City of Pocatello
Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan (2025)
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| Pocatello, ID | May 2025 | City-wide Parks and Recreation Master Plan | ETC Institute Logan Simpson |
In 2024, the Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department embarked on the first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan (“PROST Plan”) to have been completed by the city. This unique southeastern Idaho community maintains 3,938 acres
of public park and recreation lands within the city, several recreation and aquatic facilities, a zoo, a ski center, and multiple historical and cultural sites.
Pocatello parks and recreation programs are a critical part of the ecosystem through which increased and enhanced quality of life is possible, and it was clear throughout the PROST Plan project process that Pocatello is led by strong vision and a commitment to outcomes. This PROST Plan was constructed with several community-minded goals, objectives, and principles as its foundation. Additionally, this plan establishes a long-term focus on sustainability and maximizing resources while providing an appropriate level/balance of facilities and amenities throughout the community. As a result, the PROST Plan creates a new “roadmap” for the City to follow for the next 10 years.
