Question title

Do you utilize the plowed sidewalks in the Town of Jackson for commuting to work or school?

Yes
No
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Question title

How would you describe the accessibility of the sidewalks throughout the Town of Jackson as it relates to snow removal and access?

Somewhat Accessible
51%
Very Accessible
25%
Marginally Accessible
22%
Not Accessible
2%
Closed to responses | 269 Responses

Question title

Which public ice rink do you use most in Teton County?

I do not utilize the ice rinks in Teton County
67%
Wilson/Owen Bircher
15%
Rodeo/Fairgrounds
11%
Powderhorn Park
8%
Alta
3%
Closed to responses | 204 Responses

Question title

What method of travel do you use on the trails/pathways?
Please mark all that apply.

Nordic/Skate Skiing
68%
Walking/Running without pet
49%
Walking/Running with pet
46%
Fat Biking
23%
Snowshoeing
7%
Other
4%
I do not use the trails/pathways
3%
Closed to responses | 225 Responses

Question title

Please indicate which of the following trails and/or pathways that you used during the 2022/2023 winter. Please mark all that apply.

Cache Creek Trail
70%
Emily Steven's
55%
Game Creek Trail
51%
Stilson/Wilson - Centennial Trail
45%
Highway 22 Pathway
26%
South Park Look - 3 Creek to S Hwy 89
25%
South Park Loop - Boyles Hill past 3 Creek
25%
Garaman/School; Pathway
25%
Highway 390 Stilson to Lake Creek
22%
South Highway 89 - High School Road to Game Creek
22%
Teton Canyon - Alta
16%
Indian Trails Pathway
15%
Other
8%
Closed to responses | 220 Responses

Question title

Please indicate the frequency of use on trail/pathway for commuting to work or school indicated in Question #6

Not applicable
57%
2 - 3 times per week
16%
1 time per week
14%
More than 5 times per week
7%
4 - 5 times per week
6%
Closed to responses | 276 Responses

Question title

Please indicate the frequency of use on trail/pathway for recreational/daily exercise indicated in Question #6.

2 - 3 times per week
32%
4 - 5 times per week
25%
1 time per week
20%
More than 5 times per week
17%
Not applicable
6%
Closed to responses | 276 Responses

Question title

Please indicate the TWO highest priority trail/pathway used for recreational purposes. Please mark only the TWO highest priority.

Cache Creek Trail
55%
Emily Steven's
31%
Game Creek Trail
26%
Stilson/Wilson Centennial Trail
23%
South Park Loop - 3 Creek to S Hwy 89
9%
Teton Canyon - Alta
8%
South Park Loop - Boyles Hill past 3 Creek
8%
Garaman/School Pathway
7%
South Highway 89 - High School Road to Game Creek
6%
Highway 22 Pathway
6%
Highway 390 - Stilson to Lake Creek
5%
Indian Trails Pathway
5%
Other
4%
Closed to responses | 218 Responses

Question title

Please indicate the TWO highest priority trail/pathway used for commuting purposes. Please mark only the TWO highest priority.

Garaman/School Pathway
38%
Highway 22 Pathway
36%
South Highway 89 - High School Road to Game Creek
17%
South Park Loop - 3 Creek to S Hwy 89
14%
Stilson/Wilson - Centennial Trail
14%
Other
14%
Highway 390 - Stilson to Lake Creek
12%
Indian Trails Pathway
10%
South Park Loop - Boyles Hill past 3 Creek
7%
Emily Steven's
2%
Cache Creek Trail
2%
Teton Canyon - Alta
2%
Game Creek Trail
1%
Closed to responses | 162 Responses

Question title

If it were possible to provide a hard packed snow surface on a pathway that was suitable for all types of usage (walking/running/fat biking/Nordic/snow shoe/etc.), which pathway would you choose?

Highway 22
18%
Stilson/Wilson Centennial
18%
Garaman/School Pathway
15%
Hwy 390 - Stilson to Lake Creek Bridge
11%
South Park Loop - 3 Creek to S Hwy 89
10%
South Highway 89
10%
South Park Loop - Boyles Hill Rd past 3 Creek
10%
Other
5%
Indian Trails
4%
Closed to responses | 228 Responses

Question title

If a section of pathway was groomed or packed based on the previous question, would you be OK with a later opening of the pathway in the spring by 2 to 3 weeks?

Yes, a later opening in the spring is acceptable in order to have groomed/packed pathways during the winter.
69%
No, it is more important to have earlier spring access to pathways rather than grooming/packing during the winter.
31%
Closed to responses | 251 Responses

Question title

Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding Winter Service Levels on pathways, sidewalks, ice rinks and grooming.

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Parks and Rec

Winter Service Levels

by the numbers....

Sidewalks:

  • Approximately 28 miles of sidewalks cleared daily, if necessary
  • Staff starts at 4:30 and there are 16 Full Time Employees
  • Staff prioritized sidewalk clearing over Ice Rink maintenance when large storms occur or staffing is short.
  • Goal is to be done with sidewalk clearing by 10AM daily.
  • Staff prioritizes Town Core, Safe Routes to School and Bus Stops
    • Staff then moves to east Jackson, South and West Jackson as resources allow
    • Sidewalk additions for Winter 2022-2023 inlcude: Hansen sidewalk, Jackson Street, Willow, Pearl, Simpson and Rancher additions.

Shovel Facilties:

  • Staff clears entrances for safe egress for 25+ Town and County facilities, stairs around the Town core and emergency services.
  • On Weekends staff focuses priorities on Sheriff, Police Department, Courthouse, Emergency Services, Fire Admin and Library.

Pathways:

  • Nearly 77 miles of pathways in Teton County, Parks Department clears approximately 23 miles of paths
    • New addition from Game Creek to Munger was added through contractor for the current winter.
    • Staff may have to abandon certain areas due to proximity to road and snow loads..Hwy 22 from Town to Emily’s Pond and South Park loop pathway from 3 Creek South entrance heading south/east to Hwy 89.  Option to request budget amendment to have contractor clear with blowers and/or larger equipment if too much snow.
      • Contractor work..Game to Munger; Hwy 22 from Town to west bank; Hwy 390 to Lake Creek and Wilson area pathways.
      • Staff clears everything else in house, including in Town pathway portions..Garaman, around TCSD and Blair area. 

Bus Stop:

  • Staff clears 30+ bus stops in Town to ensure safe access. 906 Route.
  • Department has 6 routes including START bus stops and internal pathways.
  • Staff prioritizes Town Core, Safe Routes to School and Bus Stops
    • Staff then moves to east Jackson, South and West Jackson as resources allow
    • Sidewalk additions for Winter 2022-2023 inlcude: Hansen sidewalk, Jackson Street, Willow, Pearl, Simpson and Rancher additions.

Grooming:

  • Staff has dedicated staff for grooming so it is not often affected by resources or large snow events. 
  • Grooming Grant $26,000-RTP State Trails received annually to subsidize the grooming program.
  • Approximately 27 miles of trails groomed in Teton County.

Ice Rinks:

  • Staff maintains 4 ice rinks..fairgrounds, Owen Bircher, Powderhorn and Alta (PT Staff)
  • Ice rinks are last in line from a priority perspective during large snow events or short staffing.
  • Goal is to have rinks maintained and open by noon daily.