§ 50-2. Park acquisition program.

(a)

Aware of its growing responsibilities in the area of parks and recreation, the county commission adopted the Fulton County Park Plan in March 1967. The park plan presents a program that should adequately provide the residents of Fulton County with park facilities necessary for their physical, mental, and moral health. As a general guide the county intends to provide parks on the basis of need, population density, interest, availability of land, aesthetics, financial resources, and to consider the utility of facilities provided by private agencies, institutions, and commercial recreation enterprises. In order to provide a well-balanced recreational program which will satisfy the needs of citizens of all ages and interests, the county envisions the development of three basic types of parks: playlot, neighborhood park and playground, and county regional parks.

(1)

Playlots. Playlots are small areas intended for the use of preschool age children who live in large apartment developments. Individual lots will vary between 2,000 and 5,000 square feet in size and will be located within one block of a resident population of between 300 and 700 people. Suggested facilities for these areas would include swings, slides, sandboxes, and protective fencing.

(2)

Neighborhood parks and playgrounds. The purpose of the neighborhood park is to serve the recreational demands of an entire neighborhood and should range in size between eight and 15 acres. A variety of facilities will be provided so that all members of the family can enjoy the park. Thus, playground apparatus including swings, slides, and play sculpture will be available for children of elementary school age. Large areas will be reserved for baseball, football, soccer, basketball, handball, tennis, and kite flying for use by teenagers and adults. Elderly citizens can enjoy paths and trails and other serene natural areas.

(3)

County regional parks. The county regional park should provide a minimum recreational area of 25 acres for large gatherings, picnics, and organized sports activities. Picnic facilities, athletic fields, lighted tennis courts, hiking trails, and a golf course will be key features of the county parks.

(b)

Other types of recreational properties may be acquired and developed as the need and availability dictates.

(Code 1983, § 32-1-2)