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4.4 PUBLIC SERVICES This section analyzes the project's potential effects on public services in the area and reviews the regulatory context for the project. Parks,public schools, fire protection services,law enforcement services,and public libraries are discussed separately in the five subsections below. 4.4.1 PHYSICAL SETTING The project site is currently used for agricultural purposes, including the cultivation of row crops and operation of dairies. Existing rural residential neighborhoods are located in the northwestemmost portion of the project site and in the central project area as shown in Figure 4.2-1 in Section 4.2, "Land Use and Agriculture". In addition, urban development envisioned in other parts of the Mountain House Master Plan(MHMP)is currently under construction north of the project site. Refer to Section 4.2 for further discussion of existing uses. PARKS AND RECREATION This section discusses the entities that operate and maintain parks in the project study area. Local and regional parks are not located in or adjacent to the project site.The closest local parks include those located in the City of Tracy and the Larch Clover County Park east of the project site. The closest regional recreational facility to the project area is the Bethany Reservoir Park in Alameda County to the west.The closest regional park is the Durham Ferry State Recreation Area located east of the City of Tracy. County of San Joaquin Division of Parks and Recreation The County of San Joaquin Division of Parks and Recreation develops and maintains regional,community, and neighborhood parks and facilities in most areas of the County. The Division of Parks and Recreation is not responsible for areas of the County, including the MHMP area,where local agencies or special districts(e.g., Mountain House Community Services District [MHCSD])have been delegated the authority to develop and manage parks(Smith 2004). The Division of Parks and Recreation funds park development through state bond funds,federal land and water grants, community development block grant funds, federal urban park renewing funds,and Quimby Act(i.e., developer assessment)fees.The Division of Parks and Recreation does not propose any new parks in the northern portion of the County,but funding is available to purchase regional parkland in the southern portion of the County. The Division of Parks and Recreation owns,operates, and maintains 22 regional,community, and neighborhood parks. Of these,the Dos Reis and Mossdale County Parks are located closest to the project site,approximately 10 miles to the east(SJCCDD 1994a).The Division of Parks and Recreation employs 42 full-time staff and 15 full- time equivalents(temporary staff). Mountain House Community Services District MHCSD was formed to provide a variety of services in the MHMP area.MHCSD is responsible for securing funding, developing, and operating regional,community,and neighborhood parks in the MHMP area in compliance with the MHMP. MHCSD operates one park in the MHMP area.This neighborhood park encompasses 5 acres and is located at the comer of Wicklund Crossing and Historic Street,in Neighborhood F. College Park at Mountain House Specific Plan III Draft EIR EDAW Public Services 4.4-1 San Joaquin County