Idaho Falls

2 IDAHO FALLS PARKS & REC FALL/WINTER 2019 Exciting times are ahead for the City of Idaho Falls. It gives me great pleasure to introduce our new Parks and Recreation Director, PJ Holm. We proudly welcome PJ to the leadership team at the City. PJ previously served as the acting director of the department and was selected after the city conducted a nationwide search process that drew 102 applicants from across the country. PJ's broad range of experience and expertise made him a top caliber contender to compete with any nationally ranked candidate and we are very pleased to have him leading our Parks and Recreation Department. With new leadership and new vision, we have an exciting time ahead. One of the things that became abundantly clear during the hiring process is that the range of parks and recreational programs and activities Idaho Falls' citizens enjoy is actually very broad--including the zoo, rodeo, ice sports, fishing ponds, landscaping, bike paths and walking trails, aquatics, movies in the park, golf, and many, many other recreational offerings. These programs offered by our department's professional staff rank right up there among the best programs being offered anywhere in the country. We are indeed fortunate. This fall the department staff members are putting the finishing touches on the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as a road map to guide future Parks and Recreation growth. The data for the plan came from all those citizens who took the time to attend our public meetings, take our surveys and provide input in the past year. Your involvement is always key to shaping the future of our city. As the weather grows colder, I hope you will continue to take advantage of all that we offer. Activities like swim lessons and water safety at the aquatic center to help kids maintain what they've learned in summer swim lessons might be a good idea. And as the seasons change and the snow returns, I encourage you to get out and enjoy our city's many ski trails, join a sports league or skate the ice ribbon at Tautphaus Park. Recreational offerings such as these are the secret to the amazing Idaho Falls lifestyle we enjoy, and this Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Guide you hold in your hands is the perfect tool to help you plan wintertime fun to keep the entire family active. We hope it is useful to you as you plan ways to get out and enjoy all the beauty and wonder that exists in our community over the winter months. We also encourage you to make use of our website, www. idahofallsidaho.gov, and social media to keep up with all the news, activities and events in the city. Simply click on the Notify Me button on the homepage of our website to sign up for automatic updates that will keep you in-the-know year round. As the holiday season approaches, I encourage you to find time to reflect on the wonderful city we enjoy and the amazing quality of life we have here in Idaho Falls. With new leadership to guide us, and a great plan to follow, we look forward to working together as we build for our future in this wonderful city we call home. PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 520 Memorial Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 (208) 612-8580 – www.ifrec.org MISSION OF OUR DEPARTMENT The mission of the City of Idaho Falls Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide quality parks and recreation opportu- nities based upon cost efficiency and community needs. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the City Annex Building. 680 Park Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Livestream meetings by visiting: www.idahofallsidaho.gov/city/live-stream.html Rebecca Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayor Thomas Hally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council President John Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member Michelle Ziel-Dingman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member Jim Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member Jim Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member Shelly Smede. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Council Member PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Commission meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Noon at the Idaho Falls Activity Center. 1575 N. Skyline Dr. For other Parks and Recreation committee meet- ings, visit www.ifrec.org. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PJ Holm................................................... Director of Parks & Recreation Chris Horsley .......................................... Superintendent of Recreation Rhonda Newman ............................................................ Aquatic Manager Jennifer Stewart ..................... Sponsorship/Marketing Coordinator Ronnie Campbell ................Superintendent of Parks & Cemeteries Tyler Smith ..............................................................................Parks Foreman Josh Stephens ........................................................................ Parks Forman Jared Smith .............................................................................Parks Foreman Jim White .................................................................................. Parks Forman Lee Washburn ...........................................Horticulture/Urban Forester Scotty Davis ......................................................................Cemetary Sexton David Pennock .................................................... Zoo Executive Director Tim Reinke ................. Manager of Golf Operations/Pinecrest Golf Pro John Graham .............................................................. Sand Creek Golf Pro Gaylen Denning ........................................................ Sage Lakes Golf Pro Mason Handke ....................... Special Event/Volunteer Coordinator Staff member email addresses are listed at www.ifrec.org Mayor Rebecca Casper, City of Idaho Falls Bill Combo, Chair Jeffrey Forbes Jim Hammon Tom Hersh Matt Hill Kyler Hope Wendy Johnson Brandon Lee John LoBuono Pat Lloyd Dave Radford Chris White A MESSAGE FROM REBECCA CASPER PARKS AND RECREATION MAYOR, CITY OF IDAHO FALLS (208) 612-8580 - www.ifrec.org

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