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Coconino County Parks & Rec Launches “CocoRec”

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Online site offers registration for recreation programs and campsites

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.–— Coconino County Parks & Recreation Department has kicked off its new web-based registration and reservation system “CocoRec.”

CocoRec allows county residents and visitors to view and register for recreation programs and reserve campground sites and stables at Fort Tuthill County Park through the Parks & Recreation website at http://www.coconino.az.gov/parks/.

“Online registration for programs and campsite reservations are eco-friendly,” said County Parks & Recreation Director Judy Weiss, who noted that registrations and reservations could be made 24/7. “You save gas, reduce carbon emissions, save time and paper.  Plus, you have the added convenience of registering anytime wherever you are with internet access.”

To view a catalog of available programs, campsites and stables visit the Parks & Recreation website and click the link to CocoRec. Before registering for any programs or reserving a campsite, or stable, individuals and families must establish an account by setting up a login and password.

Spring recreation programs include geocaching, navigating the outdoors and camping clinics for the less experienced camper. A list of summer offerings will soon be available as Parks & Recreation moves forward with year round recreation offerings.

USGS: Cinder Lake Adequate to Contain Schultz Floodwater

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—– A federal study funded by Coconino County determined Cinder Lake, a dry volcanic cinder bed capable of storing 3,960 acre-feet of water, is adequate to contain floodwater from the 2010 Schultz Fire burn area.

Results from the Cinder Lake Study, compiled by hydrologists and scientists with the US Geological Survey, substantiate that Cinder Lake serves as a significant element of the larger flood mitigation efforts to protect residents and property in the Doney Park area from ongoing flooding.

“Armed with this new information, the County, and our federal and state partners, are in a better position to fine tune projects aimed at ensuring floodwaters travel in the least destructive path as possible,” said County Supervisor Liz Archuleta, whose district includes the flood area.

The study was in response to extensive flooding in the wake of the 2010 Schultz Fire that charred more than 15,000 acres of forest on the eastern face of the San Francisco Peaks. As summer rainfall came, flood waters quickly ran through neighborhoods, decimating properties, roadways, utility lines and claiming the life of a 12-year-old girl.

The scientific geologic study found that flood water is naturally flowing into Cinder Lake and into the subsurface.

USGS subsurface surveys estimate the lake can hold approximately 1.3 billion gallons of water. The flood events during the 2011 summer monsoon season produced about 16 million gallons of water, which eventually made its way into Cinder Lake.

“These events have greatly impacted our residents who constantly have a cautious eye skyward,” said County Supervisor Mandy Metzger, whose district is also impacted by the floods. “This study provides a critical piece of information and reinforces our early belief that Cinder Lake had the capacity needed to develop a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy.

The entire Cinder Lake Study can be found at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2012/1018/ . To view the USGS’s press release, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=3113 .

2012 Coconino County Fair Vendor Applications Available

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — While snow still fills parts of Coconino County’s Ft. Tuthill Park, the Parks & Recreation Department is already gearing up for the 2012 County Fair, held Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.

Parks & Recreation officials hope the upcoming fair will surpass the 2011 event, which saw more than 45,500 attendees over four days. To prepare for the upcoming 63rd Annual Coconino County Fair, the County is now accepting vendor applications for food, commercial business and non-profit organizations.

In an effort to promote local products and services, an early bird rate is being extended to County‐based businesses only. Interested business owners and operators are encouraged to submit a vendor application by May 1 to take advantage of a 50-percent early bird discount for midway and outdoor booth locations.

Vendor applications are available on the Coconino County Parks & Recreation’s website at: www.coconino.az.gov/parks.

The following links will take interested vendors directly to the application packet:

• Early Bird Fair Vendor Application: (PDF) http://tiny.cc/xsrrl

• Vendor Application: (PDF) http://goo.gl/qn3bY

Coconino County Parks and Recreation to Automate Services

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County residents waiting until the New Year to reserve picnic ramadas at County parks can make their reservations beginning March 1.

Traditionally, visitors to parks managed by the County Parks and Recreation Department could reserve ramadas beginning Jan. 1, but the County is in the process of switching over to a new recreation-management system to assist in managing the parks.

When up and running within the coming months, the Internet-based system will allow visitors to reserve campsites for the summer season at Fort Tuthill Park between May 1 and Sept. 30. The public can receive information on the entire County Park system at www.coconino.az.gov/parks.

Ramada reservations will begin March 1 and can be done Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ramadas can only be reserved by calling the County Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 679-8000 or in person at Fort Tuthill County Park at 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop.