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CITY OF ROSLYN National Historic District and Preserve America Community May, 2016 Parks & Recreation Plan Section 1: Introduction Roslyn is located 80 miles east of Seattle near Interstate 90 in sunny central Washington. Incorporated in 1886, the coal-mining town of Roslyn played an important role in Washington State History. The extensive coal fields in the area fueled the Northern Pacific Railroad's trains during construction and early operation of a direct rail line through the Cascade Mountains. The City of Roslyn Recreation Plan is the culmination of many years and dedicated volunteer hours of work since the City of Roslyn acquired the Roslyn Urban Forest (RUF) in 2007 and established the RUF Citizens Advisory Committee (CAe) which began meeting bimonthly in 2008. This work was completed by the City of Roslyn CAC, Staff, Elected Officials, local volunteers, and stakeholder groups. The City and the CAC have partnered with other organizations, such as the Wilderness Society, the National Parks Service (Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program), the Washington Chapter of the American Society of landscape Architects, Kittitas Conservation Trust, Forterra, Mountains to Sound Greenway, The Nature Conservancy, the Roslyn Downtown Association, and University of Washington to help effectively organize and strategize the best way to engage citizens and stakeholders to create this plan. Vision for the City of Roslyn Recreation Plan: A recreation plan that has recommendations that fit with Roslyn's community needs, fosters a sense of place, promotes health and weI/-being of residents, aligns with Roslyn's comprehensive plan goals, and enhances the quality of life for local citizens. This includes non-motorized public access to open space in and adjacent to the City of Roslyn, sustainable recreational opportunities, flexible and adaptive to local needs, connected and integrated into the Wildlife and recreation networks in the region, embraced by the City and the local citizens and users, and provides educational opportunities for the community. (Roslyn Urban Forest CAC -Design Charrette Summary Report, 2012) Goals of the City of Roslyn Recreation Plan: Provide a range of recreational opportunities within Roslyn's parks, forest, and open-spaces Balance recreational amenities to minimize negative impacts to forest health, wildlife habitat and local residents and businesses Identify and enhance regional recreational opportunities and public access Integrate the needs of the town center (downtown), including visitor parking and other ancillary services (i.e. Stormwater management, etc.) Celebrate Roslyn's history and community 1