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PAL Park

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PAL Park

Polk County Active Lifestyle Park
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Future Site

21st Century Pioneers...
Photo by John-Morgan
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PAL Park

Nature's Stress Reliever...Something for Everyone
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Building with Topography

  • Level area includes open gym site
  • Water frontage for aquatic recreation
  • Gradual inclines for walking paths
  • Steep inclines for biking and hiking trails
  • Hills utilized for Nature Garden site
Photo by placeuvm
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East Central Texas Plains

Knowing the environment is essential
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Natural Resourcses

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Combat Short Term Effects

  • Displacement-provide natural habitats
  • Pollution-dumpsters to collect construction debris
  • Deforestation-minimal removal with replanting of native species
  • Water pollution-restrict use of motorized aquatic vehicles
  • Recycle-incorporate recycling bins for plastic water bottles/monofilament
Photo by wallygrom
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Long Term Effects

Rejuvenating Polk County Inside and Out!
Photo by blindscapes
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Feeding areas

Nature Garden-Plant oats to replace loss of Pin Oak
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Natural Habitats

Raised Wildlife Observation Areas
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Nature Relieves Stress

Keep an Open Concept to enjoy the outdoors
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Fun Activities

Minimal need for training-just have FUN!!!
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Water Fit

Restricted water areas-no motorized vehicles, physical propulsion ONLY
Photo by dishfunctional
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Nature Trails

Education plaques to encourage sustained development
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Participate and Educate

Activities about wildlife to educate the public about conservation
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Interactive Boards

Learn about Nature and Health
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Interactive Boards

Learn about Nature and Health throughout the park
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Interactive Board

Learn about Nature and Health

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