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ANNUAL REPORT

Logan Parks and RecreationJuly 1, 2012-June 30, 2013

www.loganutah.org

We Create Quality Life-Long Experiencesfor Men, Women, and Children

FISCAL YEAR 2013

CITY OF LOGAN

Mayor Randy Watts Council Member Holly Daines Council Member Herm Olsen Council Member Dean Quayle Council Member Tom Jensen Council Member Karl Ward _________________________________________________

STAFF Director Russ Akina Cemetery Sexton Mark Johnson Golf Professional Jeff John Golf Course Superintendent Randy Oldham Parks Superintendent Ed Stephens Recreation Manager Dan Blakely

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CITY OF LOGAN MISSION

Sustain and enhance the quality of lifefor the citizens of Logan

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UNITED IN SERVICEOn the Cover: Exploring Stewart Nature Park

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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

195 South 100 WestLogan, UT 84321

(435) 716-9250 | Fax: (435) 716-9254www.loganutah.org

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"The City of Logan does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, or any

other basis prohibited by law in its employment, programs, and activities."

FISCAL YEAR 2013 ANNUAL REPORT

2 YEAR IN REVIEW ADMIN, CEMETERY, ZOO, PARKS AND TRAILS3 YEAR IN REVIEW PARKS AND TRAILS, RECREATION4 YEAR IN REVIEW RECREATION, LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE5 AGENCY BOARDS PARKS AND RECREATION, GOLF COURSE, ZOO6 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A GLANCE7 COMMUNITY PARTNERS AGENCY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART8 DIVISION DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES, CALENDAR OF EVENTS9 DEPARTMENT GOALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 201310 DEPARTMENT GOALS ACCOMPLISHED GOALS AT A GLANCE11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BENEFITS ICONS, PARK RESERVATIONS12 TRAIL PROJECTS HIGHLIGHT LOGAN CANYON GATEWAY, LUNDSTROM PARK13 GOLF DIVISION HIGHLIGHT SNAG GOLF, GOLF COURSE TOURNAMENT ROOM14 PARKS DIVISION HIGHLIGHT PLACES TO TAKE YOUR DOG, PUBLIC MEETING15 PARKS DIVISION PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE REPORT16 ZOO DIVISION HIGHLIGHT WILLOW PARK ZOO FOUNDATION17 ZOO DIVISION PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE REPORT18 RECREATION DIVISION HIGHLIGHT RECREATION CENTER AND SPORTS COMPLEX19 RECREATION DIVISION PARTICIPATION REPORT20 RECREATION DIVISION PARTICIPATION REPORT21 DEPARTMENT BUDGET GOLF COURSE, REC CENTER, GENERAL FUND22 DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY GENERAL, GOLF, RECREATION, TOTAL23 PERSONNEL TRAINING COMPLETED RAPZ PROJECTS AWARDED24 PARKS AND FACILITIES PARKS, SWIMMING, RECREATION25 CHILDHOOD MEMORIES PROJECT NOTES DARRELL JOHNSON, DIXIE CLARK26 CHILDHOOD MEMORIES PROJECT NOTES JAMES NORTON, NORM GOINGS, KERMIT HERD27 VOLUNTEER THANK YOU PROJECTS HIGHLIGHT

Contents(FISCAL YEAR 2013)

FISCAL YEAR 2013 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2

2013 FISCAL YEAR IN REVIEW

ADMINISTRATION• 21 training courses completed by staff• Types of certifications possessed by staff include: •First Aid/AED/CPR •Backflow Technician •Flagger •Forklift Operator •Pesticide Applicator •Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)• 10,926 Freedom Fire Independence Celebration tickets sold• Held a successful Pioneer Day Celebration and Parade• Produced the Logan City Community Booth for the Cache County Fair• Participated in the Northern Utah Hispanic Health Fair held at Willow Park• Completed a Department Citizen Satisfaction Survey •88.8% of citizens are satisfied with services offered •30.4% of citizens will use City owned trails on a monthly basis over the next 3 years •44.3% of citizens will use City owned parks on a weekly basis over the next 3 years •54.9% hear about services offered by word of mouth •34.5% hear about services offered through the Leisure Guide •8.3% hear about services offered through social media •93.5% of families have used city-owned parks in the past •73.8% of families have used the Logan Aquatic Center in the past• Zero accidents or incidents for the months of December and March• 486 Department items appeared in Herald Journal newspaper • Participated in Utah State University's Health and Wellness Fair• Staff participated in the following project planning •Utah State University Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (USU) (2013) •National Register of Historic Places MOA planning (U.S. Forest Service) (2013) •Cache Water Restoration Project (City of Logan & Cache County) (2012) •Logan Canyon Gateway Trail (Cache County) (2012) •200 East Minor Arterial, Logan City (UDOT) (2012) •Logan River Golf Course Riverbank Restoration Project (FEMA) (2011)

CEMETERY• Sprayed 306 pine trees for Tussoc Moth at a cost of $20 per tree• $105,842 total burial revenue• 92 grave spaces sold• Facilitated 202 burials

• Volunteers completed the painting of the exterior fence, raked pine needles, and helped with spring and Memorial Day clean up• Patched roads with hot mix asphalt• Cleaned up leaves• Replaced electric meter• Serviced riding mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and push mowers• Filled 85 bags with pine cones and needles• Trimmed pine trees• Renumbered block numbers on Cemetery roads• Sprayed for weeds

WILLOW PARK ZOO• Replaced old coyote with two youngsters• 14,608 observed visitors the month of July• 497 participants in seven Story Time sessions• 37 participants in 11 day camps• Remodeled monkey windows• Raccoons placed in exhibit• Enjoyed a successful Boo at the Zoo

PARKS AND TRAILS• Installed benches in several parks• Installed swing set, trees, and sign at Jones Park• Installed reservation boards at Central and Willow West Park• Remodeled pavilion at Willow West Park• Installed pavilion pad extension at Central Park• Installed sidewalk at Quail West Park• Held a National Trails Day ribbon cutting for the Logan Canyon Gateway Trail• Upgraded lighting in Lundstrom and Willow Park restrooms

Cache County Fair Logan Community Booth



PARKS AND TRAILS• Seasonal Maintenance Statistics •Graffiti removal 24 man hours $2,100 in supplies •Turf mowing and trimming 160 acres per week •Snow removal (trails, bridges) 12.6 miles per event •Snow removal (parking lots) 151,247 square feet per event •Playgrounds inspected monthly 19 •Drinking fountains tested 24 •Backflow preventers tested 117 tested by certified park technicians •Restrooms cleaned daily 28 facilities• Places to practice health and wellness within the Logan City Parks and Trails System •54 parks •22 miles of trails •15 sports fields •19 playgrounds• Distributed 240 cubic yards of playground wood chips• Coordinated Harris Nature Park, Canyon Entrance Park, and Soccer Complex volunteer projects• Re-plumbed irrigation supply for the Logan Library flower beds• Completed grading, irrigation, and seeding for the 300 South 100 East Greenway Project• Aerated and over-seeded all sports fields at Mt. Logan Park, Bridgerland Park, and the Soccer Complex after spring soccer• Repaired fishing piers at Canyon Entrance Park• Installed power supply at Willow Horseshoe Park for the new Gardeners Market location• Drained and winterized all restrooms, drinking fountains, and irrigation systems• Primed all restrooms, drinking fountains, and irrigation systems for spring• Landscaped and installed irrigation system around the new Logan Light and Power substation

• Installed irrigation at Logan River Golf Course Clubhouse• Assisted Forestry crew with Christmas lights and decorations on Main Street• Coordinated Deer Fence Trail, Willow Park, Jones Park, Bridger Park, and Canyon Road Hillside Eagle Scout projects• Installed concrete for picnic tables at Canyon Entrance Park• Installed surveillance camera infrastructure• Built cement blanket storage area in maintenance building• Remodeled restrooms in the ice rink building• Spent 160 man hours building the Merlin Olsen Park Ice Rink• Refurbished park picnic tables• Replaced all batteries in automatic restroom door locks• Raked, broomed, and swept all parks, facilities, and trails• Picked up 97 piles of dog waste along walkways in Hyrum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park during the month of March• Cart path replacement project at the Logan River Golf Course• Planted and maintained 15 flower beds• Installed rail fence along the 10th West Trail to protect the surrounding wetlands

RECREATION• 720 youth participated in the After School Program• Of the 69,675 open swim participants at the Logan Aquatic Center, 26,252 participated during the month of July• 1,925 youth and adults participated in the 2012 summer recreation program season• 265 registered for Summer Playground• 15% increase in After School Club participation• Youth City Council carved 50 pumpkins for a service project• Participated in the Alliance for Youth "Lights On"• 685 youth participated in swim lessons during July• Revised rules for Youth Flag Football based on feedback from coaches • Replaced all of the signage in the Logan Community Recreation Center

Deer Fence Trail Eagle Scout Project

Jones Neighborhood Park



• Hired 96 staff to work at the Logan Aquatic Center• Assumed management of the Logan youth baseball program

LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE• Participation statistics •Rounds of golf 47,321 •Greens fee revenue $352,141.31 •Cart revenue $171,596.34 •Driving range revenue $ 70,729.08 •Shop sales $221,495.39 •Total revenue $815,962.12 • 233 youth participated in three Junior Golf Camps• Hosted Spillman, Lions Club, and Cache Valley Getaway golf tournaments the during month of August• Served as a polling location during the elections• 12 event reservations for the Tournament Room during the month of November• Held SNAG golf activity at Hillcrest, Wilson, and Ellis elementary schools• Hosted two ladies golf clinics with 51 participants• 236 skiers utilized the golf course for cross-country skiing in January• Constructed ADA window and counter in snack bar area• Hosted Logan River Amateur golf tournament (most participation in seven years)• Month of June revenue was one of the highest in 20 years • Managed ongoing course maintenance including mowing, aerating, weed eating, edging, fertilizing, raking, spraying, watering, repairing, rebuilding, servicing, cleaning, sharpening, and seeding• Created map of irrigation heads, pipe valves, wire, and controllers• Managed ongoing goose abatement program • Constructed a new golf course equipment building

RECREATION• Hosted 56 British Youth Soccer Camp participants• Services increased due to demand •Tee Ball added two playing fields and four teams •Youth Indoor Soccer added one court and four teams •Sports/Fitness Camp added one session (65 youth) •Youth Flag Football added one field and four teams• Places to practice health and wellness •Logan Community Recreation Center •38 Group Fitness Aerobic classes •Six tennis courts (two indoor and four outdoor) •Logan Aquatic Center •25 Body Factory Fitness Aerobic classes •85 Learn to Swim classes• Resurfaced two outdoor tennis courts at the Logan Community Recreation Center• Hosted a Utah Jazz basketball player at the Logan Community Recreation Center• Hosted 13 teams in the Ice Maker Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament• Conducted customer service training for front desk staff• Updated operation manuals and Recreation Program Plan• Replaced three electric hand dryers in the Logan Community Recreation Center locker rooms• Hosted a Jr. Jazz Youth Basketball coaches meeting and scorekeeper and referee clinics• Activities scheduled at the Logan Community Recreation Center during the month of December included Jr. Jazz basketball, Logan High basketball, Cache Valley Elite basketball, Rocky Mountain baseball, Cache High rugby club, numerous soccer teams, and four dance recitals• Two individuals from the Logan Jr. Jazz Youth Basketball program won the Utah Jazz Sportsmanship Award • Reduced court size for youth Co-Rec Indoor Soccer based on program evaluation feedback

Utah Jazz Sportsmanship Award Winners

Jr. Golf Camp


LOGAN PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD

WILLOW PARK ZOO BOARD

Troy Christensen (Chair)Karl Ward (Council Liaison) Brian Cannell Dr. Kim SullivanReggie Slocombe Jeff Wangsgard

Afu Latu (Chair)Linda Tams (Vice Chair) Dean Quayle (Council Liaison) Paige Barnard Danny RussellRod Hunter Nate StokesTeresa Lundahl Wynn WalkerTroy Miller

Allen Lowe (Chair)Caroline Shugart (Vice Chair)Holly Daines (Council Liaison) Clay Christoffersen Jim Laub Jordy Guth Eduardo OrtizDan KingGoals accomplished this fiscal year:• Reviewed design plans for the Canyon Road Trail • Received staff presentations on proposed design for Canyon Road Park• Assisted staff on transitioning into the administration and delivery of youth baseball as a City sponsored program• Heard presentations from USU consultants regarding the University's Recreation and Open Space Master Plan• Assisted staff with development of an updated trails map• Discussed future of the Recreation Center, condition of main gym bleachers, and a volleyball pit at Lundstrom Park• Participated in assisting staff with public input meeting regarding parks and trails on March 28• Heard presentations on sports turf products, ice rink updates, cross-country skiing at the golf course, and intent to purchase property in southwest Logan for future parks and trail development• Board played a pivotal role in the promotions and subsequent re-authorization of the county RAPZ Tax program for another term• Board heard staff project applications proposed for the 2013 RAPZ program

The mission of the Logan River Golf Course Advisory Board is to build a customer base for the golf course.

Goals accomplished this fiscal year:• Increased Men's and Women's Association membership• Developed up-to-date association lists for distributing golf course information (upcoming tournaments, activities, and changes) to members • Distributed a survey seeking customer feedback on suggestions or improvements that can be made pertaining to the golf course, clubhouse, or staff• Increased the number of tournaments hosted by the Logan River Golf Course• Reduced the goose population• Trimmed trees• Improved greens and tee boxes

Goals accomplished this fiscal year:• Added Silvery Cheeked Hornbills to the collection • Added activities to increase numbers for What's new at the Zoo• Increased revenue with ticket booth set up • Developed a more personal experience for Zoo visitors• Developed an internship program for USU students• Developed an official volunteer program

Logan River Golf Course Advisory Board

LOGAN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

• Repairs to facility heating system• Increased facility maintenance• Completed 300 South walkway improvements• Added a hand rail to steps in north parking lot• 86,134 patrons served through daily admissions, memberships, aerobics, and walking program

LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE

• 45 clubhouse reservations • Reorganized course maintenance operations• Replaced and repaired maintenance equipment• Opened course for cross-country skiing during winter season • Began cart path replacement program


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A GLANCE

Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies National Recreation and Park Association(CAPRA)

National Recreation and Park Association(NRPA)

Utah Recreation and Parks Association(URPA)

Northern Utah Recreation and Parks Association(NURPA)

300 South Walkway Improvements

Cart PathRepairing Maintenance Equipment


COMMUNITY PARTNERS

AGENCY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Alliance for YouthBear River Association of Governments

Bear River Health DepartmentCache County 4-H

Cache County School DistrictCache Valley No Child Left InsideCache Valley Tennis Association

Cache Valley Visitors BureauICON Health and Fitness

Logan City School DistrictLogan High School

Northern Utah United Youth SoccerOptions for Independence

Utah Jazz BasketballUtah State University

Wasatch Front Football LeagueAfter School Club - Alliance for Youth

We Create Quality Life-longExperiences for Men,Women, and Children

Jalayne HatchAdministrative Assistant

195 South 100 West

Russ Akina, CPRPDirector Parks & Recreation

195 South 100 West

Randy WattsMayor City of Logan

255 North Main

Debbie Harvey, CPRPProgram Information Rep

195 South 100 West

Logan River GolfAdvisory Board

Vacant(not to be filled at this time)

Secretary III195 South 100 West

Parks and RecreationAdvisory Board

Jeff John, PGAGolf Professional

550 West 1000 South

06/24/13

BJ ButtarsGrounds Maintenance

Worker 1000 North 1200 East

Mark Johnson, CPRPCemetery Sexton

1000 North 1200 East

Dan Blakely, CPORecreation Manager 195 South 100 West

Ed Stephens, CPRPParks Superintendent 195 South 100 West

Justin AllenPark Maintenance

Crew Chief950 West 600 North

Riley NelsonParks Irrigation Specialist

950 West 600 North

Charles PriceGrounds Maintenance

Worker 950 West 600 North

Kevin LewisGrounds Maintenance

Worker 950 West 600 North

Brooks HansenEquipment Operator 950 West 600 North

Floyd CrookstonFacilities Maintenance Tech

950 West 600 North

Reed BytendorpParks Maintenance

Supervisor950 West 600 North

Eric MikkelsonGrounds Maintenance Worker

950 West 600 North

Steve StricklandParks Irrigation Specialist

950 West 600 North

Kevin ReadingParks Irrigation Specialist

950 West 600 North

Robert SimmsEquipment Operator 950 West 600 North

Marc HawsEquipment Operator 950 West 600 North

Erik SkinnerAsst. Golf Professional550 West 1000 South

Roger DouglasEquipment Operator


KymberHousley

City Attorney

Bryce McEuen

Risk Manager

Brody Parker

Safety Officer

Golf Course Pro Shop Division Parks Division Recreation Division Cemetery Division

Shelley Compton, CPRPRecreation Program

Coordinator 195 South 100 West

Tara AlderCommunity Youth

Coordinator 195 South 100 West

Nick PurintunEquipment Operator


Golf Course Maintenance Division

Randy Oldham Golf Course Superintendent

575 West 1000 South

James HansenGolf Course Mechanic 575 West 1000 South

Jeff JohnGolf ProfessionalPro Shop and Merchandise Manager,Director of Operations and Instruction

Randy OldhamGolf Course SuperintendentOversee Maintenance of Logan River Golf Course Grounds

Ed Stephens Parks SuperintendentManage City Parks and Trails

Russ AkinaDirector of Parks and RecreationCemetery, Golf Course, Parks, Recreation, and Zoo


DIVISION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

JULY 2012-JUNE 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dan BlakelyRecreation Manager

Manage Recreation Center, Aquatic Center,Sports Programs, and Special Events

PARKS AND RECREATION MONTHJuly

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONTuesday, July 3

Show at 7:00 pmUSU Romney Stadium

OUTDOOR DOUBLES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTSaturday, July 14

Men's/Women'sWillow Park

500 West 700 South

HERALD JOURNAL TENNIS TOURNAMENTJuly 16-28

Logan Community Recreation Center195 South 100 West

PIONEER DAY CELEBRATION AND PARADETuesday, July 24

All DayFeaturing Nathan Osmond

Willow Park500 West 700 South

OUTDOOR DOUBLES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTTuesday, July 24

Men's/Women's/Co-EdWillow Park

500 West 700 South

SURFIN' SAFARI ZOO FUNDRAISERTuesday, July 31

7:30 pmLogan Aquatic Center451 South 500 West

ICE MAKER GIRLS FAST PITCHASA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

August 17-18Girls 10, 12, 14 and Under

Willow Park Sports Complex500 West 700 South

BOO AT THE ZOOSaturday, October 13

11 am-3 pmWillow Park Zoo

419 West 700 South

IT'S A NEW YEAR FREE GROUP FITNESS AEROBICS WEEK

January 7-12Logan Community Recreation Center

195 South 100 West

NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTHMay

NATIONAL TRAILS DAYSaturday, June 1

HERSHEY'S YOUTH TRACK MEETThursday, June 6

6 pmLogan High School Track

195 South 100 West

BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS TENNIS TOURNAMENT

June 10-22All Divisions

Logan Community Recreation Center195 South 100 West

OUTDOOR DOUBLES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, June 15Men's/Women's

Willow Park500 West 700 South

LOGAN CLASSIC CO-EDSOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

June 28-29Willow Park Sports Complex

500 West 700 South

OUTDOOR DOUBLES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, June 29Men's/Women's

Willow Park 500 West 700 South

Mark JohnsonCemetery Sexton

Oversee Daily Operations,Sale of Cemetery Property


2013 DEPARTMENT GOALS

ADMINISTRATION• Get re-accredited in 2014 • Update Comprehensive Plan by March 2014 • Fund a portion of golf cart replacement• Fund completion of 1000 West Trail • Fund Canyon Road Trail project• Maintain operational levels for Recreation Center • Fund LAC Leisure Pool boiler• Get trees addressed at Cemetery • Get Second Dam MOA approved• Get restroom at Bridger Park done • Prepare for Cemetery irrigation in FY15• Prepare for 2014 RAPZ: Matches to City CIP project funding (if approved) Bridger Park Phase III Countryside Village park restroom, basketball court, and volleyball pit Cache Humane Society Dog Park Sumac Park footbridge replacement• Slide show or video of several Department areas • Tweet/Facebook health messages• Create poster holder campaign • Utilize QR codes in the Leisure Guide• Email marketing blasts for current customers• Continue adding to the Department photo base • Complete CAPRA self-assessment• Continue using social media to deliver Department messages• Update marketing plan • Create aerial photo/map with parks system for temp/ seasonal staff • Digitize Safety Committee history and accident reports RECREATION• Continue to decrease incidents and accidents • Continue to improve maintenance within Department• Increase safety awareness • Increase cleanliness of facilities• Improve training for temp/seasonal employees • Get batting cages replaced at Logan Community Recreation Center• Re-plaster Leisure Pool • Apply for grants to fund additional shade at the Logan Aquatic Center

PARKS• Find ways to reduce water and other utility costs • Install chain link fence at Rendezvous Park• Continue to update rolling stock • Gateway Park improvements

• Continue to make improvements to the golf course (ADA improvements at concessions area, cart paths) • Relocate and repair walking trail at Soccer Sports Complex• 1000 West Trail construction • Asphalt Bonneville Shoreline Trail link from Lundstrom Park• Gateway Trail at mouth of Logan Canyon • Bridger Park improvements• Work on Canyon Road Parkway • Work on Second Dam irrigation and landscaping• Continue with training and certifications • Work safely and reduce accidents

GOLF COURSE• Increase participation through communications• Address costs • Address risk issues• Initiate and continue a cart replacement program • Increase Men's and Women’s Association memberships• Create a budget that will restore and keep the course at its best in order to meet expectations• Get golf course more playable from the tees to greens • Improve equipment inventory by maintaining existing and acquiring new and used equipment • Put strong and proven turf programs in place in order to make course more playable• Implement goose control program that has been developed • Start to replace sand and remove some of the out-of-play bunkers on the course• Maintain the bunkers at a higher level than in previous years • Replace broken sprinkler heads• Work on irrigation system, create sound watering programs, work on leveling sprinkler heads • Work on the trees, remove dead and fallen limbs, designate limb disposal area• Create a new tri-fold brochure for the Logan River Golf Course• Update operations plans

CEMETERY• Develop a broken headstone storage area • Address bad roads• Remove two trees by Babyland and trim trees • Rebuild irrigation pump• Finish painting the fence on the west side of Cemetery • Increase part-time budget by $5,000 to supplement staff schedule• Update and add to the Cemetery Historical Tour (unique headstones)


ACCOMPLISHED GOALS AT A GLANCE

A large variety of Department goals were accomplished including, but not limited to, the following:

• Completed riverbank restoration work at the Logan River Golf Course

• Completed 2,900 linear feet of Cemetery perimeter fence painting

• Constructed north phase of the Logan River 1000 West Trail

• Completed the development of Jones Park located at 625 North 400 West

• Completed the trail connection from Bonneville Shoreline Trail tunnel at First Dam to Ray Hugie Hydro Park

Golf Course Riverbank Restoration

1000 West Trail

Jones Park


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE ICONS THAT ARE INCLUD-ED IN PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS?In each issue of the Leisure Guide, Logan Parks and Recreation Department staff have identified programs that provide physi-cal, mental, social, and environmental health benefits to indi-viduals and to our community.Physical Benefits:

• Helps Control Obesity • Boosts the Immune System • Increases Life Expectancy • Diminishes the Risk of Heart

DiseaseMental Benefits:

• Aids in Reducing Depression • Aids in Relieving Stress • Helps Improve Self-esteem • Aids in Personal Growth

Social Benefits: • Strengthens Communities • Promotes Social Bonds • Supports Youth

Environmental Benefits: • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Promotes Conservation and

Preservation • Encourages Environmental

StewardshipProgram health benefits are identified by an icon attached to each program description.

HOW CAN I GET ACCESS TO A WATER SOURCE IN THE PARK?Other than drinking fountains, Logan Parks and Recreation Department does not provide public access to water. You will need to fill water coolers at home and bring them with you to the park.

ARE INFLATABLES ALLOWED IN CITY PARKS?Only if you pay a $150 reservation fee, sign a use agreement, and provide proof of insurance. Most inflatable vendors have insurance policies that meet the City of Logan requirements.

WHAT TIME SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A PARK RESERVATION?Two time slots are available: 9:00 am-3:00 pm and 3:30 pm to dusk.

CAN I BRING MY DOG TO MY PARK RESER-VATION?No, dogs are not allowed in City park reservation areas.

DOES MY PARK RESERVATION INCLUDE THE VOLLEYBALL PIT AND THE PLAYGROUND?No, your reservation only includes the pavilion and the tables beneath it. We do not reserve playgrounds or green space. Vol-leyball pits can be reserved for an additional $10.

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE CAN I MAKE A PARK RESERVATION?Parks can be reserved one year in advance, to the date.

WHEN ARE PARK RESTROOMS OPEN?Restrooms are open from April 15 through October 15. Rest-rooms are not constructed for cold weather conditions due to added costs.

CAN I RESERVE THE LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE FOR AN EVENT?Yes, the Tournament Room seats up to 160 people and is equipped with all the amenities to house your event or corporate activity. Reservations can be made by contacting Jeff John or Erik Skinner at the Logan River Golf Course Pro Shop at (435) 750-0123.

WHAT TIME DOES MY TEAM PLAY?Adult and youth schedules are posted on our website at http://www.loganutah.org/parks_and_rec. Schedules are also available at the Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 South 100 West, or by calling the front desk at (435) 716-9250.

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF MY GAME IS CAN-CELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER?Cancellation decisions will be made by 4:00 pm on game day. Cancellation information for adults and youth will be posted on our website on the Recreation Division youth or adult home pages. Cancellation information can also be obtained by calling the Logan Community Recreation Center at (435) 716-9250 or for Adult Softball by calling the Quad at (435) 750-9897 for a pre-recorded message that is updated by 4:00 pm as necessary.

WHEN IS ZUMBA?Logan Parks and Recreation Department offers Group Fitness Aerobics classes at the Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 South 100 West. Class schedules are available on our web-site at http://www.loganutah.org/parks_and_rec/recreation_divi-sion/Aerobics.cfm


TRAIL PROJECTS HIGHLIGHT

LOGAN CANYON GATEWAY TRAIL (4,200 FEET) This trail was developed as a multi-agency project. It begins at Ray Hugie Hydro Park and goes east in front of the Logan Light and Power Hydro II facilities following the Logan River for 2,500 feet, goes under US 89, crosses the Logan River and connects to the Forest Service River Trail which links to Second Dam and Third Dam.

RAY HUGIE HYDRO PARK/BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAIL LINK (520 FEET)This section of trail begins near the north end of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail tunnel and goes east along the north side of US 89 to the entrance of Ray Hugie Hydro Park. This trail link is con-structed with a section of asphalt and a section of concrete. The trail connects to the Logan Canyon Gateway Trail in Ray Hugie Hydro Park.

CANYON ROAD CANAL TRAIL (6,700 FEET) The existing canal channel will be filled in and a hard surface (preferably asphalt) 8-foot wide trail will be placed over the canal channel fill. The trail begins from its existing origin in the vicinity of 400 North 600 East and goes east in the channel corridor to a clearing along Canyon Road across from the Utah State Univer-sity Water Research Lab at 1600 East Canyon Road.

CANYON ROAD TRAIL (3,500 FEET) This is a continuing segment of the Canyon Road Canal Trail. Its purpose is to provide safe access for trail users from 1600 East Canyon Road to the south entrance of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail tunnel at First Dam/Canyon Entrance Park. The trail will be a hard surface and the width may be narrower than 8-feet depend-ing on design results. This section of trail will be on the north side of Canyon Road.

1OOO WEST TRAIL (4,200 FEET)This ten-foot wide concrete trail begins at the 1000 West under-pass and goes west near wetlands along the Logan River, crossing two streams, then south between The Springs subdivision and the Logan River Estates subdivision, and ending at 1800 South. The trail narrows to a 5-foot width between the subdivisions to 1800 South. The type of trail surface between subdivisions has not been determined.

LUNDSTROM PARK TRAIL (6,600 and 2,640 FEET)Following the Logan, Hyde Park, Smithfield Canal reconstruction project from the # 14 tee of the Logan Golf and Country Club Course, the Lundstrom Park Trail goes north past Cedar Heights Drive, 1230 North, connecting to Lundstrom Park and continu-ing to 1500 North. An additional trail link will be constructed in the near future from 1500 North to 1700 North with a connec-tion to Cedar Heights Drive at the Logan City limit in the Deer Crest subdivision.

Logan Canyon Gateway Trail

Hydro Park/Bonneville Shoreline Link

1000 West Trail

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GOLF DIVISION HIGHLIGHT

WHAT IS SNAG GOLF?SNAG® Golf ('Starting New At Golf') is a first touch program to effectively teach the game of golf to people of all ages and ability levels. SNAG® Golf offers the versatility to learn and play in almost any environment.

SNAG® contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form, making it an easy and fun way to learn and play golf. The system builds on strong funda-mentals of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing to develop playing ability quickly and effectively. SNAG® incorporates developmentally appropriate equipment and instruction that will allow golf to be learned and played in non-traditional venues, such as on a soccer field, in a gym, or on the beach. The game has its own simplified rules and terminology that adds fun to the learning and playing experience.

Logan River Golf Course employees introduced SNAG golf to the After School Programs at Hillcrest and Wilson Elementary schools in January 2013.

LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE TOURNAMENT ROOMA Logan River Golf Course Women's Club Seminar was held in the Tournament Room on Tuesday, January 29. Items demonstrated included water and lateral hazards; how to deal with a lost ball or a ball out of bounds; and procedures for dropping a ball when it is unplayable. Approximately 25 women were in attendance.

The Tournament Room seats up to 160 people and is equipped with all the amenities to house your event or corporate activity. For more information on options and pricing contact Jeff John or Erik Skinner at the Logan River Golf Course Pro Shop at (435) 750-0123.

Women's Club Seminar

SNAG Golf at Wilson Elementary

SNAG Golf at Hillcrest Elementary

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PARKS DIVISION HIGHLIGHT

Rendezvous Park

Dogipot Station

Valley View Dog Park Concept

PLACES TO TAKE YOUR DOG WITHIN THE LOGAN CITY PARKS SYSTEMDogs are allowed off leash at Harris Nature Park and Preserve and Rendezvous Park. Dogs are al-lowed on leash on the connecting sidewalk through Sumac and River Hollow Parks, the walkway loop in Stewart Nature Park, and on the walkways in Hy-rum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park. Dogs are not allowed anywhere else in these parks. Dog owners must clean up any and all dog feces left by their dogs. Clean up bags are available at doggie stations near the entranc-es of these park areas. Dogs are allowed on leash on all designated trails. Logan Parks and Recreation Department Urban Trail Guide is available on our website at http://www.loganutah.org/parks_and_rec/

DID YOU KNOW?The Cache Humane Society is in the process of building an off leash dog park at 2370 West 200 North in Logan. Build parties are held regularly, and those dates are announced on their Facebook page. This park should be up and running soon. For more information contact the Cache Humane Society (435) 792-3920.

PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGLogan River Golf Course Tournament Room Thursday, March 28, 20136:30-8:30 pm

Meeting purpose: to receive public input regarding Logan City parks and trails.

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PARKS DIVISION PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE REPORT

July2012

August2012

Sept2012

Oct2012

April2013

May2013

June2013

Total Reservations

16 21 14 0 3 11 12 77 660.00$ 946.00$ 442.00$ -$ 102.00$ 340.00$ 408.00$ 2,898.00$

1 1 3 1 0 0 4 1048.00$ 48.00$ 144.00$ 48.00$ -$ -$ 192.00$ 480.00$

2 1 2 0 0 3 4 12 34.00$ 34.00$ 68.00$ -$ -$ 68.00$ 136.00$ 340.00$

6 17 5 0 2 4 3 37 136.00$ 490.00$ 286.00$ -$ 34.00$ 136.00$ 102.00$ 1,184.00$

13 15 2 0 0 3 10 43 558.00$ 476.00$ 68.00$ -$ -$ 102.00$ 306.00$ 1,510.00$

7 7 6 0 0 7 9 36 238.00$ 238.00$ 320.00$ -$ -$ 238.00$ 388.00$ 1,422.00$

6 5 5 0 0 1 4 21 204.00$ 170.00$ 170.00$ -$ -$ 34.00$ 136.00$ 714.00$

6 9 7 1 0 11 5 39 204.00$ 306.00$ 238.00$ 34.00$ -$ 374.00$ 170.00$ 1,326.00$

12 19 12 2 0 8 13 66 408.00$ 728.00$ 408.00$ 68.00$ -$ 272.00$ 558.00$ 2,442.00$

15 20 14 4 0 11 15 79 476.00$ 620.00$ 592.00$ 136.00$ -$ 374.00$ 510.00$ 2,708.00$

15 18 11 0 2 8 13 67 442.00$ 510.00$ 456.00$ -$ 68.00$ 272.00$ 408.00$ 2,156.00$

1 2 0 0 0 1 1 5 34.00$ 68.00$ -$ -$ -$ 34.00$ 34.00$ 170.00$

9 9 4 0 0 1 5 28444.00$ 738.00$ 600.00$ -$ -$ 198.00$ 444.00$ 2,424.00$

23 14 12 1 1 14 22 87 646.00$ 592.00$ 408.00$ -$ 34.00$ 476.00$ 748.00$ 2,904.00$

13 7 2 0 0 7 10 39 306.00$ 238.00$ 68.00$ -$ -$ 238.00$ 170.00$ 1,020.00$

6 5 3 0 0 3 6 23 204.00$ 170.00$ 102.00$ -$ -$ 102.00$ 170.00$ 748.00$

11 5 1 0 0 0 5 22 238.00$ 286.00$ 34.00$ -$ -$ -$ 170.00$ 728.00$

21 18 15 1 1 8 11 75 576.00$ 850.00$ 720.00$ 48.00$ 48.00$ 384.00$ 528.00$ 3,154.00$

173 183 111 9 9 100 143 728 5,364$ 6,722$ 4,380$ 286$ 286$ 3,444$ 4,942$ 25,424$

173 356 467 476 485 585 728 $5,364.00 $12,086.00 $16,466.00 $16,752.00 $17,038.00 $20,482.00 $25,424.00

Willow Park Lions Pavilion

YTD Totals

Canyon Entrance

Merlin OlsenCentral - North

Willow West Picnic Area

Willow Horseshoe

Willow West Pavilion

Hyrum Gibbons Mount Logan

Willow West Rotary Pavilion

Fairview

Willow Park Center Stage

Lundstrom

12-13 MonthlyTotals

Jens Johansen

Merlin Olsen Central - South

River Hollow

Soccer Sports Complex

2012-2013 Park Reservations

Bridgerland

Reservable Parks

Adams

Bridger


Z00 DIVISION HIGHLIGHT

Willow Park Zoo Foundation

On February 1, 2013 the Willow Park Zoo officially began operating under the Willow Park Zoo Foundation — a nonprofit group created to take over the Zoo after the City of Logan divested the program from the Parks and Recreation Department.

Logan City retained ownership of the zoo property, buildings and adjacent Wild life Learning Center and will lease the space to the Foundation.

Ownership of the animals, personal property, equipment, and tools were transferred to the Willow Park Zoo Foundation.

Logan City will maintain the parking lot, trees and the exterior grounds of the facility, along with mowing some of the turf inside. The foundation will be responsible for maintaining the interior of the facility, as well as all exhibits.

Wolf Totem Ambassadors Visit

Rod WilhelmPrevious Zoo CuratorResponsible for animal collection andcare, exhibits, buildings and grounds

Troy CooperNew Zoo CuratorResponsible for animal collection andcare, exhibits, buildings and grounds

Bald Eagle Training

July2012

August2012

Sept2012

Oct2012

Nov2012

Dec2012

Attendance 22,000 13,312 8,462 6,250 1,050 Closed

Education 129 54 231 605 64 24

Story Time 284 213 NA NA NA NA

Summer Classes 21 16 NA NA NA NAWildlife Learning Use - - - - - -

Gate Donation $12,667.20 $9,350.82 $7,755.05 $4,315.00 $757.33 $0.00

Hours Open 367.25 359.75 311 295.5 187.75 Closed

Jan2013

Feb2013

March2013

April2013

May2013

June2013

Totals

Attendance Closed Closed NA NA NA NA 51,074

Education 43 200 NA NA NA NA 1,350

Story Time NA NA NA NA NA NA 497

Summer Classes NA NA NA NA NA NA 37 Wildlife Learning Use - - - - - - -

Gate Donation Closed Closed $4,489.58 $10,652.03 $15,798.42 $13,918.67 $79,704.10

Hours Open Closed Closed NA NA NA NA 1,521

2012-2013 Willow Park Zoo Statistics

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ZOO DIVISION PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE REPORT

Boo at the ZooBoo at the Zoo

Sports Complex Infield #4

Drop Off/Pick Up Entrance

New Recreation Center Signs


RECREATION DIVISION HIGHLIGHT

LOGAN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

• All of the information, rules and directional signs within the Logan Community Recreation Center have been replaced with a new look and updated with current information.

• Work has been done on the steps from the north parking lot leading to the walkway in front of the Recreation Center front doors. All the steps were extended, a step and handrails were added, and a parking stall was blocked off in order to open entrance to the steps. A crosswalk was also painted near the drop off/pick up entrance for a safe pedestrian crossing location.

WILLOW PARK SPORTS COMPLEX

• In order to more easily facilitate softball games during wet weather, the #4 Infield at the Willow Park Sports Complex was replaced. The old infield material was stripped away and new drainage was installed beneath a new, faster drying infield material.

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Youth Programs Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Totals

Monthly Participant Totals:

Adult Programs Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Totals


RECREATION CENTER Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Totals


Fiscal Year July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013

Fiscal Year Participant Totals:




RECREATION DIVISION PARTICIPATION REPORT

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TotalsAdams Elementary 39 104 119 119 119 112 112 112 113 113 1062Bridger Elementary 62 119 120 120 120 107 108 112 112 113 1093Ellis Elementary 76 119 135 135 135 139 142 152 154 154 1341Hillcrest Elementary 23 72 91 93 96 99 108 122 137 138 979Wilson Elementary 16 100 113 113 115 98 107 119 119 119 1019Woodruff Elementary 49 129 135 135 136 138 141 141 141 141 1286Youth Council 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 143Summer Playground (2 sites) 116 106 160 382Volunteers 45 16 25 27 23 24 24 25 26 27 23 12 297Monthly Participant Totals: 174 400 681 753 751 758 730 756 797 816 814 172 7602

7602

AQUATIC CENTER Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TotalsWater Aerobics Participation 818 507 676 2001Lap Swimming Participation 728 318 310 1356BSA Merit Badge Participation 16 13 33 62Swim Lesson Participation 685 406 433 1524Red Cross Lgst/WSI Class 5 28 14 5 3 55Adaptive Aquatics Participation 985 1005 1071 3061Swim Team Lap Swim 511 511MLMS Mtn. Man Biathlon 0LAC Reservations (Partrons) 5385 6902 1682 6400 20369# Of LAC Reservations (multi) 3 12 2 16 33# Of LAC Reservations (excl) 22 30 6 58School Reservations (Patrons) 5103 5103Public Swim Participation 26252 17965 1390 28388 73995Monthly Totals: 34894 27158 0 0 0 0 5 28 14 5 8177 37847 108128

108128

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Fiscal Year Participant Grand Total:


RECREATION DIVISION PARTICIPATION REPORT

Adaptive AquaticsAfter School Club

WILLOW PARK FUNDWillow Park Fund revenue and expenses have been

transferred to the Willow Park Zoo Foundation, a private, not-for-profit organization.

This Fund is now closed.


DEPARTMENT BUDGET

RECREATION CENTER FUNDActual Expense Budget

GOLF COURSE FUNDActual Expense Budget

GENERAL FUNDActual Expense Budget

FY 11 FY 12 FY 13

$910,292

$987,885

$1,053,893

GOLF COURSE FUND

FY 11 FY 12 FY 13

$405,525

$410,936

$422,053

RECREATION CENTER FUND

FY 11 FY 12 FY 13

$3,083,968$3,593,200

$4,376,621

GENERAL FUND

FY 11 FY 12 FY 13

$323,215

$290,406

$347,407

WILLOW PARK FUND

FY 12 FY 13

$0 $0

GOLF COURSE FUND CAPITAL OUTLAYWILLOW PARK FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY

FY 12 FY 13

$348,767

$393,357

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

FY 12 FY 13

$348,767

$373,357

GENERAL FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY


DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY

RECREATION CENTER FUND Source: Fiscal Year 2013

Logan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

GENERAL FUND Source: Fiscal Year 2013


WILLOW PARK FUNDWillow Park Fund revenue and expenses have been

transferred to the Willow Park Zoo Foundation, a private, not-for-profit organization.

This Fund is now closed.

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAYSource: Fiscal Year 2013


GOLF COURSE FUND Source: Fiscal Year 2013


FY 12 FY 13

$0

$20,000

RECREATION CENTER FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY


PERSONNEL TRAINING COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2013

Course Title Personnel Accident Liability 27

ATV Safety and Snow Removal 15

Bloodborne Pathogens 9

Cash Handling 7

Confined Space Refresher 10

Constitutional Training 6

CPR/First Aid/AED 4

Defensive Driving 7

Fire Extinguisher and Emergency Evacuations 10

Forklift Certification 7

Golf Course Marshal Training 15

RAPZ PROJECTS AWARDED

RECREATION DIVISION

• Freedom Fire Independence Day Celebration $ 20,000• Logan Aquatic Center Boiler Replacement $ 60,000

Recreation Total $ 80,000

PARKS DIVISION

• Canyon Road Canal Trail Slide Area Construction $100,000• Lundstrom Park Trail $ 70,000• Phase Two-Dog Park/Emergency Site $ 40,000• Upper Second Dam Parking Lot $ 30,000

Parks Total $240,000

FUNDS FROM POPULATION FORMULA

$ 72,392

2013 Total $392,392

Course Title Personnel Handling Evidentiary Items/Disruptive Behavior 20

Machine Guarding 10

Personal Protective Equipment 12

Pre-trip Inspections 10

Radio Protocol 6

Respiratory Protection 12

Sensitive and Confidential Information 8

Slips, Trips, and Falls 10

Summer Playground Staff Training 18

Work Zone/Flagging 7

Worker's Compensation 11

Freedom Fire

Lundstrom Park Trail


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1. Logan Aquatic Center 451 S. 500 W. (435) 716-9280

OPEN SPACE

1. City of Logan Open Space2. Cliffside Open Space 3. Deer Pen Property

RECREATION FACILITIES

1. Don Reese Park 1200 N. 400 W. (435) 716-9250

2. Logan River Golf Course 550 W. 1000 S. (435) 750-0123

3. Driving Range 550 W. 1000 S. (435) 750-0123

4. Logan Skate Park 500 S. 595 W. (435) 716-9250 5. Recreation Center 195 S. 100 W. (435) 716-9250

6. Willow Park Sports Complex 500 W. 700 S. (435) 750-9897

7. Willow Park Zoo 419 W. 700 S. (435) 750-9894

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PARKS1. Adams Park 550 N. 500 E.2. Boulevard Parkway 520 East Boulevard3. Bridger Park 1181 N. 400 W. 4. Bridgerland Park 900 N. 100 W. 5. Brookside Park 500 N. Brookside 6. Canal Corner 800 N. 300 E. 7. Canyon Entrance Park US 89 & Canyon Road 8. Center Street Parkway 231 East Center 9. Denzil Stewart Nature Park 800 E. 100 S. 10. Devere and Velda Harris Park and Nature Preserve Dry Canyon11. Eliason Park 200 N. 500 W. 12. Fairview Park 451 S. 500 W. 13. Garff Wayside Gardens 100 S. Main 14. Gateway Park LeGrand Street US 89-91 15. Hillcrest Park 900 N. 1500 E.16. Hyrum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park 1400 E. 350 S. 17. Jens Johansen Park 850 E. 100 N. 18. Jones Neighborhood Park 400 W. 625 N. 19. Kilowatt Park 331 S. 300 W. 20. Logan Meadows Park 350 S. 600 W. 21. Lundstrom Park 1600 E. 1350 N.

PARKS22. Lynn and Merle Olsen Park Canyon Road & Center Street 23. Majestic Park 766 Majestic Drive 24. Merlin Olsen Central Park 300 E. Center 25. Morningside Park 450 E. 1150 N. 26. Pioneer Parkway 165 E. Poplar Ave. 27. Quail Bluff Park 1569 Quail Way 28. Quail West Park 1473 Quail Way 29. Ray Hugie Hydro Park US 89 & Canyon Road 30. Rendezvous Park 1500 S. US 89-91 31. River Hollow Park 10 River Park Drive 32. Second Dam Park 3670 E. US 89 33. Soccer Sports Complex 1500 S. LeGrand Street 34. Sumac Park 1020 Sumac Drive35. The Point Mountain Road & Cliffside Drive 36. Willow Horseshoe Park 500 W. 700 S. 37. Willow Park 450 W. 700 S. 38. Willow West 500 W. 700 S. 39. 6th South Park 1900 W. 600 S. 40. 10th West Park 1000 W. 1400 S. 41. 1700 South Park 300 W. 1700 S.


CHILDHOOD MEMORIES PROJECT NOTES

Darrell JohnsonHe remembers playing softball at the Quad and the City Departments would play against each other. Parks and Recreation usually won! It was just for fun and it was not about win-ning. He remembers one time a girl was about to bat; there were two outs, the bases were loaded, and she hit a line drive to win the game. Other memories include: • At Central Park there was a tire that you could jump in and it would swing around • The old style merry-go-round • When the Recreation Center opened and the indoor track was a big deal • His wife grew up in the house where the Logan Community Recreation Center is now located • Went to lots of family reunions at Willow Park • Ice skating with his grandchildren at Merlin Olsen Central Park • Going fishing at 1st Dam • In the 1950’s attending the annual fish scramble, where they would flood where the ice skating rink goes now, and they would fish with their hands. They used grasshop- pers as bait • Referring to the Central Park old ice rink building - “You had to go outside to change your mind because the building was so small”

Craig Johnson (not pictured)Memories include: • Spent a lot of time at the fairgrounds and the rodeo • Would look for money under the bleachers and would find a couple bucks • There used to be horse races • They would throw kids in the canal at Willow Park in the 1960’s • There would be crafts at the Logan High School for recreational activities • Hand fishing in the creek • Reunions at Adams Park- they turned on the sprinklers and had water fights

Keith BeuistMemories of Central Park include: • Playing on the swing set (1961) • Falling down a lot while ice skating • Manager of the ice rink (Joe Friddley) always told them to behave • Wading in the creek

Dixie ClarkMemories include: • Lots of ice skating at Central Park • Wading in the creek at Central park • Their family always had passes to the Logan Community Recreation Center • Tabernacle did an annual Easter Egg Hunt • Playing racquetball and basketball • Watching kids play Jr. Jazz Youth Basketball (1978-1983)

Darrell Johnson

Keith Beuist

Dixie Clark

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES PROJECT NOTES


James NortonMemories include: • Pushing his granddaughter around the Willow Park Zoo • Watching fireworks at Willow Park

Bob SwartzMemories include: • Kick the can, hopscotch, double dutch, jacks, spin the bottle, and riding his bike in the park • Running on a round barrel made of metal without falling off • Loving the monkey bars; always tried to do pull ups • Going fishing a lot • Costing $2.50 for a fishing license

Henny VerhoefMemories include: • Growing up in Holland • Helped his dad in underground in 1940 • Watching the planes dog fight from his roof top. when a plane went down he would get on his bike and try to help find the pilot • Waking up each morning and saying "we made it another day" • He was sponsored by a local family in 1953 • The family he lived with founded the Pumpkin Walk

Norm GoingsMemories include: • Growing up in Ohio • The second school got out, off came the shoes for the entire summer • Spending most of the summer fishing • Living on a hill and during the winter time the Fire Department would close off the road and put water on it creating a half mile long sledding hill • Sledding by being pulled behind the bumpers of cars to end of town

Kermit HerdMemories include: • Unpaid parking ticket resulting in being thrown in jail. Cost $25 to get out • Came here for a visit and has been here since

James Norton

Bob Swartz

Henny Verhoef

Kermit Herd

Norm Goings


VOLUNTEER THANK YOU

THANK YOU FOR THE MANY VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED

SKYLOR POND CLEANUPFor the 2nd year in a row, volunteers from Wal-Mart, USU Water Quality Extension, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources participated in a service project just prior to the Bear River Celebration. On Saturday, June 1, volunteers helped clean out Skylor Pond to improve the pond and enhance fishing conditions. They removed 4 pickup loads and 6 large garbage cans of fallen branches, algae, and garbage.

CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY CLEANUP• 65+ volunteers• 177 hoursVolunteers raked up pine needles, pine cones, and trimmed grass around headstones as well as cleaned up dead flowers after the Memorial Day holiday.

GOLF COURSE GOOSE ROUND UP• 12 volunteers• 25.5 hoursVolunteers helped in the annual Goose Round Up (relo-cating the geese) and scraped wood signs that will soon be repainted.

HARRIS NATURE PARK DYERS WOAD CUTTING• 72 volunteers• 145 hoursVolunteers removed seeds from the invasive Dyers Woad from the mouth of Dry Canyon to help prevent the spread of this non-native weed.

FIRST DAM LITTER REMOVAL• 10 volunteers• 20 hoursVolunteers worked to remove garbage from the water and west bank at First Dam.

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Skylor Pond Cleanup

Cemetery Memorial Day Cleanup

Golf Course Goose Round Up

Harris Park Dyers Woad Cuttings

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