Book Description

A large number of studies have focused on Cache Valley and the surrounding area. While each of the studies has varied in geographic extent, the planning methods and applications have remained constant. The outputs generated through the planning processes have provided local government leaders and stakeholders with multiple options to accommodate the rapid growth throughout the area. The North Park study utilizes these proven planning methods to focus on three primary activities in two growing communities in Cache Valley. The objectives of this study are: 1) Analyze existing and future community plans of parks, recreation, and trails, 2) identify areas where current plans may be deficient in providing the parks, recreation, and trail needs of the citizens of these communities, 3) generate multiple options for local stakeholders as they relate to parks, recreation, and trails, and 4) provide the necessary implementation tools for this study, along with other regional parks, recreation, and trails studies. With the multiple options produced through the North Park Study, regional stakeholders will be able to choose the models that best meet their specific needs related to parks, recreation, and trails. Further, these options can be adapted to each community as development patterns, and local planning and zoning measures are updated. The North Park study area is mainly focused on the parks, recreation, and trails of two municipalities: North Logan and Hyde Park. These two municipalities have formed several partnerships to provide the police, fire, and other civic needs of the citizens of both communities. Coincidentally, these services have been given a name that combines the names of the two municipalities, North Park. However, this particular study area also includes small portions of land that are currently located in Logan City, Cache County, and the U.S. Forest Service.