The aims of the Mercer County Park Commission shall be to provide recreation for all persons of all ages and creeds; to meet the recreational need as it exists and as it changes with the times; to serve, promote, encourage, and stimulate interests in leisure time activities for the benefit of the common wealth; to satisfy the general public at minimal cost with maximum recreational facilities, in keeping with the governmental functions; to preserve open space for the conservation of natural, historic, and scenic areas; to assist in programs dedicated to the preservation of wildlife; to participate in soil and water conservation projects; and to provide areas, facilities, personnel, finance, program, administration, and leadership to the betterment of man and woman.
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