Item 14 - Parks, Facilities, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

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TRAIL CORRIDOR CONNECTIVITY Data shows that trail use is one of the top recreation activities in California. Moreover, trail use has increased in most communities since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Santa Ana, several City departments collaborate to support Santa Ana's non - motorized transportation network, including on- and off-street pedestrian and bicycle routes and trails (Class I, II, III, IV bikeways). Within this broader network, the City of Santa Ana maintains a 12.8 mile network of off-street (Class 1) trail corridors for recreation. However, the City lacks interconnected, off-street hike and bike opportunities. Trail corridors do not replace park space, but they do provide recreation space and can improve bike and pedestrian access to parks and other destinations. Some trail corridors also provide amenities such as benches, play elements, fitness equipment, par courses or similar park -like amenities. Investing in the development of trail corridors is, for this reason, a cost effective means of extending the reach of existing parks and supporting recreation. The PMP evaluated existing and proposed Class I and Class IV bike trails to identify priority connections that would support recreation in unserved areas and improve access to parks. Map 4-3 illustrates these key trail needs. The map shows: • Proposed Key Connections: These trail miles were identified as priority opportunities to enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections. • The Proposed Golden Loop Trail: The Golden Loop bike trail is an approximately 17-mile multiuse corridor, providing residents with increased bicycle and pedestrian access to parks. Key Findings and Needs • Santa Ana has one existing off-street trail, limiting trail use. • Approximately 4.5 trail miles still need to be developed to complete the Golden Loop. • Approximately 20.6 trail miles need to be developed to provide Key Connections within the city's park system, also connecting to the Golden Loop. • Multi -use trails are needed to improve park access and non -motorized transportation. • The City's focus on Class I trails is a key part of the Santa Ana's broader bikeway system, with on - and off-street bike trails and routes developed in conjunction with transportation improvements. • Additional recreational trails in parks, such as soft -surfaced mountain bike loops, nature trails, and jogging trails, as well as hard -surfaced accessible walking trails and paths, would also expand trail opportunities. • Safe bike and pedestrian routes to parks would help improve park access. GAPDEN &OVE r r.. tsarchpa am no w�STMIusT�rl� Em" ' t Anqa Pgl O TrdAHe�twwk r 17 Q connectmn m Resional Park Centenni Par F IV o a.s 1 , rdrf Rirprvjew� ': r ar a: .,:x i Pacfi rt Paik McPark It Adams Park ��yyqqo fff/// _ I Triangle Park Carl Th kn' / f` r L _ Y. _i . ---- Rort10 xoral Rtl&kk MAP 4-4: TRAIL CORRIDORS AND KEY CONNECTIONS Exisdng Trail Corridors Q Santiago Creek Bike Trail PacMK Electric (Maple S;i Bike la I MW AstOw Bike f rod Rallr5lree 04Trail i� Wir Si 81k Trill maddia Bike Trail (Gj Same Ana RWr 014 Trill II (Ipwer $feel BFk2Trall Sam Ana Gardens 80TraB Legend -�•��dbr+Bir 44dnrryPatMdkydPe r CGryAVde Palk M PGCkM PerN communlryPam lubuiPl.ua (� Neighb]rhodd Park 5peda1 LFSe i AiIii r Major Recreation Pam Resource l spry Lmderaloped 41ar4 IIIIIi jdlnt,ow, School Sltr r�: o aAa�v�'ApSaM Gqu'arares mlanxrrvniLrxn rldAgdrr•axraatr i and rBdliti4s Prwuleol try [Xi a_�ra ka CWSFai BM Trails — Major Roaua , ko".s m Mass• N Pro[etLed i -- Rall Llne1A{euu fta► SeyCQnneorlgns __� airy of $anLa Ana �• proposed Golden LOOP Surboiift cli aAd UninWri kea5 !ki Wat@roddll5 i Mlenmenr of CC 5deer. Car aSANTA ANA PARKS MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 4: PARK ACCESS, EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITIES