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PAL Park

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PAL Park

Polk County Active Lifestyle Park

Future Site

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

PAL Park

Nature's Stress Reliever...Something for Everyone

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

East Central Texas Plains

Knowing the environment is essential

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Natural Resourcses

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

Long Term Effects

Rejuvenating Polk County Inside and Out!
Photo by blindscapes

Feeding areas

Nature Garden-Plant oats to replace loss of Pin Oak

Natural Habitats

Raised Wildlife Observation Areas

Nature Relieves Stress

Keep an Open Concept to enjoy the outdoors

Fun Activities

Minimal need for training-just have FUN!!!

Water Fit

Restricted water areas-no motorized vehicles, physical propulsion ONLY

Nature Trails

Education plaques to encourage sustained development

Participate and Educate

Activities about wildlife to educate the public about conservation

Interactive Boards

Learn about Nature and Health

Interactive Boards

Learn about Nature and Health throughout the park

Interactive Board

Learn about Nature and Health