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OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE Glory Adams Larry Christenson Fred Poss Marlo Orth Larry Christenson Danny Deetz Emily St Prepared by the Eau Claire County Outdoor Recreation Stakeholder Committee and Parks and Forest Committee with assistance from Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department and Planning & Development Department, Adopted __ _______, 2016 Acknowledgements: COUNTY BOARD Gregg Moore Chairperson Colleen Bates Supervisor Kathleen Clark Supervisor Gary Gibson Supervisor Paul Reck Supervisor Douglas Kranig Supervisor Stella Pagonis Supervisor Katy Forsythe Supervisor Mark Olson Supervisor Steve Chilson Supervisor Kevin Stelljes Supervisor Gordon Steinhauer Supervisor Michael Conlin Supervisor Ray Henning Supervisor Jean Schlieve Supervisor Nick Smiar Supervisor Joel Mikelson Supervisor James Dunning Supervisor Gerald Wilkie Supervisor Bruce Willett Supervisor Mark Beckfield Supervisor Sue Miller Supervisor Robin Leary Supervisor John Manydeeds Supervisor Patrick Lavelle Supervisor Tami Schraufnagel Supervisor Paul Lokken, Sr. Supervisor Corey Bauch Supervisor Stephannie Regenauer Supervisor PARKS AND FOREST COMMITTEE Patrick L. LaVelle, Chair Kevin Stelljes, Vice Chair Paul Lokken, Sr. Bruce Willett Gary Gibson PARKS AND FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mike Lea Glory Adams Tom Field Jolene Smith Jodene Badciong Emily St. Aubin Kirk Dahl Tom Peterson Frank Schemberger Robert Paddock PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Gary Gibson, Chair Stella Pagonis Gordon Steinhauer Steve Chilson James Dunning OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE Glory Adams Larry Christenson Fred Poss Marlo Orth Larry Christenson Danny Deetz Emily St. Aubin Kirk Dahl Jerry Gates Matt Weber James Melville Annette Lindeman Jill Carroll Kathy Michels Tom Field Matt Van Beek i EAU CLAIRE COUNTY STAFF: Josh Pedersen, Parks and Forest Director Lance Gurney, Planning and Development Director Matt Michels, Senior Planner Rod Eslinger, Land Use Controls Supervisor Peter Strand, GIS Administrator Zach Felling, GIS Specialist Kelly Jacobs, Land Conservation Supervisor OTHERS: Erik Keisler, Beaver Creek Reserve Justin Bechtel, EC Adventures PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department Sue McDonald Matt Michels ii EAU CLAIRE COUNTY OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 2016-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………..…………....... 1 PLANNING PROCESS …………………………………………………………………….……............... 1 HISTORY OF CORP IN EAU CLAIRE COUNTY ………………………………………………….. 1 EAU CLAIRE COUNTY VISION STATEMENT ………………………………………………………. 2 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES …………………………………………….……………………. 3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ……………………………………………………………………………. 5 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS …………………………………………………….. 10 Economic Base ……………………………………………………………………………………….... 10 Income …………………………………………………………………………………..…………….…… 10 Population Trends …………………………………………………………………………….……… 11 Rural Population Density ……………………………………………………………….………… 11 Age Distribution ……………………………………………………………………………….………. 12 Median Age ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Rural and Urban Population Distribution ………………………………………………… 12 Population Projections………………………………………………………………………………. 13 iii SECTION 2 – RECREATION SUPPLY ………………………………………………………….……..…...… 15 DEVELOPED LAND ACTIVITIES……………………………………………………………..………... 15 Campgrounds…….….……………………………………………………………………..……... 15 Hiking/Walking Trails…………..……………………………………………….…………….… 16 Bicycling……..……………………………………………………………………………..…….…… 17 Field Sports & Playgrounds………………………………………………..……………….... 18 ATV Trails & Riding……………………….…………………………………..……………….…. 20 Golf…..…………………………………………………………………………………………….….… 21 Picnicking…...……………………………………………………………….…………………….... 21 Horseback Riding………...………………………………………………………………..….… 22 LIMITED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES……………………………………….…………………….. 29 Hunting & Shooting………………….………………………………………..…….…………… 29 Primitive Camping……..……………………………………………………..….….…………… 30 Hiking & Backpacking………..……………………………………………....…….………….. 30 Geocaching & Orienteering…………..………………………………….……….…………… 30 WATER BASED ACTIVITIES………………………………………………………..………..………….. 33 Boating……………………………………….……………………………………………..………….. 33 Canoeing & Kayaking……………………………………………………….……….……………. 34 Fishing ……………….…………………..……………………………………..……………………... 36 Swimming: Lakes & Rivers……………………………………………………………..…..…. 37 Swimming: Indoor & Outdoor Pools ………………………….…………………………... 38 SNOW & ICE BASED ACTIVITIES………………………………………………………….……..…… 42 Snow-skiing….…………………………………………………………………………….….………. 42 Snowmobiling……………………………………………………………………………………..…. 43 Other Winter Activities…………………………………………………………………….………. 43 VIEWING & INTERPRETATIVE ACTIVITIES………………………………………………….……… 47 SUMMARY OF RECREATION SUPPLY…………………………………………………………..….. 48 SECTION 3 – RECREATION DEMAND/NEED…………………………………………………..……….... 49 INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 49 SCORP ASSESSMENT OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES …………….. 49 Citizen Participation in Outdoor Recreational Activities – Statewide and 49 Regional……………………………………………………………..….…………………………… Regional Profile and Tourism ……………………………………………………………..…. 53 Participation Trends in Outdoor Recreation ………………………………….………. 53 Top Growth Areas…………………………………………………………………………….…….. 55 Focus of Planning Efforts ………………………..……………………………………………. 56 EAU CLAIRE COUNTY OUTDOOR RECREATION NEEDS …………………………………… 58 SECTION 4 – ACTION PROGRAM ……………………………………………………………….……………. 67 INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………..…………………………..................... 67 RECOMMENDATIONS ………………………………………..……………………………………….… 67 General Recommendations …………………………………………………………….….. 67 Specific Recommendations …………………………………………………………..……. 68 5-Year Recreation Plan …………………………………………………………..…………. 69 Big Falls County Park ……………………………………………………..……….. 69 iv Coon Fork County Park ………………………………………….………..……… 70 Harstad County Park ………………………………………….…………..……… 71 Lake Altoona County Park ……………………………………………...……… 72 Lake Eau Claire County Park …………………………………………………… 73 L.L. Phillips County Park …………………………………………………..…….. 74 Lowes Creek County Park ………………………………………………….……. 75 Tower Ridge Recreation Area ………………………………………….……… 76 Eau Claire River Access Points………………………………………………….. 77 Beaver Creek Reserve………………………………………………………………. 79 Miscellaneous Projects ….………………………………………………….……. 80 SECTION 5 – COMMUNITY PROGRAMS …………………………………………………………………….. 82 INTRODUCTION ………………...……………………………………………..………………………... 82 SMALL COMMUNITIES ……………………………..…………………………..…………………….. 82 Definitions …………………………………………………………………….………………….. 82 Goals and Objectives ………………………………………………………………………... 83 Park Standards ………………………………………………………..…………….………... 83 General Recommendations for Small Communities …………………..………. 84 CITY OF ALTOONA …………………………………………………………………………….………… 86 CITY OF AUGUSTA ………………………………………………………………………..….…………. 95 VILLAGE OF FAIRCHILD …………………………………………………………………….…………. 100 VILLAGE OF FALL CREEK ……………………………………………………………….…………….. 104 TOWN OF BRUNSWICK ………………………………………………………………………………. 109 TOWN OF PLEASANT VALLEY ……………………………………………………………………… 113 TOWN OF SEYMOUR ……………………………………………………………………..………….. 117 TOWN OF UNION ………………………………………………………………………………………. 122 TOWN OF WASHINGTON ……………………………………………………….………………….. 127 TOWN OF WILSON …………………………………………………………………………………….. 131 APPENDICES COMMUNITY SURVEY SUMMARY….............................................................. A EAU CLAIRE COUNTY ADOPTING RESOLUTION ……………………………..…………… B MUNICIPAL ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS ………………………..….…………….…………… C v LIST OF TABLES SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Table Number Title 1 Percent of Total Employment by Industry ……………………………….….. 10 2 2010 Annual Household Income ………………………………………….……... 10 3 Eau Claire County Population Trends ……………………………..…………… 11 4 Rural Population Densities, 1990 – 2010 …………………….………………. 12 5 Age Distribution …………………………………………………………………………. 12 6 Population Distribution ………………………………………………..……………. 13 7 Population Projections ………………………………………………..…………….. 13 SECTION 2 SUPPLY Table Number Title 8 Public and Private Campgrounds ……………………………………………… 16 9 Self-guided Nature Trails …………………………………………………………. 16 10 Field Sports and Playgrounds…………………………………………………... 19 11 Golf Courses…………………………………………………………………..……..... 21 12 Waysides………………………………………………………………………..…….…. 21 13 Picnic Areas …………………………………………………………………..………… 22 14 Public Lands Open for Hunting ………………………………………………... 29 15 Shooting and Archery Ranges ………………………………………….………. 29 16 Federal and State Recreation Areas Within 50 Miles ………………… 30 17 Boat Landings ……………………………………………………………………..…… 33 18 Canoe Landings/Access Points …………………………………………………. 35 19 Inventory of Lakes Over 25 Acres in Size …………………..……………... 36 20 Developed Public Beaches …………………………………………….…………. 37 21 Cross-Country Ski Trails …………………………………………………..……….. 42 22 Eau Claire County Recreation Supply – 2015 …………………….………. 48 SECTION 3 DEMAND/NEED Table Number Title 23 Outdoor Recreation Participation Rates ………………………………..…. 49 24 Participation Rates by Resource Type …………………………….……..…. 51 25 Recreational Demand From Chicago and Twin Cities Tourists..…... 53 26 A Participation Trend – Increasing Demand ………………………………….. 53 26 B Participation Trend – Stable Element ……………………………………..…. 54 26 C Participation Trend – Decreasing Demand …………………………………. 54 27 Increase in Number of Participants ……………………………………………. 55 28 Increase by Percentage …………………………………………………………..…. 55 vi LIST OF TABLES (continued) SECTION 5 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Table Number Title ALT-1 Current and Projected Population for Altoona ……………………………. 88 ALT-2 Recreational Acreage Needs for Altoona ……………………………..……… 89 AUG-1 Current and Projected Population for Augusta ………………….………… 96 AUG-2 Recreational Acreage Needs for Augusta …………………………..………… 97 FAIR-1 Current and Projected Population for Fairchild ………………….…………
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