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A parks system with recreational opportunities for all is a key Strategic Plan priority.
We're excited to add to your parks and recreation experience.
Coming to a park near you
Pickleball courts are coming to Aspen Highlands Park in 2024. The first pickleball courts in Gresham’s park system! Two new courts will nestle up beside the futsal court to fully utilize the park’s plaza space.
This park improvement is made possible with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds given to the City through the offices of Sen. Chris Gorsek and Rep. Ricki Ruiz.
More about Aspen Highlands Park
Contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
Walking paths are coming to Columbia View Park in 2024. Staff secured two grants worth over $1.3 million through ODOT’s Community Paths Program to develop the walking paths.
More about Columbia View Park.
Contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
Coming to Gradin Sports Park in 2025, the City is adding two new softball and baseball fields and two new soccer fields to complete the vision of the sports park that began more than two decades ago.
Plus, pickleball, dog park
More good news for Gradin! The City won an Oregon State Parks grant to build an amenity plaza with pickleball and sports courts, a restroom and a dog park.
The money for Gradin comes from three grants:
- Capital funding of $2 million through Oregon’s lottery bond program.
- Federal funding of $2 million, thanks to Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
- And $467,950 from the Oregon State Parks Local Government Grant Program.
More about Gradin Community Sports Park.
Contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
Walking paths are coming to North Gresham Park in 2024. Staff secured two grants worth over $1.3 million through ODOT’s Community Paths Program to develop the walking paths.
More about North Gresham Park.
Contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
Coming to Rockwood Central Park in 2024, the City is adding community garden plots and renovating the basketball court with a new, wider surface.
These park improvements are made possible with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds given to the City through the offices of Sen. Chris Gorsek and Rep. Ricki Ruiz.
More about Rockwood Central Park.
Contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
Designing for undeveloped parks
The City is working with the community to identify potential recreation improvements for six undeveloped parks.
- Gresham Parks Concept Plan Report
- Project Background
Send comments to Parks Planner Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
The City Council is exploring ways to expand and improve Gresham’s park system including undeveloped neighborhood and community parks.
Gresham has six undeveloped parks that include open space or natural areas with no recreational amenities.
Undeveloped parks concept plans
- Southwest Community Park
- Southeast Community Park
- East Gresham Neighborhood Park
- Jenne Butte Neighborhood Park
- Southeast Neighborhood Park
- Columbia View Neighborhood Park
Background information
Two of the six parks are classified as community parks that serve the entire city and provide recreation for all age groups, from easy picnicking and walking to active sports and play areas.
Each undeveloped park is broken up into different zones. The zones represent areas for specific activities, such as play areas, dog parks or wildlife viewing. The zones help define areas where we want to protect and preserve the natural environment while maximizing opportunities to activate other areas for public use.
These concept plans were developed based on each park's unique existing conditions and the community's feedback on the zones during public engagement meetings.
Learn more about these parks
- Shaull Property
- Next Steps
The Shaull property is a 7.9-acre property with wetlands and trees next to Southwest Community Park.
The City purchased the property in 2021 to protect the natural areas and provide greater access to the park.
This purchase received the most votes in a community survey.
Next steps
- The City's first priority will be to remove trees that pose a threat to surrounding homes due to root rot.
- Future improvements to this property and Southwest Community Park will be prioritized against other potential park projects for funding.
- The City will work with local educators, community groups and wildlife experts to protect habitat and create opportunities for nature experiences for park visitors.
Background
- The City signed a purchase and sale agreement for the Shaull property in 2021.
- The City conducted the typical due diligence steps required to complete the purchase. An environmental site assessment, appraisal of the property and title review were all conducted with no concerns found.
- The previous property owner removed structures on the site before the close of the sale.
Contact
For more information about these projects, contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner, at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov