Public LANDS and FACILITIES Parks Cemetery Turkey Creek

Public LANDS and FACILITIES Parks, Cemetery, Turkey Creek Golf Course Community Building, Water Park, Drainage Ditches, Municipal Building “Creating Lifetime Memories…Through Quality Facilities”

PLF GAME PLAN Public Lands and Facilities Est. 2014 Maintain and Develop quality facilities and public areas. Create Partnership Opportunities! Public Lands and Facilities Vision Statement

The benefits of having vibrant Parks and Quality Facilities in our community are endless. • Increasing economic activity • ensuring environmental sustainability • fostering community development and addressing health and wellness

From 1978 – 2003 Mc. Pherson Parks received close to 1 million dollars in gifts and donations from area businesses and individuals. Mc. Pherson has been a member of Tree City USA for 38 years! The 2015 Tree Reimbursement program, reimbursed residents for 63 plus trees totaling $3, 984. 41 and average of $63. 24 per tree. Our Nuisance Wildlife Control program (skunk removal) removed 192 skunks at a grand total of $4, 320. 00 and average of $22. 50 per skunk. ADA Swing at Kids with Dreams and the Hess Park play system was the first playground equipment purchased by city and donations since 2003. Annual Rentals at: Girls Scout Cabin 178 Community Building 233 In 2015 Parks department mowed and maintain, 210 acres /5 FTE = 42. 0 acres per full time employee, National Recreation and Parks Assoc. National standard is 15 acres per full time employee. Over 70 flower beds and flower pots maintained.

Cemetery Division Established in 1915, has served our community for more than a century. • Mausoleum, built in the 1930 s, renovated in 2012. • More than 60 acres are currently maintained • 46 acres available for future expansion. • Approximately 750 trees • Over 23, 000 burial plots • Program Peace Officer Memorial Day Program Annual Memorial Day, 2015 Funeral Services (68 traditional burials and 44 cremations) grand total 112 services. The cemetery is used by walkers and joggers throughout the year.

Park Division The Park Division oversees maintenance, public awareness and safety of City’s park system, Public Buildings and Green spaces (Drainage Ditches). HASA Scottish Games 2015 Scottish Festival 2015 All Schools Day celebration 2 Easter Egg hunts 3 Car Shows 25 Weddings at Swan Court in Lakeside and Memorial Park 100+ Family picnics, 14 Business/Organization picnics 13 Church picnics, 5 School picnics 10 Concerts at the Band Shell 5 Movies in the Park at the Band Shell sponsored by CVB MRC/Youth Bass Club Fishing Derby Annual hosting of Veteran’s Day at the Park Department shop.

Community Partnerships / Sponsors Mc. Pherson County Community Foundation Annual hosting of Veteran’s Day Celebration MRC/Youth Bass Club Fishing Derby CVB Movies in the Park at the Band Shell In kind use of park equipment and park for Scottish Festival Use of Community Building for Thanksgiving and Christmas Community Dinners, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Etc All Schools Day Celebration Mc. Pherson Main Street Plaza Activities Mc. Pherson Recreation Commission – Water Park

Fiscal Year 2015 Celebration Points 181 Memberships Total Rounds Played Tourney Rounds Grand Total Played 17, 684 1, 469 19, 153 • Hosted the 2015 KSHSAA 4 A Boy’s State Tournament • Men’s Club full and we have a waiting list • Completed phase 1 of Erosion Control • 27 Events in 2015 (16 booked so far in 2016) • Cart Shed Rental at 91% capacity • Junior Golf over 50 participants, SNAG program We LOST many weekend days to weather in 2015!

TCGC Accomplishments September 2014 - 2015 Number 4 Number 2

Water Park Averages 13 year total attendance 555, 596 Annual average attendance 46, 299 Attendance as of June 27, 2016……. . 12, 646 Daily Average……. . 451 Days open 28 Days closed early weather and special events 8 days Average attendance last 5 years 162, 682 / 5 yrs = 32, 536

• • • ON THE HORIZON PROJECTS A Giving Guide for Public Lands and Facilities Develop Adopt A Park Program Develop a Memorial Bench and Tree Program Erosion Control long waterways at Turkey Creek Golf Course, Lakeside and Wall Parks. Water Park Lazy River restored and painted Band Shell Renovation Community Building Scope Fundraising, Marketing and Special Events for Parks and Public Facilities Foundation Fund. Continue to attack and prioritize capital infrastructure project needs.

Wayne Burns, Director Public Lands and Facilities City of Mc. Pherson 400 East Kansas Mc. Pherson, Ks 67460 620. 245. 2535 wayneb@mcpcity. com www. mcpcity. com Parks Supervisor – Lauren Pryzmus Rex Wedel, Kim Nelson, Lyle Starr, Ken Gent, Jason Streit 1 Temporary 10 Seasonal employees Cemetery Supervisor – Kody Kramer Vacant, Austin Wentling 1 -Temporary employee 4 - Seasonal employees Turkey Creek Golf Course – Clubhouse Course Manager – PRO – John Hastert 10 Seasonal employees Turkey Creek Golf Course – Maintenance Course Superintendent – Jason Buschbom Assistant Superintendant – Taylor Wertz 14 - Seasonal employees

City of Mc. Pherson A Giving Guide for Public Lands and Facilities Community Giving Guide Gifts that will last for generations to come! “Creating and Leaving a Legacy” For more information about leaving your legacy for Public Lands and Facilities, please contact one of the following people: Bob Moore, City Commissioner Public Lands and Facilities 620. 245. 2535 or bobm@mcpcity. com Wayne Burns, Director Public Lands and Facilities Department 620. 245. 2535 or wayneb@mcpcity. com