Community members will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the budget and plans for Clark County parks projects for the 2023 fiscal year.
The parks and lands department of Clark County Public Works will host the meeting on the third Tuesday in September.
The projects that will be reviewed are part of the county’s capital improvement plan, which features plans for major maintenance projects, preventative maintenance and the creation of new facilities and amenities as county parks, stated a news release.
They include new playground surfaces at three to five parks, the development of the Curtin Creek Community Park, acquisition of additional park land and open space, ADA and accessibility improvements at various parks, and improving the public’s access to Heritage Farm.
Revisions to the 2024-2028 project budget will also be reviewed at the meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Bud Van Cleve Meeting Room at Luke Jensen Sports Park at 4000 NE 78th St.
Residents can also tune in virtually by calling 408-418-9388 and entering meeting number 24997057939 and password 0920, when prompted.
“Parks and Lands will seek approval from the Clark County Council to utilize available parks impact fee funds, real estate excise tax funds and general funds for projects in the capital improvement plan,” stated the release. “Projects included in the plan address park system needs identified in the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, created with input from the community and adopted by council in April 2022.”
Residents can learn more about the proposed plan online at clark.wa.gov/public-works/park-projects-and-funding or submit comments to pwparksprojects@clark.wa.gov.
Comments must be received by Sept. 30.
