Community Parks of Idaho

Community Parks of Idaho

Frequently-asked questions:

What does this data set describe?

Title:
Community Parks of Idaho

Abstract: 
This dataset shows point data for Idaho community parks, tennis courts, and swimming pools. The dataset was intially developed in an Access database for the 1995 Statewide Outdoor Recreation Facility Inventory. This dataset was updated through information gathered from community outdoor recreation providers from 2004 through 2006.

Supplemental information: 
This shapefile was developed through a variety of information sources. This shapefile only gives the general location of the recreation facility and does not track the condition of the facility.

  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, 20060415, Community Parks of Idaho: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Boise, Idaho, USA.

    Online links:
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    Bounding coordinates:
    West: -117.227815
    East: -110.730156
    North: 48.731336
    South: 42.000466

  3. What does it look like?

    Thumbnail image:

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar date: 20060415
    Currentness reference: 
    publication date

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial data presentation form: vector digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Entity point (570)

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      The map projection used is Transverse Mercator.

      Projection parameters:
      Transverse Mercator
      Scale factor at central meridian: 0.999600
      Longitude of central meridian: -114.000000
      Latitude of projection origin: 42.000000
      False easting: 2500000.000000
      False northing: 1200000.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair.
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000000.
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000000.
      Planar coordinates are specified in meters.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    ComParks_id_idpr
    OBJECTID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape
    Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    TYPE
    IDENT
    COMMENT
    SYMBOL
    COLOR
    ALTITUDE
    ATTRIB
    STATE
    COUNTRY
    CITY
    ADDRESS
    FACILITY
    FID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    POINT_X
    POINT_Y
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Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

    • Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Jeff Cook
    Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
    Outdoor Recreation Analyst
    P.O. Box 83720
    Boise, ID 83720-0065
    USA

    (208) 334-4199 (voice)
    (208) 334-3741 (FAX)
    jcook@idpr.state.id.us
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Why was the data set created?

The purpose of this dataset is to show community recreation facilities on a statewide basis for the Outdoor Recreation Facility Inventory. This dataset includes facilities managed by city, county, and recreation districts.

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How was the data set created?

  1. Where did the data come from?

  2. What changes have been made?

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How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

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How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access constraints: None
Use constraints: 
No warranty is made by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) for the use of the data for purposes not intended by IDPR.

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  1. Who distributes the data set?

    Bruce Godfrey
    Idaho Geospatial Data Clearinghouse
    GIS Specialist
    1000 West Hubbard Avenue, Suite 242
    Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2277

    208.292.1407 (voice)
    bgodfrey@uidaho.edu

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the Idaho Geospatial Data Clearinghouse, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

  5. Is there some other way to get the data?

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

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Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 20090519
Last reviewed: 20061218

Metadata author:
Jeff Cook
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Analyst
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
USA

(208) 334-4199 (voice)
(208) 334-3741 (FAX)
jcook@idpr.state.id.us

Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata(FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:
  • http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html

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