Chapter 21.65
“N” TERMS

Sections:

21.65.010  Natural open space areas.

21.65.020  Neighborhood park.

21.65.010 Natural open space areas.

Natural open space areas mean public recreation areas consisting of open space land left in its natural state and used primarily as a buffer or separation from other urban uses. Depending upon the conditions of the site, the site may or may not be available for public access. In the Puget Sound area, natural open space generally contains heavily forested areas with dense underbrush. In many cases, environmentally sensitive areas are considered as natural open space areas and may include wetlands, wildlife habitat, stream and creek corridors, steep hillsides, forested areas or unique or endangered plant species. [Ord. 3353 § 17, 2001].

21.65.020 Neighborhood park.

Neighborhood park means public recreation facilities consisting of a combination playground and park designed primarily for nonsupervised, nonorganized recreation activities. In addition to their recreation value, they also provide a source of open space and aesthetic quality in the neighborhood. Neighborhood parks are generally small in size (three to 10 acres) and serve an area of approximately one-half-mile radius. Neighborhood parks are located within walking and bicycling distance of most users and are frequently located adjacent to or upon school property. Neighborhood parks sometimes provide space for organized community events. The facilities generally located in a neighborhood park include: children's playground, picnic facilities, trails, open space and nature areas, tennis courts, outdoor basketball court, and multi-use open field for soccer, youth league baseball, etc. [Ord. 3353 § 17, 2001].