Policy A-9
Support Development of Visitor Service Industries and Activities That also Serve Local Residents.
Although the primary focus of the Mariposa County EDC is to promote diversification in the local economy, there are several areas of visitor service development which complement and enhance the EDC program. These services would be financially viable as a result of area visitor use, but they would also be available to local residents as well. In this regard, development of these types of visitor amenities would enhance the general overall attractiveness of the region and assist in the EDC’s business recruitment efforts.

Quantifiable Objective: By the Year 2000, the Mariposa County EDC’s objective is to:
1. Support the development of a commercial riding stable, guest ranch, equestrian and hiking trail system and similar types of uses in the area.
2. Support the development of commercial recreation facilities such as a gym, bowling alley, golf course, driving range, water slide, etc.
3. Support the development of public parks, the Mariposa Creek parkway, a community outdoor theater and other open space/cultural facilities in the Mariposa.


Implementing Programs & Actions
A-9a Assist in the preparation of business and marketing plans for identified commercial recreation facility needs.
In cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, the Park Service, Forest Service, BLM and others, develop and maintain information on the potential market demand for various types of commercial recreation facilities. This information is to be made available to private or public sector facility developers.

A-9b Work with the Mariposa County Parks and Recreation Department to identify potential market driven recreation activities which could generate revenues to support other recreation services in the community.
The Mariposa County EDC can assist County Parks and Recreation in the creation of development and operation plans for “enterprise” types of public recreation activities that would generate revenues to support community focused County recreation services.

A-9c Identify suitable areas for the development of recreation facilties in the County.
In cooperation with the County, land owners and the Mariposa County Board of Realtors, identify parcels of land that could be appropriately developed with commercial recreation facilities. In instances where commercial public parks are to be developed, the EDC can assist in identifying commercial development opportunities which complement the park and could contribute financial resources towards its development.