Winkelman Park opens in Aloha with dog park, youth athletic field

Phase 1 of the development of Paul & Verna Winkelman Park in Aloha is now complete and available for public use.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, which manages and maintains the 20-acre site, removed temporary barriers and opened the gates on June 1. Development of Phase 1 took 12 months and was funded by THPRD’s 2008 voter-approved bond measure.

Located at 10139 SW 175th Avenue, the site features a two-acre dog park and a multipurpose youth athletic field with backstop. It also offers a perimeter pathway and parking.

“This is another milestone in the implementation of our bond measure,” said Doug Menke, THPRD general manager. “We’re doing what we told voters we would do.
“Winkelman is a strong community asset now and will be even better in the future when Phase 2 is completed.”

No timetable has been set for Phase 2 because funds are not available, but THPRD plans to add a community garden, sheltered picnic seating, play areas, and more.

The dog park is fully fenced and partitioned into a small dog paddock, winter paddock with wood chips for use during the wet season, and a large, sloped area. The small dog paddock provides protection from larger dogs.

Other amenities include an agility area for dogs with jump walls and weave poles. A paw wash and pet drinking fountain also is provided.

The athletic field consists of natural grass and can be used for a variety of sports, including soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball and softball. The Park District will begin scheduling it for games and practices this fall.

It is the second youth athletic field THPRD has created with funds from the 2008 bond measure. The first opened in 2011 at Meadow Waye Park in south Beaverton.

ABOUT THPRD

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning
about 50 square miles and serving more than 220,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of nature preserve. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.