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1. How much money was McLaren Park allocated from the 2012 Bond?

John McLaren Park was allocated $10 million in general funding and $2 million for Trails. These funds can be used for capital improvements and may include, but are not limited to, the following types of projects

• Connectivity and Access, such as roads, pedestrian safety, paths, and trails
• Recreational Assets, such as playgrounds, playfields, courts, and picnic areas
• Restoration of natural features, including lakes, meadows, and landscapes

2. What about Natural Areas? Don't they get additional funding?

$1.5 million of funds allocated to John McLaren Park, shall be allocated to projects that create or restore:

• Habitat for the park's many species of plants and animals
• Natural features, such as lakes, meadows, and landscapes

3. How will projects be prioritized?

Recreation and Park staff will make recommendations to PROSAC and the Recreation and Parks Department Commission on a capital plan to guide expenditure of these funds. These recommendations will be informed by:

• Community process and outreach
• Evaluating existing master plans and policy documents
• Overall project readiness
• Scoping by Recreation and Parks Department Capital staff