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Westside Trail (Beaverton Powerline Trail) — Schuepbach Park to the Nature Park (Segments #8-11)

The Park District completed right-of-way acquisition and design work on a two-mile-long section of the Westside Trail (Beaverton Powerline Trail) stretching between the recently completed section at Schuepbach Park to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. One completed the project will provide a two mile extension to the existing trail, including a 10-foot-wide asphalt trail and occasional trail amenities such as benches and trash receptacles.  Construction is anticipated to begin July 2008.

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Fanno Creek Trail — Greenwood Inn to Scholls Ferry Road

THPRD is working toward closing the Greenwood Inn-to-Scholls Ferry gap in the Fanno Creek Trail.  The Park District and its consultant, Alta Planning + Design, are working on the design development/construction plans, negotiating right-of-way agreements, drafting construction drawings, and securing permits from local jurisdictions. This project represents a multi-party agreement involving several land owners. The development of this trail portion will enhance connectivity gaps in the district  and will add to the future connectivity of trail that has been recognized as a regional priority for alternative modes of transportation from southeast Portland to Wilsonville. The project is in the construction documentation phase and current top priorities are land and easement acquisition. The master plan calls for a 3,000-linear-foot bike and pedestrian trail connection along Fanno Creek behind the Allen Boulevard properties. The construction of the trail is tentatively scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2009.

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John Quincy Adams Young (JQAY) House

The Park District has completed the master plan for the JQAY House on Cornell Road.  The house, originally built by early Cedar Mill settler John Quincy Adams Young, was located near the site of his millworks off of NW Cornell Road in the northeast quadrant of the Park District.  After serving as a home, it later was used as a general store and a post office with John Quincy Adams Young serving as the postmaster.  It was purchased in 2005 by the Park District and will be restored according to the approved master plan.

The master plan identifies the significance of this property and its place in Washington County history. Furthermore, the master plan calls for this site to be developed into a neighborhood park with an interpretive center and rental facility. The master plan calls for the interpretive center to provide educational opportunities for school-age children and the greater community. The JQAY house will be nominated to the National Historic Registry for its significance to the local area in July 2008. A decision for the placement of the site on the National Historic Registry nomination should be rendered by October 2008.
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Garden Home Recreation Center - Parking Lot Expansion & Soccer Field Renovation

With the help of several local consultants, the Park District has designed a pervious pavement parking lot expansion plan for the Garden Home Recreation Center located on SW Garden Home Road and Oleson Road. The Garden Home facility is a valued recreation center with many program options throughout the week. Additional parking was essential due to the center's popularity and high use. The installation of pervious pavement will be the first of its kind in the Park District and supports the district's sustainability mission statement by reducing the environmental impact of storm water runoff. In addition, the pervious asphalt will help improve storm-water runoff for the entire site. The project is set to create 38 additional parking stalls, while also reorienting the soccer field and Fanno Creek trail adjacent to the recreation facility. Construction began in August 2007. The pervious parking lot is currently open to use and has helped ease parking congestion; the soccer filed is anticipated for completion by late June 2008.
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Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Interpretive Center - Old Wagon Trail

Staff has completed conceptual design of the proposed boardwalk replacement for the Old Wagon Trail. In an effort to improve year-round usability of the trail, the existing 500-foot, at-grade boardwalk will be replaced by an elevated boardwalk. Additional improvements will also be made to non-boardwalk sections of the trail to increase overall trail usability. Currently, the boardwalk and portions of the trial experience standing water during winter's rainy season, making the trail unusable to park patrons. In additional proposals include a small viewing deck overlooking the wetlands. The viewing deck will provide an area for environmental education and a resting spot for trail users.

Next steps for this important Nature Park project include final design and engineering of the elevated boardwalk. It is anticipated that final plans will be completed by the end of 2008. At this time, funds are not available for actual construction. However, Nature Park staff is looking into grant and sponsorship/donation opportunities to assist in making this project a reality.  The design for the Old Wagon Trail relocation and restoration project began in the fall of 2006 and is anticipated for completion in the summer of 2008. Construction dates are yet  to be announced at this time.

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Winkelman Park - Temporary Parking Lot

Winkelman Park is composed of about 20 acres of rolling farmland and is located in the southwest quadrant of the park district just off of SW 175th Avenue. The district is currently under way with plans for a temporary parking lot and widening of the existing access road with a goal of opening the park to  passive use by October 2009. Master planning for this site is currently pending.

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Eichler Park - Skate Spot

THPRD and the City of Beaverton have identified Eichler Park as a great site for a community skate spot. Staff has been in contact with Skaters for Public Skate Parks, an interested patron and a skate park design firm for input and suggestions regarding the site design. Several design options have been produced by staff and will be reviewed and revised in the coming months. Stay tuned for a public meeting announcement!

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