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C H A P T E R f o u r 4.1 Moscow Comprehensive Plan 4.1 INTRODUCTION Parks, open space, and recreation facilities are essential parts of a healthy, quality, and sustainable community environment. They provide necessary components in human existence for events outside of the home, after work, and beyond school activities. Whether for passive or active use, park areas and recreation facilities are an important part of everyday active living. Much like streets and sidewalks, water and wastewater lines, drainage facilities, police and fire equipment, and other municipal facilities and services, parks and open space are integral components of the municipal infrastructure. They warrant a significant level of attention and commitment of resources to be adequately acquired, constructed, operated, and maintained. A comprehensive and interrelated system of parks, open space, and recreation opportunities that respond to the needs and values of the local residents contribute to a community’s quality of life and livability. These opportunities contribute to the health of residents, provide a variety of recreational and educational activities for all ages, and preserve and enhance the quality and integrity of the natural environment. Parks and recreation opportunities are also important in attracting visitors to the community and, thus, contribute to local tourism and economic development. Through development of this Plan the community’s stated desires for parks, recreation, and open space opportunities include:  Invest in the community’s livability and quality of life to contribute to its economic development and attractiveness as a place to live and conduct business.  Improve the quality and appearance of public spaces to form a positive and desirable image of Moscow.  Contribute to a healthful community life through provision of opportunities for sport and exercise.  Provide facilities for athletic events and social festivities for local recreation leagues and activity groups. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space C O M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N Parks, recreation, and open space areas all provide a lasting value and benefit to Moscow. They add to local quality of life and community character through the provision of recreation opportunities and open space and natural areas, and serve essential environmental functions including habitat preservation, flood con­ trol and water quality management. As the City continues to grow, enhancement of the parks system and conservation of open space will be important in preserving the very qualities that define the character of the community and the reasons people choose to call Moscow home. ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.2  Establish criteria for the development of new parks, including their type, design, location, and methods of financing.  Provide diverse areas and facilities in close proximity to all citizens to meet their individual needs.  Preserve valued open spaces and sensitive lands to promote good stewardship and contribute to the enjoyment of future generations. The creation and development of these opportunities is driven by a single overarching goal, followed by more specific goals for the various parks, open space, and recreation components listed at the end of this chapter: The City’s goal is to provide a system of well distributed parks, open space, and recreational facilities that meet the active and leisure recreation needs of citizens of all ages, interests and abilities. 4.2 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN In 2013, the City adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to determine the community’s current and future needs for improving, expanding, and enhancing its parks and recreation system. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes the City’s policy direction pertaining to the preservation and conservation of natural areas and open space, the timing of park development, the placement of parks and open spaces within the City and the Area of City Impact, the types of facilities, and the method by which enhancements and improvements may be funded. The Master Plan guides the City’s planning efforts for developing a high-quality system of parks, open spaces, and recreation, while directing private contributions through provision of active recreation areas and open space to meet the requisite needs of new development. The Master Plan addresses the availability, quality, type, size, and location of leisure and recreation opportunities to meet the needs of Moscow’s residents and visitors. The complete plan may be referenced for further details and specific implementation steps and recommendations. 4.3 LOCAL CONTEXT PARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Moscow and the surrounding Palouse area provide various recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of its citizens. The City offers an assortment of parks and facilities that provide opportunities for a variety of uses and recreation activities. The park system that is owned and managed by the City includes over 171 acres of pocket, neighborhood, community, linear, and special use parks and facilities, plus an additional 58 acres that is owned by the Moscow School District. See Map 4.1, Existing Parks. Each of the developed and undeveloped public and semi-public parks, as well as the linear parks and pathway segments, are displayed in Map 4.1, Existing ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.3 Moscow Comprehensive Plan Parks. The Virgil Phillips Farm County Park, which is owned by the City and operated by Latah County, and the Moscow Mountain Property are not shown since they are located outside of the City limits and beyond the extent of this map. 4.4 PARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM The City’s parks serve various purposes and needs depending upon park size, location and facilities. For the purposes of this Plan, the City’s parks and public spaces are classified in the following categories:  Pocket parks  Neighborhood parks  Community parks  Linear parks or pathways  Special use parks and facilities  Regional parks  Open spaces  Semi-public park facilities 4.4.1 Pocket Parks Pocket parks are small parks of less than three acres in size and with a service area of approximately one- quarter mile – generally two to four blocks. They are intended to serve the needs of people living or working in the immediate area and, therefore, the number of persons that benefit from these public spaces can be relatively small depending on the location and facilities provided. There are 11 pocket parks within the community that provide a total of more than 14 acres, as shown in Table 4.1, Pocket Parks. 4.4.2 Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are moderately sized facilities of three to four acres in size that are intended to serve neighborhood residents within a one-half mile radius. The size of neighborhood parks currently within the City varies Table 4.1 Pocket Parks Park Name Size (acres) Almon Asbury Lieuallen 1.57 Alturas Park 0.90 Triangle Park 1.75 Friendship Square 0.40 Indian Hills 1.23 Kiwanis Park/Hordemann Pond 2.75 Jim Lyle/Rotary Park 2.14 Lillian Woodworth Otness Park1 0.53 Morgan’s Orchard 0.42 Subtotal, Developed 11.69 Vista Park1 1.94 Itani Park1 0.84 Subtotal, Undeveloped 2.78 TOTAL 14.47 1 Undeveloped land Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.4 according to the availability of property, method and timing of acquisition, and the intended use. Presently, there are seven neighborhood parks that total over 26 acres, as shown in Table 4.2, Neighborhood Parks. It is important to note however, that Lola Clyde, Moser, Milton Arthur, and Baker Street parks are City neighborhood parks that have not yet been developed as of this writing. 4.4.3 Community Parks Community parks provide for the needs of the entire community and, therefore, are the largest parks within the municipal system ranging from 5 to 25 acres in size. These larger areas have a broad variety of facilities and intended uses including both passive and active recreation, such as walking and jogging paths, athletic courts, ball fields, picnic areas, activity centers, and swimming pools that draw residents primarily within a distance of one mile. The secondary service area extends two miles to accommodate the park users within an expanded area. Due to the size and types of facilities and improvements available, there are two parks that are classified as community parks, including East City Park and Mountain View Park. Together, these properties account for just over 23 acres, as shown in Table 4.3, Community Parks. 4.4.4 Linear Parks or Pathways A linear park is developed for one or more modes of recreational travel, such as hiking, biking, walking, and, in some cases, horseback riding. Pathways may be used for active use, such as running or biking, or for passive purposes. Beyond recreational purposes, linear parks and multi-purpose pathways also serve an important role as transportation corridors throughout the community (See Section 3.7 Multi-Purpose Pathways). The growing system of pathways is expanding its reach within the community and increasingly improving access throughout the City and the surrounding area. Its continued progression will Table 4.2 Neighborhood Parks Park Name Size (acres) Anderson Frontier 4.60 Berman Creekside 4.17 Lena S. Whitmore Park 3.00 Subtotal, Developed 11.77 Lola Clyde Park1 5.10 Moser Property1 3.50 Milton Arthur Park1 3.00 Baker Street Park1 3.00 Subtotal, Undeveloped 14.60 TOTAL 26.37 1 Undeveloped land Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department Table 4.3 Community Parks Park Name Size (acres) East City Park 7.04 Mountain View Park 16.00 TOTAL 23.04 Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.5 Moscow Comprehensive Plan greatly enhance the overall parks and pathways system, eventually providing linear linkages to parks, schools, and neighborhoods. Furthermore, the Latah Trail, extending eastward to Troy and connecting to Pullman to the west via the Chipman Trail, creates a regional spine from which lateral trails may be extended. Displayed in Table 4.4, Linear Parks and Pathways, are the five existing path segments which contribute 37.60 acres to the City’s inventory of parks and recreational areas. The merit of linear parks and pathways is not based on acreage but rather the interconnectivity they provide. For service area planning purposes, the primary service area of a pathway or linear park extends one-quarter mile on each side, similar to a neighborhood park. 4.4.5 Special Use Parks and Facilities Special use parks and facilities serve the entire community and, depending on their nature and scale, sometimes appeal to the region or state. These facilities provide for specialized and multi-purpose recreation activities. They contribute unique additions to the parks and recreation system and supplement the traditional indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities. Special use facilities commonly include civic centers, museums, conservancies, arboretums (such as the University’s Arboretum and Botanical Garden), nature centers and parks, community orchards, fairgrounds, ice rinks, water parks, and gymnasiums (like the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center and Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center), larger-scale sports stadiums or coliseums (like Guy Wicks Field and the Kibbie Activity Center on the UI campus), and other special features. The presence of the University of Idaho greatly expands the list of these facilities available in Moscow. Those that are subject to this Plan include the spaces and facilities listed in Table 4.5, Special Use Parks & Facilities. Together, the areas provide over 69 acres to the City’s inventory, although their Table 4.4 Linear Parks and Pathways Park Name Size (acres) Bill Chipman Palouse Pathway 5.60 Itani-Rolling Hills 0.34 Meadow Street Property 0.11 Paradise Path 30.80 Travois Way Property 0.75 TOTAL 37.60 Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department Table 4.5 Special Use Parks and Facilities Park/Facility Name Size (acres) Dog Park 1.00 Edible Forest Park 4.1 Eggan Youth Center/Skatepark 1.00 Ghormley Park 10.54 Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center and Indoor Rec Center 9.00 West Palouse River Drive Ball Fields1 44.00 TOTAL 69.64 1 Undeveloped land Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.6 contributions to the park system and community are not measured by size but by the variety of activities provided and the attraction of residents and visitors. It is important to note that the land for the West Palouse River Drive ball fields is dedicated for public park use, but it is not yet developed. 4.4.6 Regional Parks There is one regional park facility in the City’s inventory, Virgil Phillips Farm County Park, which is owned by the City but operated by the County. This property contributes 160 acres, as shown by Table 4.6, Regional Parks. However, due to its location and proximity to the City, it is for special purpose use rather than for everyday activities. 4.4.7 Open Spaces There are several open spaces that are dedicated for such purpose and maintained by the City. Such open spaces contribute to the general openness of the community and protect sensitive habitat resource areas. They are intended for their passive contribution to the visual environment rather than for any means of organized activity. In some cases though, such as the Bridge Street property, the open space may be used as an informal playing field by neighborhood children and residents. Therefore, a one-eighth mile service area is used for public open space. As exhibited in Table 4.7, Open Space, there are nine open space properties that provide a total of 12.34 acres of parks and recreation areas. These areas include those described above, as well as excess rights-of-way as in the case of the C Street and Virginia Avenue triangles and the White Avenue roundabout. 4.4.8 Semi-Public Park Facilities The Moscow School District (MSD) campuses contribute 58.44 acres of public open space and recreational areas to the City park tally, as reflected in Table 4.8, Semi-Public Parks, (next page). One should note this acreage is for the entire school property rather than that portion Table 4.6 Regional Parks Park Name Size (acres) Virgil Phillips Farm County Park 160.00 TOTAL 160.00 Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department Table 4.7 Open Space Park Name Size (acres) Bridge Street Property 0.75 C Street Triangle 0.11 Carol Ryrie Brink Nature Park MSD 3.50 Heron’s Hideout 2.79 8th St./Water Tower Open Space 0.75 Virginia Avenue Triangle 0.11 Vista Reservoir 3.83 White Avenue Roundabout 0.30 Wren Welcome Garden 0.20 TOTAL 14.06 Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.7 Moscow Comprehensive Plan of the site devoted solely for park and open space purposes. With the addition of the school sites, the accessibility of public open space to the adjacent and surrounding neighborhoods is increased to 87.81 acres, meaning that the schools more than double the City’s neighborhood park acreage. A collaborative approach to parks and recreation planning requires communication and coordination among interested parties. Through joint agreements created between public agencies, as well as partnerships with the private sector, the parks and recreation system benefits in its quality and affordability. Joint acquisition, construction, and ongoing operation and maintenance allow efficient use of public dollars, while ensuring that facilities are coordinated and connected. Funding major improvements, particularly to overcome the current deficiencies, is a significant challenge confronting this community. A good example of overcoming this challenge is the joint development/usage agreement of the Joseph Street Fields property belonging to the MSD. Funds provided by both the City and MSD were bundled for the ball field project development that was constructed in 2014. The City may wish to further formalize their relationship with MSD through implementation of a reciprocal agreement. Currently, the City and MSD do not have a formal agreement for the City’s use and maintenance of six MSD campuses or MSD’s use of Ghormley Park and Mountain View Park. A written agreement would prove beneficial in terms of ensuring efficiency, sustained facility use, and, most certainly, cost savings for both parties. Similarly, the University campus and open spaces are remarkable assets to the community. While nearly all of the University’s 230 acreas of facilities and grounds are generally open and accessible to the public, they serve a different purpose and remain under the stewardship of the University and the Board of Regents, and therefore, this acreage is not included within this Plan. 4.5 FACILITY STANDARDS A publication of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) entitled Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines includes criteria for the provision of parks and recreation facilities. The criteria are based on a national survey of municipalities of all sizes and geographic regions. These offered a baseline from which the standards of the Master Plan was developed. Due to Table 4.8 Semi-Public Parks Park Name Size (acres) Joseph Street Ball Fields, School District 19.50 Carol Ryrie Brink Nature Park 3.50 McDonald Elementary School 8.60 Moscow Middle School 16.94 Oylear Property 8.00 Russell Elementary School 1.12 West Park Elementary School 0.78 TOTAL 58.44 Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.8 the uniqueness of Moscow and the University environment, these standards have been adjusted to reflect the desires expressed by the community through the Plan development process. To ensure the community’s interests are met, these facility standards are supported by the input gained through the Parks and Recreation Commission and community survey. The approach of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan combines the use of standards with community input to determine the improvement needs and priorities of the parks and recreation system. As a University town where the median age is 23.9 years and, according to the 2010 Census, one‐half of the households are classified as “non-family” households (those of unrelated individuals or single people), the improvement needs and priorities must be tailored to account for the community’s unique demographics. Additionally, the University significantly contributes to meeting the demand for both indoor and outdoor facilities, thereby lessening the impact on the City’s park system. Considerations in the development of the acreage and facility standards include:  A projected Year 2030 population estimate of 28,760 persons. This stable rate of growth represents an increasing demand for parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities.  The median age of the population is 23.9 years, meaning that there are greater needs for active recreation facilities, such as courts and playing fields. This is reflected by the community survey. At the same time though, there are also needs for mature adults.  Among all households, 26.8 percent earn less than $15,000. An additional 10.9 percent earn between $15,000 and $24,999, with a median income of $34,784. Therefore, the availability of public parks and recreational facilities and programs is important, particularly for those who cannot afford more costly recreational events and activities.  There are areas in the community for which parks are not conveniently located. These include the near downtown neighborhoods, those adjacent to the undeveloped neighborhood parks (Lola Clyde, Moser, and Vista Water Tower Parks), and the northwest quadrant of the City.  Moscow is confronted by limited resources with which to address the scale of improvement needs. This emphasizes the importance of partnerships and restructuring of the parkland dedication ordinance to ensure a fair- share responsibility for the provision and improvement of new parks. The classifications of park types are displayed in Table 4.9, Park Classifications, (next page). The system includes parks ranging in size and type from pocket and neighborhood parks to community and linear parks, and special use facilities. ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.9 Moscow Comprehensive Plan Table 4.9 Park Classifications Pocket Park Use: Serves a concentrated population within an immediate proximity. Examples are a tot lot in an apartment complex or a vacant lot developed as a passive park. Service Area: Primarily serves neighborhood residents within a one-half mile radius. Desirable Size: 0.25 to 2.99 acres Density: 0.25 acre per 1,000 persons Site Characteristics: Close proximity to high-density developments. Neighborhood/ Linear Park Use: Serves neighborhood residents within walking distance. Facilities are for active use (e.g. sports activities, playgrounds) and passive use (e.g. walking, picnicking). Service Area: Primarily serves neighborhood residents within a one-half mile radius. Desirable Size: Minimum 3 to 5 acres Density: 2.5 acres per 1,000 persons Site Characteristics: Evenly distributed across the City with convenient and safe access for nearby residents. Joint school/park facilities are highly desirable. Community Park Use: Serves the broad community. Includes facilities for active and passive recreation and leisure, including athletic fields, swimming pools, picnic areas, walking/jogging paths, open play areas, exercise stations, and restrooms, among other improvements Service Area: Primarily for neighborhood residents within a one-mile radius, but available throughout the City. Desirable Size: Minimum 5 to 25 acres Density: 5.0 acres per 1,000 persons Site Characteristics: Located to provide full access to the city. Special Use Facility Use: Serves the broader community or region for specialized, multi-purpose recreation activities (e.g. performance center). Service Area: Available to all persons. Desirable Size: No minimum standard. Density: No minimum standard. Site Characteristics: Intended for city-wide or regional use. Source: National Recreation and Park Association (modified for Moscow) The table reflects the intended use, relative service area and desirable size, density, and preferred site characteristics for each park type. ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.10 4.6 NEEDS ASSESSMENT While the City provides a variety of parks and recreation facilities, additional improvements and facilities are desired by residents to meet the community’s current and future demands. The purpose of the needs assessment is to identify the current and future needs for additional park acreage, new facilities, and other equipment and improvements. This need is measured by determining the degree to which the existing parks and recreation facilities are in sufficient supply and to what extent there are deficiencies. It examines the acreage and locations of parks and the quantities of recreation equipment and facilities relative to the standards outlined in Chapter 4, Facility Standards, of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Recreation, Park, and Open Space Standards and Guidelines recommends an average of 6.25 to 10.5 acres of pocket, neighborhood, and community parks per 1,000 persons. Given the existing level of service and the desire for a quality park system, the desired standard for Moscow was determined to be 7.75 acres per 1,000 persons. The primary change to the NRPA guidelines is the combination of neighborhood and linear parks with an increased standard of 2.5 acres per 1,000 persons. This reflects the community’s preference for expanding its pathway system. Therefore, greater emphasis is applied to the development of linear connections and the availability of neighborhood parks. 4.6.1 Community Survey During the spring of 2008, the Parks and Recreation Commission, in coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department, conducted a community survey. There were 600 surveys mailed out for which an impressive 42 percent were completed and returned. A summary of the survey results may be found in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Appendix A. Key findings of the survey include:  The most-visited parks and recreation facilities were East City Park followed by the Paradise Path/Chipman & Latah Trails, Mountain View Park, the Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center, and the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center.  The reasons given for not using the City’s parks include a lack of desired facilities, unawareness as to where the parks are located, and the use of non- NRPA Recommendations • Pocket Parks – 0.25 to 0.50 acres/1000 persons • Neighborhood – 1-2 acres/1,000 persons • Community – 5-8 acres/1,000 persons Recommended Standards for Moscow: • Pocket-Parks – 0.25 acres/1,000 persons • Neighborhood/linear – 2.5 acres/1,000 persons • Community – 5 acres/1,000 persons Source: NRPA and Kendig Keast Collaborative ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.11 Moscow Comprehensive Plan City clubs and facilities.  The types of recreation programs for which there is the greatest interest include: lifetime sports (golf, tennis, biking, etc.) and aquatic activities followed by educational classes, arts and crafts, and noncompetitive and competitive youth/adult sports.  The factors that would encourage greater use of the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center are covering the pool for year-around use, more swim times for age- specific groups, decreased crowding, and reduced costs.  The most important indoor parks and recreation facility needs include covering the Aquatics Center, a weight room/fitness facility, and an indoor ice rink.  The most important outdoor facility needs are paved walking and biking paths, community gardens, covered picnic shelters, and youth sport fields. 4.6.2 Current Needs As shown in Table 4.10, Existing Park Needs, the City meets the standards for the acreage of pocket and neighborhood parks while an additional 102 acres of community parks are needed. However, there are two pocket parks (Vista and Itani) and four neighborhood parks (Lola Clyde, Moser, Milton Arthur, and Baker Street) that are undeveloped. These parks account for 2.78 and 14.60 acres, respectively. Excluding these undeveloped parks means there is actually a 5.39 acre surplus of pocket parks, and a 13.28 acre deficiency of neighborhood parks. Therefore, it is a priority to improve these undeveloped parcels with park facilities. It should be noted that the acreage of pocket parks include only Table 4.10 Existing Park Needs Classification Existing Acreage Recommended Standard (Acres per 1,000 persons) Recommended Acreage Surplus/Deficiency Acres (excluding undeveloped acreage) Pocket Park 14.471 0.25 6.3 + 8.17 (5.39) Neighborhood/Linear Park1 63.972 2.50 62.65 +1.32 (-13.28) Community Park 23.04 5.00 125.3 - 102.26 TOTAL 101.48 7.75 194.25 - 92.77 (-110.15) Based on an estimated population of 25,060 persons in 2015 1Includes 6.10 acres of undeveloped pocket parks 2Includes 14.60 acres of undeveloped neighborhood parks Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.12 those that are City owned. Neighborhoods and apartment complexes that have private playlots help meet the demand. The City also owns and maintains several open spaces contributing an additional 14 acres of public land. Virgil Phillips Farm Park contributes 160 acres as a regional park. However, its location outside of town and its lack of improvements limit its use by the public. 4.6.3 Year 2030 Needs The population is projected to increase to 28,760 persons by the year 2030. This increase in population will create a demand for more parks and recreation facilities. Displayed in Table 4.11, Future Park Needs, is the acreage of each park type that will be needed to meet the future demand. An additional 126 acres of parkland will be needed to meet the City’s adopted standards in 2030. 4.7 PARK SERVICE AREA EVALUATION In addition to the acreage of parks, their locations relative to the existing and planned future neighborhoods are equally important. They should be well distributed and conveniently accessible to all areas of the community. An evaluation of park service areas helps to determine whether there is sufficient coverage and where new parks are needed to fill the deficient areas. The following describes the service areas for each park type. Table 4.11 Future Park Needs Classification Existing Acreage Recommended Standard (Acres per 1,000 persons) Recommended Acreage Surplus/Deficiency Acres (excluding undeveloped acreage) Pocket Park 14.471 0.25 7.19 +7.28 Neighborhood/Linear Park 63.972 2.50 71.75 - 7.78 (-22.38) Community Park 23.04 5.00 143.80 -120.76 TOTAL 96.40 7.75 222.89 -126.49 (143.87) Based on a population estimated population of 25,060 persons in 2015 1Includes 6.10 acres of undeveloped pocket parks 2Includes 14.60 acres of undeveloped neighborhood parks Source: City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.13 Moscow Comprehensive Plan 4.7.1 Pocket Parks There are 11 pocket parks currently within the City (including undeveloped parks). These small public spaces have a service area of one-quarter mile and are intended to serve those in the immediate area as shown in Map 4.2, Pocket Park Service Areas. Their purpose is to provide public open space and small activity areas for dense developments, such as apartment complexes, manufactured home parks, and employment and other activity centers. 4.7.2 Neighborhood/Linear Parks Shown in Map 4.3, Neighborhood Park Service Areas are the one-half mile service areas for the City’s neighborhood and linear parks. The school sites are also included as these public spaces substantially improve the coverage and distribution of neighborhood and linear parks. Service areas are also shown for each community park since they, too, serve the park needs for adjacent residents. The neighborhood parks are fairly evenly distributed throughout the community. Where there are deficiencies, the school properties help to fill the void, particularly in the near downtown neighborhoods. The service areas along the pathways also provide added coverage. The areas of deficiency include those where Lola Clyde, Moser, Milton Arthur, and Baker Street Parks are not yet improved. As these parks are improved, so will the service area coverage. There is considerable overlap in the service areas of the school, neighborhood, and linear parks. In these areas there is an increased availability and choice of nearby parks. For future planning, it is important that neighborhood parks are more evenly distributed with little overlap. This maximizes their coverage and optimizes the level of service. Therefore, future parks must be carefully located. In some instances, fee in-lieu of land dedication will be preferable. This will allow expansion or improvement of an existing park or, together with other collected fees, the acquisition of a larger, centralized park. 4.7.3 Community Parks Community parks should have a complete service area coverage across the community. In other words, the one-mile service areas should nearly encompass all neighborhoods and areas planned for future residential development. Areas beyond this coverage are not within reasonable proximity to a community park and hence, are not well served. Depicted in Map 4.4, Community Park Service Areas, are the service areas of the existing community parks. As shown, a majority of residents are within one mile of a community park. Development of the Palouse River Drive ball fields will improve the coverage of community parks. ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.14 4.7.4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Bicycle and pedestrian facilities are an important component of the City’s quality of life. Residents have expressed a desire to expand and enhance the already impressive pathway system. Pathways contribute to the community’s recreation needs by providing connections between parks and other public facilities, and opportunities for biking, walking, and nature viewing. Additionally, bicycle and pedestrian facilities serve as an alternative mode of travel, particularly for those traveling to the University campus and those who ride to work. Displayed in Map 4.5, Pathway System, are the existing and proposed pathways. The proposed network utilizes a variety of pathway sections along streams, road shoulders, and abandoned railroad corridors to connect parks and recreation facilities. Pedestrian amenities such as crosswalks, lighting, benches, and drinking fountains must continue to be considered and developed in conjunction with the pathway system. 4.7.5 Future Areas of Need As shown in the maps reflecting the service areas of each park classification, a majority of the community has convenient access to parks, recreation areas, open spaces, and pathway connections. However, there remain areas that are beyond the service radii of the existing areas and facilities, particularly around the community’s fringes, that warrant park development. Furthermore, the existing park properties that are not yet developed (including Lola Clyde, Moser, Milton Arthur, and Vista Parks, and the West Palouse River Drive Ballfields) are not fulfilling the current needs and are reflected as need areas. Displayed in Map 4.6, Areas of Need, are the defined areas warranting either improvement of existing parkland or acquisition and development of new parks and recreational facilities. Summary of Needs The following summarizes the identified parks and recreation facility needs:  Based on a current estimated population of 25,060 persons, there is an overall need for an additional 92 acres of parkland. The community has surplus acreage of pocket and neighborhood parks but needs an additional 102 acres of community parks (see Table 4.10, Existing Park Needs, page 4.11).  There are 2.78 acres and 14.60 acres of pocket and neighborhood parks, respectively, that are undeveloped. Accounting for these undeveloped acres, the overall need climbs from 91 acres to 110 acres. Therefore, improvement of these parks is a priority.  By the Year 2030, the City will need an additional 126 acres of parkland (see Table 4.11, Future Park Needs, page 4.12).  Formalizing an agreement with MSD would present significant opportunities ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.15 Moscow Comprehensive Plan to achieve improved park accessibility across the community. This would particularly improve coverage and distribution of parks within the central part of town.  According to NRPA standards, there are current needs for tennis courts volleyball courts baseball/softball fields (14), regulation horseshoe pits and lighted soccer fields Considering the rate of growth and the projected future population, these needs will increase by 2030.  In terms of equipment requirements, there are a variety of needs including additional benches, picnic tables, trash cans, and parking.  Many of the existing parks and equipment are in need of routine maintenance and/or repair.  There is a legal and moral responsibility to provide a reasonable level of accessibility to parks and programs for individuals with disabilities. The City must be committed to creating and maintaining a parks and recreation system that is accessible for all persons. 4.8 IMPLEMENTATION The implementation program is based on the quantification of needs presented in the needs assessment. The assessment identifies the current and projected park acreage requirements, facility and equipment needs, and the distribution and spacing of parks relative to their users. Therefore, the implementation plan specifies the park improvement priorities, including the improvement of existing, undeveloped parks; acquisition of land for parks and pathways; and facility and equipment needs 4.8.1 Implementation Through Partnerships Meeting the increasing demands of a growing population necessitates the formation of partnerships to best address the needs of the community. There are several benefactors with whom partnerships may be warranted. These include Latah County; Moscow School District; quasi-public entities such as churches, private schools, and civic clubs; land owners and developers, as well as the state and federal governments. The following describes the implementation roles of the City and its partners:  Moscow. The City’s role is to increase its commitment of resources to enhance existing parks by improving undeveloped park properties, adding additional facilities and equipment, repairing and replacing improvements, extending the pathway system, and expanding recreational programs.  Latah County. A joint partnership with the County would be advantageous to acquire, develop, and maintain parks that benefit both City and County residents. A partnership may take the form as an on-going funding agreement (such as the Latah Trail Maintenance Funding/Maintenance ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.16 Agreement already in place), joint maintenance and use agreement, and/or land donation or acquisition.  Moscow School District (MSD). The City should formalize its relationship with MSD through a reciprocal agreement. Currently, the City and MSD do not have an agreement for the City’s use and maintenance of six MSD campuses. A written agreement would prove beneficial to ensure efficiency, sustained facility use, and most certainly, cost savings for both parties. An opportunity is to re-purpose the school yards to serve as a multi-functionaJ public space. Adopting a “learning landscapes” approach, including demonstration gardens, interpretive environments, and public art, would facilitate education and allow school yards to become more useful public spaces.  Quasi-Public Entities. The University has a great interest in the public open spaces and recreation activities for their students. The City should explore partnership opportunities with the University that could be mutually beneficial in providing recreational opportunities for the University’s students and the community.  Private Sector Entities. The private sector may contribute to the City’s parks and recreation system through the dedication or development of parkland, or payment of a fee in-lieu of land dedication. It is essential though, for this land or fee contribution to fulfill the objectives of this plan. This must be accomplished by an amended parkland dedication ordinance that conforms to the standards of this Plan.  Land Trusts. Land trusts such as the Palouse Land Trust, which is an active nonprofit organization in the region, work to preserve open space, scenery, and wildlife habitat through purchasing of land as well as conservation easements. The City should work with land trusts to allow public access through their properties where such access would be beneficial in connecting or extending the City’s linear park and pathway system.  State and Federal Governments. There are a variety of available sources of funds through the state and federal governments for park and pathway development. The City must continue to be diligent in their efforts to access grant assistance for the projects identified in this Plan. 4.9 IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES Maintaining and enhancing the existing parks must be balanced with acquiring land and developing new facilities. With limited financial resources, the City must determine its priorities and the proportionate share of its capital budget committed to existing park improvements versus the acquisition and development of new parks and pathways. Similarly, the operating budget must also be allocated between the maintenance and renovation of parks and the provision of recreational programs. All are important to provide a well- ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.17 Moscow Comprehensive Plan balanced parks and recreation system. Based on the pace of development and the extent of need for additional parks, it is advisable for 25 to 35 percent of the annual parks and recreation budget to be allocated to refurbishing the existing system. The remaining 65 to 75 percent may be dedicated to the improvement of undeveloped or new parks, and the expansion of the pathway system. 4.9.1 Existing Park Improvements The existing parks should be improved incrementally, meaning that individual improvements (e.g. replacement of playground equipment, picnic tables, etc.) should be made to all parks rather than complete renovation of an individual park. This will require sufficient funding and a commitment to a long-term improvement program. To facilitate this, the City should maintain a capital park improvement program to prioritize the equipment and facilities needs of each park. The program may be organized into immediate, mid-term, and long-range priorities, eventually allowing all parks to be brought to an equivalent, quality standard. 4.9.2 Parkland Dedication and Development In addition to the above-recommended capital improvements, there are also regulatory and programmatic initiatives that are important to further develop the parks and recreation system. One of the principal mechanisms to acquire parkland is the Parkland Dedication Ordinance that is intended to mitigate the impacts of new development upon the City’s delivery of community services. Under the City’s current Parkland Dedication Ordinance new subdivisions are required to dedicate a certain percentage of the net developable area for public park use. The Parkland Dedication Ordinance should be reviewed to ensure that the required dedications are sufficient to achieve the standards recommended in this Plan. While the Parkland Dedication Ordinance provides a means to acquire land for the development of parks, there is no current mechanism to fund the development of the parks which has resulted in the large number of undeveloped parks within the City. The City should explore options that may be available to obtain the necessary funding for the development of newly acquired parkland, such as impact fees or other means. 4.10 PARKS AND RECREATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4.10.1 General Parks and Recreation Goal  To provide a system of well-distributed parks, open space, and recreational facilities that meet the active and leisure recreation needs of citizens of all ages, interests and abilities. ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.18 4.10.2 Pathways, Greenways, and Linear Connections Objective: Provide a comprehensive network of paths and linear parks connecting all parts of the community. Implementation Actions: 1. Continue to acquire necessary rights-of-way or easements for construction of the pathway network and the linkages to all parts of the community. 2. Plan for the development of a linear park and pathway system along the South Fork of the Palouse River from the West Palouse Rive Drive Ball Fields to the Latah Trail along S.H. 8. 3. Establish policies, design standards, and seek funding for separated pedestrian crossings of significant barriers (where possible), such as S.H. 8, U.S. 95, the railroad, and other major roadways. 4. Repurpose pathway corridors as multi-functional linear parks and transportation corridors with activity areas such as exercise circuits, playscapes, and eco-destinations. 5. Work to ensure that all new publicly dedicated parks have access to a pathway system, which may include a sidewalk, bike lane, and/or path. 4.10.3 Environmental, Conservation, Preservation and Sensitive Planning Objective: Protect and sustain natural areas, resource features, and environmentally sensitive lands. Implementation Actions: 1. Incorporate interpretive signage within parks and along pathways to acknowledge natural features and to educate the public about the local ecosystems. 2. Amend the Parkland Dedication Ordinance to prescribe a maximum percentage of dedicated land which may be environmentally constrained (e.g. slope, wetland, floodplain). The balance of the dedicated land must be suitable for park activities (uplands, minimum slope, good soils, etc.). 3. Encourage a local land conservation and/or public land trust to accept dedicated open spaces to be preserved in their native state. This may be possible by way of attractive density bonuses to encourage clustering and conservation developments. 4. Adopt conscientious land management practices for public park facilities such as the use of natural composting, environmentally safe fertilizers and pesticides, use of “no-mow” zones around resource features, and native xeriscaping. ---PAGE BREAK--- C H A P T E R f o u r 4.19 Moscow Comprehensive Plan 4.10.4 Cultural Enhancement Objective: Broadened development of the community’s cultural infrastructure and its integration into park sites and recreational programs. Implementation Actions: 1. Adapt unused or underutilized spaces to create neighborhood gardens, plazas, landscape malls, and common open spaces for the beautification and enjoyment of residents and visitors. 2. Incorporate monuments, markers and interpretive stations at City parks to enhance interpretation or highlight historic figures and events for tourists and visitors. 3. Create and publish a public art walking tour for viewing of pieces on display in parks, open spaces, and along community pathways. 4.10.5 Convenience and Accessibility of Public Parks, Recreational Areas, and Public Open Spaces Objective: Even and equal distribution and further development of park spaces, activities, and facilities to meet the diversity of local areas. Implementation Actions: 1. Prioritize the development of unimproved park spaces, including Milton Arthur, Moser, and Lola Clyde Parks, and the Palouse River Drive Ball Fields. 2. Revise the Parkland Dedication Ordinance as recommended within this Plan. 3. Develop park zone boundaries to define neighborhood and community park use areas, within which fee in-lieu of land should be required of development within areas that have sufficient land that is yet to be improved. 4. Locate future parks adjacent to linear greenways and planned extensions of the pathway system to maximize their accessibility. 5. Improve way-finding to parks and public spaces by installing unique directional signage along roadways and at every park entrance so that users and passers-by can easily identify public facilities. 6. Adopt park development standards to identify minimum improvements within all parks, with unique consideration of the location relevant to user population characteristics. 7. Incorporate handicap accessible ramps, play structures, and equipment in every park. ---PAGE BREAK--- comPrehensive P L A N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 4.20 4.10.6 Diversity and Availability of Recreational Programs Objective: Maximum availability and utilization of recreational programming. Implementation Actions: 1. Create recreational programs for both young and mature adults, including fitness and exercise classes, visual and performing arts, etc. 2. Expand, renovate, and provide new facilities for recreational programs to increase the type and numbers of activities and to attract new users. ---PAGE BREAK--- QR 1 QR 2 QR 3 QR 4 QR 5 QR 6 QR 7 QR 8 QR 9 QR 10 QR 11 QR 12 QR 13 QR 14 QR 15 QR 16 QR 17 QR 18 QR 19 QR 20 QR 22 QR 21 QR 23 QR 24 QR 25 QR 28 QR 26 QR 27 QR 29 QR 30 QR 31 QR 32 QR 33 QR 34 QR 35 QR 36 QR 37 QR 38 QR 39 QR 43 QR 42 QR 41 QR 40 QR 44 QR 45 QR 46 QR 47 QR 49 QR 50 QR 51 D St C St Polk St A St Log a n St Polk Rd We st Pa louse Rive r Dr Line St Sixth St Third St B St South Ma in St E St We st Pullm a n Rd Jose ph St Bla ke Ave Rode o Dr India n Hills Dr Ha ye s St We st C St North Mounta in Vie w Rd Public Ave Pe rim e te r Dr Fa rm Rd Troy Rd Wa rbonne t Dr Fa irvie w Dr Bla ine St North Ma in St Sta te Hwy 8 Third St A St E St Bla ine St U V 270 U V 8 U V 8 £ ¤ 95 £ ¤ 95 P a r a dise Cr ee k S. For k P a lo u se R iver Existing Parks 0 0.2 0.4 0.1 Miles 4.1 I Washington Idaho PARKS, SCHOOLS, & LANDMARKS Pla za /Pocke t Pa rk Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Com m unity Pa rk Line a r Pa rk/Pa thwa y Spe cia l Use Pa rk a nd Fa cility City O pe n Spa ce Se m i Public Pa rk Se m i Public O pe n Spa ce Unde ve lope d Pa rk School BOUNDARIES, WATER, & INFRASTRUCTURE City Lim its Are a of City Im pa ct Sta te Borde r Pa ra dise Cre e k a nd S. Fork Pa louse Rive r F Virgil Phillips Farm Park Moscow Mountain Property F Park Name 1 Mounta in Vie w Pa rk 2 Kiwa nis Pa rk Horde m a nn Pond 3 Bridg e Stre e t Prope rty 4 Eg g a n Y outh Ce nte r/Ska te Pa rk 5 Ha m ilton-Lowe Aqua tic & Indoor Re c Ce nte r 6 Virg inia Ave .Tria ng le 7 Jim Lyle Rota ry Pa rk 8 Mose r Pa rk 9 Vista Pa rk 10 Le na S. Whitm ore Pa rk 11 Ca rol Ryrie Brink Na ture Pa rk (MSD) 12 Me a dow St. Prope rty 13 Moscow School District Com m unity Pla yfie lds 14 He ron’s Hide out 15 White Ave . 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For k P a lo u se R iver Pocket Park Service Areas 0 0.2 0.4 0.1 Miles 4.2 I Washington Idaho PARKS, SCHOOLS, & LANDMARKS Pla za /Pocke t Pa rk Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Com m unity Pa rk Line a r Pa rk/Pa thwa y Spe cia l Use Pa rk a nd Fa cility City O pe n Spa ce Se m i Public Pa rk Se m i Public O pe n Spa ce Unde ve lope d Pa rk School BOUNDARIES, WATER, & INFRASTRUCTURE City Lim its Are a of City Im pa ct Sta te Borde r Pa ra dise Cre e k a nd S. Fork Pa louse Rive r F Virgil Phillips Farm Park Moscow Mountain Property F Park Name 1 Mounta in Vie w Pa rk 2 Kiwa nis Pa rk Horde m a nn Pond 3 Bridg e Stre e t Prope rty 4 Eg g a n Y outh Ce nte r/Ska te Pa rk 5 Ha m ilton-Lowe Aqua tic & Indoor Re c Ce nte r 6 Virg inia Ave .Tria ng le 7 Jim Lyle Rota ry Pa rk 8 Mose r Pa rk 9 Vista Pa rk 10 Le na S. Whitm ore Pa rk 11 Ca rol Ryrie Brink Na ture Pa rk (MSD) 12 Me a dow St. Prope rty 13 Moscow School District Com m unity Pla yfie lds 14 He ron’s Hide out 15 White Ave . Rounda bout 16 Milton Arthur Pa rk 17 Ita ni Pa rk 18 Dog Pa rk 19 Pa ra dise Pa th/Kristin Arm strong Bike wa y 20 Altura s Pa rk 21 India n Hills Pa rk 22 Tra vois Wa y Prope rty 23 Edible Fore st Pa rk 24 Be rm a n Cre e kside Pa rk 25 Lions Pa rk (County) 26 La ta h County Fa irg rounds (County) 27 Tria ng le Pa rk 28 Eig hth Stre e t Wa te r Towe r O pe n Spa ce 29 Ea st City Pa rk 30 Russe ll Ele m e nta ry School O pe n Spa ce (MSD) 31 Lola Clyde Pa rk 32 Frie ndship Squa re 33 Wre n We lcom e Ga rde n 34 Lillia n Woodworth O tne ss Pa rk 35 Alm on Asbury Lie ua lle n Pa rk 36 C Stre e t Tria ng le 37 Ghorm le y Pa rk 38 Guy Wicks Fie ld (U of I) 39 Ba ke r Stre e t Pa rk 40 Bill Chipm a n Tra il 41 Unive rsity of Ida ho Golf Course 42 Arbore tum a nd Bota nica l Ga rde n (U of I) 43 Ande rson Frontie r Pa rk 44 We st Pa louse Rive r Drive Prope rty/Cyclocross 45 Ha m ilton Com m unity Ga rde n 46 Morg a n’s O rcha rd Pa rk 47 O yle a r Pa rk (se m i public) QR # ---PAGE BREAK--- QR 1 QR 2 QR 3 QR 4 QR 5 QR 6 QR 7 QR 8 QR 9 QR 10 QR 11 QR 12 QR 13 QR 14 QR 15 QR 16 QR 17 QR 18 QR 19 QR 20 QR 22 QR 21 QR 23 QR 24 QR 25 QR 28 QR 26 QR 27 QR 29 QR 30 QR 31 QR 32 QR 33 QR 34 QR 35 QR 36 QR 37 QR 38 QR 39 QR 43 QR 42 QR 41 QR 40 QR 44 QR 45 QR 46 QR 47 QR 49 QR 50 QR 51 D St C St Polk St A St Log a n St Polk Rd We st Pa louse Rive r Dr Line St Sixth St Third St B St South Ma in St E St We st Pullm a n Rd Jose ph St Bla ke Ave Rode o Dr India n Hills Dr Ha ye s St We st C St North Mounta in Vie w Rd Public Ave Pe rim e te r Dr Fa rm Rd Troy Rd Wa rbonne t Dr Fa irvie w Dr Bla ine St North Ma in St Sta te Hwy 8 Third St A St E St Bla ine St U V 270 U V 8 U V 8 £ ¤ 95 £ ¤ 95 P a r a dise Cr ee k S. For k P a lo u se R iver Neighborhood Park Service Areas 0 0.2 0.4 0.1 Miles 4.3 I Washington Idaho PARKS, SCHOOLS, & LANDMARKS Pla za /Pocke t Pa rk Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Com m unity Pa rk Line a r Pa rk/Pa thwa y Spe cia l Use Pa rk a nd Fa cility City O pe n Spa ce Se m i Public Pa rk Se m i Public O pe n Spa ce Unde ve lope d Pa rk School BOUNDARIES, WATER, & INFRASTRUCTURE City Lim its Are a of City Im pa ct Sta te Borde r Pa ra dise Cre e k a nd S. Fork Pa louse Rive r F Virgil Phillips Farm Park Moscow Mountain Property F Park Name 1 Mounta in Vie w Pa rk 2 Kiwa nis Pa rk Horde m a nn Pond 3 Bridg e Stre e t Prope rty 4 Eg g a n Y outh Ce nte r/Ska te Pa rk 5 Ha m ilton-Lowe Aqua tic & Indoor Re c Ce nte r 6 Virg inia Ave .Tria ng le 7 Jim Lyle Rota ry Pa rk 8 Mose r Pa rk 9 Vista Pa rk 10 Le na S. Whitm ore Pa rk 11 Ca rol Ryrie Brink Na ture Pa rk (MSD) 12 Me a dow St. Prope rty 13 Moscow School District Com m unity Pla yfie lds 14 He ron’s Hide out 15 White Ave . Rounda bout 16 Milton Arthur Pa rk 17 Ita ni Pa rk 18 Dog Pa rk 19 Pa ra dise Pa th/Kristin Arm strong Bike wa y 20 Altura s Pa rk 21 India n Hills Pa rk 22 Tra vois Wa y Prope rty 23 Edible Fore st Pa rk 24 Be rm a n Cre e kside Pa rk 25 Lions Pa rk (County) 26 La ta h County Fa irg rounds (County) 27 Tria ng le Pa rk 28 Eig hth Stre e t Wa te r Towe r O pe n Spa ce 29 Ea st City Pa rk 30 Russe ll Ele m e nta ry School O pe n Spa ce (MSD) 31 Lola Clyde Pa rk 32 Frie ndship Squa re 33 Wre n We lcom e Ga rde n 34 Lillia n Woodworth O tne ss Pa rk 35 Alm on Asbury Lie ua lle n Pa rk 36 C Stre e t Tria ng le 37 Ghorm le y Pa rk 38 Guy Wicks Fie ld (U of I) 39 Ba ke r Stre e t Pa rk 40 Bill Chipm a n Tra il 41 Unive rsity of Ida ho Golf Course 42 Arbore tum a nd Bota nica l Ga rde n (U of I) 43 Ande rson Frontie r Pa rk 44 We st Pa louse Rive r Drive Prope rty/Cyclocross 45 Ha m ilton Com m unity Ga rde n 46 Morg a n’s O rcha rd Pa rk 47 O yle a r Pa rk (se m i public) QR # ---PAGE BREAK--- QR 1 QR 2 QR 3 QR 4 QR 5 QR 6 QR 7 QR 8 QR 9 QR 10 QR 11 QR 12 QR 13 QR 14 QR 15 QR 16 QR 17 QR 18 QR 19 QR 20 QR 22 QR 21 QR 23 QR 24 QR 25 QR 28 QR 26 QR 27 QR 29 QR 30 QR 31 QR 32 QR 33 QR 34 QR 35 QR 36 QR 37 QR 38 QR 39 QR 43 QR 42 QR 41 QR 40 QR 44 QR 45 QR 46 QR 47 QR 49 QR 50 QR 51 D St C St Polk St A St Log a n St Polk Rd We st Pa louse Rive r Dr Line St Sixth St Third St B St South Ma in St E St We st Pullm a n Rd Jose ph St Bla ke Ave Rode o Dr India n Hills Dr Ha ye s St We st C St North Mounta in Vie w Rd Public Ave Pe rim e te r Dr Fa rm Rd Troy Rd Wa rbonne t Dr Fa irvie w Dr Bla ine St North Ma in St Sta te Hwy 8 Third St A St E St Bla ine St U V 270 U V 8 U V 8 £ ¤ 95 £ ¤ 95 P a r a dise Cr ee k S. For k P a lo u se R iver Community Park Service Areas 0 0.2 0.4 0.1 Miles 4.4 I Washington Idaho PARK SERVICE AREAS Com m unity Pa rk Se rvice Are a (1 m i) PARKS, SCHOOLS, & LANDMARKS Pla za /Pocke t Pa rk Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Com m unity Pa rk Line a r Pa rk/Pa thwa y Spe cia l Use Pa rk a nd Fa cility City O pe n Spa ce Se m i Public Pa rk Se m i Public O pe n Spa ce Unde ve lope d Pa rk School BOUNDARIES, WATER, & INFRASTRUCTURE City Lim its Are a of City Im pa ct Sta te Borde r Pa ra dise Cre e k a nd S. Fork Pa louse Rive r F Virgil Phillips Farm Park Moscow Mountain Property F Park Name 1 Mounta in Vie w Pa rk 2 Kiwa nis Pa rk Horde m a nn Pond 3 Bridg e Stre e t Prope rty 4 Eg g a n Y outh Ce nte r/Ska te Pa rk 5 Ha m ilton-Lowe Aqua tic & Indoor Re c Ce nte r 6 Virg inia Ave .Tria ng le 7 Jim Lyle Rota ry Pa rk 8 Mose r Pa rk 9 Vista Pa rk 10 Le na S. 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For k P a lo u se R iver 0 0.2 0.4 0.1 Miles 4.5 I Washington Idaho Bike Pa ths/Pe de stria n Wa lkwa ys Future /Propose d Pa ths Pa rk Pa thwa ys Pa thwa ys - Unpa ve d Unive rsity Pa thwa ys - Unpa ve d PARKS, SCHOOLS, & LANDMARKS Pla za /Pocke t Pa rk Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Com m unity Pa rk Line a r Pa rk/Pa thwa y Spe cia l Use Pa rk a nd Fa cility City O pe n Spa ce Se m i Public Pa rk Se m i Public O pe n Spa ce Unde ve lope d Pa rk School BOUNDARIES, WATER, & INFRASTRUCTURE City Lim its Are a of City Im pa ct Sta te Borde r Pa ra dise Cre e k a nd S. Fork Pa louse Rive r F Virgil Phillips Farm Park Moscow Mountain Property F Pathway System Park Name 1 Mounta in Vie w Pa rk 2 Kiwa nis Pa rk Horde m a nn Pond 3 Bridg e Stre e t Prope rty 4 Eg g a n Y outh Ce nte r/Ska te Pa rk 5 Ha m ilton-Lowe Aqua tic & Indoor Re c Ce nte r 6 Virg inia Ave .Tria ng le 7 Jim Lyle Rota ry Pa rk 8 Mose r Pa rk 9 Vista Pa rk 10 Le na S. 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For k P a lo u se R iver Areas of Need 0 0.2 0.4 0.1 Miles 4.6 I Washington Idaho Com m unity Pa rk Ne e d Are a (1 m i) Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Ne e d Are a (1/2 m i) PARKS, SCHOOLS, & LANDMARKS Pla za /Pocke t Pa rk Ne ig hborhood Pa rk Com m unity Pa rk Line a r Pa rk/Pa thwa y Spe cia l Use Pa rk a nd Fa cility City O pe n Spa ce Se m i Public Pa rk Se m i Public O pe n Spa ce Unde ve lope d Pa rk School BOUNDARIES, WATER, & INFRASTRUCTURE City Lim its Are a of City Im pa ct Sta te Borde r Pa ra dise Cre e k a nd S. Fork Pa louse Rive r F Virgil Phillips Farm Park Moscow Mountain Property F Park Name 1 Mounta in Vie w Pa rk 2 Kiwa nis Pa rk Horde m a nn Pond 3 Bridg e Stre e t Prope rty 4 Eg g a n Y outh Ce nte r/Ska te Pa rk 5 Ha m ilton-Lowe Aqua tic & Indoor Re c Ce nte r 6 Virg inia Ave .Tria ng le 7 Jim Lyle Rota ry Pa rk 8 Mose r Pa rk 9 Vista Pa rk 10 Le na S. Whitm ore Pa rk 11 Ca rol Ryrie Brink Na ture Pa rk (MSD) 12 Me a dow St. Prope rty 13 Moscow School District Com m unity Pla yfie lds 14 He ron’s Hide out 15 White Ave . Rounda bout 16 Milton Arthur Pa rk 17 Ita ni Pa rk 18 Dog Pa rk 19 Pa ra dise Pa th/Kristin Arm strong Bike wa y 20 Altura s Pa rk 21 India n Hills Pa rk 22 Tra vois Wa y Prope rty 23 Edible Fore st Pa rk 24 Be rm a n Cre e kside Pa rk 25 Lions Pa rk (County) 26 La ta h County Fa irg rounds (County) 27 Tria ng le Pa rk 28 Eig hth Stre e t Wa te r Towe r O pe n Spa ce 29 Ea st City Pa rk 30 Russe ll Ele m e nta ry School O pe n Spa ce (MSD) 31 Lola Clyde Pa rk 32 Frie ndship Squa re 33 Wre n We lcom e Ga rde n 34 Lillia n Woodworth O tne ss Pa rk 35 Alm on Asbury Lie ua lle n Pa rk 36 C Stre e t Tria ng le 37 Ghorm le y Pa rk 38 Guy Wicks Fie ld (U of I) 39 Ba ke r Stre e t Pa rk 40 Bill Chipm a n Tra il 41 Unive rsity of Ida ho Golf Course 42 Arbore tum a nd Bota nica l Ga rde n (U of I) 43 Ande rson Frontie r Pa rk 44 We st Pa louse Rive r Drive Prope rty/Cyclocross 45 Ha m ilton Com m unity Ga rde n 46 Morg a n’s O rcha rd Pa rk 47 O yle a r Pa rk (se m i public) QR #