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Current Status
The conceptual development plan for this park was approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in September 2009. Design and permitting has begun. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2011 if funding is available.
Park design modified to accommodate road extension
During the county's recent review of the park development plans, project staff were informed by the transporatation department that it must connect NE 90th Avenue across the west side of the park as part of the park development. This requirement will change the layout of the park somewhat. The new road section will have two full-width lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalks. Parking will not be allowed on it.
In order to accommodate the new roadway through the park, staff had to remove the future skateboarding spot from the plan. Locating it on the piece of property next to I-205 was not possible because it would create potential safety problems with children walking and skating back and forth across the new road in order to access the entire park.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be notified of the changes to the concept plan at a meeting on Friday, February 19, 2010 at noon. The meeting will be located at the Clark County Public Service Center, 6th floor training room, 1300 Franklin St. in downtown Vancouver. The meeting is open to the public, and there is an open public comment period at the beginning.
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Project Description
This 4.2-acre property is located at 6916 NE 94th Ave., on the east side of I-205 in the Maple Tree/Five Corners area. The undeveloped property is long and narrow with open grassy areas and a few scattered trees.
The approved concept plan includes:
- Walking/biking trail
- Playground
- Multi-use sports court
- Informal play field
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Landscaping, bike rack, drinking fountain, garbage cans and signage
Neighbors were invited to vote on the official name for the park in August 2009, and "Covington Neighborhood Park"
won. The Covington name has a long history in this neighborhood. Richard and Ann Covington settled in Clark County in the 1840s and owned most of land in this neighborhood, including the park property. They originally worked as schoolteachers for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Richard Covington later became Justice of the Peace, County Clerk and school superintendent in Clark County.
Project Schedule
Spring-Summer 2009: Planning and preliminary design phase; public feedback obtained; proposed concept plan developed.
Fall 2009: Proposed concept plan presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for approval; planning phase ends; final design and permitting phase begins.
Fall 2009-fall 2010: Design and permitting phase completed.
Early 2011: Construction tentatively scheduled to begin.
Please note that this schedule is approximate and is subject to change.
Public Participation
Project staff relied on public participation to help guide park layout during the concept planning process. Your input:
- Helped us understand and respond to the needs and concerns of your neighborhood.
- Helped us understand which park features are most important to you and your neighbors.
- Helped us learn about the potential for community fundraising and volunteer project to add features to the park.
The first project newsletter and comment form was mailed out to neighbors in May 2009. Several different develoption options were then developed based the input we receive, the project budget and specific site conditions. These plans were presented to neighbors for review and input at a public meeting on July 7, 2009. Neighbors then received the updated concept plan drawing in a newsletter mailer for final review and input in early September 2009.
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September 2009 newsletter (PDF 1.7MB)
July 2009 public meeting documents:
May 2009 newsletter and comment form mailing:
Project Funding
Design and construction of Covington 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:
Elizabeth Jordan, Project Manager
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation
Phone:
360-619-1121
E-mail: Elizabeth.Jordan@cityofvancouver.us
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