Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Existing Conditions.......................... 1 Introduction.................................................................................... 1 Goals, Objectives and Actions........................................................ 2 Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities in McCall............................ 3 2 Needs Assessment.................................................... 13 Parks Classifications....................................................................... 13 Developing Parks and Recreation Standards for McCall .................. 26 Population Projections.................................................................... 28 Parks and Recreation Guidelines and Recommendations for McCall....................................................................................... 29 Other Recommendations for Preserving and Enhancing the Quality of Life for McCall’s Citizens, Balanced with Enhancing Recreational Experiences for Visitors.............................................. 40 3 Parks Improvement Plan............................................ 43 Overview........................................................................................ 43 Recommended Projects and Estimated Costs................................ 43 4 Funding and Implementation...................................... 65 Introduction.................................................................................... 65 Development Requirements, Including Land Dedication and Park Development, Fees in Lieu of, and Parks Impact Fees............ 65 Other Potentail Funding Sources.................................................... 66 Partnerships.................................................................................... 69 Implementation Strategies and Opportunities.................................. 69 City of McCall Parks and Recreation Master Plan • September 2005 Introduction and 1 Existing Conditions Introduction enhance the character of the community and the McCall has long been one of the most charming quality of life that makes this such a special place. and scenic mountain communities in the West, This parks and recreation master plan provides an a place that attracts year-round residents, as well inventory of existing parks and recreation facilities as seasonal visitors. With the abundance of in McCall, assesses existing and future needs for recreational activities available in McCall and the parks based on projected growth scenarios, and surrounding environs, the area has been a popular makes recommendations for parks improvement vacation destination for decades. The wildly projects to serve growth, along with funding successful Winter Carnival, nearby Brundage strategies to acquire park lands and implement Mountain Resort, the new Tamarack Ski Area, the improvement projects. The plan also includes and Manchester Ice and Event Centre draw many recommended parks and recreation standards thousands of winter recreation enthusiasts each and guidelines for McCall. This plan focuses on year. The increasing growth rate of Boise’s Treasure defi ning needs for parks and recreation facilities, not Valley, 100 miles to the south, has also resulted in recreational program development. more focus on McCall for resort and vacation home developments. This master plan was developed within a matter of weeks in response to an urgent need to assess After decades of fairly moderate growth, McCall the potential impacts of near term and long term has now been “discovered.” Resident and visiting growth in McCall on parks and recreation resources. population growth is escalating, property values The plan was developed based on reference to a are increasing substantially, and long-time residents number of sources: and families are growing concerned about potential changes to their quality of life. As a result, the City • City of McCall Comprehensive Plan (2000), of McCall is taking action to proactively and smartly which includes projected growth scenarios plan for the community’s future. Development of this master plan for parks and recreation facilities is just one of several planning efforts aimed at gaining an understanding of how to address both the near term and long term needs of the community. McCall, with its waterfront setting on beautiful Payette Lake and the surrounding wonders of the Payette National Forest and other public lands, is a major destination for recreation and tourism, but also a desirable place to live for many families and individuals who have come here specifi cally to enjoy an active mountain town lifestyle. These qualities underscore the importance of developing a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan that not only responds to the needs of all who love McCall – those who live here, as well as those who come to visit – but that also seeks to preserve and View of Mile High Marina from Legacy Park City of McCall Parks and Recreation Master Plan • September 2005 1 Introduction and Existing Conditions and information related to existing parks and recreation facilities; • McCall Bike Path Master Plan (2005); • Meetings with and information from the City’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members; • Information from the City’s Parks and Recreation Department; and • A public workshop series held during the week of September 11-17, 2005. The information in this plan will assist the City in the following actions as “next steps” to this planning effort: Payette Lake • Implementing needed parks and recreation projects, for which the plan provides conceptual Goal: Preserve access to and the design ideas and cost estimates; quality of Payette Lake. • Establishing a specifi c parks development Objective: Create partnerships between the State impact fee program based on recommended of Idaho, Valley County, the City of McCall, and methodologies in this plan; and other groups to develop guidelines for uses of • Pursuing various other types of funding Payette Lake and the surrounding lands. opportunities for parks projects. Actions: • Consider designation of a Shoreline Goals, Objectives and Actions Management Area and develop associated plan. The City of McCall anticipates updating its comprehensive plan in the near future. At that time • Create citizens group to study sociological, it is recommended that this Parks and Recreation economic, and environmental effects of the City Master Plan be revisited, updated, and expanded and County on Payette Lake. as necessary to meet goals, objectives, actions, and population projections of the new comprehensive Goal: Enhance quality of life plan and to further defi ne goals, objectives, and for youth and adults (residents actions specifi c to parks and recreation. The and visitors) through recreation 2000 Comprehensive Plan included the following programs, and acquiring parks and goals, objectives, and actions related to Recreation facilities. (Chapter 11 of the plan). These should continue to guide planning, design, and implementation of parks Objective: Create recreational programs and and recreation facilities in McCall, but also should facilities for youth. be expanded with the planned update of the City’s Actions: comprehensive plan to refl ect a broader level of public input and the current and future needs of the • Develop a teen center. McCall community. • Develop after-school day care program. 2 City of McCall Parks and Recreation Master Plan Introduction and Existing Conditions • Expand extracurricular activities after school and Actions: make them available to more children. • Develop year-round events to attract tourists. • Create a recreation district in McCall and • Construct community center to attract visitors surrounding area. through the weekdays, as well as the weekends. Objective: Create a safe city for youths and adult residents. Existing Parks and Recreation Actions: Facilities in McCall • Coordinate with school district and P.R.I.D.E. to McCall’s Setting provide programs for youth. The City of McCall is located at the north end • Make area roads safe for bicyclists and of the “Long Valley” in Valley County, Idaho, on pedestrians. the south shore of Payette Lake. With a current • Promote a pedestrian friendly community. (2005) population of 2,524, McCall is the largest community in Valley County and serves as the Goal: Enhance quality of life for economic hub for a larger area, including parts of youth and adults through recreation Adams and Idaho Counties. Highway 55, which is also the Payette River National Scenic Byway, programs, and acquiring parks and provides major access to and from the town, facilities. which is located about 100 miles north of the Objective: Enhance quality of life through the state capitol, Boise. McCall is the gateway for an acquisition, development, and improvement of abundance of recreational opportunities including parks. local resorts, Payette National Forest, Lake Payette, and Ponderosa State Park. McCall has a number of Actions: local parks and recreation facilities, including various • Continue the Park and Recreation Advisory neighborhood and community parks, a municipal Board to recommend short- and long-range golf course and a system of multi-use paths. planning changes and adjustments to the McCall’s current parks and recreation facilities offer community’s park development and maintenance a variety of experiences for residents and visitors, and recreation activity programs. including passive activities such as picnicking, as well as active uses such as sports fi elds. • Identify and