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Current Status
Construction began in April 2010. The park is closed during construction to protect public safety. Work is scheduled to be complete and the park reopened to the public this fall.
Why is this park being developed?
This property was originally acquired by Clark County with the intention of developing a portion of it as a neighborhood park once funding was available to maintain it. In 2005, voters in the unincorporated urban area of the county approved a ballot measure that created the Greater Clark Parks District. This special taxing district provides maintenance and operations funding for 30 new neighborhood parks, five new community parks, seven miles of new trail and additional youth sports fields. Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park was one of the 30 neighborhood park properties that were identified as being part of the Greater Clark Parks District during the campaign. It is now being developed as part of this program.
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Construction Information
July 2010 Update: The unusually wet weather in May and June delayed work activities, but the contractor is now working regularly in the park. Major earthmoving work is nearly complete. The playground area south of the large oak tree has been roughed in. The small, soft-surface trail down to Petticoat Lane is currently being roughed in. The half-street improvements along 39th Street are also nearly complete.
Project Description
This 12-acre park is located on the east side of NE St. Johns Road between NE Petticoat Lane on the south and NE 39th Street on the north. The existing undeveloped park property features a heavily forested canyon area along the west side of the property and open fields on the east side. A small creek also runs through the property on the west side.
The development plans for this park focus on approximately five acres on the east side of the property, leaving the majority of the park acreage undisturbed.
The concept plan for the park includes:
- Paved walking/biking trail
- Playground
- Two picnic tables
- Informal open lawn play area
- Benches
- Landscaping
- Garbage cans, a bike rack and signs
In addition, the concept plan includes several features that are currently unfunded, but can be added to the park in the future:
- Basketball half court
- Viewpoint area with benches
- Picnic area with stone walls closer to 39th Street
- Additional trail sections
- Additional landscaping and trees
In January 2009, the Board of Clark County Commissioners approved the request to officially change the name of the park to Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park. The name refers to the family farm which operated on the property for approximately 100 years before it was sold to the county for use as a park. The name was suggested and voted upon by park neighbors in 2008.
Public Participation
Major decisions about what the park will look like and what types of features it will have in it were made in 2008 during the park planning process. Project staff relied on public participation to help guide this process. Your input helped us:
- Understand and respond to the needs and concerns of your neighborhood.
- Understand which park features were most important to you and your neighbors.
- Learn about the potential for community fundraising to add features to the park.
The first newsletter and comment form were mailed out to park neighbors in April 2008. The county then hosted a public meeting in June 2008, and presented several preliminary concept plans to neighbors for input. Input was also collected through the Web page. Summaries of the public comments received are available below.
In July 2008, an updated proposed concept plan was mailed out to neighbors in a newsletter for final review and input before it was presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for approval.
In October 2008, neighbors were also invited to provide input about the types of play experiences and equipment they'd like to see in this park. A summary of these comments is available below.
In March 2010, neighbors received a letter announcing the start of construction.
June 2008 public meeting materials
April 2008 newsletter and comment form mailing
Project Schedule
Late fall 2007-summer 2008: Planning and preliminary design phase; public feedback obtained; preferred concept plan developed.
Summer/fall 2008: Proposed concept plan presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for approval; planning phase ends; final design and permitting phase begins.
Fall 2008-winter 2009-10: Design and permitting phase substantially completed.
April 2010: Construction begins.
Fall 2010: Construction scheduled to be complete.
Project Funding
Design and construction of Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park is funded by park impact fees, which are paid whenever a new residential property is developed, and the real estate excise tax, which is paid whenever property is sold. Maintenance of the park will be funded by the Greater Clark Parks District, a special district approved by voters in the unincorporated urban area of Clark County in 2005.
Contact Information:
Robin Washington, Project Manager
Phone:
360-397-6118 x. 4572
E-mail: Robin.Washington@clark.wa.gov
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