Recently Completed Projects
Fanno Creek Trail
Former Greenwood Inn to Scholls Ferry Road
After over a decade of public involvement, planning, right-of-way negotiations, design, engineering, THPRD opened the approximate ½-mile section of the Fanno Creek Regional Trail on January 3, 2012. The trail represents the final significant gap in the 4½-miles of this regional trail located in southeast Beaverton. This small section of trail connects to the existing trail at the former Greenwood Inn site (Allen Boulevard east of Highway 217) to the SW Allen Boulevard/SW Scholls Ferry Road by the City of Beaverton Operations Facility.
The new multi-use trail section (click here for a map) is 10’ wide and constructed of asphalt, and includes 11 boardwalks where the trail crosses drainageways and wetlands. A small portion of the trail, located at the City of Beaverton Operations Facility, will incorporate pervious concrete (a joint venture between THPRD and the City of Beaverton). This section of trail is expected to be completed by late summer 2012, in conjunction with Washington County’s bridge replacement project (over Fanno Creek) along SW Scholls Ferry Road. Currently, this short section of trail is constructed of compacted gravel and goes around the City’s parking area.
In addition to the trail improvements, the project also included a number of natural resource area improvements along the Fanno Creek corridor, including the removal of invasive plants, planting thousands of native trees and shrubs, the creation of a wetland designed to improve the flood storage capacity of the creek, and areas of creek bank stabilization to help improve fish habitat and water quality of the creek.
If you have any questions or comments about this project please contact Nicole Paulsen at npaulsen@thprd.org or 503.629.6305.
Permanent restroom at PCC-Rock Creek campus
THPRD has completed construction of a permanent, waterless restroom at the east end of the park near ballfield #3. This much-needed capital imprvement was partially funded by a local government grant through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
If you have any further questions please contact Nicole Paulsen at npaulsen@thprd.org or 503/629-6305.
Jackie Husen Park site improvements
(Metro local share project)
Click the map above or the link in the Document Center on the right to see an enlarged version of the Jackie Husen Park site plan.
The Jackie Husen Park site improvements project is now open for use. Northwest Earthmovers Inc. (NEI), was awarded the project on May 10, 2010, at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Construction began in July 2011 and was completed in December 2011.
Jackie Husen Park is located in the northwest quadrant of the District, adjacent to Jordan Park. Combined with Jordan Park, the area totals 4.88 acres. Less than half was included in the current development of the park. The remaining land slopes down to Cedar Mill Creek and has a dense forest canopy. A portion of the forested area will be enhanced and restored with the removal of invasive species and replanted with native shrubs and trees. The forested area is an on-going enhancement and restoration project with the District's Natural Resources Department.
The improvements for Jackie Husen Park include re-grading its central area creating an open play field, suitable for U8 soccer practices. An asphalt walk circles the park allowing visitors to stroll and access the trailhead to the proposed community trail through Jordan Park.
A number of mature trees will be retained, and benches and picnic tables will encourage gatherings throughout the park. An exciting play area will be provided that will include ample seating for easy viewing of the children playing. Adjacent to the play area will be a shelter/pavilion that will offer a shady respite to park users in summer months and rain cover during wetter times of the year.
A water fountain, barbeque and electrical outlet is located within the picnic shelter area. The on-site parking lot will be visually buffered with plant material to soften its appearance and blend it into the park setting. Additional parking is provided on Reeves Street as part of the County required street improvements.
This park will create a high-quality neighborhood open space within walking distance for many local residents. Given its open, rolling terrain, large mature shade trees and proximity to Jordan Park’s natural features and planned portion of the Cedar Mill Creek Community Trail, this site will provide access to a variety of recreational experiences.
Jackie Husen Park is a Metro Local Share Project that stems from the passage of the 2006 Natural Areas Bond Measure 26-80.
Eichler Park-- Bike Course
THPRD and Northwest Trails Alliance (NWTA) collaborated to reconstruct and maintain the existing bike jumps at Eichler Park. The remodel included three different jump lines for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders, along with a small pump track.
The new design enables kids and adults to develop their bike handling skills in a safe and encouraging envioronment.
The Eichler Park bike jumps were constructed several years ago, but there was no real design applied when they were built. Now that the sport has grown, THPRD and NWTA have designed a better course that can be used by novice riders as well as the highly skilled. In April 2011, THPRD and NWTA reached an agreement that allowed NWTA to design, build and maintain the bike course permanently.
NWTA organized a number of volunteer work parties to have the new course completed quickly. THPRD and NW Trails Alliance held a grand re-opening on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Click here for more details or visit www.nw-trail.org for more detailed information.
Paul & Verna Winkelman Park - Master Plan
The 2008 Bond Measure included funds for athletic field development and natural area enhancements at Winkelman Park.
In an effort to insure that field development would be compatible with the overall future needs of the park site, SDC funds were approved to conduct a comprehensive master planning effort for the entire 20-acre site.
An outside consulting team was hired to assist with the public process, site design and the completion of the master plan.
The District held a series of staff and management team meetings; three Public Task Force meetings; and two neighborhood meetings.
Throughout these meetings alternative plans were proposed, discussed, and adjusted based on the comments received.
The preferred plan was selected based on its ability to allow for a larger multi-use field; better site access and parking; and preservation of the rural character of the site. The plan protects exiting scenic opportunities, such as the view to Mt. Jefferson.
The District’s goal is to construct the park in several development phases, as funds are available.
The Master Plan for Paul & Verna Winkelman Park was approved by THPRD’s Board of Directors on Monday, September 13, 2010.
The Master Plan includes the following facilities and improvements (site plan):
- A multi-use field with a backstop.
- Parking for approximately 95 cars.
- A dog park, including a vegetated water quality swale.
- Natural resource enhancements.
- Improvements to 175th Avenue as required by Washington Co.
- A multi-use trail system.
- Children’s play areas.
- Picnic areas and shelters.
- Restrooms.
- A sport court.
- Interpretive and regulatory signage.
- Fencing, landscape planting and irrigation.
- Utility work.
With 2008 Bond Measure funding, the multi-use field and parking will be completed in the coming years. Please click here to be directed to the Winkelman Park Phase I bond project web page where more detailed information can be found.
Burnwood West Play Equipment
On early Sunday morning, August 1, 2010, the play equipment at Burntwood West Park was vandalized and set on fire. The equipment was unsalvageable and was removed.
On August 25th, THPRD staff held a neighborhood meeting at the Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center to discuss 3 options for new play equipment at the park.
These options were also presented online at THPRD’s website for patrons to view and provide feedback.
Based on feedback from the neighborhood meeting and comments received on the website, a preferred option was decided upon.
You can view an image of the new play equipment that was installed on October 23, 2010. You can view the plan by looking in the "Document Center" on the right side of the page.
Installation of the new play equipment was a community effort, led by the Beaverton Optimists, and included dozens of park neighbors volunteering their time to the cause.
THPRD maintenance staff assisted in the effort by providing tools and technical assistance to the volunteers.
After the installation of wood fiber safety surfacing and a thorough inspection of the completed play equipment, the platy area was re-opened to children’s delight on November 4th.
