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Chapter 4: Policies, Actions and Projects
Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan |
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within the park. Where needed, install signage to clearly identify the
accessible path of travel or direct users to primary points of entrance.
Relevant Sites
Belle Estates Park, Community Park, Diana Estates Park, Fox Hollow Park,
Galvan Park, Jackson Park, Murphy Springs Park, Paradise Park, and Oak
Creek Park.
P12-2.
Locate certain site furnishings, including trash receptacles and pet care
stations, outside of the park entry points in order to improve the aesthetic
qualities of the entry.
P12-3.
Design spaces that are simple and logical to facilitate wayfinding by people
of all abilities.
P12-4.
Incorporate public art into parks.
P13.
Provide urban agriculture opportunities throughout the City to provide
access for residents.
Actions
P13-1.
Establish one or more permanent locations for the community garden and
expand its capacity.
P13-2.
Maintain a community garden opportunity in downtown for higher density
housing.
P14.
Integrate more natural elements and spaces and nature play
opportunities into Morgan Hill’s parks system.
Actions
P14-1.
Reveal and enhance nature and natural processes using native plants and
by using stormwater management as a functional and aesthetic park
feature.
P14-2.
Incorporate low-impact, drought-tolerant plantings in new and existing
parks to minimize irrigation requirements and enhance visual interest
without reducing usable turf area.
P14-3.
Develop nature play areas in appropriate areas that allow children and
users of all ages to interact with nature and natural materials.
Relevant Sites
Jackson Park, Murphy Springs Park, and New Downtown Parks.