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Glen Oak Park and Filbert Run Park Master Plans
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Presentation and discussion only, no action required.
BACKGROUND:
Last year the City contracted with Lango Hansen Landscape Architects to consult and assist the Community Services Department in leading a public master planning and design process for two undeveloped future park sites known as Glen Oak Road Park and Filbert Run Park. Each of these two City-owned parcels were acquired as a result of being previously identified priority areas for parks within our Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The master plan/design process took place over the past several months. It involved extensive public outreach and numerous public meetings for each of the two park sites. The City Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) provided input and recommendations on the master plans. At their January 22, 2015 meeting, PRAC unanimously passed a motion to support the "preferred concept plan" for each park.
The Glen Oak Park site is a 9-acre undeveloped property, located at 14491 S. Glen Oak Road (corner of Glen Oak & High School Roads). It was purchased by the City in 2008, utilizing a combination of City Parks System Development (SDC) funds and Metro Natural Areas Bond Measure Local Share program funding. The High School/Glen Oak Road area has long been recognized as a high priority for park and open space. The Glen Oak Park site is ideally located within the identified priority area at the corner of Glen Oak Rd. and High School Rd. It is within walking distance to a number of residential neighborhoods, Oregon City High School, and Clackamas Community College. The Glen Oak Road park site is intended to serve both the surrounding neighborhoods and the community at large.
The Filbert Run Park site is a 3.5-acre undeveloped property, located on the south side of Hazelnut Avenue between Vincent Dr. and Hazel Grove Dr. Acquired by the City in 2007, this property is situated wit...
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