Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District

Facilities - Natural Resources - Plans & Projects - Camille Park Master Plan

Introduction
Executive Summary
Site Description
Planning Process
The Master Plan

Approved Map
Approved Examples

Appendix I
Appendix II

Master Plan - PDF Format

Introduction

Master Plan
The Camille Park Master Plan provides the 12-acre site with a longterm guide for public access, amenity development, and natural resource protection and enhancement. The Master Plan identifies overall goals and objectives for the site, accompanied by several supporting concepts that will be refined and fully developed over time.

The plan will provide the neighborhood and community with the following benefits:

Safe, accessible passive recreation opportunities.
Protection and enhancement of native vegetation.
Enhanced picnic and active recreation facilities.
Environmental education opportunities.
An increased awareness and appreciation for the region's natural history.

Site History
Camille Park was acquired in 1961, shortly after the development of the surrounding neighborhood. The park was in a topographically low spot and supported wetlands and seasonally flooded areas. When the park was developed, native vegetation and "brush" were removed, parts of the park were graded, and a path and other recreation amenities including a playground and tennis courts were added over the years. Although the park was modified for active recreation, many of the natural aspects of the property remained. A significant stand of Oregon white oak trees as well as camas wildflowers continued to persist in the park as well as a fringe area of wetland forest.

The park has historically been a very wet area and records document many complaints or complications about water issues in the park, which may have affected the neighborhood. A man-made drainage ditch/stream crosses the northern area of the park. Water flows through this stream from the east and drains towards Highway 217 in the west. The grade in the stream is very flat, so water moves through it slowly. In 2005 City of Beaverton completed a major upgrade to the stormwater system in the Heather Lane area of the neighborhood where stormwater pipes daylight at the aforementioned stream. The area around the stream was revegetated in winter 2007 to improve aesthetics, water quality, and wildlife habitat. As a result of neighborhood inquiries, an interest in protecting the park's camas and oak areas, and interest from community partners, Park District staff requested and received management approval to create a master plan for the park in 2006. The plan was approved by the THPRD Board of Directors in March 2007.