The availability of park, open space, and recreation land is an important element in determining the character of a developing neighboring city to the metropolitan area, such as City of Canby. Land which substitutes trees, grass, and vegetation for structures, paving, and other urban features provides not only an aesthetically pleasing landscape with striking views of Mt. Hood, but also buffers incompatible uses, and preserves sensitive environmental features and important resources. Parks, open space, natural parks and trail recreation lands, together with support facilities, also help to meet the active and passive recreational needs of the population of Canby; therefore, concurrent development of support facilities is equally important. This chapter implements policies of Goal 8 of the Comprehensive Plan, the Park and Recreation Master Plan, and Park and Open Space Acquisition Plan by outlining provisions for parks, open space and recreational facilities in the City of Canby.