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and outreach wil,t be apptied to ensure a successful. pubtic campaign and to bring this tong- awaited facitity to Life. Vl. Tourism Metrics and Success Measurement 1. Addressingthe Kittitas CountyTourism Strategic Ptan This project directty supports the goats outtined in the Kittitas County Tourism Strategic Ptan, particutarLy the first objective: "Managing Visitor lmpact and Strengthening lnfrastructure." While an indoor recreation facitity is a long-standing priority for residents, it also offers an important benefit to the tourism ecosystem by retieving pressure on popular outdoor assets-such as traits and parks-through the creation of atternative, year-round recreationaI opportunities for visitors. The project atso supports the plan's second strategic goat: "Enhancing TraiI Connectivity." Current facitity designs incl.ude connections to nearby traits, particularty those [ocated north of the site. Nicky Pasi, of Mountains to Sound Greenway and a member of the Project Committee, has ptayed a key rol,e in identifying and shaping these ptanned connections. Looking ahead, the future devetopment of Buttfrog Ftats offers a strong opportunity to cottaborate with the developer on expanding regionaL trait access. This improved connectivitywoutd enhance visitor mobitity, promote sustainabte recreation patterns, and strengthen the relationship between indoor and outdoor experiences-hetping to further distribute visitor activity across the Upper Kittitas County a rea. 2. Metrics Assuming continued emphasis on tourism-driven economic growth in Upper Kittitas County, an indoor recreation facil.ity is expected to be a strong attractor for visitors. The operating modet incl,udes differentiated pricing, with higher user fees for non-residents, making it straightforward to identify and trackvisitor usage through point-of-sale systems. These systems witt capture data on day-use admissions, memberships, and program participation, offering retia bte, rea[-time metrics on non-resident facitity use. Additionat insights may be gathered through a voluntary guest registry, al.l,owing visitors to indicate their home city or ZIP code. This low-cost tool can provide supptementaI data on geographic reach, particutarty in the earty years of operation. Facil,ity rentats-such as those for tournaments, swim meets, and other events-witL al.so be tracked through booking systems, and event organizers (e.g., athletic clubs or school districts) can be asked to report estimates on attendance and visitor origin. These events are tikety to contribute meaningfulty to overnight stays and tourism revenue. lmportantl,y, many residents invotved in the design process expressed concerns about overuse by visitors. To ensure a batance between tourism promotion and resident 16