2017 Spencer Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Spencer, Iowa  2017  Comprehensive Plan

Policy 6.g. – Continue annual capital improvements planning and ongoing strategic planning to provide a public forum for prioritizing and scheduling capital improvements and equipment purchases for all city departments. Policy 6.h. – Continue to promote and support the high quality of education currently available for persons of all ages in the community. The Spencer public school system, private education alternatives, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Buena Vista University are all educational assets to the community to be supported. Policy 6.i. – Continue to work with the Clay County Fair to promote the best use of the Clay County Regional Events Center to sustain and increase the number of community entertainment events in Spencer. The Regional Events Center was a facility designed for the entertainment and use of all residents and guests of the community and surrounding areas. Policy 6.j. – Support and strive to implement the recommended actions, proposed redevelopment, and public space development identified within the Spencer Riverfront Plan PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LAND USES Parks and recreational land uses include city, county or state parks, trails, campgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, and other public recreational areas in and adjacent to the City of Spencer. For clarification, this section is identifying land uses actively used for the city’s parks and trail system and recreational activities. This section does not include areas determined to be passive recreation areas, open space, natural resource areas or floodplains.

Photos of parks and recreational uses in Spencer including:

Pederson Park Athletic Fields (left) Spencer Trail System (right) Leach Park Campground (lower left) Spencer County Club (lower right)

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