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Current Status
Preliminary park planning began in December 2007. Construction is scheduled to begin by 2012. The county may be able to start construction earlier if funding allows.
An updated Proposed Concept Plan drawing is now available for public review and comments in the "Public Participation" section below. Public input will be accepted through Wednesday, July 16, 2008. The plan drawing will also be mailed out to all park neighbors the week of July 7.
The concept plan will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission at their regular monthly meeting at noon on Friday, July 18. This meeting is open to the public, with a public comment period at the beginning. The meeting will take place at the Clark County Public Service Center, 6th floor training room, 1300 Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver.
Soccer Fields Update (6/18/08)
Clark County has decided not to include the proposed mini-mod soccer fields at Lakeshore Neighborhood Park. This decision was made because access to adequate and convenient off-street parking is not available at this site. The county is currently looking for other locations in this area that may be better suited for the mini-mod soccer fields.
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Project Description
This 5.2-acre park is located on NW 21st Avenue at NW 99th Street just north of Lake Shore Elementary School. The existing undeveloped park property is a flat open grassy area with no trees.
The name of the park refers to its geographic location near Lakeshore Avenue and Lake Shore Elementary School. It is a placeholder name used for identification of the site and may be changed if neighbors wish.
Public Participation
Major decisions about what the park will look like and what types of features it will be made during the planning and design process. Project staff relies on public participation to help guide this process. Your input helps us:
- Understand and respond to the needs and concerns of your neighborhood.
- Understand which park features are most important to you and your neighbors.
- Learn about the potential for community fundraising to add features to the park.
The first mailing and comment form was mailed out in March 2008. The county then hosted a public meeting in May 2008, and presented several preliminary concept plans to neighbors for input. Input was also collected through this Web page. Summaries of all comments received are available below.
[Comment Deadline: July 16, 2008]
July 2008 newsletter
May 2008 public meeting
March 2008 newsletter and comment form
Project Schedule
Winter 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-spring 2009: Design and permitting phase substantially completed.
2012: Construction scheduled to begin. If funding allows, the county might be able to start construction sooner.
Project Funding
Design and construction of Lakeshore 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, 360-397-6118 x. 4572
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