As more people are beginning to participate in physical fitness activities such as walking, cycling and exercising, the demand for trails and recreation facilities is increasing. As the numbers of households with two-career couples and single-parent families increases so has the demand for affordable recreation, after school and summer programs. Recently national awareness has increased dramatically for recognizing the need of the elderly and physically handicapped. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all citizens have equal access to employment, facilities and services including parks, trails, and recreation facilities.
(LUO § 02-20-001)