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Current Status
This property contains both wetlands and wildlife habitat, which adds to the unique character and beauty of this greenway. However, the environmental restrictions that come with doing any kind of development near a wetland or habitat has presented the county with several challenges.
Because of this, the county is now working on the possibility of purchasing additional property adjacent to the park that might be better suited for a development project of this kind. As a result, the Chinook Neighborhood Park development project is on hold until additional property is obtained and design and construction funding is available. At this time, planning and design is scheduled to resume in 2011. Neighbors will be re-engaged in this park planning process at that time.
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Project Description
This 5-acre park site runs along Whipple Creek between NW 11th Avenue and NW 5th Place, on the south side of NW 149th Street in the North Salmon Creek neighborhood. The existing park property is currently a wooded area with a small clearing and a footbridge over Whipple Creek off of NW 7th Place.
Clark County sets the budget for each park project based on site-specific conditions such as wetlands, other natural features, and the need for curbs and sidewalks on adjacent streets. The approved budget also includes funding for neighborhood park features such as playground equipment, trails, picnic tables, landscaping, a sports court, and benches. What types of features will be included in this park will be determined with public input during the coming months.
Public Participation
Project staff rely on public participation to help guide park layout during the design process. Your input will:
- Help us understand and respond to the needs and concerns of your neighborhood.
- Help us understand which park features are most important to you and your neighbors.
- Help us learn about the potential for community fundraising to add features to the park..
The first project mailer was sent out to park neighbors in March 2007. The project was subsequently put on hold. Neighbors will be re-engaged in the planning and design process when it resumes in 2011.
March 2007 Mailing:
Project Funding
Design and construction of Chinook 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:
Jilayne Jordan, Parks Communications Specialist, 360-397-6118 x. 4949
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