2021 Parks Master Plan
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Special Thanks We would like to thank the many citizens, staff and community groups who provided extensive input for the development of this Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. The project was a true community effort, anticipating that this plan will meet the needs and desires of all residents of our growing city. City Staff Bill Greenwood, Parks and Recreation Melissa Brandt, Administrative Assistant Monte McCully, Trails Coordinator Nick Goodwin, Urban Forester Parks and Rec Department Employees: Bill Andrews Paula Austin Robert Cooper Jeff Erickson Andrew Godley DeEtte Haralson Michael Kempton Adam Rouse Hilary Anderson, Planning Director Sean Holm, Planner Troy Tymeson, City Administrator City Council Steve Widmyer, Mayor Loren R. "Ron" Edinger Dan English Amy Evans Dan Gookin Woody McEvers Kiki Miller Parks and Recreation Commission Scott Cranston, Chair Mike McDowell, Vice-Chair Loren R. "Ron" Edinger, Council Liaison Bridget Hill Jim Lien Christie Wood Ginny Tate Coeur d’Alene Parks & Recreation Master Plan Prepared by: Monte McCully and Michael Kempton 710 E Mullan Ave City of Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 769-2250 [email protected] Coeur d’Alene Parks & Recreation Master Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Document Organization ............................................................ 1 Accomplishments .................................................................... 2 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 A. The Public Involvement Process .................................................. 6 B. Core Values, Vision, and Goals ..................................................... 7 Chapter 2 Planning Context ..................................................... 11 A. Planning Area ............................................................................. 12 B. The Coeur d’Alene Landscape ................................................... 12 C. Population and Demographics .................................................... 13 D. Existing Parks Resources ........................................................... 15 Chapter 3 Current Parks and Recreation Facilities ............... 19 A. Existing Community Parks .......................................................... 19 B. Existing Neighborhood Parks ...................................................... 22 C. Existing Natural Parks ................................................................ 25 D. Existing Trails and Greenways ................................................... 26 E. Existing Sports Complexes .......................................................... 28 F. Existing Community Centers........................................................ 30 G. Existing Water Front Facilities ..................................................... 30 H. Existing Cemeteries ..................................................................... 32 I. Existing Non-Park Areas ............................................................. 32 Chapter 4 Public Input ............................................................. 43 A. Public Involvement Findings ....................................................... 43 B. More Findings .............................................................................. 49 C. Parks Staff Suggestions .............................................................. 50 Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation Facility Recommendations 53 A. General Recommendations ......................................................... 53 B. Specific Recommendations ........................................................ 58 Chapter 6 Proposed Parks and Recreation Facilities ............. 73 A. Community Parks ........................................................................ 73 B. Neighborhood Parks ................................................................... 76 C. Target Areas for Natural Parks .................................................... 81 D. Trail Recommendations ............................................................... 83 E. Sports Complex Facilities ............................................................ 85 F. Waterfront Access ....................................................................... 88 G. Special Use Areas ............................................................. 90 Coeur d’Alene Parks & Recreation Master Plan Chapter 7 Policy and Operations Recommendations ............. 95 A. Policy Direction ........................................................................... 95 B. Park Regulation Changes ............................................................ 99 C. Urban Forestry ...........................................................................101 D. Administration and Operations ................................................... 102 E. Funding ......................................................................................104 Chapter 8 The Urban Forest ..............................................................107 A. Urban Forestry Master Plan ......................................................109 Chapter 9 Funding and Implementation B. Capital Projects .........................................................................125 C. Funding Resources ...................................................................134 D. Funding Projections .................................................................. 138 E. Short-Term 1 to 2 Year Funding Plan .......................................138 F. Mid-Term 5 Year Funding Plan .................................................139 G. Long-Term 10 Year Funding Plan .............................................139 H. Funding Plan When Opportunities Arise ...................................139 I. Priority Improvements ...............................................................139 J. Conclusion ................................................................................142 Tables Table 1 Population Growth 1990-2018 ........................................................ 14 Table 2 Coeur d’Alene Park Land by Classification 2020 ............................ 37 Table 3 Coeur d’Alene’s Sports Fields ........................................................ 38 Table 4 Field Guidelines and 2025 Field Projections .................................. 57 Table 4.5 Field Needs by 2040 ................................................................... 88 Table 5 Parks Standards and Guidelines ............................................. 97, 98 Table 6 Projected Costs for Implementation at Existing Parks ....... 129, 130 Table 7 Individual Costs for Park Amenities ..................................... 131 Table 8 Projected Costs for Implementation of New Parks, ........... 132, 133 Facility Improvements and Trails Table 9 Projected 1-2 Year Funding ..........................................................140 Table 10 Projected 5 Year Funding ..........................................................140 Table 11 Projected 10 Year Funding ........................................................140 Table 12 Park Improvement Priority Plan ....................................... 140, 141 Figures and Maps Figure 1 Planning Process ........................................................................... 5 Figure 2 Coeur d’Alene’s Regional Context ................................................ 11 Map 1 Existing Parks .......................................................................... 39, 41 Map 2 Proposed Park Facilities ................................................................... 93 Coeur d’Alene Parks & Recreation Master Plan DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION The main body of this report is organized as follows: Chapter 1: Introduction: Chapter 1 provides an overview of the document organization, planning process, and public involvement effort. It also presents the Coeur d’Alene community’s core values, vision, and goals for parks and recreation. Chapter 2: Planning Context: Chapter 2 describes the planning context—the physical and political characteristics that form the framework for recommendations made in this Plan. Characteristics described include Coeur d’Alene’s regional context, landscape, and demographics. This chapter also includes an inventory of existing recreation resources in the Coeur d’Alene planning area. Chapter 3: Current Parks and Recreation Department Facilities: Chapter 3 lists all current facilities in the City and what amenities they offer. Chapter 4: Public Input: Chapter 4 presents public involvement findings specifically relating to Coeur d’Alene’s recreation needs. Building upon this input, this chapter details park land and recreation facility needs. Chapter 5: Parks and Recreation Facility Recommendations: Chapter 5 provides recommendations for the development or redevelopment of parks, recreation facilities, waterfront access, natural park preserves and trails Chapter 6: Proposed Parks and Recreation Facilities: Chapter 6 identifies future facility needs based on public input and future population estimates. Chapter 7: Policy and Organization Recommendations: Chapter 7 offers recommendations on strategic directions for policies and operations. Chapter 8: The Urban Forest: Chapter 8 provides an extensive plan outlining the management needs of the City’s Public Tree Canopy. Chapter 9: Funding and Implementation: Chapter 9 details funding resources and recommends a two-year, a five-year, and a 10-year capital improvement plan. Coeur d’Alene Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 1 Accomplishments ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Parks and Recreation Master Plan,