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.