JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department currently has three projects open for public feedback and comment. Online surveys are open for winter service for the 2022-2023 season, the Karns Meadow Park plan and the Melody Ranch trailhead.

Winter service by Parks and Rec includes clearing pathways, START Bus stops and sidewalks as well as grooming trails and maintaining town and county ice rinks. Parks and Rec is seeking feedback on the 2022-2023 winter service. The survey asks about what ice rink you use the most, your preferred method of travel on pathways and how accessible the sidewalks are in terms of snow removal.

The survey for the Karns Meadow Park plan asks for feedback on anticipated use. The town is currently moving forward with design elements including a pedestrian pathway, a picnic shelter, parking and restrooms. The 42-acre property was purchased from the Karns family by the town to create a park.

Karns Meadow map of current and proposed zoning. Photo: Courtesy Parks and Rec.

The Melody Ranch trailhead project is a partnership between Friends of Pathways and Parks and Rec to develop a small biking trail pump track. The dirt path would be a half mile long and is intended for children 8-12 years old as a beginner area with bumps and turns. Construction and maintenance would be managed by Friends of Pathways.

Melody Ranch trailhead diagram. Photo: Courtesy Parks and Rec.

The surveys are available here. Comments are also being accepted on each item and a running list of comments from the community is visible at the bottom of each page.

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.