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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 24NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONSNEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONSNEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONSPark ResourcesThese neighborhoods are fortunate to have two existing parks though much could be done to improve existing facilities. Given increases in family size and the more than 3,000 residents of the area under the age of 20, open space resources are in greater demand than ever. Pulaski and LaSalle Parks could serve as community development anchors to secure private sector reinvestment in the area. Descriptions of these parks follow.Pulaski ParkPulaski Park is located on the northeast edge of the Westside neighborhood, just north of the St. Casimir’sNeighborhood. The park totals 6.32 acres and is triangular in shape, as defined by two intersecting railroad corridors. Access to the park is limited to one entrance from Huron St. located on its western edge, and visibility into the park is limited due to its position behind single-family homes fronting Walnut St.Existing amenities include a soccer field, basketball courts, playground equipment and a bathroom/picnic shelter, though the majority of these facilities are either in disrepair or are obsolete. Parking is limited to approximately 20 cars in a small, on-site parking lot.PULASKI PARKWalnut St.Norfolk Southern RailroadGrand Trunk RailroadWestern Ave.WESTSIDEST. CASIMIR’SHuron St.Pulaski ParkThe edges of the Pulaski Park are defined by chain link fencing with random openings scattered around its perimeter. Large canopy trees are located along the edges of the park but playground and court game areas are not shaded from summer sun.During the planning workshops, residents were asked to define a series of improvements they would most prefer for this park. Their answers are as follows: 1) Increased visibility into park and new gateway features; 2) Expanded parking lot with more than one entrance; 3) New playground equipment; 4) New soccer field equipment and bleacher seating; 5) Additional canopy trees to shade play areas; and 6) New lighting to improve safety.