The City shall provide access to all of its presently identified recreation sites, including the Atlantic Ocean beach and the Banana River. The measurement of this Objective is whether or not all citizens of the community have access to such sites, and the degree to which the following Policies are implemented.

Policy R-1.1

The City shall continue with its current efforts to obtain and maintain additional public beachaccess points for passive recreation or conservation.

Policy R-1.2

The City shall investigate the feasibility of acquiring and or developing land on the Banana River to provide public river access for passive recreation or conservation.

Policy R-1.3

The City shall cooperate with all government agencies to maximize the use of available facilities.

Policy R-1.4

The City shall require that its parks and recreational facilities be available and accessible to the handicapped.

Policy R-1.5

The City shall evaluate and implement appropriate measures to protect park, open space, and recreation areas within the City from the adverse effects of encroaching urbanization.