Winter Service Levels 2022 - 2023 Survey
Winter Service Levels 2022 - 2023 Survey
At Teton County Parks & Recreation we strive to meet the needs of our community throughout the Winter Grooming Season. We want to know how you think we are doing and areas where we might improve. We are asking you to complete our Winter Service Levels 2022-2023 survey. Your feedback is very important to Parks & Recreation. Your participation will allow us to continue to provide service levels consistent with the needs of the community.
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.
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