Welcome to Our Year 2014

WelcometoOurYear2014
Annual Report 2014 Parks & Recrea on Department City of Post Falls Welcome To Our Year
TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Director ..................... 1 Our Leadership ........................................ 2 By the Numbers ....................................... 3 Department Timeline .............................. 4 Our Parks & Recrea on Department ....... 5 New Faces in the Department ................. 6 Community Events ................................... 7 Recrea on Services ................................. 9 Park & Maintenance Opera ons ........... 11 Evergreen Cemetery .............................. 13 Urban Forestry ....................................... 15 Park Development/Planning.................. 17 Financial Overview ................................ 19 Invest in Your Community ..................... 21 Thank You to Our Partners ................... 22 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR A strong park and recrea on system is essen al for a prosperous community. Recrea on benefits the individual, as well as society as a whole—both mentally and physically. Studies show, communi es that are rich in park and recrea onal opportuni es, have less crime, decreased health care and insurance costs, less heart disease, stronger economies, and a higher quality of life. Since 2002, the Surgeon General and the Center for Disease Control monitored and studied the na onal problem of excess weight in humans and health problems connected to that issue. Since that me, numerous follow‐up studies and reports suggest that one’s local park and recrea on department could play a key part in figh ng this problem. In addi on to concerns about health, wellness and obesity, the na on is star ng to look at issues of disconnect and isola on. The Post Falls Parks and Recrea on Department helps with all of these health‐
related issues. Our success is made possible through the dedica on and hard work of our full‐ me and part‐ me staff, thousands of hours of volunteer effort and support from the local community. Feedback from our users is consistently high with praise given to us on the variety of programs we offer, the quality of our parks, and most importantly, our customer service. This Park and Recrea on year‐end review provides you with a glimpse of the department’s
accomplishments, our programs, our challenges and most important, our success in mee ng your needs. Respec ully,
It is the mission of the Post Falls Parks & Recrea on Department to provide excep onal parks, services, facili es and recrea onal opportuni es to our customers and the ci zens of Post Falls. David C Fair Director of Parks & Recrea on Our Leadership
Parks and Recrea on Commission Post Falls City Council Mayor Ron Jacobson‐Center; Councilors L‐R: Be y Ann Henderson, Seat 4; Council President Linda Wilhelm, Seat 6; Skip Hissong, Seat 5; Joe Malloy, Seat 3; Alan Wolfe, Seat 2; and Kerri Thoreson, Seat 1 Rick Noordam—Chairperson, Tami Mar nez—Vice‐Chair, James A. Hail III, Jamie Davis, Howard Gould, Cheri Hodl, Nelson Gourley Urban Forestry Subcommi ee The Post Falls City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The Council is the legisla ve and judicial arm of Post Falls' City government; enac ng ordinances and resolu ons. This body confirms the Mayor's appointments of City officials including department heads, and the City Administrator, as well as commission members. The Council approves the City's annual budget. The Parks and Recrea on Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month. The commission reviews acquisi on offers and policy recommenda ons, works in concert with park staff to develop master plans, and provides input into development projects. The Urban Forestry Subcommi ee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. The commi ee reviews current Urban Forestry related issues and offers policy recommenda ons. Ray Getchius –Chairperson, Ralph Meyer, Deborah Pa erson, Bill Cook, Kevin Zirker, Rick Noordam, Dean Su on By the Numbers
Program Par cipa on – 142,399 Hours Volunteer Hours – 19,004 Recrea on Program Enrolment – 7,366 Recrea on Programs Offered —68 Acres of Parkland—456 Miles of Trail –12.26 Rock Climbing Routes‐‐112 Urban Trees—12,600 By the Numbers— The ci zens and visitors of Post Falls had the opportunity to enjoy 27 Parks and 60+ programs throughout the year. These Parks and Recrea on facili es, programs, ac vi es and services contribute greatly to the overall quality of life in Post Falls. The park system reflects our community’s apprecia on for nature, the river, and the outdoors. It provides leisure and healthy lifestyle opportuni es. Walkers, runners and cyclists enjoy our trails throughout the year. We take great pride in maintaining open space and providing an excep onal system of parks and recrea on facili es. You may be surprised to find Post Falls is home to many unique ameni es for a city of its size. These ameni es include 456 acres of park land, 281.2 acres of open space, over 12 miles of asphalt trails, over 12,000 urban trees, 13 children’s play yards, one and a half miles of river frontage, whitewater access, 112 + climbing routes and 21,000 square feet of beach area. Department Timeline
1881 Evergreen Cemetery Established 1917 City of Post Falls Acquired Cemetery Opera ons 1940s Black Bay Park Acquired 1970s Treaty Rock Park Sportsman Park White Pine Park Polites Park Acquired 1981 Q’emiln 1985 Corbin Park 1987 Q’emiln Trails Dedicated 1988 Centennial Trail 1990 Falls Park Acquired 1993 Falls Park Dedicated 1994 Black Bay Park 1994 Singing Hills Park 1995 Arboretum 1995 Polites Park Dedicated Grand Pavilion Dedicated 1998 Hilde Kellogg Park 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2011 2012 2014 Warren Playfield Corbin Ditch Open Space Acquired Chase Fields Acquired Skate Park Kiwanis Park Woodbridge Park Beck Park Acquired Trailhead Building Dedicated Beck Park Dedicated Chase Fields Dedicated Kroetch Forest Land Acquired Park in the Meadows Acquired Corbin (anselmo) Acquired Syringa Park Poleline Tennis Courts Upper Black Bay Park Area Karen Streeter Park 4th street Centennial Trailhead Corbin (Anselmo) Play Field Developed Park in the Meadows 16th Street Greenway Our Parks & Recreation Department
The demand for recrea on programs and services has con nued to increase and our team of full‐ me staff is always eager to explore opportuni es for expanding and enhancing the services we provide for our community. And Farewell …. Debbie Frank, Parks Supervisor for over 24 years, re red in April 2014. She was a commi ed member of NRPA and IRPA, winning the IRPA’s Professional Award in 2011, and a key leader in all park land and park facility development projects. This included all of Post Falls’ beau fully maintained parks. 24 years ago, it was Debbie’s responsibility to establish a park ac on plan which would outline the maintenance and enhancement of the 100 acres of park land within the city limits. Debbie’s leadership guided city administrators and parks staff to the successful development of the 456 acres of park land we enjoy today. Debbie’s dedica on and service are apparent to all who visit Post Falls’ many different parks. Her hard work and skill have truly enhanced and beau fied our city. Some of the park facili es that provide unique services to our community, and that were developed under Debbie’s supervision, are: Falls Park, Post Falls Days/ Fes val Enhancements, The Trailhead Event Center, Tree House, Community Garden, Poleline Tennis Courts, Park Opera ons Facility. This work couldn’t have occurred in‐house without Debbie. The Parks Division con nues to reap the benefits and efficiencies of her labor by working in the space she renovated. Debbie’s work ethic was on display when she disregarded rain, snow, or excessive heat in order to obtain a quality and end result. She would “not stop un l the final outcome was 150%.” This passion was the driving force to provide the residents and visitors of Post Falls all the dis nct outdoor leisure opportuni es they enjoy today. We wish her all the best in her re rement! She will be missed. New Faces in the Department
Bryan Myers, Parks Manager ‐ Hired as Parks Division Manager in September of 2014. Previously, he worked at Silver Mountain Resort as Ski Patrol Director and managed Mountain Bike Opera ons. He was a Sr. Park Worker for the City and owned a lawn/landscape company from 2003 to 2011. He was born in Coeur d’ Alene and graduated from Post Falls High School. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organiza onal Sciences from the University of Idaho, is a Cer fied Arborist and a Cer fied Landscape Technician. Bryan is married with 2 children. A two me Ironman, he enjoys skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Preston Hill, Urban Forester ‐ Promoted from full me park worker to the role of Urban Forester in July 2014. Preston has been working in the green industry for over 15 years. He is from Cincinna Ohio where he began working in landscape construc on shortly a er high school. Preston moved to the Inland Northwest 10 years ago and has specialized in tree care for 9 years. He is a Cer fied Arborist, a Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and a tree climber. He will be a ending the Municipal Forestry Ins tute in Silverton Oregon this spring. Nina Eckberg, Urban Forestry Assistant ‐ Hired as Urban Forestry Assistant in April of 2014. Nina has a Bachelor Degree in hor culture and brings to the City experience in landscaping, noxious weed control and educa onal outreach. She is a Cer fied Arborist and serves as an elected supervisor on the Kootenai‐Shoshone Soil & Water Conserva on District Board, and a seedling program project manager for the Idaho Forest Owners Associa on. Derek Kosanke, Park Worker– Joined our Park Maintenance Team in April of 2014. Derek was previously the Irriga on Manager for Environment West. He worked for the City of Coeur d’ Alene Parks Department for 4 years as an Irriga on Technician. Derek has experience in park and recrea on facility maintenance, commercial and residen al irriga on system design and installa on. Michael Zimmerman, Park Construc on Supervisor ‐ Hired as Parks Construc on Supervisor in November 2014. He will be instrumental in comple ng capital park improvements and major renova on projects. Michael has been working in the construc on field for over 27 years. He is a Marine Corps. Veteran. He was a local business owner for 8 years. Michael worked for the past 10 years as a commercial project superintendent for Baker Construc on and an Es mator for Viking Construc on. Randy Clu er, Park Worker ‐ Hired in January of 2014 filling the Construc on Park Worker role that had been vacant since the spring of 2013. Randy owned and operated a carpentry/handyman service from 2005‐2013. Before that, he gained experience over 25 years of managing Framing and Construc on projects for 2 different Hayden based companies. Heather Tucker, Customer Service Representa ve ‐ A familiar face in the Parks and Recrea on Department. She worked for the past 5 years part‐ me at the front desk for the Recrea on Division. In July of 2014, she joined the Parks Division full‐ me as our Customer Service Representa ve. With all the transi on this past year she was the glue that helped hold this team together. Rachel Lane, Recrea on Coordinator ‐ Graduated from the University of Idaho in December, 2013 with a degree in Recrea on/Family Consumer Science. Throughout her me in college, she worked with Moscow Parks and Recrea on as a facility and youth sports supervisor. More recently, She worked for Boise Parks and Recrea on coordina ng their adult and youth spor ng events. In her leisure me Rachel enjoys snowboarding, playing so ball, spending me with her family and their dogs and running ½ marathons. She is excited to become test out some of the area slopes with her snowboard this winter. Mike Wood, Park Worker ‐ Joined our Park Maintenance team in November. Mike has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Idaho in Park Management. Previous work experience includes working at Hells Gate & Dworshak State Parks. He served as a Parks Commissioner in Montgomery County, Virginia. Community Events
2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS January Volleyball Tournament February Pickleball Tournament March Murder Mystery Party April Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Community Park Clean‐up May Adopt‐a‐Crag Spring Mom’s Night Out Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebra on June Dad’s Day w/ Kids Free Fishing Derby July Post Falls Fes val Movie in the Park August Post Falls Triathlon Community Picnic September Adopt‐a‐Crag Fall Community Yard Sale October Running Shoes and Micro Brews November Dodgeball Tournament December Community Winterfest Celebra on Community Events
Post Falls Fes val ‐ July 11, 12 & 13th at Q’emiln Park. The annual weekend fes val was packed with great music, 18 food booths, 60 cra booths, Beer Garden and kids ac vi es. New addi ons were the Big Back‐In‐Lawnmower races (hosted by the Chamber of Commerce) breakfast at the Senior Center, “Sing me a Song” music program for kids (provided by the Post Falls Community Library) and stock car races at the Stateline Speedway. Department staff manned a centrally located booth to answer ques ons, help with lost & found, and assist with any needs. A free shu le service was provided and running at full capacity on Saturday and Sunday. Free Movie in the Park ‐Thanks to a generous dona on from Blue Dog R.V. this event was free to the community as a part of our Post Falls Fes val. Prior to the movie showing, a Lego building compe on was held for kids age 4 to 12, and a winner was selected from 3 separate age categories. Lego Building Sets were provided as prizes by our sponsor, Blue Dog R.V. Once the sun set, The Lego Movie lit up the big screen for a crowd es mated at 300 people. We hope to make the Free Movie in the Park an annual part of the Fes val. Winterfest This free event is a con nued success due to community support. Monetary dona ons help light up the city hall campus and fund the free holiday cra s room. Thank you to event sponsors: Buck Knives; Coeur d’ Alene Insurance; Super 1 Foods; Hagadone Directories; 7 Day Dental; Century Publishing; Stacie’s Cakes; White House Grill; Walmart & Costco. Without your support, this event would not be possible. The stars of the show are children from local school choirs who share their caroling talent with the community. Again this year, Santa Claus made the journey from his home up North, and City Council President Linda Wilhelm read the Night Before Christmas to all the children. The Recrea on Division sends a shout out to the elves of the Parks & Urban Forestry Crew for the new holiday light displays. Inaugural Post Falls Sprint Triathlon On Sunday, August 3rd 134 par cipants jumped into the water at Q’emiln Park. For many, this was their first triathlon. This event featured a 500 yard swim, a 12 mile bike through the countryside surrounding Post Falls and a run across the bridge to the scenic Avista Island before returning to the finish line at Q’emlin Park. This event could not have been a success without dozens of volunteers and sponsors. Inaugural Running Shoes & Micro Brews Who would have thought that combining running with Beer would be such a success? 144 par cipants enjoyed this 5k fun run/walk event on Saturday, October 18th at Kiwanis Park. The course wound through the park and adjacent neighborhoods before finishing along the shores of the Spokane River. A er their trek, par cipants were awarded an event designed beer opener medal, finisher T‐shirt, Capone’s coupon, local brewery discounts, s ckers; and it was followed by an a er party with live music and free 8oz. drink pours from 3 local breweries. They enjoyed an exci ng, well organized, non‐compe ve and relaxed event, and we’re willing to bet they’re already looking forward to next year. Let your friends know and join us this October for what promises to be even be er! Recreation Services
152,000 hours of activities Recreation Services
This past year, the City’s Recrea on Division had over 7,300 par cipants that spent over 152,000 hours engaged in ac vi es that enhanced their healthy lifestyles. We offered over 68 dis nct programs, from sports leagues to special interest classes to trips. There were over 100 businesses throughout Kootenai County that donated sponsorship dollars or in‐kind dona ons to help keep our program fees affordable. In addi on to their support, we’re very thankful to the 435 volunteers who donate over 19,000 hours of their me to the youth in our community. In addi on to the programs offered, the Parks & Recrea on Department hosted many community‐wide events such as the Adult Triathlon, Running Shoes & Microbrews 5k Run, Post Falls Fes val, Family Fishing Derby and the Winterfest/Tree Ligh ng Ceremony. A endance for these events exceeds 45,000 yearly. Recreation Program Enrollment
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
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Adult Sports
Youth Sports
Specialty C amps
(Seasonal)
Tournament/Race
Events
General
Recreation
Programs
2012
1,614
2,880
483
451
1,043
2013
1,955
2,999
459
228
1,035
2014
2,063
3,032
488
642
1,141
Our City Parks
27 Parks Maintained—456 Acres Park & Maintenance Operations
As the City of Post Falls grows, so does our visibility. There is an expanded emphasis through the Parks and Recrea on Department to make posi ve first impressions. New improvements associated with the Spokane Street revitaliza on efforts, and Beck Road interchange will con nue to expand our opportuni es for crea ng aesthe cally pleasing spaces in our City’s focal points, entry ways, medians and right‐of‐ways. Despite having large staffing changes this year, park maintenance crews were able to accomplish athle c field renova ons on both Warren Playfield pitches, prepare a record 428 athle c fields for prac ces and games (resul ng in $9,025 in revenue) and complete landscape and irriga on installa on at the 16th and Idaho greenway. Changes in mowing opera ons allowed staff to complete turf maintenance of all park sites on a weekly basis and provide twice weekly mowing of all in‐season sports fields. Our customers no ced the difference in quality and playability, and the feedback from the public has been very posi ve. The Park Maintenance Division has also embraced new technology, upgrading 3 addi onal parks to central control irriga on systems. These systems u lize soil moisture sensing technology to monitor and manage water consump on. The City will con nue to realize the benefits from these upgrades for years to come. Evergreen Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery established in 1870s Evergreen Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery had its first recorded burial in 1881, ten years prior to land being set aside for the cemetery by Fredrick Post. In 1917, the City of Post Falls took over the cemetery opera ons. Cemetery expansion occurred in 1960, 1968, 1993 and 2001. In 2015, the city will be star ng its fi h expansion of the cemetery. This expansion will encompass the final 6.5 acres of land and will provide over 4,000 new lots. It is predicted that this will provide coverage for another 30 years. In 2006, the department expanded the services offered to our community. This change was done to meet resident’s needs, follow industry trends, and reduce tax support. In 2014, the City Council directed staff to bring the opera on up to a breakeven level. To accomplish this goal, fees will be adjusted over the next two years and staff will look for new revenue opportuni es. It should be noted that a por on of the lot sales goes back into the capital or perpetual care fund. Those funds will be used for expansion. For 2014, the department held 76 services and sold 87 lots. This number was slightly down from the last two years, but within the typical fluctua on of a cemetery opera on. Growth projec ons expect the average number of services to be at 93 within three years; 100 within seven years. Evergreen Cemetery Urban Forestry
Managing our Urban Forest Urban Forestry
The Urban Forestry Division is responsible for the management of over 12,000 individual street and park trees, and manages over 200 acres of naturally forested park land in the City. This Division is part of the planning and review process for new developments and construction requests in the City. The Urban Forestry Sub‐Committee (formerly the Urban Forestry Commission), consists of seven citizen volunteers and is a sub‐committee of the Parks & Recreation Commission. This committee advises the Urban Forestry Division on matters pertaining to the management of public trees. The Annual Tree Giveaway returned after a 1‐year absence for the 10th anniversary of the event. Thank You to the sponsors who make this event possible. Major sponsors were: J.U.B. Engineering, Pioneer Title Company, Coldwell Banker and Panhandle State Bank. Other sponsors included: Cannon Hill, Starbucks, Super 1, and Northland Nursery. Over 3,000 trees were given out, with an estimated 30,000 given out over the past ten years. We proudly announce that Post Falls has again received the Arbor Day Foundation’s TreeCity USA designation. 2014 represents Post Falls’ 18th consecutive year of this achievement. Urban Forestry staff completed street tree clearance pruning prior to this year’s road chip‐sealing projects. This effort helped the crews conducting the surfacing work achieve a higher quality of service with little interference from or damage to adjacent trees. In 2014, the City’s park tree canopy was replenished by replacing trees previously removed. Some of those trees replaced this year were removed and slated for replacement as early as 2005. For the first time, the Urban Forestry Division was able to respond to storm damage and conduct tree removal activities completely “in‐house”. Previously funds used to contract this work were used to institute our new wood “waste” recycling program. This wood “waste” recycling program, converts debris resulting from tree pruning and removal activities into wood chips used as attractive shrub bed and tree ring ground cover. In 2015 The Post Falls Urban Forestry Division plans to improve our effectiveness responding to and mitigating street tree clearance conflicts throughout the City, and to implement an annual tree maintenance pruning program in the City’s parks and other properties. These plans constitute an effort on the part of Urban Forestry to become, over time, more proactive and less reactive when it comes to maintaining the City’s green infrastructure. Park Development & Planning
Park planning is an ongoing process Development Plans
The City of Post Falls provides a comprehensive parks, recrea on and open space system that greatly contributes to the quality of life in the City of Post Falls and the surrounding community. Park planning is an ongoing process for the Post Falls Parks and Recrea on Department. The process ensures we are consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan, Parks and Recrea on Master Plan, the Department’s Capital Improvement Plan and public input obtained. From the planning process designs are finalized, budgets are set, funding is iden fied and construc on op ons are reviewed. In 2014, over $116,000 was reinvested in capital repairs, ADA upgrades and capital improvements throughout our parks. These repairs/upgrades included renova ng two restroom facili es, comple ng major repairs to the Park Opera ons Facility roof, construc on of the deck at the Trailhead Event Center, installing a new metal roof at the Corbin house, repaving pathways, upda ng interpre ve signs at Falls Park, upgrading irriga on systems to Baseline central control, landscaping the 16th & Idaho Greenway and Spokane & Poleline round‐a‐bout. Looking Ahead to 2015 For 2015, several projects are moving forward. The largest will be Tullamore Park, an 8.2 acre neighborhood park that will include children’s play areas, a splash pad, picnic shelters, sports courts, parking and restrooms. A final design will be completed in the spring and construc on star ng in the summer. The City will con nue to invest in capital maintenance and ADA upgrades. This year, Public Works, Community Development and Parks Staff will be working together to improve Sportsman’s Park. The goals include paving the parking area, providing accessible pathways to the spectator areas and upgrading restroom facili es. Parks staff is moving forward with a plan for a design‐build of the second phase of Millennium Skate Park. Parks staff will con nue to focus on making improvements to Falls Park: renova ng fencing; repairing damaged sidewalks; and repairing erosion issues surrounding the fishing pond. Current Trail projects include construc on of a cri cal trail Under I‐90. When complete, the new paved pedestrian trail will connect the Centennial Trail (at Hwy 41 & Sel ce) with Mullan Rd. Planning projects in 2015 include Corbin Park annexa on, Q’emiln Park entrance/traffic flow improvements, and CXT Restroom Facili es in Black Bay Park. Avista U li es’ dam construc on will con nue to impact opera ons at Q’emiln Park (throughout the summer). As this project comes to a close, the park will have improved walkways to a river viewing pla orm, boat loading/unloading areas, addi onal paved parking, and improved surface water treatment areas. Tullamore Park—Development Plans The City is currently reviewing conceptual plans for a new park to be constructed in the Tullamore Neighborhood. Consistent with the Parks and Recrea on site master plan process, public input was gathered (via surveys and mee ngs) to iden fy poten al future park features. Those features given the highest priority have been included in the conceptual plans. A plan will be finalized and construc on will begin in 2015. This 8.2 acre park will include many of the following ameni es: an Outdoor Amphitheater area; Large Picnic Shelter; Pickelball Court(s); Basketball Court(s); Restrooms; Children’s Play Area; and Splash Pad. Financial Overview
2013 Recrea on Revenue $ 348,300 2014 Recrea on Revenue $ 345,418 2013 Picnic Reserva on Revenue $ 20,105 2014 Picnic Reserva on Revenue $ 19,958 2013 Parking fee Revenue $ 45,882 2014 Parking fee Revenue $ 34,151 Financial Overview
An overview of current funding sources suppor ng Post Falls Parks and Recrea on Department GENERAL FUND: The primary fund for all City departments as adopted in the annual or bi‐annual budget. It provides the funds to sustain the day‐to‐day ac vi es of the City thus pay for all opera ng and administra ve expenses. Property taxes provide a large por on of the General Fund. In addi on, the following Park and Recrea on fees go toward the revenue side of the General Fund. Reserva ons Programs Parking Concessionaire DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES: Fees charged to new development to help fund the expansion and construc on of necessary capital improvements due to popula on growth. The fund is currently the primary source for funding park improvements and acquisi on of parkland. POST FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND Dona ons—the City of Post Falls accepts dona ons of land and money specifically to be used for Parks and Recrea on purposes. Percentage of fees‐‐A percentage of program registra on and facility use fees are placed in the trust fund including: Parking Picnic shelter registra on Recrea on program registra on The City of Post Falls Parks & Recrea on Department is always considering grant funding to supplement and sustain parks and recrea on. The grants have been u lized to support parks, open space, and trails‐related projects. However, in 2014 no grant funding was u lized for capital improvements. Invest in your community
The Parks and Recrea on Department works with the community to provide programs and services that enhance the beauty of the community and encourage ac ve lifestyles. Volunteers and Sponsors make our department successful programs, parks, and events. Individuals and volunteer groups complete projects that range from months to just one day. Come join us in 2015 we would love to have you be a part of our con nued success. Youth Scholarships—This program is open to Post Falls residents and provides a 50% reduc on in a program fee for a youth to partake in one of our programs. The funds for this are strictly based on spontaneous dona ons which vary from year to year. In order to try to spread the funding to as many families as possible, at this me we are only able to offer one scholarship per family per year. Camp Scholarships—This program provides camp families the opportunity to send their child to one session (week) of camp for 50% of the normal fee. Again, these funds are based on dona ons, so there is never a set amount to work with each year. Equipment/Supply Dona ons—Sports equipment (sports balls, shin guards, whistles, ball bags, ball pumps, mouth guards, knee pads); ballet and tap shoes, kids games or outdoor camping equipment for Kamp Ka‐Mee‐Lin Summer Day Camp. Winterfest & Downtown Holiday Ligh ng—Each year we have been able to add a few more lights and displays due to dona on, we need your dona on & support to light the downtown area. There is also a holiday make‐n‐take cra room that is operated through dona ons. If you would like to help keep our Winterfest event improving each year please feel free to make a dona on. Sports Programs—Volunteer opportuni es for coaching within our youth sports programs. Post Falls Fes val—Host an ac vity booth for kids or families throughout the weekend. Sponsoring the bands playing throughout the weekend gets your business adver sed on the stage. We could also use help with parking assistance, especially early a ernoon on Saturday following the parade. Adult Triathlons—A lot of manpower is needed for this event. This event is taking the place of our Duathlon. Help is usually needed from 7am to Noon. POST Falls Partners Program—We invite you to volunteer to be a part of the Parks Open Space and Trails that we all enjoy. There are numerous opportuni es for you to plant new trees, pick up trash, rake leaves, maintain hiking trails and assist City staff with general maintenance and capital improvement projects. * Adopt A Park– Round‐up as many helpers as you can. We will coordinate with Parks staff on “clean‐up specifics.” Take on a park for the day and then you can e in a fun BBQ at the end of the day. **Note: We require the volunteers working with our youth programs to complete a mandatory background check.
Volunteer groups working in parks must have prior approval and staff supervision.
Thank You to our Partners
Providing a comprehensive recrea on and park system never happens alone. We would like to thank all of the partners listed below who help us provide facili es, services and opportuni es in 2014. 360 Fitness Academy of Cosmetology Ace Hardware Advanced Benefits American Fence Apogee Physicians Awards Etc. Big Mountain Acct. & Taxes Blue Dog RV Bowen Orthopedic Clinic Brumbach Family Dentistry Burkhardt Consulting Burget’s Contracting Capone’s CW Wraps & Marketing Century Publishing Co. Classical Christian Academy Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics Curtis Orthodontics Dave Smith Motors EZ Money Payday Loans Express Employment Professionals Financial Strategies Fox Trailers Grace Tree Service Grille from Ipanema H & I Woodcrafts HMH Engineering Hagadone Directories Happy Dance Homes by Josh.com Idaho Veneer In Touch Physical Therapy Inspired Child Preschool Interstate Plastic Inc. JLee Designs Electrical Design & Consulting JUB Engineers, Inc. Jump N2 Fun Jump for Joy CdA Kim Banta – Keller Williams Kimmel Athletic Supply Knock Marketing & Design Knudtsen Chevrolet Kootenai Animal Hospital Lakeview Financial Lakeview Dental Les Schwab Tire Center PF Lifetouch Sports Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Mainstream Electric, Inc. McDonald’s Nate’s New York Pizza North Idaho College North Idaho Neurosurgery & Spine NW Recumbent Cycles Stacie’s Cakes Northwest Urgent Care Post Falls P1FCU Paul Bunyan Peach Orthodontics Post Falls Dairy Queen Post Falls Family Dental Post Falls Family Medicine Post Falls Raiders – Bailey/Lari Post Falls Rotary Post Falls Taco Bell RR Chatters & Co. PLLC Reality Design LLC River City Animal Hospital River City Chiropractic Inc. 7 Day Dental Smiles S & S Industries St. Joseph’s ENT Clinic Saturday Night Inc. Schini Family Dentistry Seahawks/Alan & Dani Wolfe Sili Sport St. Maries Lumberjacks Stan Craft Boat Co. Super One Foods Toni & Guy Trading Co. Store Post Falls Treaty Rock Realty Underground Earthworks United Crown Pump & Drilling Video Theater Viking Construction, Inc. Washington Trust Bank Watercolors Daycare Wood Doctor Young Construction Group of Idaho Sponsors for Events (money or in‐kind dona ons) Stacie’s Cakes White House Grill Capone’s Pub Tricksters Enoteca Selkirk Abbey KXLY – Good Morning Northwest Hayden Beverage Paragon Brewing Buck Knives Century Publishing Co. Coeur d’Alene Insurance General Pneuma c Tools, Hagadone Directories, Kimball Office, Knudtsen Chevrolet, McDonald’s 7 Day Dental Smiles, Saturday Night Inc., Super 1 Foods, Trading Co., Costco, It costs, approximately $54,750 to incarcerate a juvenile offender in Kootenai County for one year. If that money were available to the Parks and Recrea on Department, we could: Enroll them in a summer of day camps, Provide fi een weeks of gymnas cs lessons, Let them fight zombies for a week, Go snow shoeing, Kayak Lake Coeur d’Alene, Give them eight tennis lessons a year of weekly karate lessons and dance lessons, Let them play a sport each season; Basketball, soccer, baseball, flag football and run in a fun run, Par cipate in the punt, pass & kick contest, Watch a movie, Listen to a concert or two and visit Q’emiln, Falls, and Treaty Rock Parks. A er which we could return to you: $52,239 and one red, well‐adjusted and much happier child. In less than 20 years Post Falls is expected to double in size .
Where will we all play?