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Glen Oak Park Grant Discussion
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Recommend by motion to support Oregon CIty Parks staff in application of the Local Government Grant from Oregon State Parks for Glen Oak Park.
BACKGROUND:
The Oregon City 1999 and 2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plans identified the Glen Oak
Park site area as a high priority for park and open space need. The City purchased the 9-acre
property on Glen Oak Road and High School Avenue in 2008, for development of a future
community park site per the identified need. In 2015, the Community Services Department
completed a master plan for this property, to guide the development of the park.
The proposed project for the Glen Oak Park will protect existing natural resources and
accommodate the growing community needs. The project aims to provide recreational
amenities, community space, and educational opportunities that do not currently exist for the
community, especially in the surrounding neighborhood area. Proposed improvements
include accessible pathways, new wildlife viewing overlook, new accessible nature play
equipment, stormwater planters, new picnic areas, invasive species removal and replanting of
native plants, new multi-use recreation court, new dog park area, open lawn, new interpretive
seat wall, new portable restroom pad and shelter facilities, restored natural wetlands area,
street stormwater planters, and ADA-compliant parking. These improvements meet the
state-wide and county goals of providing non-motorized trails, sports and playfields,
picnic/day use facilities, and nature study/wildlife viewing opportunities.
If grant funds are awarded, the project will be completed in calendar year 2018.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Grant Amount: $490,000
Matching City Funds: $1,710,000
Total Amount: Approximately $2.2 million
FY(s): 2017-18
Funding Source: Parks SDC