of athletic and recreational
activities.

natural land — Land that has experienced minimal human
alteration or has recovered from anthropogenic disturbance
under mostly natural regimes of species interaction and
disturbance. (Natural Resources Management Plan)

natural resources — Living organisms and non-living materials
that humans and other life forms depend on, and that are
derived from or are part of the environment, including water,
soils, minerals, air, vegetation, fauna, fungi, etc.

park/parkland — Land or other outdoor area, such as a waterway
or rooftop, that is primarily used for recreation, leisure, or
conservation of natural resources, including ancillary uses that
support these primary uses (e.g., recreation facilities, storage,
parking).

park master plan — Park master plans are long-range plans
that provide the County with a road map for the layout of park
facilities and may include accompanying design guidelines for
the future of a particular park. Park master plans are intended
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