Hendricks Park Contact Us Public Works Home Page Library, Recreation and Cultural Services City Search Playgrounds and sports field offer places where children and adults can play organized sports and informal games, from frisbee tossing to kite flying. Outdoor concerts are held in community parks during the summer and at Alton Baker Park.
People jog, bike, walk, roller blade and take leisurely strolls on trails and path systems.
People visit the more natural settings to photograph and paint nature, bird watch, observe plants and enjoy quiet contemplation. Open space floodways safely channel water away from homes and businesses. Wetlands, natural areas and vegetated parks help filter pollutants from the air and water and reduce noise pollution. Parks and open spaces contribute to a positive community image, attracting visitors. Open space has a positive effect on property values because people consider proximity to parks, open spaces and natural areas important in locating or purchasing a home or business.