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Play and Delight

10. Serenity Park

This proposal would create space within a natural area for public art elements, accessible pathways, flowering plant gardens, and a platform for yoga and tai chi. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $248,105

Location: Orenco Woods Nature Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: Nestled into the beautiful Orenco Woods Nature Park, two new moments for serenity are proposed. A public art installation with seating will be off the eastern trails into a clearing surrounded by existing trees with an accessible pathway linking it to the existing trail. A proposed berm south of the existing play area will provide space for yoga and meditation with a platform and seating. This quite space will be surrounded by native plantings to seamless integrate with the surrounding meadows.

3. Nature Play in Evergreen Park

This project would add nature play elements to Evergreen Park in Hillsboro, including log play, tactile play and climbing structures. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $249,600

Location: Evergreen Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: In the wooded area to the south of Evergreen park, the proposed play area will have clusters of climbing logs, stepping stones, boulders, and open areas for free play and fort building. The project proposes using natural materials for play surfacing in order to blend with the natural wooded area around. Seating will be integrated into the project. A new path with adjacent native plantings will connect the new play area to the existing park and existing paths. New site signage will provide information about plant species and safe play guidelines.

9. Covered outdoor play at Evergreen Park

A covered play space at Evergreen Park would expand the time of year play areas can be used, both in rainy and hot seasons. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $249,633

Location: Evergreen Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: Covered play space is proposed to update the play area in the center of Evergreen park. A covered structure will drain to the rain garden on the south east corner. Swings, spinners, and a play structure will all be sheltered from the elements! Large shade trees and a path connecting to the southern trails will link the updated play area to the rest of the park.

5. Updating the Playground at Shadywood Park

This project would improve the playground at Shadywood Park in Hillsboro, this project would add nature play elements and native plantings. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $249,600

Location: Shadywood Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: Proposed improvements to the playground at Shadywood Park will be nature focused and have elements such as log play, stones and tactile play. Existing trails which wind through the wooded area surrounding the playground will be updated and made accessible for all ages and abilities.

22. Keeping it rustic in Cornelius

This project would improve river access for simple, rustic activities like picnicking and fishing at Steamboat City Park. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $227,500

Location: Steamboat City Park in Cornelius

Image alt text: A new nature space is proposed at Steamboat City Park with access from the parking lot off the South 15th Ave cul-de-sac. A first foods and medicine garden will be tucked into the clearing with a shade structure at the east end. Accessible surfacing will be provided around the garden perimeter with picnic tables on the south side. Bird boxes will be nestled along the trees to the south end of the new garden area. A new accessible trail will provide access to a new fishing pier and canoe launch on the nearby Tualatin River.

24. Covered outdoor play at Bard Park

Building a covered shelter over the playground at Bard Park would provide year-round play. The shelter could include a green or living roof.. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $227,500

Location: Bard Park in Forest Grove

Image alt text: In the southeast corner of Bard Park, a playful covered structure is proposed to shelter people who use the existing play area. The shade structure will drain to a newly planted rain garden that will provide habitat for animals like amphibians and pollinating insects. Native plants with plant signage will line the side of the path opposite the play area.

13. Adult play structures at new park on Heckman Lane

This project would scale up the nature-based play amenties planned for the site to accommodate people of all ages at a new neighborhood park coming to Heckman Lane and 159th Avenue. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $227,500

Location: Upcoming THPRD park at NW Heckman Lane & 159th Ave in North Bethany

Image alt text: A new park off of NW Heckman Lane is in an ongoing public design process. This proposal supports sizing up play elements, allowing for people of all ages and sizes to play! Nature play elements like logs, trees that encourage climbing with ladders and safety structures, or willow enclosures will also be considered. The final design will be determined through the THPRD design process.

6. Adult Play Structures at Dairy Creek Park

This proposal would enhance recreational and play opportunities for adults. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $246,350

Location: Dairy Creek Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: New adult sized play elements are proposed along the walking path loop in Dairy Creek Park. The City of Hillsboro is currently designing a new park at this site, so Nature in Neighborhoods funding will support the addition of adult size play into the design. This could include elements such an adult-sized climbing feature, a rope pole, or fitness stations. This project also proposes a reflexology path on the east side of the trail which provides a form of massage therapy and play. An informational sign will guide adult players on responsible ways to have fun on the new play elements.

Health and Nourishment

28. Re-Indigenizing the Forest Grove Loop Trail

This project would center the Atfalati culture through design elements in public art and interpretative signs, and restore Oregon white oak habitat. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $221,000

Location: Forest Grove Loop Trail in Forest Grove

Image alt text: Native plant restoration and artwork are proposed for Gale Creek along the southern part of Forest Grove Loop Trail to the east of south west Ritchey Road. Visible from Ritchey Road, a new public art installation will mark the entry to the Forest Grove Loop Trail. Another public art installation will be further along the trail near the residential area. All art work will center Indigenous Atfalati culture and stories. Gale Creek will receive oak restoration along its banks and a restored wetland habitat with native plants will rest in the crook of the creek. A circular gathering space will sit just off the trail and north of the restored wetland.

12. Gleaning gardens for all

This project would enhance the gleaning gardens planned for a new neighborhood park in Beaverton on SW Pointer Road and would include the addition of interpretive signs to make the gardens more welcoming and accessible. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $185,900

Location: Future THPRD park at SW Pointer Road in Beaverton

Image alt text: Off SW Pointer road, a new neighborhood park is already in the works! This proposal would support the proposed gleaning gardens along the eastern edge of the new park. All proposed elements, including their locations, will be futher developed during the design phase of the park. Entering the park, there will be signage to welcome people in, and interpretive signage throughout the gleaning garden describing what plants are and how to use them. A water source to clean fruits and veggies, such as a hose bib, sprayer, or drinking fountain will be provided near the garden.

19. Re-Indigenizing Reuter Farms Park

This project would center the Atfalati culture through the addition of culturally specific design elements and gathering spaces, within an existing Oregon white oak grove. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $245,700

Location: Forest Grove Loop Trail in Forest Grove

Image alt text: Within an existing grove of white oaks at Reuter Farms Park, proposed improvements include an accessible path that will wind through the grove and have integrated Native storytelling features. Tucked behind the oak grove away from the road will be a covered gathering space with native designs and patterns overlooking the Gales Creek Valley. The gathering space includes a fire pit designed for cooking salmon. Native planting will provide a buffer between the covered gathering area and the large pond to the south.

16. Connecting people and habitat in Aloha

This project would build gleaning gardens and natural areas, making natural spaces more inclusive and increase health and welfare in diverse neighborhoods. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $249,600

Location: Recuerdo Park in Aloha

Image alt text: In the scenic and newly refurbished Recuerdo Park, this project proposes enhancing community connection to nature by expanding gleaning garden amenities. The proposed project is an expansion of the gleaning garden area which would include new garden plots at the north side of the park along SW Marty Lane. Adelante Mujares is a potential community partner for this work. Visitors would have the opportunity to connect with nature through site view points, trails, bridges, and shelters.

11. Asian produce garden

This garden would provide native and pollinator plants and space for culturally specific gardening practices in North Bethany, an area with a high representation of Asian Americans Read more...

Estimated Cost: $248,950

Location: Future park at NW 162nd Ave in North Bethany

Image alt text: An Asian Produce gleaning garden is proposed for the eastern edge of the open field bookend by NW Ernst, NW 162nd, and NW Brugger. This garden will be an open resource to the surrounding community and include two sections, one for culturally significant and edible plants, as well as a second section for native pollinator plants. A new water meter will also be installed to irrigate this culturally specific garden.

15. Community agriculture under utility lines

By expanding garden plots in John Marty Park, this project would increase access to ADA community garden plots in underused areas of powerline corridors. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $248,300

Location: Waterhouse Trail at John Marty Park in Beaverton

Image alt text: John Marty Park is a powerline park that currently hosts a community garden. This proposal is to expand the gardens by utilizing more of the unused space under the powerlines. The expansion will connect the existing community garden at the northern end of the park near NW Charlais St. ADA accessibility improvements ill be made within the expanded garden along with a new ADA parking space.

2. Enhancing Shute Park

This project would add new amenities to the park, including nature play elements and native plantings. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $247,000

Location: Shute Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: This project proposes new amenities for the wooded area south of the library at Hillsboro's beloved Shute Park. The proposale includes new nature play elements such as log play, stepping stones, and other tactile elements. Two bench swings, seating and a table for playing games are included in the concept. Accessible circulation will be integrated. Native planting areas will create a buffer along the edges of the site along South East 10th avenue.

25. Grow better community in Cornelius

By converting underutilized neighborhood space, this project would create new gardens for community members to grow and harvest their own food. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $240,500

Location: Cherry Street islands, in Cornelius

Image alt text: New neighborhood gardens are proposed In the two islands on Cherry Street off South 4th Ave. Both islands will have rows of raised garden beds with a tool shed and compost area on the west side and interpretive signage on the east side. The existing parking around the islands will remain.

Habitat and Ecosystems

7. Learning and discovery garden at W.L. Henry Elementary School

This project would expand and add amenities to a community garden space with plants and pollinator habitat, opening it to more families and community members. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $246,838

Location: W.L. Henry Elementary School in Hillsboro

Image alt text: The students and teachers at W.L.Henry Elementary propose a learning and discovery garden at their school! This garden will include raised garden beds, a fruit tree orchard, and local pollinator planting. A compost area, bee box, and rain cistern will help students take care of the garden and learn sustainable practices. Improved irrigation will help keep the garden thriving. A covered outdoor learning space will be nearby so the garden can be used during every season.

18. Pollinator Pathway on Rock Creek Powerline Trail

This project would create pollinator and bird-friendly habitat and provide interpretive information along the Rock Creek Trail. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $244,725

Location: Rock Creek Powerline Trail near the Rock Creek Powerline Soccer Fields

Image alt text: Walking the Rock Creek Powerline Trail from NW Rock Creek road, there are invasive blackberries all along the existing trail. This project proposes to remove these bushes and replant native pollinators along the extent of trail opposite to the soccer fields. Along the trail near the newly planted pollinator area will be three rest benches on accessible surfacing, with plant signage to promote learning opportunities.

4. Native Plant Gardens at Rood Bridge Park

This project would create native plant gardens at Rood Bridge Park, providing opportunities to learn about wildlife, habitat and protection of the environment. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $247,000

Location: Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: This project is located on the south side of Rood Bridge Park and proposes native planting and ecological enhacement areas around the pond and wetlands. This project will restore habitat for native flora and fauna and will add interpretive signage to help community learn about these native ecosystems. This area is seasonally flooded so plantings and restoration design will work with these ecological processes to enhance habitat for native flora and fauna at the park and connect visitors to the place.

20. To Make it All Good Again at Tualatin Hills Nature Park

This project would restore habitat with Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge, improve trail accessibility, and add interpretative elements. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $247,000

Location: Tualatin Hills Nature Park in Beaverton

Image alt text: Existing trails wind through the beloved streams and wooded area of Tualatin Hills Nature Park. New interpretive signage is proposed throughout the trails to inform people of all ages about the nature they are interacting with and cultural practices associated with various plants. This project ideas centers around the potential for future collaboration between THPRD and the Native Community, who could work together to develop the interpretive content. Native plant restoration areas will be identified and restored. Trail accessibility, maintenance, and restoration improvements will be made.

17. To Make it All Good Again at PCC Rock Creek

This project would improve trail accessibility, provide space for gathering and art, and establish first food gardens at the PCC Rock Creek campus. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $250,000

Location: Portland Community College Rock Creek in North Bethany

Image alt text: Led by a coalition of Indigenous community members and PCC faculty, the "To Make it All Good Again at PCC Rock Creek" proposal will support accessibility improvements, community learning and visitor experiences at several locations across the Rock Creek campus. This project proposes planting culturally significant plants and First Foods at the learning garden located at the southern end of campus. On the North side of campus, this project proposes the creation of an overlook which will offer views over an existing meadow and wetland habitat surrounding Rock Creek. At the overlook, there will be a gathering area with seating and art facilitated by Indigenous artists. Existing trails that lead from the overlook down to an established grove of white oaks near the creek will be improved for accessibility and have updated trailhead signage and trailhead improvements.

1. Restoring Nature in Hamby Park

This project will protect and restore wildlife habitat in the park by extending corridors of natural vegetation into turfgrass areas. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $75,562

Location: Hamby Park in Hillsboro

Image alt text: Located off NE Jackson School Road and nestled between clusters of homes, new trees will shade picnic tables near the existing park area. Further back into the site along a footpath, a native plant and restoration area with plant ID signage will be on the south side of the path, shade trees and picnic tables on the north side of the path, and bird boxes nestled along the path furthest from the road. Improved irrigation will help establish the shade tree plantings and increase resiliency of the plantings during heat events.

23. Pocket forests in Cornelius

This project would create a micro-forest within a grassy area, in a neighborhood that doesn't have enough tree canopy. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $198,250

Location: Tarrybrooke Park in Cornelius

Image alt text: A new forest and walking path are proposed for the southern corner of Tarrybrooke Park. A new accessible gravel loop will connect to the street along South 4th Ave. The loop will wind through Miyawaki forest planting and provide shade for a neighborhood with little tree cover. A dog waste station will be provided.

14. Pollinator habitat at Center Street Park

This project would create a native meadow with shrubs and plants like milkweed to increase habitat and resources for pollinators and interpretive signage for visitors. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $249,600

Location: Center Street Park in Beaverton

Image alt text: Pollinator plantings and culturally affirming interpretive signage are proposed at the north east corner of Center St Park. This project is centered around creating pollinator habitat, including plants such as milkweed. Approaching the meadow from the east at the corner of SW Denfield and SW Mercer Terrace, this project proposes signage connecting pollinator and culturally significant human stories. An accessible path nearby will meander through the proposed restored meadow of pollinator plants, shrubs and perennials with explanatory plant signage along the way. The meadow walk will also include a learning circle with benches. Culturally informative signage will greet folks who enter the meadow from the park end as well.

27. Pollinator pathway on the Forest Grove Loop

Add pollinator and bird-friendly habitat plantings along with interpretive information on the southwest portion of the Forest Grove Loop Trail. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $132,600

Location: Forest Grove Loop Trail in Forest Grove

Image alt text: Pollinator planting and benches are proposed along the southern part of Forest Grove Loop Trail to the east of south west Ritchey Road. Gale Creek winds along the south of the trail and residential neighborhoods are to the north. New patches of seeding with pollinator plants will host planting areas of shrubs and perennials. In the patch concentrated closest to the residential area, benches will be provided along the trail, encouraging residents to come be in nature.

21. Wetland restoration at Kyle Park

This project would provide wetland restoration along Gales Creek at Kyle Recreation Area in Forest Grove to provide enhanced habitat for viewing birds and other native species. Read more...

Estimated Cost: $201,500

Location: Kyle Park in Forest Grove

Image alt text: A new play and gathering area is being developed by Forest Grove in the nook of nature south of B Street Self Storage, West of B St, and cradled by Gales Creek. The play and gathering area will be define through a design process with the city. The Community Choice Grant proposes two new shade trees and meadow planting/ wetland restoration. The restoration will occur along the south end between the flood plain and new gathering and play areas. The Community Choice Grant also proposes new bird boxes nestled into the natural area along Gale Creek will provide homes for resident birds.