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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Plan 2040 Joint CAC-PRNRAB Meeting 7 Packet JOINT MEETING -AGENDA } PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD PARKS PLAN 2040 PROJECT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:00 p.m. • E era• LO Maintenance Center, Willow A 17601 Pilkington Rd., Lake Oswego 97035 Staff Contact: Dina Balogh, dbalogh@lakeoswego.city Virtual Access ADA Accommodation Requests Translation Services This meeting will be held in person. To lakeoswego.city/accommodation Traduccion o interpretation participate remotely, please follow the link 503-635-0282; Relay 711 ill�T�i�o sz below: Please allow four business days to https://lakeoswego.webex.com/webli process your request. nk/register/r46c072479b19dd9b29bb 503-534-5738 9d6e7ecc0d8e Parks Board: Jason Dorn,Co-Chair• Kara Gapon,Co-Chair• Ed Becker•Sarah Ellison (CAC) • Rebecca Greene Patrick Gutierrez (CAC) • Matt McGinnis (CAC Alt) • Jennifer Mozinski • Greg Wolley • Diya Deepu, Youth Member • Katie Gragg,Youth Member CAC: Denee Kroeger• Emily Frey• Heather Redetzke•James Meier•Julie Haddad •Whitney Taylor• Kent Watson, LAB Liaison • Pat Walls, LAB Liaison Alt. • Kara Orvieto Ashley,SAB Liaison •Aaron Hollingshead, DEI Advisory Board Liaison • Meg Matsushima, HRAB Liaison • Betty Holladay,50+Advisory Board Liaison •Steven Unger, 50+Advisory Board Liaison Alternate•Teresa Bianco,Transportation Advisory Board Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (November 20, 2024) 3. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: John Wendland, Council Liaison (5 mins) 4. YOUTH MEMBER REPORT (5 mins) 5. PUBLIC COMMENT The purpose of Public Comment is to allow community members to present information or raise an issue regarding items not on the agenda or regarding agenda items that do not include a public hearing.A time limit of three minutes per individual shall apply. Public Comment will not exceed thirty minutes in total. If you are unable to attend the meeting and prefer to provide public comment in writing, please email the comment to the staff contact listed above at least 24 hours before the meeting. 6. PARKS PLAN 2040: PRIORITIZED PROJECT LIST,COSTS, FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION (1.5 hours) 7. 2024 GOALS ACCOMPLISHMENTS&2025 PRIORITY AREAS (10 min) 8. CO-CHAIR NOMINATIONS(5 min) 9. STAFF & BOARD UPDATES (5 mins) Respecl. Excellence Trust. Service 503-534-5420 PO Box 369 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY Page 2 10.ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting: January 15, 2025, 4 PM- 6 PM • ATTACHMENTS: November 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes Respect. Excellence Trusi_ 5e'viv.� 503-534-5420 380 A AVENUE PO Box 369 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY GA f� Of U ,1 MEMO \ 0 \R EGO ' LAKE OSWEGO TO: Community Advisory Committee & Parks, Recreation, PARKS PLAN 2040 and Natural Resources Advisory Board FROM: Matt Hastie DATE: December 11, 2024 RE: Capital Improvement Project Prioritization Approach + Summary The Parks Plan 2040 15-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) identifies 124 total projects to achieve the community's vision for Lake Oswego's park and recreation system through the year 2040. It includes planning-level costs for improving and maintaining existing parks and recreation facilities, as well as proposed new sites and facilities. This memo provides an overview of how the Parks Plan 2040 CIP projects are prioritized for implementation over the planning horizon, including the methodology used and the prioritization tiers assigned to each project. The project priorities are in draft form and will be discussed and refined further during the joint Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board (Parks Board) meeting on December 18tn PRIORITIZATION APPROACH A key part of the CIP is determining how to prioritize the proposed 124 capital projects for implementation over the planning horizon. To prioritize projects, the Project Team took a two- step approach: 1. Prioritization Matrix: Informed by multiple evaluation criteria and Parks Plan 2040 community outreach findings, the prioritization matrix was used as a tool to assign each project a priority score, priority level (low, medium, and high), and an initial implementation timeframe (near-term, mid-term, and long-term). 2. Targeted Adjustments: Acknowledging the prioritization matrix is a tool that does not necessarily incorporate all contextual information impacting a project's implementation, the Project Team utilized the initial implementation timeframes generated by the matrix as a starting point and then made a number of targeted adjustments as necessary. Adjustments were made to reflect factors such as pre-existing implementation timeframes (e.g. playground replacement schedule), current status (e.g. projects already partially underway), City Council priorities, and funding status or availability. Utilizing this approach, projects were sorted into three implementation timeframes: near-term projects (2025-2030), mid-term projects (2030-2035), and long-term projects (2035-2040). The following sections provide a more detailed overview of each step of the prioritization process. STEP 1: Prioritization Matrix The prioritization matrix utilizes four community driven evaluation criteria to assign each capital project a priority score, priority (low, medium, and high), and an associated implementation timeframe (near-term, mid-term, and long-term). Table 1 below shows community feedback received on the evaluation criteria. As shown, meeting multiple park and recreation system goals, filling a service area gap, meeting specific needs, and cost feasibility are the highest priority evaluation criteria across outreach efforts with the CAC, Parks Board, and broader community through the online prioritization survey. Each of these criteria, excluding cost feasibility, are incorporated into the prioritization matrix. Cost was excluded from the matrix due to the likely variability of cost over the planning horizon and due to the challenges of assessing the relative cost/benefit associated with all 124 projects, given the wide variety of objectives they are intended to meet. However, cost may be considered in ensuring that each tier of projects can be reasonably funded within the proposed timeframes, particularly for near- term and mid-term projects. Table 1: Priority Evaluation Criteria Community Feedback COMMUNITY FEEDBACK CAC PARKS BOARD SURVEY AVERAGE Evaluation Criteria (Score 1-6, (Score 1-6, (Score 1-6, ENGAGEMENT higher the higher the higher the SCORE score, higher score, higher score, higher the priority) the priority) the priority) Addresses needs of people or groups with specific park 4 6 1.5 3.8 and recreation needs Addresses one or more citywide goals or initiatives 2 5 n/a 2.3 (not included in survey) Meets multiple park system planning goals and 6 4 4.5 4.8 objectives Fills a gap 5 3 3 3.7 Cost and feasibility 3 2 6 3.7 Availability of state or federal grant funding (not 1 1 n/a 0.7 included in survey) Table 2 on the following page shows how project types were prioritized across the city based on findings from the online prioritization survey. As shown, reinvestment and nature projects were top priorities across all sites. Table 3 shows the prioritization matrix and the scoring assumptions for each evaluation criteria that were used to score each capital project. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 12 Table 2: Priority Project Type Survey Feedback Project Type Priority (based on survey findings with 1 being the highest priority) Project Site Reinvestment Build/Add Access Nature Community-Wide Parks and Facilities (Recreation Facilities, 2 3 4 1 Regional Parks, Community Parks, Urban Plazas) Neighborhood Parks (Neighborhood Parks and 1 3 4 2 Pocket Parks) Natural Areas 1 4 3 2 Table 3: CIP Prioritization Matrix Score Assumptions Evaluation Criteria 0 (N/A) 1 (Low) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High) Meets multiple park Project Project addresses Project Project addresses 0 addresses 2-3 addresses 4-7 system planning goals Parks Plan 2040 1 Parks Plan 2040 Parks Plan 2040 Parks Plan 2040 and objectives goal. goals. goals. goals. Addresses needs of people or groups with Project is Project is Project is specific park and located in an Project is located located in an located in an area of the City in an area of the area of the City recreation needs (e.g. area of the City communities of color, with 0 high City with 1-2 high with 3-4 high with 5-6 high percentage percentage percentage populations with a percentage disability, multifamily equity equity indicators equity equity indicators housin indicators present. indicators g, populations present. present. present. over 65,youth, poverty) Project adds Project adds new essential new essential park service(s)to Project does not park service(s) subject site and provide a new to subject site Fills a gap n/a essential park (sites with an addresses an service to subject underlined "X„ essential service site in essential gap area (sites service columns with a "J" in of CIP) Gap Area column of CIP) LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 13 Score Assumptions Evaluation Criteria 0 (N/A) 1 (Low) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High) Project is the Project is the top Project is either of the second highest lowest two priority priority project priority project Priority Project Category category for the project categories for category for the (Reinvestment, subject site's Build/Add,Access, n/a the subject sites park subject sites park type as type as identified by park type as Nature) identified by survey findings (i.e. identified by score of 3-4). survey findings survey findings (i.e. score of 2). (i.e. score of 1). STEP 2: Targeted Adjustments The prioritization scores and associated implementation timeframes generated by the prioritization matrix are a first step for determining CIP implementation priorities. Numerous factors were considered as a second step to the prioritization matrix in determining implementation. These factors include: • City Council Priorities: Projects identified as priorities by the City Council are prioritized for implementation (e.g. pickleball). • Pre-Existing Implementation Timeframes: Some projects are associated with pre- existing implementation timeframes or capital maintenance schedules impact when projects are prioritized for implementation, such as projects from the City's playground replacement schedule. Other projects are already in the process of implementation, such as systemwide drinking fountain replacements, which are expected to be completed by 2026. • Other Engagement Priorities: Projects already identified as priorities through other projects and processes should be prioritized for implementation, such as engagement from the Metro Local Share process. • Funding Status: Projects with funding or partial funding associated with them should be prioritized for implementation. • ADA Improvements: Tier I ADA improvements are generally recommended for near- term implementation, while Tier II ADA improvements are generally recommended for mid-term implementation, with an emphasis on completing these improvements in regional and community parks. • Current State of Repair: Projects in need of immediate repair should be prioritized for implementation. • Safety Concerns: Projects that address existing safety concerns or that improve aging amenities to prevent future safety issues are prioritized for implementation. • Cost and Complexity: Projects with high costs, complexity, and coordination needs will realistically be implemented in the mid- or long-term, even if a project is identified as a high priority. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 14 • Concurrent Implementation: Projects associated with other on-site projects should be prioritized for concurrent implementation, such completing ADA improvements when replacing playgrounds. Additional Potential Adjustments There are a few additional targeted adjustments that may be applied to the capital projects beyond the factors outlined above. Additional potential adjustments include: • Athletic Field Capacity Study:The City is currently conducting an Athletic Field Capacity Study to analyze the City's existing field capacity and potential field needs. Based on the findings of this study, priorities for capital projects relating to athletic fields may be adjusted to reflect the relative need and timing for those types of improvements based on the study results. DRAFT PRIORITIZED PROJECTS Table 4 shows how the 124 capital projects are Prioritized CIP Snapshot prioritized for implementation utilizing the prioritization approach outlined above. As mentioned » 27 Near-Term Projects previously, this is an initial list of project priorities that will be discussed and refined through additional » 47 Mid-Term Projects conversations with City staff, the CAC, and the Parks » 50 Long-Term Projects Board. Table 4: Draft Prioritized CIP Projects Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors Near-Term (0-5 years, 2025-2030) Arbor Renovation Medium Needed in near-term to maintain safety/function George Rogers Recommended in near-term ADA Improvements Medium Park for regional/community parks George Rogers Park River Identified as near-term priority High Access Pathway through other engagement Needed in near-term to Luscher Farm Access and Parking Medium maintain safety/function, Improvements identified as near-term priority through other engagement Shade Structure Medium Needed in near-term to Foothills Park maintain safety/function Access, Parking, and ADA Recommended in near-term Medium Improvements for regional/community parks Access and ADA Needed in near-term to Hazelia Field Low Improvements maintain safety/function LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I s Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors Rassekh Park Phase 2 Development Medium Underway and funded for (Playground & Picnic Shelter) near-term West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Identified as near-term priority Park Trail Medium through other engagement Westlake Park Athletic Field Upgrades Low Needed in near term to maintain safety/function Playground Replacement and Needed in near-term to Rossman Park Medium ADA Improvements maintain safety/function Aspen I Needed in near-term to Playground Replacement Low Reservoir Park maintain safety/function Y/function Hide-A-Way Playground Replacement and Low Needed in near-term to Park ADA Improvements maintain safety/function Glenmorrie Needed in near-term to Park Playground Replacement Medium maintain y/f sa f et unction Pine Cone Playground Replacement and Low Needed in near-term to Park ADA Improvements maintain safety/function Millennium Shelter and ADA Needed in near-term to Medium Plaza Improvements maintain safety/function ' Bryant Woods Entry Improvements and ADA Recommended in near-term Medium Nature Park Parking for regional/community parks ' Cooks Butte Needed in near-term to Park Trail Renovation Low maintain Y/f sa f et unction Southwood Park Park Improvements High Willamette River George Rogers Park to Roehr Identified as near term priority Greenway Park Trail Connection Medium through other engagement, Regional Trail City Council priority No Site Outdoor Pickleball Courts High City Council priority Identified Systemwide Systemwide Bollard Low Already underway Replacements Systemwide Systemwide Drinking Medium Already underway Fountain Replacements Mid-Term (5-10 years, 2030-2035) Lake Oswego Swim Park Support Amenities Medium Charlie S. Brown Water ADA Improvements Medium Sports Center LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors Athletic Field Upgrades Medium Needed in mid-term to maintain safety/function Historic Iron Smelting Needed in mid-term to Medium George Rogers Furnace Cleaning maintain safety/function Park Needed in mid-term to Playground Replacement Medium maintain safety/function Tennis Court Lighting Medium Accessible Kayak Launch Medium Community Garden Expansion and Improvements Medium Luscher Farm -Trail Improvements Medium Wilson Creek Restoration Medium Athletic Field Improvements Low Needed in mid-term to East Waluga maintain safety/function Park Quarry Bike Skills Park Medium Upgrades Athletic Field Improvements Low Needed in mid-term to maintain safety/function Hazelia Field Dog Park Improvements Medium Playground Replacement LowNeeded in mid-term to maintain safety/function Rassekh Park Phase 3 Development Medium (Athletic Field) ADA Improvements and Needed in mid-term to Pathway Repairs Medium maintain safety/function Roehr Park - Play Area Replacement Medium Needed in mid-term to maintain safety/function Dog Park Improvements Medium West Waluga Park Playground Replacement and Low Needed in mid-term to ADA Improvements I maintain safety/function Westlake Park Playground Replacement Low Needed in mid-term to maintain safety/function Freepons Park _Park Renovation Medium Glenmorrie Fitness Station and ADA Medium Park Improvements McNary Park _ADA Improvements Medium Park Improvements (Play Many improvements Pilkington Medium- identified, recommend to Park Amenities, Restrooms, ADA Low implement as a single park Improvements) renovation project LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors Tryon Cove Natural Area Trail Park Development Medium Westridge Park Fitness Station Medium Greentree Basketball Court Needed in mid-term to Medium Park Improvements maintain safety/function Millennium and Sundeleaf "Watch Keeper" Lighting Medium Plazas Program Sundeleaf Plaza ADA Improvements Medium Bryant Woods Boundary Fencing and Native Medium Nature Park Plantings Canal Acres Natural Area Primary and Secondary Trails Medium Iron Mountain Trail Renovation and Low Needed in mid-term to Park Stabilization maintain safety/function River Run Park Boundary Fencing and Native Medium Plantings Stafford Basin Recommended in mid-term to ADA Improvements Low Regional Trail serve regional park High priority but No Site New Neighborhood Park High I implementation unlikely Identified before mid term No Site New Splash Pad/Water Play High priority but Identified Feature High i implementation unlikely before mid term High priority but No Site New Sand Volleyball Court High implementation unlikely Identified before mid term Systemwide Systemwide Signage Manual Medium Implementation Long-Term (10-15 years, 2035-2040) Lake Oswego Driving Range Roof Needed in long-term to Municipal Golf Low Course Replacement maintain safety/function Lake Oswego Access and ADA Swim Park Improvements Low Historic Structure Luscher Farm Rehabilitation, Program Area Low Upgrades, and ADA Improvements LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 18 Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors Luscher Farm Public Restroom Building Low Agricultural Themed Play Area Low Luscher Farm Farr Neighborhood Park Low Luscher Farm Brock Nature Play Area Low Luscher Farm Urban Agriculture Expansion and Low Processing Facility Luscher Farm Urban Agriculture/Environmental Low Due to regulatory complexity _Education Center implementation may not be Luscher Farm Active feasible during planning Low horizon Recreation Area East Waluga Playground and Picnic Shelter Park Replacement and ADA Low Improvements Medium priority but Foothills Park Park Expansion Medium implementation unlikely before long-term due to complexity/cost Hazelia Field Trail Connection to Luscher Low Farm Rassekh Park _Skatepark Enhancements Low Fitness Station Replacement Low Needed in long-term to West Waluga - maintain safety/function Park _New Playground Cover Low Restroom Upgrades Low Needed in long-term to maintain safety/function ADA Improvements Low Westlake Park Basketball Court Lighting Low Picnic Shelter/Restroom Low Needed in long-term to Building Replacement maintain safety/function McNary Park Playground Replacement Medium Needed in long-term to maintain safety/function Dock and Gangway and ADA Low Tryon Cove Improvements Park Highway 43 Pedestrian Medium priority but Medium Undercrossing implementation unlikely LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors before long-term due to complexity/cost Tryon Creek Bridge and Medium priority but Foothills Park Trail Medium implementation unlikely Connection before long-term due to complexity/cost Westridge Playground Replacement and Low Needed in long-term to Park ADA Improvements maintain safety/function Greentree Playground Replacement and Needed in long-term to Medium Park ADA Improvements maintain safety/function South Shore Medium priority but Tennis Court Reconstruction Medium implementation unlikely Reservoir before long-term Bryant Woods Pedestrian Crossings, Trail Nature Park Improvements, Site Low _Furnishings Canal Acres Park Boundary Fencing and Low Natural Area Native Plantings Hallinan New Trail Connection Low Woods Iron Mountain Play Area Expansion Low Park Pennington Trail Improvements Low Park River Run Park Tualatin River Access Improvements (Access Low Area, Overlook, and Kayak Launch) River Run Park West Property Parking and Low Access Improvements Wetland Boardwalk Trail Low Canal Crossing Pedestrian Bridge Low Stevens Trailhead and Trail Low Meadow Improvements Sunnyslope Trailhead Improvements Low Open Space Woodmont Natural Park Restroom Building Low No Site Westside Indoor Community/ Hi h High priority but Identified Recreation Center g implementation unlikely LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Facility Project Priority Timeframe Factors before long-term due to complexity/cost Systemwide Neighborhood Implementation will take Systemwide Low significant time to identify and Trail Connections complete connections LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I ii Table 1:Draft Prioritized Capital Improvement Project List Dote:12/10/2024 Facility Nbhd Facility Classification Quadrant Project Project Category Project Descriptions(Detailed) Priority Total Capital Costs NEAR TERM PROJECTS(0-5 YEARS) This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Upper and Lower Level ADA Access Facility Assessment Report for the upper and lower levels of this facility,including improvemen•. Medium $ 280,000 Improvements to parking areas,pathways,access ramps,and trails,and support amenities such as picnic areas drinking fountains.See the report fora full list of improvements. Arbor Renovation Reinvestment The scope of this project is to rebuild the existing arbor at the entrance the lower grassy area Medium $ 26,000 George Rogers Park Regional Park B from the lower parking lot. This project would construct an asphalt pathway from the lower-level restroom structure down to the river on the east edge of the park property,c ecting to the existing water access ramp River Access Pathway Access previously used as a boat launch.Ultimately this pathway will serve as an important link in High $ 640,000 connecting George Rogers Park to Foothills Park via the Willamette River Greenway trail.This project was Identified as a high priority during co unity engagement as part of the Metro Local Share process and will receive partial funding through the Local Share program. This project would create a new public access driveway to repalce the historic farm entrance on Luscher Farm Park and Regional Park D Access and Parking Improvements Access Rosemont Road,as well as construct a new parking lot.These improvements have been Medium $ 2,700,000 Natural Area identified as a priority for safety and providing ADA access to the facility and will implement the adopted Luscher Area Master Plan. This project will replace the existing dolphin sail shade structure,which will reach the end of its functional life during the Parks Plan 2040 planning horizon.A new additional shade structure Shade Structure Reinvestment that could be installed and removed seasonally may also be considered as a component of this Medium $ 60,000 project in response to community feedback about a desire for more shade at this facility, Foothills Park Community Park B especially during events like summer concerts. This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Access,Parking,and ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for the parking lot and access road.See the report for a full list of Medium $ 40,000 improvements. This project will improve the existing access driveway,and will also complete the improvement Hazelia Field at Luscher Community Park D Access and ADA Improvements Access identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report for this facility that Low $ 17,500 Farm not completed as a component of other park improvement projects.See the report for a full listof improvements. This phase of the project will develop a play area,picnic shelter,and maintenance garage Rassekh Park Community Park D Phase 2 Development Build/Add consistent with the approved master plan for this park. Medium $ 2,300,000 This project would construct a new pathway connecting Royal Oaks Drive to Oakridge Court through the wooded area,and provide connections to the developed park amenities of the park This alignment has been the location of an informal and unmaintained social trail for many West Waluga Park Community Park A Neighborhood Connector Trail Access years,demonstrating the need for additional connectivity to and through this area.Constructing Medium $ 500,000 the trail as a boardwalk will reduce the impacts of pedestrian travel through this natural area. This project was identified as a high priority during the 2023 Metro Local Share project prioritization process. This scope of this project includes replacing the existing infields with artificial turf to increase w. Westlake Park Community Park A Athletic Field Upgrades Reinvestment weather playability;as well as replacing several aging features including the existing athletic fief. Low $ 962,000 lighting and the backstop safety netting. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2006 and will be due for Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2027.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Medium $ 250,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. Rossman Park Neighborhood Park B ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Medium $ 39,000 Facility Assessment Report for this park.See the report for a full list of improvements. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2003 and will be due for Aspen Reservoir Park Pocket Park D Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2025.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Low $ 200,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2004 and will be due for Glenmorrie Park Pocket Park D Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2025.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Medium $ 250,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2004 and will be due for Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2025.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Low $ 75,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. Hide-A-Way Park Pocket Park B ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Low $ 28,500 Facility Assessment Report for this park.See the report for a full list of improvements. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2004 and will be due for Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2027.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Low $ 200,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. Pine Cone Park Pocket Park B ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Low $ 24,000 Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements Plaza Shelter Gutters Reinvestment This project will replace the gutters on the existing shelter structure. Medium $ 30,000 Millenium Plaza Urban Plaza B This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for this park.See the report for a full list of improvements. Medium $ 20,000 The scope of this project is to improve the access drive,parking area,and entryway to the park. Improvements identified in the 2001 Canal Area Master Plan includes expanding the existing gravel parking area with eco-block pavers,park entry signage,a bulletin board and plaza,and Bryant Woods Nature Park Natural Area C Park Entry Improvements and ADA Access other site furnishings.In addition,the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Repo Medium $ 220,000 Parking identified the need for at least one ADA compliant van-accessible parking space to provide access to this park for people with disabilities.The parking area at Bryant Woods Nature Park is designed serve as parking for vehicles visiting Canal Acres Natural Area as well.A review of consistency with Chapter X requirements will be needed prior to implementation. This project would renovate,repair,and/or resurface sections of trail that are experiencing Cooks Butte Park Natural Area D Trail Renovation Access erosion.Additional interpretive or wayfinding signage or support amenities such as benches ma Low $ 150,000 also be included,to be determined through additional community engagement. This project would add park amenities such as a playground,trails,picnic facilties,seating, and/or a fitness station to this existing undeveloped park.Adding these types of park amenities Southwood Park Natural Area A Park Improvements Build/Add would meet community needs in an identified gap area.In addition,although the City's 2021 High $ 750,000 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report did not assess this property,proposed aaccessibility improvements include adding a curb ramp to provide ADA access to the park. This project will create a new trail connection along the Willamette River in Lake Oswego Willamette River Trail Corridor g Willamette River Greenway Trail Access between George Rogers Park and Foothills Park via a wide multi-use asphalt pathway.This Medium $ 240,000 Greenway Regional Trail Connection project has emerged as a high priority for the community during engagement as part of several planning processes and a design is already in progress with some funding allocated. III Design and development of 4-8 new outdoor pickleball courts to serve city residents,which may include acquiring new property or developing courts on existing city property.Community engagement has indicated that courts should ideally be grouped with 4-6 courts per location; No Site Identified Outdoor Pickleball Courts Build/Add however,smaller groups of courts may be more feasible.Further study and engagement with High $ 1,500,000 the community is needed prior to design to identify the appropriate location for this new facility within Lake Oswego's park and recreation system,but a community-scale park with access to support amenities such as parking,restrooms,and drinking fountains is likely the best fit with this type of actvity. Systemwide Drinking Fountain This systemwide project would replace existing aging drinking fountains with newer models tha Systemwide Replacement Reinvestment are more accessible and energy efficient. Medium $ 20,000 Systemwide Systemwide Bollard Replacement Reinvestment This project replaces old bollards along trails and in parks.The project is already underway and Low $ 15,000 expected to be complete by 2026. Near term subtotal 27 $ 11,537,000 MID TERM PROJECTS(5-10 YEARS) This project will improve the existing facility by adding additional picnic tables and seating and a Lake Oswego Swim Park Recreation Facility B Support Amenities Reinvestment new shade structure.The types and locations of these amenities should be refined through Medium $ 162,500 engagement with park users. Charlie 5.Brown Water This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Sports Center Recreation Facility B ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for this facility.See the report for a full list of improvements. Medium $ 4,000 This project will replace the existing playground at George Rogers Park,which was installed in Playgroun placement lacement Reinvestment 2014 and will be due for replacement in 2034.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the Medium $ 500,000 end of their useful lives helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. Athletic Field Upgrades Reinvestment This project will replace the natural grass infields of the athletic field with artificial turf to Medium $ 750,000 increase playability during wet weather months. George Rogers Park Regional Park B This project represents a recurruing project that must be budgeted for every 5 years to clean thi Historic Iron Smelting Furnace Cleaning Reinvestment historic iron furnace.Regular cleaning and maintenance ensures that this historic landmark is Medium $ 250,000 preserved. This project would create a new ADA accessible kayak launch from the beach area at George Accessible Kayak Launch Build/Add Rogers Park.It may also include improving or creating permanent storage facilities for the Medium $ 100,000 existing kayak rental program at the park. Tennis Court Lighting Build/Add This project will add lighting to the existing tennis courts to increase playability during winter Medium $ 250,000 months. This project would expand the existing community garden area to add approximately 55 new garden plots,including some fully ADA accessible plots.The location of these new plots is Community Garden Expansion and Build/Add currently identified on the Firlane property but another location maybe identified through Medium $ 660,SOC Improvements further study.In addition,new gardening support facilities such as tool sheds and greenhouses should be provided,along with seating,picnic,and shade facilities.ADA improvements identified in the community garden area should also be completed as part of this project. This project would develop a network of compacted gravel and wood chip trails throughout the fields and natural areas in the Luscher area.Trail alignments would build on existing mowed Trail Improvements Access grass fire breaks,which are currently popular destinations for hiking and walking,to improve Medium $ 515,00C Luscher Farm Park and Regional Park accessibility and connectvitity.Other improvements may include benches or other seating areas Natural Area at key viewpoints,and support amenities such as trash cans and picnic tables at trailheads. The western branch of Wilson Creek crossing the Crowell property east of the Firlane farm was Wilson Creek Restoration Nature tiled for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.This project would daylight,regrade, Medium $ 284,00C restore,and replant the stream corridor with native riparian vegetation. This project will will provide traditional neighborhood park features including a passive recreation space,five-foot wide compacted gravel walking trails,picnicking areas,a new picnic Farr Neighborhood Park Build/Add shelter,signage,and an eec-friendly lawn on the Farr property east of Hazelia Field.It will also Medium $ 372,00C provide a boardwalk,viewing platform,and interpretive signage for the wetland.This project implements the adopted 2012 Luscher Area Master Plan. This project will improve the Quarry Bike Skills Park located at East Waluga Park.Work could include improving access to the area and adding wayf nding singage to increase awareness,as Quarry Bike Skills Park Upgrades Reinvestment well as increased trail connectivity to access the park and physical improvements to the park Medium $ 15,000 itself.This project may also include the addition of a pump track feature.The scope of improvements will need to be determined through community engagement. East Waluga Park Community Park A The scope of this project includes replacing elements of the two ballfelds that will reach the end of their functional life during the planning horizon for Parks Plan 2040.Work will include Athletic Field Improvements Reinvestment replacing the artificial turf,and replacing and upgrading the athletic field lighting.ADA Low $ 2,000,000 improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report for the athletic fields should also be completed. This project will replace the existing playground at Hazelia Field,which was installed in 2008 ant will be due for replacement in 2031.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of Playground Replacement Reinvestment their useful lives helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park Low $ 800,000 system.Alternatively,this location may be a sultble site for water play features such as a small splash pad;additional features will need to be determined through community engagement prior to project implementation. The scope of this project includes replacing the existing artificial turf,and replacing the existing Hazelia Field at Luscher Community Park D Athletic Field Improvements Reinvestment cyclone fencing around the field.ADA improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transitior Low $ 750,000 Farm provemen Plan Facility Assessment Report for the athletic field should also be completed as part of this project. The scope of this project is expected to include regrading or resurfacing the large dog park area to address ongoing erosion issues during wet weather months.Additional or upgraded seating Dog Park Improvements Reinvestment and a new or larger shelter may also be considered,along with enhancements to the dog wash Medium $ 300,000 station.ADA improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report for the dog park should also be completed as part of this project. This phase of the project will develop the multi-sport athletic field,additional parking spaces,ar Rassekh Park Community Park D Phase 3 Development Build/Add additional stormwater facility,and additional pathway connections consistent with the Medium $ 6,000,000 approved master plan for the park. This project will replace the existing climbing boulders at Roehr Park,which were installed in 2007 and will be due for replacement in 2030.Replacing old play features that have reached the Play Area Replacement Reinvestment end of their useful lives helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the Medium $ 500,000 existing park system.This project may also be an opportunity to add new play or nature play Roehr Park Community Park B elements that offer play opportunities to children of a wider variety of ages and abilities. This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for this park property,including replacing sections of asphalt path Medium $ 406,800 that have been impacted by tree roots,as well as replacing the Iron Furnace Cruicible plaza area.See the report for a full list of Improvements. This project will replace the existing playground at West Waluga Park which was installed in Playground Replacement Reinvestment 2010 and will be due for replacement in 2033.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the Low $ 500,000 end of their useful lives helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. West WalugaPark CommunityPark A Improvements This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan ADA Im is Access Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements Low $ 100,000 This project would resurface and upgrade gravel walking paths in the off-leash dog play area at Dog Park Improvements Reinvestment West Waluga Park to improve the wet-weather experience for park users.In addition,this Medium $ 120,000 project would add a new covered shelter with tables or seating to increase opportunities for year-round use. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2010 and will be due for Westlake Park Community Park A Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2031.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Low $ 550,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. This project will fully renovate Freepons Park,one of Lake Oswego's oldest parks.Possible stop. includes an upgraded and expanded play area,a picnic shelter or other gathering space, Freepons Park Neighborhood Park D Park Rennovation Build/Add improvements to existing erosion and Flooding issues,trail and pathway improvements, Medium $ 5,400,000 interpretive and wayfinding signage,lighting,vehicle parking,and water play features.ADA improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report will also be addressed during the renovation. This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements Medium $ 9,000 Glenmorrie Park Neighborhood Park D This project would add a new fitness station or"fit spot"at Glenmorrie Park.Opportunities for Fitness Station Build/Add fitness and exercise close to homes is a priority fo the community,particularly for aging Medium $ 250,000 populations. McNary Park Neighborhood Park A ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Medium $ 20,900 Facility Assessment Report for this park.See the report fora full list of improvements. ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Low $ 38,000 Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements This project would formalize the trail connection between Pilkington Park and River Grove Park/School Connectivity Improvement Access Elementary School to increase access to the school play area during non-school hours.This Medium $ 143,000 project would be coordinated with the Lake Oswego School District This project would add a new small play area or nature play area to the underutilized open law north of the off-leash area to increase access to play for children.Although this park is located Pilkington Park Neighborhood Park C Play Area and/or Fitness Station Build/Add near a school with a play area,the school property is not available for use during school hours. Medium $ 887,500 The type of play equipment should be determined through community engagement,but could include"tot play"for younger children.A fitness station or"fit spot"with exercise equipment f• adults could also be included. Dog Park Improvements Reinvestment This project would add a new shelter or covered area and seating in the existing off-leash dog Medium $ 200,000 play area to increase opportunities for year-round use. This project would contemplate adding 20-30 community garden plots to the underutilized ope Community Gardens Build/Add lawn north of the off-leash area to increase opportunitites for community gardening on the we- Low $ 350,000 side of the city. This project would develop a network of trails through the Tryon Cove natural area west of the developed park,consistent with Metro's 2018 Tryon Creek Cove Trail Master Plan.Trail design Tryon Cove Park Neighborhood Park B Natural Area Trail Development Access and development would be closely coordinated with Metro,who also owns property in the area Medium $ 628,000 and who completed the 2018 Master Plan in coordination with the city. This project would add a new fitness station or"fit spot"at Westridge Park.Opportunities for Westridge Park Neighborhood Park C Fitness Station Build/Add fitness and exercise close to homes is a priority fo the community,particularly for aging Medium $ 250,000 populations. Greentree Park Pocket Park D Basketball Court Improvements Reinvestment Improve the existing court surface and replace the existing basketball hoop. Medium $ 200,000 Millenium Plaza Urban Plaza a "Watch Keeper"Lighting Program Reinvestment This project would install and implement a new lighting schedule program at Millenium Plaza. Medium $ 25,000 ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Medium $ I1,000 Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements Sundeleaf Plaza Urban Plaza B "Watch Keeper"Lighting Program Reinvestment This project would install and implement a new lighting schedule program at Sundeleaf Plaza. Medium $ 25,000 The scope of this project is to install fencing and plantings along the edges of the park to help Bryant Woods Nature Park Natural Area C Park Boundary Fencing Reinvestment buffer the area from adjacent private residences. Medium $ 100,000 This project would add new trails through the natural area.The 2001 Canal Area Master Plan identifies a new"Primary Trail"that would run parallel to Canal Road from the park entrance at Canal Acres Natural Area Natural Area C Primary and Secondary Trails Access Child Road south to connect to River Run Park at the Tualatin River.An additional secondary tra Medium $ 630,000 would create a trail connection to Sycamore Avenue.Entry and wayfinding signage would also be included in this scope. This project would renovate,repair,and/or resurface sections of trail that are experiencing Iron Mountain Park Natural Area A Trail Renovation and Stabilization Access erosion.Additional interpretive or wayfinding signage along the trail may also be included,to b Low $ 560,000 determined through additional community engagement. The scope of this project is to install fencing and plantings along the edges of the park to help River Run Park Natural Area C Park Boundary Fencing Reinvestment buffer the area from adjacent private residences,consistent with the 2001 Canal Area Master Medium $ 60,000 Plan. Stafford Basin Regional This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Trail Trail Corridor D ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements Low $ 235,000 No Site Identified Neighborhood Park Build/Add Acquisition,design,and development of a new neighborhood park to serve southwest Lake High $ 7,500,000 Oswego in the Lake Grove,Bryant,or Rosewood neighborhoods. Design and development of a new water play feature to serve the community.This project may require acquisition of new parkland if an existing site is not feasible.A water play feature such a. a splash pad with water and sand play elements has emerged as a community priority during No Site Identified Splash Pad/Water Play Feature Build/Add community engagement,particularly as summers become hotter due to climate change.Furthe High $ 450,000 study and engagement with the community is needed prior to design to identify the appropriat_ location for this new facility within Lake Oswego's park and recreation system,but a communi scale park with access to support amenities such as parking,restrooms,and drinking fountains i. likely the best fit with this type of activity. This project would construct a sand volleyball in Lake Oswego,which was identified as a need during the community engagement process.Further study and engagement with the communi No Site Identified Sand Volleyball Court Build/Add is needed prior to design to identify the appropriate location for this new facility within Lake High $ 60,000 Oswego's park and recreation system,but a community-scale park with access to support amenities such as parking,restrooms,and drinking fountains is likely the best fit with this type•f activity. This systemwide project would implement the Department's signage manual,which was Systemwide Signage Manual Reinvestment approved in 2022.This project would add new signage and replace existing outdated signage in Medium $ Systemwide 560,000 Implementation parks and natural areas and at recreation facilities throughout the city,incuding monument signs,rules and regulations signs,and wayfinding and directional signs along trails. IIMMEMIE IT.ED13 LONG TERM PROJECTS(10-15 YEARS) This project will replace the existing roof covering the driving range stalls.This structure was no Lake Oswego Municipal Recreation Facility D Driving Range Roof Replacement Reinvestment replaced during renovation of the golf course in 2023,but will likely be needed during the Low $ 750,000 Golf Course planning horizon. The City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report recommended reviewing design options for providing access to the swim area,which is currently only accessible via stairs down a steep hill from a limited gravel parking f this ject will be fined Lake Oswego Swim Park Recreation Facility B Access and ADA Improvements Access area.The scope o pro re through. Low $ 750,000 design study and public outreach.The planning-level cost estiamte for this project assumes AD pedestrian access via ramps with hand rails,and the creation of one van-accessible parking space. The scope of this project will address the historic core and program area of the Luscher property.Work will include adding support amenities such as benches and picnic facilities, Program Area Upgrades and ADA upgrades to demonstration gardens,gardening support facilities such as tool sheds or Build/Add Low $ 150,00. Improvements greenhouses,upgrades to roads,new and improved pedestrian pathways,adding interpretive and wayfinding signage.In addition,ADA improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report for this area should also be completed. This project would install a public restroom building to serve visitors to the park.It would likely Public Restroom Building Build/Add be installed in or near the program area,but additional study regarding location and Low $ 900,00. functionality is needed prior to implementation. This project will undertake the rehabilitation of historic structures on the Luscher property, including the barn,farmhouse,bunkhouse.Rehabilitation of the Rosemont Arena on the Brock property for futur programming use may also be included in this project.In additon to historic Historic Structure Rehabilitation and ADA rehabilitation,ADA ipmrovements identified for buildings in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Access Low $ 5,00000. Improvements Facility Assessment Report will also be completed.The scope of the historic rehabilitations will be determined through further study,and work will be managed by preservation professionals consistent with The Secretory of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. This project will construct an agricultural-or farm-themed playground and picnic area on the Firlane property north of the existing farmhouse.The scope includes a playground and picnic shelter that will be connected to the Luscher Farm Program Area by compacted gravel Agricultural Themed Play Area Build/Add Low $ 325,00. pathways.The 2012 Luscher Area Master Plan contemplates creating a custom play area or repurposing old farm equipment such as tractors as play elements;this scope may be refined through engagement with Luscher area stakeholders. Luscher Farm Park and Regional Park D Natural Area This project will implement the recommendations from the 2012 Luscher Area Master Plan and subsequent 2017 Agricultural Plan.The scope of work includes constructing a new centralized agricultural processing and operational facility and potentially expanding other farming infrastructure such as internal roads and storage facilities to support the existing Community Urban Agriculture Expansion Build/Add Low $ 1,500,005 Supported Agriculture program.New types of farming operations may also be expanded to other properties,including you-pick programs,perennials or orchards,or edible forests,subject to further study.The majority of the cost associated with this project would be required for development of the centralized operating and processing facility. Ch ll Pl This project would develop some sort of natural climbing or ropes play area on the Brock B property.The area would be accessible via the existing small trailhead parking lot on the Area rock Climbing or Ropesaengeay Build/Add property,or via compacted gravel trails from the new access and parking lot from Rosemont Low $ Road.Seating,wildlife viewing areas,and interpretive or educational signage may also be included in this project scope,which will be refined through community engagement. 500,04 s Urban Agriculture/Environmental I Education Center Build/Add This project implements the recommendation for an Urban Agriculture/Environmental Education Center in the 2012 Luscher Area Master Plan.The scope of this project will be informed by the historic structure rehabilitation work,and could include rehabilitating the exist Firlane farmhouse for use as an education center,or constructing a new facility to serve as the Low $ 3,000,00s education center.Implementation of this project is contingent upon the City of Lake Oswego first annexing the remainder of the Luscher area properties in the future. This project would construct two new multi-sport athletic fields,a vehicle parking area,internal road and pathway network,and basketball courts on the Luscher property east of Hazelia Field, Active Recreation Area Build/Add consistent with the adopted 2012 Luscher Area Master Plan.Implementation of this project is Low $ 8,560,00. contingent upon the City of Lake Oswego first annexing the remainder of the Luscher area properties in the future. This project will replace the existing playground and picnic shelter.The playgrond,which was installed in 2015,will be due for replacement in 2035 and the shelter will need replacement Playground and Picnic Shelter Renvee me n shortly thereafter.Combining these planned replacements into one project is more efficient an, L $ i t t 1,075,000 Replacement reduces impacts to park users.Replacing old playgrounds or structures that have reached the ow end of their useful lives helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the East Waluga Park Community Park A existing park system. This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for this facility that were not completed as a component of other Low $ 145,000 park improvement projects.See the report tons full list of improvements. This project considers expanding Foothills Park to the north following decommissioning and demolition of the existing Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant property,which the City is planning to replace on a nearby property.The location and con of the expansion will be coordinated closely with the upcoming Foothills District Refinement Plan update.Possible Build/Add amenities could include additional parking and a secondary vehicle access,an amphitheater, Foothills Park Community Park B Park Expansion Medium $ 2,250,000 pickleball courts,trail connections,an off leash dog area,sand volleyball courts,and/or water play feature,Amenities will be determined through community engagement during project design.The planning-level cost estimate for this project assumes approximately one acre of ne parkland for this project;however,the cost may vary depending on the size of the expansion and the types of amenities added. Hazelia Field at Luscher This projed would create a new formal trail connection from the parking lot at Hazelia Field to Community Park D Trail Connection to Luscher Farm Access Low $ 143,000 Farm the trail network at Luscher Farm south of the existing parking lot and athletic field. This projed will add a cover over a portion of the skatepark and add lighting to increase Rassekh Park Community Park D Skatepark Enhancements Build/Add Low $ 312,500 opportunities for year-round use. This project would construct a shelter or cover over the playground at West Waluga Park to Playground Cover Build/Add increase opportunities for year-round play.This project may be paired with the planned Low $ 170,000 replacement of the play equipment to reduce impacts to park users. West Waluga Park Community Park A This project would upgrade or replace the existing fit spot at West Waluga Park,which was Fitness Station Upgrades Reinvestment installed in 2016.It will likely need to be replaced during the planning horizon for Parks Plan Low $ 125,000 2040. The scope of this project is to replace the existing restroom and shelter structure to replace Restroom Upgrades Reinvestment . .. Low $ 50,000 aging amenities and provide additional capacity for this park. This project would add lighting to the existing basketball courts at Westlake Park.Currently one Basketball Court Lighting Build/Add of only two outdoor basketball courts in the park system,community engagement identified thi Low $ 50,000 project as a need by park users to increase opportunities for year-round play and exercise. Westlake Park Community Park A This project will replace the existing aging park shelter,which includes a covered picnic area, Picnic Shelter Replacement Reinvestment restrooms,and a maintenance storage room.The facility was constructed in 2010 and will Low $ 600,000 require replacement during the planning horizon. ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Low $ 268,000 Facility Assessment Report for this park.See the report fora full list of improvements. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2020 and will be due for McNary Park Neighborhood Park A Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2038.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Medium $ 500,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. This project would add new park restrooms to this neighborhood park.Pilkington Park is the only developed park In this area of the city,and Is located on a popular walking path along Pilkington Park Neighborhood Park C Park Restroom Build/Add Pilkington Road.During community engagement park restrooms were identified as a high Low $ 750,000 priority for this part of the city. This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan ADA Improvements Access Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report for a full list of improvements Low $ 28,000 Dock and Gangway Improvements Access This project would replace the existing dock and gangway;in its current state this amenity Low $ 2,000,000 requires frequent maintenance and repairs. This project would connect Tryon Cove Park to Foothills Park across Tryon Creek.Possible alignments are described in the 2018 Tryon Creek Cove Trail Master Plan and determining a final alignment would require additional study.The City of Lake Oswego is currently pursuing Tryon Creek Bridge and Foothills Park Trai replacement of the existing wastewater treatment plant with a new treatment facility on a Connection Access nearby property,and plans to update the Foothills District Refinement Plan as part of that work Medium $ 1,695,000 Tryon Cove Park Neighborhood Park B Designand development of this pathwayPion should be coordinated with the Foothills pmen connec District Refinement Plan update as well as with the City of Portland and Metro,who also own property in the Tryon Cove area. Tryon Cove is one of four opportunities for Lake Oswego residents to access the Willamette River,but pedestrian access to this faclity is currently extremely limited.This project would explore options for creating a pedestrian route across Highway 43 that would connect Tryon Highway 43 Pedestrian Undercrossing Access Cove Park to downtown Lake Oswego.This project could occur as part of the Tryon Creek Medium n/a Highway 43 Culvert Replacement Project,which is being undertaken by the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.This project will require significant coordination with the City's Engineering Department,the Oregon Department of Transportation,the City of Portland, and Metro. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2017 and will be due for Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2037.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Medium $ 500,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. Westridge Park Neighborhood Park C ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Low $ 42,000 Facility Assessment Report for this park.See the report for a full list of improvements. This project will replace the existing playground,which was installed in 2015 and will be due for Playground Replacement Reinvestment replacement in 2036.Replacing old playgrounds that have reached the end of their useful lives Medium $ 500,000 helps to maintain the safety,functionality,and high quality of the existing park system. Greentree Park Pocket Park D ADA Improvements Access This project will complete the improvements identified in the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Low $ 15,000 Facility Assessment Report for the park amenities.See the report fora full list of improvements The exiting tennis court,which is located on top of the South Shore Water Reservoir,has been closed since 2022.Tennis court project scope may include reconstructing,resurfacing,and South Shore Reservoir Pocket Park D Tennis Court Reconstruction Reinvestment restriping the court area,reconstructing parking spaces to serve the court,and adding site Medium $ 250,000 amenities such as fencing,landscaping,and pathway connections.This project would need to be conducted in close coordination with the fire station renovation project,the scope of which will be determined through community engagement. While most of the trails identified in the Canal Area Master Plan have already been developed, some of the boardwalks,wildlife observation decks,and crossings were never constructed.In Bryant Improvements Furnishings addition,the Master Plan identifies signage and site furnishings throughout the park including B t Woods Nature Park Natural Area C Trail Im is and Site Access secondarytrance signs, [s spots,interpretive exhibits,and other site furnishings.If also Low $ 960,000 en gns,rest po pre gs. includes a"site center"plaza that is designed to be the educational hub of the park to accomodate groups and visitors and serve as a[railhead for the loop trail. Several pedestrian crossings are identified between Bryant Woods Nature Park and Canal Acres Bryant Woods Nature Park Natural Area C Pedestrian Crossings Access Natural Area across Childs Road,including one between the primary entrances to both parks Low $ 100,000 and an additional crossing at the west end of Bryant Woods Nature Park.This project will need to be coordinated with the City's Engineering Department. The scope of this project is to install fencing and plantings along the edges of the park to help Canal Acres Natural Area Natural Area C Park Boundary Fencing Reinvestment buffer the area from adjacent private residences. Low $ 100,000 This project would construct a new trail through the portion of Hallinan woods that was purchased in 2021(the Yates property),connecting to the existing asphalt trail network.A Hallinan Woods Natural Area D New Trail Connection Access preferred alignment was identified through community engagement in 2022,however Low $ 400,000 additional study is needed to determine the trail's surface type(boardwalk,asphalt,soft-surface etc.). Iron Mountain Park Natural Area A Play Area Expansion Build/Add This project would expand the existing play area at Iron Mountain Park to include additional Low $ 350,000 opportunities for children to play,with a focus on nature play features. IIIThis project would improve the existing network of gravel and soft surface trails by Pennington Park Natural Area A Trail Improvements Access reconstructing and/or resurfacing sections of trail experiencing signficiant wear and erosion. Low $ 30,000 Wayfinding signage may also be added. This project would improve the parking lot and access drive of the western River Run Park property with eco-block pavers to create a more stabilized surface that is less prone to erosion. While the City's 2021 ADA Transition Plan Facility Assessment Report did not assess River Run West Property Parking and Access Access Park,at least one ADA-compilant van-accessible parking space should be constructed in order to Improvements provide access to water to residents with disabilities,which was identified as a priority during Low $ 150,000 community engagement.Improvements to the entry would also include a park monument entri sign,a bulletin board,interpretive signage,and other site furnishings.A legal interpretation of Chapter X will be required prior to implementing this project. This project would add a new pedestrian bridge that connects the primary trail from Canal Acre. Canal Crossing Pedestrian Bridge Access Nature Park to the western property of River Run Park across Oswego Canal,consistent with the Low $ 1,500,000 2001 Canal Area Master Plan. This project would add a new boardwalk trail with wildlife viewing platforms,seating areas, Wetland Boardwalk Trail Access interpretive signs,and others[ie furnishings through the wetland area of the western River Run Low $ 1,200,000 River Run Park Natural Area C Park property,consistent with the 2001 Canal Area Master Plan. Tualatin River Overlook Access This project would construct a river overlook and interpretive signage on the western property Low $ 300,000 of River Run Park that will allow visitors to enjoy views up and down the Tualatin River. This project would enhance the river access area from the western River Run Park property to Tualatin River Access Area Access improve safety and accessibility and reduce erosion.The 2001 Canal Area Master Plan inculdes Low $ 100,000 recommendations for protecting this river access point. The scope would be to construct a kayak launch point from the western River Run Park property to increase access to the Tualatin River and connect to the Tualatin River Water Trail. Aooe, This project is not included in the 2001 Canal Area Master Plan;however,it was identified durin Low $ Tualatin River Kayak Launch 1,500,000 community engagement,and increasing access to public waters has emerged as a key priority ir community conversations.A legal interpretation of Chapter X will be required prior to implementing this project. Consistent with the 2012 Luscher Area Master Plan,this project would improve the existing dirt and mowed grass trails to create a network of compacted gravel pedestrian trails.Wayfinding Low $ 100,000 Trail Improvements Access and interpretive signage and site furnishings like benches for resting could also be included in this scope. In 2019 the City purchased the Stevens Homestead property south of Stevens Meadow with a Stevens Meadow Natural Area D plan to develop vehicle access,an accessible parking area,and other trailhead amenities to serve Stevens Meadow.The project design was completed in 2021,but was postponed when City Charter Chapter X was amended to include Stevens Meadow.The scope of this project Trailhead Improvements Access Low $ 715,000 _M would include improvements to the property's vehicle access drive from Child Road,and construction of a parking lot with gravel and paved ADA van-accessible spaces,a restroom building,a picnic shelter,and other trailhead furnishings.A legal interpretation of Chapter X would be required prior to implementing this project. This project would require purchasing property adjacent to Sunnyslope Open Space to develop parking area and trailhead amenities such as seating,signage,and waste receptacles.The park is Sunnyslope Open Space Natural Area D Trailhead Improvements Access Low $ 700,000 currently developed with a mountain bike course but does not have any available vehicle parking on site and is primarily accessed via an undeveloped County roadway. Woodmont Natural Park Natural Area B Restroom Build/Add this amenity from park users. Community engagement through Parks&Recreation as well as other City departments has identified the desire for indoor recreation opportunities on the west side of Lake Oswego, No Site Identified Westside Indoor Community/Recreation Build/Add though no specific location has been identified to date.Additional study and engagement with High n/a Center the community is needed to determine the scope,scale,and services provided at this facility, but they may include some combination of multipurpose recreation space,a permanent location for the Teen Center and teen/youth enrichment programs,and library services. This systemwide project would create new neighborhood trail connections to expand safe connectivity between parks,adjacent neighborhoods,and other key destinations.Park Access connections that address the gap areas identified in the Parks Needs Assessment should be Systemwide Neighborhood Trail Connections Low n/a prioritized such as:Iron Mountain Park,West Waluga Park,East Waluga Park,Southwood Park, Westlake Park,and Pilkington Park.No cost estimate is provided for this project as it will vary based on the number and length of new trail connections added. Long tenon s SO ubtotal5 41,858,500 TOTAL 15-YEAR CAPITAL COST M 124 $ 87,877,700 I hese=slirli:Les rellem elanrure level rosh LIS,LLIBLIOM In 2021 dollars Het acre...,for melalien Wr Leen rusts from other BIBB md studles have bee 1 achustes1 for mflalion to September Mb dollars uaing the Bureau of Labor Star sliss 0-'" Ems Priorif 3tion survey ij m ma r „ 0,EG ov-./C)'' SURVEY PERIOD : October 15 — November 10 2024 PA VIEMENIMIblia KS PO A1N 20400 • .114. � ,� � ,. . r t" 1 .4„..Ali if v r. r , .44 SU w ABLE CONNECTED THRIVING PURPO Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation is in the final stages of updating its Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas System Plan (Parks Plan 2040) to shape the city's park and recreation services through the year 2040. As part of the planning process the City launched a second community survey to help prioritize potential park, facility, and natural area projects for implementation over the next 15 years. The survey was available online in English, Spanish, and Mandarin from October 15-November 10, 2024, and received a total of 723 responses. The survey included 23 optional questions focused on prioritizing types of future projects and the evaluation criteria that will be used to inform priorities and timelines for implementation. The findings are from a broad enough sample of community members, allowing the City to use them to help identify community priorities. All responses are captured in this summary with a total number of responses to each question listed with the results. Some questions allowed participants to select multiple answer choices resulting in total counts greater than the number of respondents and total percentages greater than 100%. MIG has completed a data quality check to confirm that individual respondents are not duplicative and not automatically generated (i.e., by bots). LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PROMOTION The survey was shared with the community through several methods including: • Multiple posts across City social media channels, Active Media, and NextDoor • Lake Oswego website updates and promotion • Inclusion in the City of Lake Oswego newsletter (HelloLO), released to 24,000 households • Inclusion in the City of Lake Oswego email newsletter (LODown), released to 10,000 households • Advertisement in the Lake Oswego Review, released to 8,000 subscribers oF�E . ~ r PvEc oz.'- LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 ' SUMMARY CONTENT WHO OUTREACH PRIORITY RESPONDED? ALIGNMENT PROJECTS EVALUATION OTHER CRTIERIA COMMENTS & IDEAS 1 . WHO RESPONDED ? Frequent Park and Natural Area Visitors Over 70% of respondents visit Lake Oswego's parks and natural areas weekly. Frequent Recreation Activity Participants Nearly a quarter (23.7%) of respondents participate in recreation activities weekly, nearly 30% participate once a month, and 37.5% participate in activities multiple times a year. 723 Total Respondents Adults Representing Families In 2 weeks Most respondents live with young children and teens/tweens (41%), or regularly have children visit them (9.6%). 709 Responses in English 6 Responses in Spanish High-Income Households 8 Responses in Chinese Over half of respondents represent households with a median household income over $100,000. oF�E . dilighoo ~ PvEc oz.'- LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Q11: Which of the following groups includes your age? Q12: How do you describe your gender? (select one) (select one) n=396 n=394 35% 80% 32.1% 70% 66.8% 30% 60% 25% 22.2% 50% 20.7% 20% 40% 16.9% 15% 30% 28.2% 20% 10% 10% 4.6% 0.3% 0.3% 5% 3.5% 3.8% 0% 0.5% 0.3% �a� �a� ohaJ \�� �,a 0% � e�o�� o�ot �o�retA('Under 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ I prefer t 18 not to \�te� �o ,(5) P say sae o� 0e �o\ Q13: How do you describe your race or ethnicity? Q14: Do you rent or own your home? (select all that apply) (select one) n=389 n=393 White/Caucasian 80.20% Own 89.10% I prefer not to say - 10.80% Rent . 6.10% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.90% Hispanic/Latino/a/x 1.50% I prefer not to say 3.80% Another way: 1.00% Other: 11.00% Black/African American 0.50% Native American/American Indian 0.50% Don't know 0.50% Q15: Which category best describes your gross household income, before taxes? (select one) n=386 Less than $25,000 1.00% $25,000 to less than $50,000 2.30% $50,000 to less than $75,000 6.20% $75,000 to less than $100,000 9.10% $100,000 to less than $150,000 12.40% $150,000 or more 44.60% I prefer not to say 24.40% Q16: Which neighborhood do you live in? Click here to see a map of Lake Oswego's neighborhoods. (select one) n=391 Palisades 14.1% Mountain Park 8.2% First Addition/Forest Hills 6.9% Hallinan Heights 5.6% Lake Grove 5.6% Westlake 5.6% Blue Heron 4.1% Bryant 4.1% I prefer not to say 4.1% Evergreen 3.8% Lake Forest 3.8% McVey-South Shore 3.6% Westridge 3.6% Forest Highlands 3.3% Glenmorrie 3.3% Uplands 3.1% Lakewood 2.3% Oak Creek 2.0% Rosewood 2.0% I do not live in Lake Oswego 2.0% Childs 1.5% Holly Orchard 1.5% Foothills 1.3% Old Town 1.3% Waluga 1.0% North Shore-Country Club District 0.8% Birdshill 0.5% Mary's Landing 0.5% Skylands 0.3% Q17: Do any children under age 18 live in your home? Q18: Does anyone with a disability or limited mobility (select one) live in your home? n=395 (select one) n=390 0 5.40% 50/0 46.6% 16.20% 45% 41.0% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 9.6% 10% 5% 2.8% 78.50% 0% Yes No No but children I prefer not to say (such as relatives Yes • No • I prefer not to say or friends) regularly visit Q19: How often do you visit Lake Oswego's parks or Q20: How often do you participate in Lake Oswego's natural areas? recreation activities (e.g., summer camps, youth or (select one) adult classes, farmer's markets, summer concerts, n=395 cultural events, etc.? (select one) n=392 6.60% 1.00%0.30% 40/O 37.5% 01 35% 22.00% 30% 29.3% 25% 23.7% 20% 15% 70.10% 10% 7.7% 5% 1.8% Weekly or more ■ A few times a month A few times a year I prefer not to say • Once a year or less 0% A few times a A few times a Weekly or Once a year I prefer not to year month more or less say Q21: Do you currently have a dog? Q22: How did you hear about this survey? (select one) (select all that apply) n=395 n=391 1.30% Email from Parks & Recreation 56.0% HelloLO 20.5% Social media 10.0% 45.60% City website 6.9% 53.20% LODown 6.6% Lake Oswego Review 11.1W 5.6% Other: 5.6% Word of mouth 3.6% Posters or signs 1.3% Yes • No I prefer not to say 2 . OUTREACH ALIGNMENT The survey asked respondents to provide feedback on the top priorities identified by community engagement conducted to date. Over 75 percent of respondents found the identified projects and initiatives matched their priorities well or very well for where we should focus improvements in Lake Oswego's park and recreation system over the next 15 years. Improvements and repairs to �� Access to nature & nature-based existing parks & facilities �r play opportunities Year-round, indoor activities & Improved accessibility of park PRIORITY ���� PROJECTS AND 'l`�Jk programs 6. amenities, facilities, & trails INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED BY ENGAGEMENT V Splash pads & water play QD Trails & paths that increase connectivity between parks & Q different areas of Lake Oswego a > � • •• Obstacle courses & climbing • elements °F �= • `� I!E' o Vr I °eesoz..- LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Q1: How well do the priorities listed above match with your priorities for where we should focus improvements in Lake Oswego's park and recreation system over the next 15 years? (sliding scale) n=38b 60% 50% 48.5% 40% 30% 28.4% 20% 13.1% 10% 7.7% 2.3% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 Not at All Very Well Q2: If they do not match with your ideas for the future of Lake Owego's park and recreation system, what types of projects are missing? (write-in) n=203 KEY THEMES / OTHER IDEAS: clean Garden Different • Some disagreement with J Resident Sccre�aFtio g Olden-._ ROwkian >> .. erns Praperty splash pads and climbing .,.. ..,:yearLink • Existing CO - - , elements In v e rcouncil Now'` ` Community .: • More multipurpose s orts Volleyball t Votes E Updates _- ..t1 p Splash Lorac5 pa VOoc{ fields Educate sur4eywesti:,r, tart Road Baseball Family f m p ro e ec� Help %I rater • Outdoor pool lowr� .ignmbnk ManyL summer . , climning uoe_, ... • Pickleball ruujii �� valitLost ePr't Give EtcTurf I d F emoval Plan • Parkin without A+.'�w�1' ro['-:._x Pr Member . v;-,„ Meadow estroa s • RestroomsAdding 1 ant-ee may Rer DogW I Focus enough V Y e s I rrner, T h n k sP. ,�aM People ■ Lake access Add p utiilFA pant Mouth I]lid • Off-leash dog parks and Anything BlockAli Live Open trails List ImporrAnt e Lot Skate Age Farm ■ Fishing svvim Include stop Native Grow . • Opportunities for youth _ Side allcsst1'ic:'". ae''e,re Ivraintenance Espedaily .:•.:,.11.; � �, Pads • Year-round facilities 1 long l r.°2tn°°^# c:Unrn_�� rl.:,ns.,,• Something Forest i i a r,, Protect side Ic .±„, Lon liEz-rts Public Cone Ras i; Larger Invasive Active Next Addition Cover Ensile species Each Close P r L r•..:...... i i Whole suRRort i..i.. , Opportunity Wastea Ahead 'hrougn rgdlee4ed EExpond For, Grove Water Adult PLil ica .- .., ,.._a. ,iiri,,,Ma Intai n Keep Playground Under ���� Tennis,; rerorze withirs Exercise -i Lt;t,- 3 . PRIORITY PROJECTS The survey asked respondents to prioritize four types of project categories that could occur in the city's parks, recreation facilities, and natural areas. Across all sites, reinvestment (57.8%) and nature (49.9%) projects were identified as top priorities. Subsequent charts show priorities for improvements in community-wide parks and neighborhood parks. CITYWIDE FEEDBACK Reinvestment flu) Projects focused on improving what we already have 57.8% Build/Add i Projects that build new capacity such as new playareas or picnic 40.2% .�[�]\ 1 p Y facilities PROJECT TYPES 4o Access Projects that increase connections to and accessibility 29.2% " within existing parks and facilities 0 Nature QProjects that that enhance natural areas or provide opportunities to 49.9% connect with nature of E , dike ~ PvEc oz.'- LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Q3: What types of projects should be prioritized at community-wide parks and facilities? (select top two) n=407 COMMUNITY-WIDE I iglu,' -• - PARKS & FACILITIES Portland 60% Westlake 7 1.Park % 50% 47.4% 46.9% • Center • • II(IIntaId Curll,Cl1tIa Milwnakie Indoor `°""'"`"° FEZ. Tennis Center frills Millenium l ar --- East Plaza w., ............. Waluga I Roe :' . Park 4AAMI Sundeleaf pa -Charlie S.Brown 40% .. ` Plaza -'Water Sports Center 34.9% Lake Oswego Swim Park `' Wa1ug � Parlrr.;; Geor ogers osw•go irte•• Park _ r� 30% Recreation and • GlenmorriA. Aquatic Center Greenway --\ COMING SOONI • i �_ 1 Municipal i � .T,• .• Golf Course .i w-! t la 20% . . I -.: • •'•• :� • Rassekh �` � • Park � L�i_.--..::.: 0 / Par I' West Linn ® r + - _ Natural Are I - I -:.. -.. �: . 10% i' ' I rfr ._ Tualatin Rivergrove ; OaI i 1 T 0.5 1 Miles 0% Nature Reinvestment Build/Add Access These larger-scale parks and facilities are generally used by the whole community and often include amenities such as restrooms, parking, and drinking fountains to support visitors from other parts of the city. They may also have unique amenities such as athletic fields, water access, or indoor recreation opportunities. Q4: What types of projects should be prioritized at neighborhood parks? (select top two) n=399 NEIGHBORHOOD Tignnl PARKS Portland *11cNary Park -`- 70% ,i.:„. ® ..- r Park , ,---. Plne Cone 62.4% Park ` - Stafford , . - _ :Grove Park 60% .. ft.- :Tryon ` Rossman -Vove Park 51.1% ...,,�„ Park r Milwuakie 50% ;.:., 42.1% ' 40% osroegocA, South Shore .,,• -.i:...::.':....i2..,-..,,..:_..16.,.. Reservoir - ■ Freepons / .,,,i, Greentree Aspen_Park•Park Park ` _ 301 ' _.� Glenmorrie-i Park ir ! r---r'�• 1 19.5°/O trid a --J I %., 20% :. / / ® 1::: West Linn O ■ ........,,,.�Pilkingjon — �tPark:1 ::::: 10% Tualatin Rivergrove ii —; I O% O oI .zs o os I nne: Reinvestment Nature Build/Add Access These smaller-scale parks mostly serve nearby neighbors; because most people don't travel very far to use these parks, they may not include amenities such as restrooms, parking, or drinking fountains. However, they typically include a few basic amenities such as play equipment, picnic areas, and internal pathways. Q5: What types of projects should be prioritized at natural areas? (select top two) n=398 NATURAL AREAS Tigard Kerr s -. Natural Portland ,, Area 70% 63.8% Southwood WooNatural Park Or Park + + 60% Park gbrOoc - Milwuakie 50% 48.5% . Pennington k S Iron Mountain ;.,%'I-' Park -. ..,r:,-3ii 40% nse✓rg,:LnAe '. _Hallinan 33.2% .. -- Woods 31.4% ``: Lamont Springs 30% Natural Area Cooks r r .- Butte Park "-_�. -- r--I ' ` 20% ;i: Bryant Park Woods ir,i11-1© , " NatureWest Linn ® • '!:; Meadow i I .. al ural Arsa 10% Tualatin slope Riaergrove �� R Opee Space L I .�J MI I ` -Rival Run Park O0 0.25 0.5 i Miles 0% ' Reinvestment Nature Build/Add Access Natural areas provide important opportunities for community members to connect with nature; they balance providing public access with preserving more sensitive natural habitats. 4 . EVALUATION CRITERIA The survey also asked participants to prioritize the relative importance of several evaluation criteria that will be used to help prioritize future projects. The cost and feasibility of a project was identified as the most important evaluation criterion by respondents. Cost and Feasibility 1 St Meets mulitple park system planning 2nd goals and objectives Fills a Gap 3rd Addresses needs of people or groups 4th with specific park and recreation needs ~ r LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Q6: Please indicate how important each of the following criteria should be in prioritizing future projects using the sliders. (sliding scale) The project fills a gap in an area of the City where similar facilities or services are not currently available. n=317, average=3.8 70% 59.9% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20.8% 20% 9.5% 10% 5.7% 4.1% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 Not Important Very at All Important Q7: Please indicate how important each of the following criteria should be in prioritizing future projects using the sliders. (sliding scale) the project addresses the needs of people or groups with specific park and recreation needs (e.g., people with disabilities, low-income families, older residents, youth). n=276, average=3.5 60% 49.3% 50/ 40% 30% 20% 18.8% 18.1% 10% 6.9% 6.9% 0% Mil 1 2 3 4 5 Not Important Very at All Important Q8: Please indicate how important each of the following criteria should be in prioritizing future projects using the sliders. (sliding scale) The project's cost and feasibility. n=280, average=3.9 60% 51.1% 50% 40% 29.6% 30% 20% 10% 8.2% 7.1% 3.9% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 Not Important Very at All Important Q9: Please indicate how important each of the following criteria should be in prioritizing future projects using the sliders. (sliding scale) The project meets multiple park system planning goals and objectives. n=262, average=3.6 70% 60% 58.4% 50% 40% 30% 22.5% 20% 10.7% 10% 3.4% 5.0% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 Not Important Very at All Important Q10: Are there any other prioritization criteria that should be considered? (write in) n=139 KEY THEMES / OTHER IDEAS: AdultP I k I I I L • Cost effectiveness ad Future -�; -. , C°rne • Im (aoatl - ;icier'- Important • Long-term maintenance ` "".-PrL9JlLy roue �laygr°ur`d Addition eaau tug Nice aPThig • Traffic considerations Kind StreetI "' • Safety Replace: l V nri instead structure Bring Property Current rat • Community impact analysis it Data Prior Safe Place Over 1 Help ,Y} • Environmental protection / yr 15 Lack Sport climate resilience 63rdenNO Benefit small Etc Seen Serve Anima's youth Become Traffic Activity Fa■ Connectivity L,td of Farm „., • Accessibility Impact Love Number popui op aintenance Luscher Green C.:]'.Sir..:�,. i , rest Support .A Reduce host Leay. Exist LASS Po3.ce Curseroz�n Stafford System Native Tennis afety Field Fix rahri,i Openl P.,blic• Life rt7il b r�r Ecoa Pool Possibly better arnurge Housing Age RecPati AuemRt Taxi High South Between Focus Program Already Analysis View Feel Neighborhood preserves Many +1ian Here�'! e Go u rv(7% Dag '4ru d rlFence mmuniRepair'-. Create nod;tad opportunity PreVide laintainLocal Unsafe 1 'JatUrepeon Ike Build Ta oseVi Improve � School Lo v Another Connect Developed door Older ,..- -i, Developed 5 . OTHER COMMENTS R, IDEAS The survey invited respondents to provide additional comments or ideas relating to Parks Plan 2040. The most common themes from respondent feedback include: •• Ar Indoor and More More trails and safe Preserving natural Play upgrades, Outdoor Pickleball Field Space connectivity areas unique play areas, Courts between and to outdoor pool, Parks splashpad oF�E . ~ PvEc oz.'- LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Q23: Do you have any additional comments or ideas you would like to share? (write in) n=145 Healthy Nevv Removepi,„- KEYTHEMES / OTHER IDEAS: Property • Cc. werruH dniip.A Well important i keFr.T \o ra� • Pickleball ...,, Tennis � _ ■ More field space Pat�, aymid Vrive .W r Paren# Entir � 1 Consider ■ Outdoor pool Aquatic uap r,enr ver. t • Trail connectivityNon, 0 .Even MaintaiCipmmen • Upgrades to existing Perhaps Fa"fmrIci • P°i'ce Field n l c e al Trne� Access c� playgrounds ��, I m r v Mountain in Close rt„Dthii; 'ir.,..ci, .�4 nr r`fu1 ■ . F''ale State • Safe pedestrian Public Rogers Live George ay. 1Tra I Age Pace connectivity to parks and safetlrofl Doingaluga Safe Cover Arouna Connect Funds trails ProtectingTryon Structure Children T1lrl Many Looki_xisdng Stop s err, Butte LuscK Visit • Mountain bike trails t�'o,,= 5"sn,p�e :==ray; fares;s Green water Yes •Path Help Here En'° Trees Traffic Allow • Maintaining existing parksaesu�t Hope . beauty and facilities Indoor _.....;, , : mime �. Pool Rec �I w;,rc Big I li_ • Unique play elements RrSinPnFS �} Much Raise t r Make Thing Sport • Splash pads '. CookPriority Up I\AF,jar t).- ...1 Law • Preserving natural areas Think Open Grow Enforce Run Route ry Atti"°" Reason ti • ��C�e�.l .tin � �� Multiple Enforcing dog leash laws Limits kyo a SchoolGreat Hwy Creek :-c.'Easz Lot KicJob V a n =G aulA Pe Current I tS P tennal Prioritize F 1 n i l { Pei l outdoorYea ��rF }} Develop 7 Council 1 t l p Leash ���t-Appr��r N t u r Good Cove C rr_°ffiL., 0-'" Ems Priorif 3tion survey ij m ma r „ 0,EG ov-./C)'' SURVEY PERIOD : October 15 — November 10 2024 PA VIEMENIMIblia KS PO A1N 20400 • .114. � ,� � ,. . r t" 1 .4„..Ali if v r. r , .44 SU w ABLE CONNECTED THRIVING U _\ y MM n 0, �REGo„, ATTACHMENT I LAKE OSWEGO PRIORITIZATION SURVEY OPEN- PARKS PLAN 2040 ENDED COMMENTS Question 2: If they do not match with your ideas for the future of Lake Owego's park and recreation system, what types of projects are missing? n=203 New parks / New sports fields and facilities. New Parks & New Sports Fields & Facilities (Soccer, North Lake Swim Pool, Golf), New Garden Parks More emphasis on accessibility -better maintenance of what we currently have, rather than adding to the city's parks -repair and maintain current city sidewalks rather than adding more trails and paths I think 1,6 and 7 should be focused on. Especially repairs/maintenance/updates to the existing structures in the parks. We align with priorities, with exception to splash/water play and indoor covered areas. New multi purpose sports fields to serve ever increasing needs. 2040 is a long way off Why not sooner? better dog parks. Outdoor pool even though I know that's your worst answer you want to hear. We are the only city in a pool desert for outdoor summer fun. I am concerned that these surveys are being used as data to help support the removal of Lake Grove Elementary and will be weaponized for future school alterations in the future. Data from this survey last year was skewed to misrepresent the public and I fear this will occur again this year. More focus on using our spaces to build community not just as beautiful functional spaces. We need more sports fields. The crowding and shuffling across all sports is insane. We paid for more fields at Reseek- where are they? Otherwise I agree we need more nature, open spaces and less builder grade homes and commercial real estate. pickleball courts - City COuncil was politically influenced and lost logic by closing out over 500 pickleball members using George Rogers former tennis courts. The screen modifications fixed the noise problem to the point the newly elected council member finally admitted he couldn't here anything a few blocks away. Only ugly politics had that happen Biking paths connecting parks and all LO neighborhoods is probably my top priority, instead of bottom, since biking is my primary form of transportation. Otherwise I do support all the listed priorities. recreation center (which is now under construction) Pickleball courts are needed since the City closed George Rogers Park. LO is the only city in the vicinity without pickleball courts. LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 I believe that bike paths should utilize the chain of parks , paths and through ways. To navigate from one side of city to another Bikes should be reduced on traffic roads It would be good if we think about adequate parking. For instance will the new pool have enough parking, or will people start parking in the Hazelia field parking lot or adjacent gravel parking lot that dog walkers and joggers use? I would add more parking and restrooms to give better access to existing parks. I don't think we need splash pads and water play. There will be an indoor pool at the LORAC. Outdoor water facilities are difficult to maintain and keep clean, and wasteful of clean water. Instead, encourage people to use the pool at the LORAC. Preservation of natural areas and opportunities for passive recreation. Projects related to educating the public on climate change, and how to improve sustainability. a trail/path that connects around the various sections of the lake More public access to the lake Pickleball courts outside and inside!!!! Play ground in Foothills Park for children. Bryant woods better kept paths and clean up. Focus more on natural areas and walking opportunities and less on other recreation. Please work with City and County to improve walking access and sidewalks to existing parks. Folks who live close to a park can't even walk there safely. West Waluga Park is an example of this. It is very cut off to much of Lake Forest to north of Carmen and even to many on south side of Carmen.. And it has no access from Inverurie Rd From priorities above, I like Trails and paths that increase connectivity between parks and different areas of Lake Oswego A safe walking and biking path that goes around Oswego Lake and links parks, restaurants and recreation. _ We need pickle ball courts in Lake Oswego. Dozens and dozens of resident drive out to Wilsonville and Beaverton and West Linn to play each day. This is very bad for our environment with so much gas wasted and such huge carbon waste. Pickleball should be on this list We need more turf fields for sports. We need a sports megaplex to attract families and help the existing kids have a place to go for basketball, and lacrosse Especially in the rainy months. We need to keep Lake Grove Elementary school due to the fields and the sports courts. More soccer fields Improve the dog parks. Add running water for drinking and dog hose off. At a minimum add restrooms. The dog parks should have 2 areas - one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Field development for youth sports Pickleball courts It would be great to have more turf fields available for baseball and softball. (George Rogers and Westlake) What about adding pickleball courts? Please reconsider approving the OGLO Bridge crossing the Willamette from Oak Grove to Lake Oswego. It would provide a great link in the recreation opportunities for residents of the whole area. No pickleball courts!!! Pickelball LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Pickleball courts both outdoors and indoors Create off leash TRAILS for dogs- not just dog parks, some of which are tiny City leadership is not acknowledging resident voter Votes !!! Stop forging ahead with issues that have been voted against. It's sinful for our city government with very personal financial interest to be making decisions based on their own personal profit margins. Restaurant owners and real estate sales persons are taking advantage of there positions More baseball/softball fields Need at least one more indoor tennis court facility or improved tennis courts that can I accommodate a bubble (cover). Community center It would be great to have community fishing lakes/ponds, ideally stocked but even if not, ones that are youth friendly so young anglers can learn basics. Also community gardens. I would love some more paved trails that are not next to the roads for bike riding and walking, kind of like the trails at Luscher. Outdoor exercise facilities. Specifically, pull-up bars or other low-cost options for adults to exercise near parks and playgrounds so parents have something healthy to do while their children play. Access and use of Lake Oswego Softball field, more baseball fields, more basketball courts Making certain all parks are accessible to wheelchairs Maintenance and repairs of existing facilities should be a much higher priority than building or purchasing something new. Splash pads and water play don't seem like a good idea to me. Climbing elements don't match either acquiring more parks You need to consider the older citizens of LO and consider an indoor pickleball courts. You certainly have all the other ages considered. More open areas. The Stafford area with dog parks, community gardens, soccer field, hiking trails, skate park is fantastic. Need small child playground area with open lawn and picnic areas. Buy the 6acre church area next to the new skate park! We need more parking Lakeridge students park there now). Possible pickleball area too! This area combined with the new pool, community center and golf course will be awesome!!! LO will have a great recreation area and tax payers will be delighted with it!!! Keep LO pool even after aquatic center opens I measured it based on what i would use from the list above. 2 out of 7 I would never use based on my age Outdoor pool / pedestrian connections across town Increase activities and areas for older adults not just kids Kids outdoor summer areas with water features and outdoor pools This is plenty. Water play---i just want to ensure these will be efficient----let's not waste water! Pickle Ball facilities Preserving natural areas - less "developed" parks Turf fields on the North Side of the lake please! Pickleball LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Reducing or completely eliminating use of poisons; educating people about insects, amphibians, birds, and others in our ecosystem and what we can do to help them regain their population losses and then thrive. Continue removal of the invasive Ivy and Laurel trees, replace with natives, including fir trees. Sports fields and dog parks. The city purchasing land ( acreage ) adjacent to Lucher Farm. I rare opportunity to protect green space and enhance the existing park. I don't see anything about adding pickleball courts. I thought that was going to be a priority after they closed the George Roger's courts. parks & recs wise my#1 need as a disabled person is a lazy river I would like to see the City prioritize spending on maintenance of the parks we have, specifically removal of invasives, and planting of native species. I feel this should be carried over to natural areas along roads that may or may not be City properly. Removal of ivy in trees is a specific priority that will make our tree canopy more healthy and resilient to extreme weather. I would like the City to educate the population about the many benefits to our property, as well as native flora and fauna if we all chip in. Would like to see organized squads that volunteer to do this work. Educational programming, particularly at Luscher farm Maximization of green space and minimization of additional cement Dog friendly parks, walking, offleash. Disc golf course! Pickleball courts, both indoor and outdoor Bike paths and covered bus stops at recreation sites. Meeting spaces available for topic groups to meet regularly (like support or friendship - maybe hour-long open discussion. (May already be doing that) I'm 80 and am interested in improvements to LOACC. More space, larger workout rooms, more personal training and exercise equipment. Better soundproofing, expansion of transportation to include off site gym and other classes (church on Chandler) Larger rooms at the Community Center to accommodate larger group activities. There is a growing need for cricket practice facilities, grounds and pitches in Lake Oswego as lot of youth and adults are playing the games. This can be seen with the increased participation year after year especially at Westlake, East Waluga parks. This will turn out to be a great revenue source for LO like how Gresham, Hillsboro, THPRD etc is doing now. Lake access for public boating and watercraft. Lack of parks in the SW area of Lake Oswego. One of the biggest issues is field space for sports. LO Park and Rec gives a priority to soccer over other sports. If that continues they we need more multi use fields. Maybe give soccer a dedicated space. There are not enough softball fields for girls sports. _ Amenities for adults and seniors. Golf, pickleball, paved walkways and trails. _ Preservation of natural areas for walking in Increase environmental stewardship within each park. Examples-regular volunteer opportunities for nature clean-up in each park, trail maintenance, educational opportunities, planting of native species. Also, while human/pet accessibility is important, protection of wild areas and native species also important. Less concrete. LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 We also need more fields. Splash pads would be nice also. I think we already have access to nature through many parks (Luscher, Steven's meadow, mountain park, cook's butte, west and east waluga, etc). Any to ensure that projects also prioritize environmental conservation-protection and enhancement of wild spaces. Human.pet access is important, as is conservation. Edible landscaping on city property. No manicured areas that use pesticides or herbicides. Create programs that bring residents together to grow local vegetables and fruits for anyone to come and pick and enjoy. Create botanical parks that encourage foraging (up high off the ground due to dogs ). Leaving land as is. Not every natural area needs to be a park. We are loosing a lot of opportunities to just see nature. I just skipped ahead and came back. Please do not ruin Luscher Farms by putting anything new there. That would be depressing beyond belief. You should have used the land across the street from it to expand and if you wanted to do something like Luscher it should have been there.. please do not expand anything on Luscher. Or change it at all. Since the skate park went in, that part of the trail is even louder. More walking paths and bike path areas sand volleyball courts Less nature parks that go unused and more usable park features - picnic shelters for gathering, climbing walls and splash pads for kids Spec Tennis courts inside and outside I would like to see more focus on trails and paths An outdoor swimming pool and pickleball indoors Unless it is included in "indoor/under cover" areas, I do not see pickleball courts mentioned in the priorities. I can't believe Lake Oswego of all places doesn't have dedicated pickleball courts. More non car road access( bike paths) connecting parks and recreation areas throughout the heart of LO. More pickleball courts. Protecting and expanding parklands and natural area properties is a top priority for my family. Projects to make more of the existing parks handicap accessible. Also more turf fields. Pickleball courts Better walking paths connecting parks would be great Add an athletic field Generally too broad and too many. No way you can focus on all of these. Where is pickleball? Projects that maintain current natural areas and not decrease natural areas' footprint with a misaligned projects that refer to the reduction of these areas as "improvements" n/a More public restrooms in parks and trails that are safe and accessible like the "Portland Loo." Acquire more dedicated park space(s). Better information about ACC! Make it easer to find in the Activity Guide. keep things natural -- don't build a playground: indoor or covered areas are not necessary for a natural park environment nor are splash pads, water play, or climbing elements -- keep it natural. People can find playgrounds elsewhere -- not in our parks/forests LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 can you add play equipment to Iron Mt park ? Covered though not indoor play equipment (shade and rain) is a great addition. Ongoing bike/walk infrastructure so it is safe for us to get around without cars. I want to make sure we maintain the "wilds" of our parks and Luscher area. LO is VERY adult (Chardonay) oriented -we need more parks for kids. More turf fields for year round casual play I would add bike paths to parks or walkways Making fields more available and financially feasible for adults to use to continue good physical and mental health. Pickleball is glaringly absent from your list. prioritizing native landscape/gardening Some are not important to me, eg, "splash pads". "Improvements and repairs to existing parks and facilities" is great, but broad. To prioritize, it would be helpful to know more about the proposed plans. This may be included already, but I would like to see the play structures and play areas of existing playgrounds updated and expanded to allow for more children to play at the same time. Specifically Westlake and West Waluga. Undeveloped open spaces need to preserved. These priorities are pretty broad. Where is the current draft of the 2024 plan? Everything in the document section is only viewable for those that can sign in. I feel that better walking paths and sidewalks around town should also be part of the parks plan. I realize that bureaucratically this is a different department within the city, but I feel the health of LO residents including encouraging physical activity for LO residents should be a core mission for the parks department. I would like to see more coordination within city departments to encourage this. More sidewalks in general. Make LO a walkable city :-) Please make sure we have lots of natural areas and not just active recreation. An example of this is to keep Luscher Farm focused on agriculture and natural areas. - Community spaces that can function with classes or library extension services. It's important to maintain the wild portions of Lake Oswego parks. Do not develop every area, please leave wildlife corridors I'd rather see trails at a higher priority. Prioritize repairs & improvements I see no mention of specific sports such as Pickleball or Volleyball. When the City Council shut down George Rogers park they committed to making PB a priority. When the city lost access to school gyms a very long term volleyball community was shut out. More and more imaginative play areas for preschool kids Pickle ball It's dangerous to walk to a park. Homeowners are not required in any meaningful way to trim trees and bushes to keep sidewalks clear. Many intersections have trees and shrubs that block the view of motorists, walkers and cyclists. Once I get to a park on foot, the park is great. So two city departments out of sync. Finish Roehr Park to Oswego Creek Increase paved biking system and connectivity LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Trail signage at trailheads and at trail branches. Enforcement of off leash dogs on trails. More turf sport's fields, soccer and baseball Pickleball courts Many community members play pickle ball. There are lots of under utilized tennis courts. Strike a balance Access to park areas via safe walking Pickleball courts both indoor and outdoor Pickleball - outdoors and indoors Would love to see some volleyball courts around Lake Oswego. The Cedar Hills sand/beach volleyball courts are amazing, and we would love to see something similar closer to home. The Cook Family Park volleyball courts are very nice, but would love to see some improvement. With some lighting until 8pm, if possible, if it's outside. The sport is amazing, brings community together (everyone is nice), and keeps people active and engaged and learning new skills. People from all different ages, skill levels, and interests come together to play :) Btw, love all of the parks, especially the dog parks, around! They are very nice. Bikes need to be separate and no bike rules enforced. More open spaces and land banking for the future Consider keeping and maintaining the current pool at Lake Oswego high school. No reason why we can't have two pools in the community. The city needs pickleball courts! Courts could maybe be installed at Luscher Farm. undeveloped/minimalist natural habitats/spaces Teach the kids to eat right along with exercise More turf fields for soccer and baseball and more basketball courts. Lighted skate park, biking and running trails. Bocce Ball Park exercise equipment would be great! Circuit training with simple outdoor machines. Turf fields Natural outdoor space. The Luscher farm field is a wonderful example. Please don't develop it more then it already is. splash and water play? Odd choice to have as priority I don't like the idea of taking people's property to create oath ways. Minimize addition of lights and crosswalks. Some smaller parks (eg, Stevens Meadow) lack parking. I would like to see increased access and facilities (bathrooms, picnic areas, etc). Iron Mountain Park is an example of a job well done. Soccer fields and mountain bike trails More trees please... Pickleball LO is in need of more designated multi-sport field areas with turf to support year round activities Lake Oswego should not be an amusement park. I would like to see scaling back to preserve natural spaces. Improved cycling paths for safe cycling. Increased access to Oswego Lake including extended hours at swim Parks. LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 I understand that easements are now in place to extend the footpath between Foothills and Rogers parks. Let's do it ! Would be helpful To see a list of what was deprioritized. As it stands the list is vague and difficult to assess. I would like to see more mountain biking trails in town. Securing more green space park lands vs allowing high density development, particularly in the western and lake grove sections of the city. Improvements to bike paths and routes Outdoor swim in summer, the lake is dirty and not good for littles, george rogers full of duck poop and our kids break out in hives if they play in it too much. outdoor swim/ play is so amazing in the summer for families something we don't have. We won't be bringing them "inside" during summer st your new pool since we spend all year indoors. Access to pickleball in LO Access to paddle boarding/kayaks from swim parks The limited natural preservation priority in that list concerns me. Our community has wonderful natural preserves with no real plan to keep them that way. Properly maintaining and protecting our nature preserves and wetlands. Replanting the hundreds of trees lost to storm damage over the past several years. Our tall tree canopy is one of our greatest assets. Bathrooms/shelters Freepons and others I would love for LO to have a significant Pickleball facility, like a very high end one that is capable of hosting tournaments. It's an extremely popular game and will continue to grow in popularity, and LO has a chance to embrace it and up the standard of living and sport in our community for all ages Off-road mountain bike trails, safe bike access on Stafford Road, bike lanes, connecting different parts of the city, rock climbing walls, pump track, public access docks for the river Artificial turf for Westlake Park so we can use it year round More outdoor cooking areas. And a Gaga ball pit please! Just one? Everyone else has them. We need to prioritize safe bike paths add pickleball courts I more biking trails pickleball couarts Additional play areas for kids are needed. For example, Palisades Neighborhood is the biggest 1 one in LO and has just one very small playground which is poorly equipped. Sports fields that can be used year round. More protected forests and wetlands A focus on year around facilities for the youth to use. I would put paths and walking trails first. We also need bathrooms at most of our parks. Preservation of wildlife habitat Development of a waterfront park trail or strip starting at Tryon Cove and going to George Rodgers. Part of the trail could be a floating walkway or over water trail if needed. Also I would like to see development of a bike path along the trolley line into Portland and connecting with West Linn. Accessibility for variety of abilities Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball Indoor Pickleball in the Winter It would be nice to have flat or limited elevation long walking paths. None safe bike paths for families LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 I'd like to see: 1. Connectivity between Foothills and George Rogers 2. LO school swim park become a public park (even if just for LO residents) year round 3. Railway turned into a bike & walk trail as it's not used enough and there are plenty of other options for the 1-2 trains that use it per day Less development, more natural areas. I am very concerned about the inclusion of climbing elements. I would like to see more emphasis on removal of invasive species and fire hardening. Neighborhood parks with very old play equipment (eg. Pine Cone Park) -would be great if one could assess the equipment and renew those with more versatile equipment which would keep also older kids coming to the parks. Right now it feels that most neighborhood parks are targeted for the smaller kids, yet older kids would love to play at the park too. it a whole family things. Would be nice if one could think holistic - whole family at the park while adding outdoor gym to the park area. Parents can do their work out at the same when kids are playing. Going to the park would become attractive to larger population. This is a norm eg. in Finnish playgrounds. https://www.kompan.com/en/us/planning Thank you for considering. Removing dead trees, removing the trees that have the invasive bugs. Native pollinator gardens, less lawns and more meadows Prioritize train connections - George Roger's To foothills Connectivity between parks is great. A walking system around the lake would be awesome. Safety of pathways, especially in Southwood Park. Protecting Lake Oswego's green spaces/farms and natural areas Question 10: Are there any other prioritization criteria that should be considered? n=139 Cost effectiveness. For example, deferred maintenance that will become exponentially more expensive to repair later than repair now. Traffic considerations. If the only pool is on Stafford, there will be lots of traffic there. If an additional pool were added on the north side, some of the traffic would go there instead. Possibly to replace the pool at LOHS? High priority to community and pedestrian safety, including trail and pathway connectivity through the City. Better playground at Hazelia field, more suitable for 2-5 year olds. The project has no or minimal detrimental impact to natural areas and preserves as much space as possible for animals and plants. I strongly oppose the phrase "fence off xx park to prevent impact from neighboring residences". So you don't want kids to be able to enter parks from their backyards and play? This kind of normal impact should be EXPECTED and encouraged around park borders for people to actually access parks and PLAY. The level of an anti-child / anti-access tactics suggesting that fencing off neighbors from parks is shameful. Please remove that goal from your list and spend your resource on things that matter not policing neighboring people that border the parks from using them I would have loved to have completed this survey, however like I said the data from the prior survey was used in an effort to support the removal of Lake Grove Elementary and attempt LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 to build a community center, businesses and other structures in its place. The prior survey never specified the community had to chose one over the other- a new school or new gathering facilities. or other parks and rec related improvements. It was a weaponized, sneaky attempt at gathering data the city could use to influence its own agenda. Community impact analysis of each project. What is the deeper value add to the community safety (old or outdated facilities) Side walk connection between lake oswego high and iron mountain via Country club road From Wembley park rd to Iron mountain on the south side of the road Consider long term maintenance access to areas of new development Cost benefit analysis that includes how many people does it serve? And should this be funded by private industry? le pickleball and racquetball better if offered by a private club. Does it appeal to a broad age group and bring together young and older adults? A community art center similar to the one in Multnomah Village with art studios would do that. Cost is very important, followed by the best 'bang for the buck'. Expensive work that benefits only a small portion of the population should be the lowest priority. The park preserves nature and open space. Preservation of natural areas vs adding new hard scapes Lake access for ALL residents Pickleball courts!!! It's crazy that we are a community meant to serve families and aging in place and we don't have courts of the fastest growing sport and one that all ages can enjoy. Play ground in Foothills Park and maintain path at Bryant woods Climate change is helped by having less developed natural areas and by encouraging walking instead of driving. Safe bike and walking path around Oswego Lake that links parks and recreation. A way to not have to drive everywhere in Lake Oswego. Currently many unsafe roads to walk and ride bikes on with little or no shoulder and cars moving at high speeds. Would be great to be able to ride or walk safely to Downtown Lake Oswego, Lake Grove, and parks. Connecting paths for people to walk to parks Lights at basketball courts. Iron Mountain park has the most space to put in a building that can be used for indoor pickleball or basketball courts. It is way underutilitzed and should have a splash pad or water feature for the kids. Access to clean public bathrooms is generally great in LO. This is a high priority esp for parks where they may be female athletes playing sports and needed to use the facilities Please reconsider approving the OGLO Bridge spanning the Willamette River. This project was killed by the former Lake Oswego council and it should be resurrected. It was a great idea that deserves to be built. Stop creating issue / needs where there are no problems Consideration of the fact that it rains a lot here and thus prioritizing facilities that. And be accessed for year round use. For example, we find that there is a lack of tennis courts and the outdoor tennis courts are in poor shape. Additionally there are only four indoor courts which are used for classes and other programs that leaves very limited times for other uses. We are unable to schedule time to play in the indoor courts because of all these issues. This, another indoor facility or a cheaper option is to add a bubble over outdoor courts. LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Reduce traffic, increase foot traffic/bike paths, encouraging local flora and fauna. Just generally "green" are area Protecting habitats Off topic, but you should make the font bigger for this survey. The print is so small, even on my laptop, so it's hard to read. Impact for cost. That is, how much benefit to how many residents for the price. Perhaps consider naming this an Oswego Plan as you have totally missed the boat on Lake Oswego. As a long term resident my family is dismayed at the omission and embarrassed for those professional giving guidance. Shame!!! Again, the priority should be on maintaining what we already have and providing ADA compliance. Pickleball courts1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Don't put concentrated housing and low income housing in the middle of our best park and recreation facilities in the city. (Stafford, dog park, skate park, aquatic center, community center, community gardens, sports fields. Find other areas for this. It's a 20 year program desired by the State of Oregon . We don't need a 4 story low income housing project in the middle of all the recreational projects taxpayers have approved the past 15 years. Westlake baseball fields should be turfed. LO pool should remain open after aquatic center opening to ensure access for all I wonder if census data helps city planners ....what is our population makeup by age, etc. seems that would help identify the need for playgrounds, nature trails etc... Focus on the facilities and parks that have the heaviest use to meet expected growth and focus on small pocket parks throughout the city. Prioritize people (citizens) and their experiences in the parks, focus on kids and their needs and access (seems to be less and less focus on kids and almost an intolerance for them) , seems like parks lately is focused a lot on patrol/ enforcement type stuff (ie fencing neighbors from access to park/worry about plantings over kids and access). Feels very "get off my lawn". It's our park system , Please relax a bit and focus on the benefits playing outside gives our kids. Too much scrutiny and comments about "impact" people Have on parks ! That's what happens when kids actually use them, yes. Please encourage it not discourage it. Not every inch needs to be preserved with a native. The city has fallen behind in recreation opportunities for youth and families that other neighborhoods are doing so much better. If kids and families will enjoy it ! More covered areas for winter use of parks outdoor space. Restrooms added to those parks that need them ie Lusher park. We need pickleball. Consider converting some tennis courts at the indoor tennis facility. unfulfilled promises - like re-establishing Pickle Ball!! Do not spend $$ which necessitates raising taxes. The impact of traffic to neighborhoods Loss of a last opportunity of enhancing and increasing size of the Lucher Farm. The protection of this open space from development which would alter the parks (Farms) rural setting. Importance of green space within the city for today and the future. (Purchase land that is important for future) LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I ii minimal addition of pavement anywhere Tourism, walkabillty, safety Alternate modes of transportation to reach these areas, bus (covered bus stop), bike paths and trails, charging stations. I live in the Westlake community and I'd like to have more Parks and Rec presence in our community. I can't answer#9 because I don't know the goals and objectives. Diversity Equity and Inclusion should be part of the decision making process when building infrastructure for sports activities Public boating and recreation access to more of Oswego Lake. Recreation for adults and seniors Environmental conservation. Balance between human access and conservation/stewardship Environmental conservation/stewardship, volunteer opportunities, educational opportunities I Include space in parks and on school property, for community edible gardens - not plots owned by individuals, but gardens where any resident can come and pick and take home a bundle of kale, parsley, raspberries, potatoes, carrots, plums etc. Create pods owned and cared for by people in a neighborhood.... This will bring them out and get to know one another and engage with one another. Also ...create walking group opportunities- like at 11:00am meet at point xxx for a stroll in the neighborhood, This will bring people together. See Blue Zone (Dan Buettner) learnings and incorporate into city planning to encourage people to get out and socialize with one another and grow and eat locally grown food. Too many seniors are alone and isolated and we need to facilitate ways for them to come together and engage in multigenerational activities and have richer lives. People's mental health. Please do not ruin Luscher. It doesn't need to change. Please don't change it. The park across the street should be an extension of Luscher. That area is becoming so crowded now. It used to be so beautiful. And Please leave us some untouched nature. We need more parks in River Grove area. Fishing ramp access added Better utilization of existing facilities. Make them multipurpose (i.e. adult community center- expand hours, make it a shared space for other members of the community and other activities). Make our parks more school-aged kid-friendly. So many are geared towards small children (< 7). Of course we have the school playground but a change of scenery on the weekends is nice. Making parks that are under utilized because of lake of features the priorities Spec Tennis courts for indoor and outdoor play VERY IMPORTANT Tryon Cove Park is a wonderful park in the city. However, the ingress and egress for this park is very dangerous. You drive from a busy fast moving highway onto a one lane road with opposing traffic and you leave the road, taking your life in your hands. This wonderful park should be accessible safely. It could also use a restroom. Please improve the access. Please make it a priority rather than using money for a new park. Please add pickleball courts if you haven't already. It's a fun, inexpensive sport for young families and older people too. More infant swings in more playgrounds LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Super disappointed in the lack of inclusion for the pickleball community here in LO! Our community is totally missing the mark! We are Lake Oswego! We should be a destination location with a Mega Pickleball Only Facility! We have plenty of parks and beautiful hiking trails! Pickleball courts none noted Public restrooms! Safety. Good lights, clean bathrooms, and clear signage. I don't know where sidewalks fit in - but safe access to these parks without using a car would be ideal. People love to walk, stroll or bike - but it's not safe without a protected sidewalk. Where are the softball fields? We've been asking for 20 years.... Bike pathways and safetly Access to Luscher from Childs/Stafford is very unsafe. For walkers and bicyclists. Native plants for drought tolerance and wildlife habitat in various types of parks future longevity of park Preserving natural open spaces should be the top priority given the excellent and extensive park system in LO. Once these spaces are developed they won't be "undeveloped" and become more natural. I believe that reinvestment in all our parks should be the highest priority. Until we can maintain the parks we have there should not be any new park started. Leaving wild areas of Lake Oswego parks undeveloped no Increased involvement by all our citizens It's unsafe to walk to a park, with homeowners allowed to let plants overgrow onto and above sidewalks and shoulders. Trees and shrubs at intersections block critical signage for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. This should be the simplest of fixes with city enforcement. I want to walk safely to parks. Parking Keep up the great work! What about a sports field complex-this is something other cities do well and there seems to be a lack of here in Lake Oswego Determine usage of local parks, why the top ones are used the most, and apply improvements to others accordingly to increase their use. Seems some aren't used as much, but are still maintained at a cost. Encourage use of all our parks. Fine off leash dog owners for the safety of their animals, others, and nature. Projected increase in use Lack of sports field space and outdated facilities for youth sports. The number of residents involved in the activity. What are the future demands off the area or activity Address immensely popular recreational voids like PICKLEBALL; FLAG FOOTBALL Stop turfing fields - plenty exist, divide up current ones for practices, age groups, it's ok for youth levels to play in dirt & mud because it makes them smile & laugh creating multi-generational inclusive places that draws people to stay and co-mingle LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Adding fishing areas, native edible plants like elderberry for gathering local native food, a push for complexes to have community garden Expansion/purchase of additional properties adjacent to Luscher with consideration of incorporating agricultural uses. Once it's sold, we'll never get it back! I love the city and all the current parks and don't feel there is a need to create new ones. My biggest concern is that we should be able to have two pools in the community, the old pool at Lake Oswego high school, and the new aquatic center. Security cameras Provide transportation. Don't fix what's not broken... Budget appropriately to limit waste. Encourage bike and scooter access and locking security. I live off Mcvay and Laurel street and with the swim center, golf course, skate park and all the existing facilities it is going to be impossible to pull out on Mcvay. The traffic has to be addressed. Consider long term cost of maintaining everything your "adding". Property taxes are already ridiculous I would like to see a small number of off street parking spots available for neighborhood parks so people that can't afford to live in those nice neighborhoods (but still pay LO taxes) can access those parks. Plant more trees please. Pickleball Courts!! It's an embarrassment how it has been dealt with. Should be number 1 priority! Building additional dedicated sport fields will be financially supported by the fees that club/recreation programs offer Tree preservation Safety, such as safe walking along McVey/Stafford Roads Weather durability Creates more green space and/ or improves connectivity between existing green space via bike or walking to reduce car use Does it serve families of the future. Yes LO has old people but LO needs to focus on bringing in FUTURE families and serving their needs. This entire city is catered to and designed around old people's needs and over-policy ish feeling emphasis on preserving nature over kids needs. Relax on kids using and playing in our parks and open spaces. Access was blocked for kids on a neighborhood to a trail, this city acts like a police force with parks - it feels wrong . Please focus on our kids more. It is disappointing that LO wasted so much money on the George Rogers pickleball courts only to have them ripped out. There are strong feelings from both sides Would be nice to partner with school district to provide courts for kids to play at school I.e Current set up at Ida B Wells HS Nature education is important. Please support "friends" groups to the greatest extent possible. Review existing master plans (ie Canal acres) instead of revisioning from a blank page. Complying with newly adapted City Charter Chapter X requirements NA LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Lowering costs of projects Continue adding plants as ground cover and understory throughout all of our parks to retain moisture and replace grass with native ground cover as often as possible. thank you! N/a Growing sports, specifically pickleball, which is an all-ages sport. I think the sport's popularity alone should drive LO priorities. Maintaining the open spaces and natural areas in LO — increasing construction and development is a threat to our town's natural areas but they add immense quality of life to LO residents. Protecting and maintaining them should be a priority. . Mountain bike trails meet multiple goals by bringing people into degraded areas so they can be remediated and creating low impact access that can be ADA compatible Consider the ongoing cost of maintenance in all projects before moving forward. Ensure there is the budget and staffing to do regular and periodic maintenance. Number of people served relative to what's already available Greatest number of LO residents with access to a walkable city park. Can we increase this percentage? Could we improve access to the glenmorrie greenway so people can get to the river safely by bike or walking Connecting parts of the system! Preservation of existing natural habitat Making best use of existing city property, like the waterfront area just south of Tryon Cove park where there is an empty city structure. not closing the golf course and driving range for multiple years How does the project fit with/further Lake Oswego's unique identity? Impact analysis on quality of life for neighborhoods when there are more users coming to the facilities when there isn't enough parking. We have a big, beautiful lake with VERY limited access. This is wrong! There should be more and better access to the lake, and we need nearby parking as well. Pickleball is the #1 fastest-growing sport in America. LO needs indoor and outside courts where we can play! On site parking possibilities We love the park system, great job! There need to be more natural areas for wildlife, and to balance the dreaded increase in housing and infill. Parks and roads are inadequate for the kind of growth that city managers and politicians seem to love. Keep Lake Oswego small! how it contributes to accessibility Remove invasives and reduce fire risk Looking at also how to serve different target group's need with the park -young kids, older kids, parents. How to get a larger population to get interested to go to the parks. Neighborhood parks play an important role as they are very close by to all the housing. Enforce leash laws. We are often discouraged from taking our dog to the park because of the hazard that the many off leash dogs pose. This in spite of clearly posted leash requirements. Safety of bike paths connecting and along streets. Making sure pedestrians and cyclists don't have to fight for space. Fixing things that are broken or need repair. Connect George Roger's to foothills LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 West side of Lake Oswego has fewer community areas, parks, and natural areas. Fewer parks dollars are invested in West Lake Oswego. This is unfair and inequitable. More people also live on west side of Lake Oswego so more dollars should be spent here. Not building on natural spaces. Keep them wild like luscher farm Question 23: Do you have any additional comments or ideas you would like to share? n=145 We need more field space for sports. Why wait till 2040? dog park area at free ponds Please stop the language around fencing off neighbors that border parks from accessing parks. Too far. Please consider a plan for an outdoor pool or donating land so the !a's can run one. LO is an outdoor pool desert Use the parks plan to create BIG connections . No reason a trail can't be build along the railroad. I would encourage all city departments to be very clear when surveying the public that responses are could potentially result in the removal or destruction of facilities integral to their community as was attempted with LGE this past year. I'd love to see our parks be rid of wood chips. As a parent, I hate them. We often drive to Cook or Gabriel Park because of the soft cushion floor. Don't allow bike groups to use Cooks Butte trails . (20 sometimes). Put signage up .... NO BIKES. Bikes are really destroying the trails. We love the parks in LO and appreciate all the work you do. Thank you for looking to improve and expand upon our fabulous parks! Would like to see playground enhancements at Glenmorrie Park- current structure is not good for small children. Swings and a safe climbing structure for smaller kids would be helpful, and there is certainly room for it. West Linn parks are way better wrt play equipment -they should be used as a model for improvements in LO. Thanks for a thoughtful survey and all your good work! Get the politicians out of city council We have a wonderful parks and recreation department and we appreciate all you do! City does a great job with our parks. Need to update old facilities such as the playground in Freepons Park. Glad to see the aquatic center being built. Also pleased to see how much the skate park is used. The persons that violate off leash laws in parks and open spaces and schools needs to be enforced the amount of dog waste left siting on the ground from entitled dog owners needs to stop Our children play in these areas Enforce the leash law !!! It's great that this is important to the city. We are lucky to have Mayor Buck and a great Parks and Rec dept. THANK YOU! I think maintaining the current parks is the most critical use of LOPR funds and staff- this includes keeping the play equipment, bathrooms, picnic tables, etc. in good order. There isn't room in the city for new parks to build, so maintaining the ones we have is most important. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I appreciate all the effort that goes into planning for LO's parks, continuously improving them and maintaining them. Thank you! Build pickelball courts in the city!!! Look at parks in other states like Kansas, Illinois and Missiouri. They have huge parks filled with all sorts of climbing equipment, swings, zip line chairs, water features and the families use this as a community center with multiple covered tables. (Cook Park, Trillium Creek areas) With all of the tax payer money in LO we should be putting it towards building memories for the families and grandparents that want to share with grandchildren instead of artwork all over town. We place too much on conservation, and protecting the nutria or other random insect vs building play spaces that the kids actually want to use. The Iron Mt play space is a joke and no one uses it. Westlake has the best play space because it is covered. George Rogers has the baby area in the sun and the "big" kid area in the shade. Cover the baby area at George Rogers park and expand the area and equipment that the kids can play on for all of the main parks in town. ' I learned a lot about the parks LO has from the maps. I would like to see copies of the maps put in the LO monthly newsletter or emails. There are some parks listed that I have not been to, and I bet I'm not the only one. Please read previous comments.. Thank you. Just disappointed that there is no mention of when any pickleball courts will be built. The ones used at Lake Oswego High School lower tennis courts need help. The city and parks & rec need to find some place that is acceptable!!! We need a indoor/outdoor pickleball yes, I think it is shameful that LO cannot find someplace for people to play pickleball I cant stress this enough. This area has a tremendous fishing history and interest and LO lags behind our neighboring towns in this area. Keep up the great work Can't wait for the extension of the path from Foothills to Geo Rogers! Also better access to Tryon Cove. Please add some outdoor exercise facilities somewhere in town. Lake Oswego has fantastic parks and it would be very inexpensive to add calisthenics equipment in existing parks. You guys are doing a great job. Can't wait for the Aquatic center to open ;) I can't wait for the new aquatic facility to open. We have only been talking about this for the past 20 years! Thank you for including the public in this survey. There are plenty of hiking trails, biking trails, pools,tennis courts( rarely used)„skate parks,splash pads. You've eliminated the older population in their effort to socialize, exercise, and play a sport that is loved by all age groups, Pickleball. What are your plans for that???? Bike trails & walking trails outside of parks—with connectivity to parks—should be prioritized. There are lots of well used dangerous routes for walkers & bikers. Stay Happy, Healthy, Safe and at Peace Prioritizing anything luscher. farm related to the dog parks is my number one ask!! They are in need of repair. LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Please be a kid and parent friendlier park system with policies that encourage play and lifelong outdoor fun (vs shuffling kids "off" in natural areas). So many dangerous trees and falling limbs also. Please manage the forests. Saw parks team ordering the police on families with kids last year and blocking the way to school. Parks needs a big reset, should not be a nature police force. Outdoor open covered space to handle 15 people doing Tai Chi or yoga weekly. Again, we need more pickleball. Why not convert tennis courts, especially at the indoor tennis center? none. thanks. One final plug ( besides pickle ball), I would like to see addition of splash pads for kids to keep cool in the summer. Thanks for all your work- Parks and Rec contributes significantly to our quality of life here. Do NOT build a covered football stadium, a polo field or an ice rink. Enough is enough! Developing a pedestrian loop around the perimeter of West Waluga Park and the forested side of Waluga Park East. This would make for an approximately 1 mile long trail loop for runners and walkers. Thank you for reaching out to those who live in Lake Oswego. Our trees are disappearing with the building of larger houses, apartment complexes, and more commercial buildings, therefore the protection of green spaces are very important to the residents of this city. Please fix the stairs in front of the rowing club that go down from Oswego Pointe Apartments to the river path. It's been closed for years now. How did it become ok to develop the Rassekh property? I thought there were stipulations against. As mentioned earlier, pickleball. Our one and only facility was taken from us and there is a huge and growing need in the community. And what about a community center? Your park priorities listed on this survey don't align in any way with our family needs or desires. Respectfully submitted. We are so fortunate to have such a magnificent and comprehensive Parks & Rec Program. I treasure the entire Adult Center staff- Everybody! Overall, this is a wonderful town and there's nowhere else I'd rather liveThanks to Joe Buck, the city council and all the workers and volunteers who make it a pleasure to live here. The city Parks dept should acquire the Lake Grove Swim Park from the school district and manage it. It's not well maintained and the infrastructure is outdated. I hope the entire survey results will be made public --thanks I have lived in LO for almost 30 years, raised 2 daughters in LO who are grown and gone. I have a community garden plot at Luschur as well as fruit trees in my yard and eating what I grow is incredible and more people need to experience this and we need to make it easy for them. My husband walks every day through cooks butte and community parks and Lusher trails. I hope you can look into "Blue Zone" communities and use their learnings to make it easier for people to come together, socialize, exercise and eat well and live to a 100 and be fit and healthy. I am happy to talk with someone about blue zone concepts and help implement them. My name is Hemakshi Adke 503-869-8018 Hemakshia@gmail.com If the city keeps crowding everything we will have to leave. I know very busy realtors who are planning on leaving. They sell something they no longer want to live. To think LO is green is to not know how it was. Please do not ruin Luscher. It is a huge mental health break. Formal LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 trails would be awful. The trials need to look how they are. Please do not build any new areas there No play structures. No anything. That would be insane. Leave things simple. I wish there could be more community events in the winter and year around really. Please work with city to add side walks and safe walking trails to schools and parks Love the idea of building out areas for kids-splash pads etc and including bathrooms as often as possible. Spec tennis is a growing and relevant sport that deserves attention for the entire community Yoga classes on wooden floors need to be provided once again We love and use the parks in Lake Oswego regularly. We live in a beautiful community, and the parks make it even better. We appreciate the improvement to George Rogers picnic shelter. No please take seriously the idea of improving Tryon Cove park. The park needs a restroom, and it needs safe entrance and exit. Whether a traffic light or some other idea. Fielding road has a traffic light. Perhaps the road could connect to Stampher with another trustle under the railroad tracks. And close the entrance to Stampher. Or perhaps there is another solution? Please address this dangerous problem. More widely available pickleball courts please _ Please quit treating pickleball like it's not important! It's a Big Dill! As a mom with two young kids (3 and 5) the biggest thing I'd suggest is a revamp of Rossman Park. This park's play structure could use swings or a splash pad or another structure (the one currently there doesn't seem to capture the kids attention and interest). It seems like there's a huge potential here. Glenmorrie Park could use a pretty major overhaul to make it more accessible/used and an improvement to drainage. Thanks for making our parks and public spaces open to all ages and abilities, and our dogs! City Parks has a history of failure, e.g., the skatepark miss in years past and now the pickleball shut-down due to the vote of Council members who had clear conflicts of interest. LO does not have enough athletic fields. We have been driving to Canby for home games, and other east-side cities for away games, every single week of the season, year after year. Athletic fields are universal - can be used for so many things, and for a very wide range of ages. The McNary dog park has no water source, and the Waluga dog park is just sandy and small. (Potso is the best dog park in the area). LO parks and rec is doing a wonderful job MY kids and I say thank you for all that you guys do. we spend upwards of 5-7 hours a week in LO's parks, we love them! We need more connector paths. n/a I am excited about the pool!! Let's keep things nice and simple for residents -- we don't want our town over-run with people who don't live here. Thank you Parks and Rec for all you do to keep our community healthy and safe. I'd also love to see more protection for walkers and bikers from cars. More sidewalks and safer bike lanes, for example. LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 The city is missing out on providing facilities, indoors and outdoors for pickle ball. Frankly, I do not understand why there are no facilities, especially indoors, given the growing popularity of the sport. This is a huge disappointment. thank you for managing and protecting our trees!! Let us make our community have safe walking areas for young and old Lake Oswego needs pickleball courts to meet the recreation needs of hundreds of people! Thank you for the opportunity for input. Prioritize acquisition of natural areas and increasing diverse native plantings in all parks Great survey, thank you! would support Lake Oswego Swim Club using the new LORAC Sunnyslope Open space should be preserved as a natural area and Barton Road should be closed to through traffic and become a greenway connecting Sunnyslope to Cook's Butte to Stevens Meadow to luscher. As it stands, cyclists and peds encounter reckless driving on the one-lane dirt road. would love to see more covered/indoor/heated places for people to visit with their dogs (more dog friendly-indoor businesses would be amazing). What I love most about Lake Oswego are the many opportunities to be in a beautiful natural setting! Will we ever be able to walk from Foothill Park to George Rogers Park? I know there is private property in the way...keep working on it! ' It's important to keep the undeveloped areas in Waluga West park wild no Thank you! I feel that surveys like this are useful See my earlier comments. Hope your survey is capable of parsing that. We love our concerts at the park @ Westlake! Just general comment: Waaaaaay too many dogs off leash at parks. Can't enjoy Iron Mountain park trails or even new Iron Mountain Park grassy area because of off leash dogs. Wish more patrolling. The number of LO parks is fantastic. Keep up the good work! Thank you for all the wonderful things you make possible for us As a taxpaying citizen I see no Pickleball opportunities for our parks. There was such a great community of people that loved playing at George Rogers park. We need to have a place for us! Turf fields are great, but aren't we approaching a point where enough is enough. There are many with minimal use. Perhaps that is the pickle ball solution. Also P&R needs to be realistic with completion dates. The golf course project. Is laughable. Maintaining existing parks is important. I've noticed deferred maintenance. Yes, listen to your taxpayer base - mid to older demographic looking to stay active & healthy living in LO. Looking forward to the aquatics park Purchase land! Once it's gone in the Stafford Basin we'll never get it back! Work with County, state to develop a safe bike route through LO on State Street. This could be as simple as a few signs and symbols on the road urging bike lane priority when bikes present. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 At present, this is one of the most dangerous routes in the Metro area and certainly gives our community a bad reputation.! Please consider keeping the pool at the lake Oswego high school. There are a lot of swimmers, teams, masters that need pool space. There are multiple sports fields, multiple basketball courts, multiple recreation areas, but if the Highschool pool closes, there will be only one pool in the community. It's been good for over 40 years Stop wasting taxpayer money. Stop proposing Bond Measures-use the existing funds. Thank you. Keep a strong park policing presence. My kids play sports so field space is top priority. Thanks! Minimize cost and keep crime out of LO Safer pedestrian access crossing Iron Mountain at Summit and along Iron Mountain pathway between Iron Mountain park and town * Plant trees please * Great survey. I appreciate the work LO parks and Rec does! Pickleball Thank you for all that you do to make our city a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Keeping a rustic, natural environment that fosters wildlife for all to enjoy, is important. LO is on the way to appearing like a planned community rather than the special forested town with natural beauty that is slipping away. Thank you LO Parks & Rec. You're doing it right ! Pedestrian safety at the intersection of Cornell st and hemlock has been an ever growing concern, as more and more families with children and dogs cross between palisades market stores, Starbucks and freepons park and Hallinan school. There have been multiple near misses and one child on a bike hit by a car that was barely able to brake in time. At a minimum, it would be advisable to place radar/laser speed display signs in each direction above and below the intersection. Please be kind to children in our community and get back to the culture Lo used to be known for Yes, please respect the Park's Limitation Chapter X restrictions with respect to master plans (stormwater, sewer, water and roads). Don't wait to the last minute to consider this (ie Measure 3-618). That roundabout could have been designed without impact to Steven's Meadow. By the time all (ie LO City Council) were brought up to speed, it was too late to impact design. We can and should do better. There has been too much emphasis on intensely developed parks and athletic facilities and not enough on acquiring/preserving natural areas and wetlands. The swim park could be such a better resource. I have visited several times and it's seldom used perhaps because the surrounding area is not user friendly. I have difficulty waking however I still race bicycles! Perhaps we can offer all terrain wheel chairs with tank treads for rent at the adult community center? No Pickleball should be a major priority in our future plan, the sooner the better. A major facility would serve all ages and improve the quality of life for those approaching retirement. We LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 have a chance to be ahead of other communities on this one and be a pioneer. Study the public tennis facility in cherry creek neighborhood of Denver (Gates Tennis Center). It's been an awesome fixture of their community for decades. I'd love to see a similar facility dedicated to pickleball in LO! Let's go big on this one, happy to pay higher property tax to get it. Compatability of park uses needs to be improved . Mountain bike and pedestrian/dog uses frequently conflict (e.g., paths at Luscher Farms and Cooks Butte) producing significant safety concerns. We need mountain bike trails We need enforcement of leash laws in the parks- especially those with fragile natural areas where dogs can cause disturbances. I have walked my dogs for over 25 years in our parks and this problem has gotten significantly worse. We also need enforcement of path usage to keep the destruction of planted and natural areas better preserved notably in Bryant Woods. 1) Adult stretching/strength station at Rossman or Foothills Parks 2) Better (safer) bike path adjacent to Stafford Rd and Iron Mt Rd I would like to see paths, walkways, and green spaces connect as many parks as possible throughout the community. We shouldn't have to worry about the kids getting run over going to and from the parks. Thank you! Can we please have a creek that kids can play in and doesn't have keep out signs? The parks and natural areas are some of the best perks of living in LO. We appreciate how much care and attention the city gives to maintaining and improving its parks! Thank you!!! I love our parks dept! If new parks and nature facilities are created, funding to properly maintain them is essential. I have visited many parks were they are marginally maintained. We need to teach the children with bikes to respect pedestrians. Please develop the waterfront area south of Tryon Cove, ideally with a path to George Rodgers. Pickleball courts could also be in this area where the empty structure is. I think there should be better oversight in planning. To be specific when pathways/walkways are added. I live in the Lake Grove neighborhood which predominantly has pathways. The sidewalk that was installed down Lanewood and Douglas Circle is an absolute eyesore and is not even remotely in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally the project was poorly managed, improperly installed requiring extended closures of the roads. The families who live on these roads are still not receiving mail service as the planners did not obtain permission to move the boxes from the homeowners or the USPS. Additionally, the mailboxes were damaged when they were removed with no offer of compensation. It is embarrassing that LO does not have regular access to Pickleball Courts, inside and out. Not only is it the fastest-growing sport in America, it is wildly popular with Seniors. Many of us are unable to take major hikes, but PB is accessible to most people. I have never been swimming in Oswego Lake. The access is too limited, and parking is difficult. I live in LO, yet I can't enjoy the #1 attraction. That is wrong. I am impressed with the increased focus on diversity, from Pride to Diwali. Thank you. Please add restrooms to projects as needed LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 Our family thinks you are doing a great job. We are originally from Santa Barbara, and this city is better run, in our opinion. I would love more access to bike to various parks - especially up McVey and Stafford roads to the new recreation and aquatic center or George Roger's park Walking and running on our roads is hazardous in the extreme, i.e. South Shore and Hwy 43. Along Hwy 43, which I understand is a state hwy, there is a mish-mash of foot traffic options. Could we build wooden (Trex et al) raised pathways over the ditches to create a safe pedestrian path? Please look for opportunities to collaborate with Tryon Creek State Park to remove invasives from (at a minumum) the sections of that park that fall within LO city limits. Please look for opportunities to collaborate with Mountain Park Homeowners Association to remove invasives from common property areas. Thank you for keeping the parks and natural areas in the focus. That is one of the key reasons we moved here. Sidewalks would be nice on the way to parks and schools. We have to walk on the street too often, living off Overlook. Allowing pickleball in 5 parks throughout the city. Lake Oswego is one of the only cities that is missing out on a popular activity and it will enrich the lives of residents and increase park use :) No thank you Thanks for your work on this! Great Plan thus far. However, I see no reference to the ever-increasing climate crisis events which could severely impact the implementation and/or ongoing maintenance of the Plan's priorities. Let's face it: These extreme weather events are not going to get any better. The City as well as Parks and Recreation need to be prepared to respond. Thank you! LAKE OSWEGC PARKS PLAN 2040 SAFE CLEAN SUSTAINABLE CONNECTED THRIVING 1,- Nor --Nor lie • *I ii y Jill. - . , .` a, [ 4 .. . .. . .. . a * . s �• ,� f #: . 4k Ai j. - ,'•---' a . ,,' 7. '.. - . .-___...viL , . , _. i. 4, -A F un in sr n Implementation — ..„2� ........ LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 December 2024 Draft Section 1. Funding Strategies The future of Lake Oswego's parks and recreation system will depend on creative and flexible application of funds from multiple sources. The City of Lake Oswego generally relies on a mix of General Fund dollars, the 2019 General Obligation Bond, and the City's local demolition tax to fund parks and recreation capital projects and ongoing operations.To fund the projects identified in the Capital Improvement Plan,the City of Lake Oswego likely will need increased capital and operations funding sources.Adding these to the City's funding mix would help further diversify revenues to invest in the park and recreation system. Capital and Operations Funding This document uses the following definitions related to capital and operations funding: • Capital Funding: the one-time cost to acquire, design, build, or replace parks and facilities • Operations Funding: the ongoing and increasing annual cost to maintain, repair, clean, and program parks and facilities Lake Oswego currently relies on a mix of funding sources for park and recreation capital and operations costs: The City's General Fund supplies both capital and operations funding for the Department, and is used for staffing, programming, maintenance, and the operations of new projects like the LORAC and Rassekh Park. While a consistent source of funding for the Department, Parks& Recreation competes with other City departments and needed services. The General Obligation Bond passed in 2019 allowed the city to issue up to $30 million in bonds to renovate, replace, or develop park and recreation facilities or acquire new park or open space land. This measure has been successful in funding the renovation of major facilities like the Adult Community Center and Indoor Tennis Center as well as contributing to the construction of the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC) and Rassekh Park. A Demolition Tax on the demolition of residential units in Lake Oswego helps fund the parks maintenance budget,with a significant portion of parks maintenance revenue coming from the tax. Lake Oswego uses System Development Charges (SDCs),fees paid by new development to recover a portion of the cost of existing infrastructure and help fund new infrastructure to serve new development,to fund capital parks projects. Park SDCs contributed to the construction of the LORAC and construction of the Rassekh Skatepark. .>> User fees paid by people who use the City's facilities and programs are important in recovering direct costs associated with operating these activities. LAKE OSWEGP PARKS PLAN 2040 Some funding sources will be applicable to only one or the other of these types of projects, and often operations funding can be the most challenging for a city to consistently source year after year, particularly for the continued operation and maintenance of its facilities where increases in costs often outpace revenue increases. Additional Funding Sources and Strategies Existing funding sources alone are not sufficient to fund the projects noted in the Capital Improvement Plan.The City has explored and implemented creative funding sources in the past, including the 2019 General Obligation Bond, Demolition Tax, and a partnership with the School District to help fund the construction of the LORAC, as well as grants from agencies such as the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department and Mt. Hood Territories. Looking forward to the next 15 years,the City will need to continue to consider additional potential funding sources for both parks capital projects and operations, even though these may not historically have been used by the City. For each funding source described below,the following information is provided: advantages, limitations, and current parks and recreation use (if any). Strategically Pursue Grants Federal, state, and other public agency grant funding may be available for parks and recreation improvements. Potential grants for which Lake Oswego parks and recreation projects may be eligible include: • Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Program (Metro). Funded through Metro's 2019 bond measure, the Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants program will support community-led projects that benefit historically marginalized communities, protect and improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, support climate resilience and increase people's experience of nature at the community scale.The total project award must be at least$100,000 and a property owned by a state or local government. Metro will provide no more than two-thirds of the total project costs of the capital project (2:1 match). • Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (Federal Government and Metro). Allocated by Metro,these federal transportation funds are available for design, acquisition and construction of transportation projects including roadways, boulevards, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements. It may be possible to fund some improved connections to or between park and recreation facilities using these funds. • Local Government Grant Program (Oregon Parks and Recreation Department). Using state lottery dollars,this program provides funding assistance for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of park and recreation areas and facilities.The Local Government Grant Program provides up to 50 percent funding assistance for cities with populations over 25,000. Projects can range from maximum grant requests of$250,000 to $1,000,000 and are reviewed and prioritized by the Local Government Advisory Committee on a biennial basis. • Recreation Trails Program (Oregon Parks and Recreation Department). Projects eligible for Recreation Trails Program (RTP)funding include maintenance and restoration of existing trails, development and rehabilitation of trailhead facilities, construction of new recreation trails, acquisition of land or easements for the purpose of trail development, and safety and education projects. Recipients are required to provide a minimum 20 percent match,with a minimum grant request of$10,000. Grants are awarded yearly. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 3 • Land and Water Conservation Funds (Oregon Parks and Recreation Department).These federal funds, administered through the State, provide matching grants to local governments for acquisition and development of public outdoor recreational areas and facilities. Wetlands and natural areas may be included as part of the recreational area.The focus of these grants is park acquisition, development and/or rehabilitation. Grants require a 50 percent match. While the grant cycle did not occur in 2024, it is expected to resume in the fall of 2025. • Oregon Heritage Grant(Oregon Parks and Recreation Department). Many of Lake Oswego's older parks contain historic and cultural resources, such as the Iron Smelting Furnace at George Rogers Park.The Oregon Heritage Grant provides matching grants to local governments for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon's heritage. Generally, awards are$3,000- $20,000 and a 50 percent match is required. • Watershed Restoration Grants(Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board). Projects considered for these grants include:watershed restoration, enhancement, assessment and monitoring; watershed education and outreach; watershed council support; and property, easement and water rights acquisition.There are several grant cycles each year and a 25 percent match in funds is required. • Oregon Community Paths Program (Oregon Department of Transportation).This grant program funds grants for project development, construction, reconstruction, major resurfacing, or other improvements of multiuse paths that improve access and safety for people walking and bicycling. It is funded through the state Multimodal Active Transportation fund and federal Transportation Alternatives Program and requires a 10.27% match. • Oregon Parks Foundation Fund (Oregon Community Foundation). Grants from the Oregon Parks Foundation support the acquisition, preservation and restoration of Oregon's native landscape, and to assist with environmental, recreational, and educational improvements to Oregon's public parks. Grants are generally in the range of$1,000 to $5,000. • Strategic Investment Program (Mt. Hood Territory).The Strategic Investment Program is intended to support projects that enhance assets and visitor experiences to tourism facilities including parks, improve accessibility, promote alternative modes of travel, and expand visitation to new& underserved audiences.The grants are on an annual cycle. • Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Grant Program.This program will be administered by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). DLCD staff are in the process of developing this grant program to help fund planning and development of parks and trails by local jurisdictions in Oregon that meet climate change and equity criteria and guidelines. More information about specific program requirements will be available in 2025. Advantages: Recreation facilities are appealing to granting agencies, and grants can expand the capital or operating resources available. Limitations: Competitive and may only provide funding for certain types of projects. Available funds may vary by year or cycle. Many grant programs will not fund indoor facilities. Nearly all grant programs require a substantial local contribution (matching funds or in-kind contribution).Application and management of grant contracts requires staff time and expertise, particularly for larger grants. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City has applied for and received numerous grants in the past to fund capital developments, capital maintenance projects, habitat enhancement or restoration projects, LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 4 and historic preservation projects.The City has also used grants to support programs, activities, and human services, such as relief grants for summer camps and garden clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and numerous grants that support services offered at the Adult Community Center. Most recently the City received a $1,000,000 grant from the Local Government Grant Program to fund a portion of the development of a playground and picnic shelter at Rassekh Park. Pursue Metro Bond Funding The City has access to money through the Metro Local Share Program. Funded through Metro's 2019 Regional Parks and Nature Bond, eligible projects include natural area or park land acquisition, fish and wildlife habitat restoration or habitat connectivity enhancements, maintaining or developing public access facilities at public parks and natural areas, design and construction of local or regional trails, and enhanced or new learning/environmental education facilities. Lake Oswego has access to $2,083,297 in funding for eligible local projects. Advantages: Bond has already passed, and funding amount for city eligible projects is known. Limitations: Can only be used on projects that are eligible and has a known funding cap. Current Parks and Recreation Use: Lake Oswego has already identified a list of priority projects that are eligible for Metro Local Share funding. Establish and/or Strengthen Partnerships Partnerships are formal agreements between multiple entities to provide services,facilities, or both. These partnerships are built to access skills and resources from all partners. While the public-private variation attracts the most attention, many public-public and non-profit partnerships have greatly benefited park and recreation systems.An increasingly popular approach for park and recreation agencies, a public agency can enter into a working agreement with another public agency, private corporation, or non-profit organization to help fund, build and/or operate a public facility.Typically,the three primary incentives a public agency can offer are land to place a facility(usually a park or other parcel of public land), certain tax advantages, and access to the facility. While a public agency may have to give up certain responsibilities or control of other recreation services and amenities, it is one way of obtaining public facilities at a lower cost.The City can also partner with other entities to offer programs and events. Advantages: Partnerships can help fill gaps in City facilities and programming, requiring a lower level of investment from the City while still providing a variety of services to the community. Limitations: No guarantee that partnerships will continue, or that agreements will be renewed; requires ongoing staff time and dedication to maintain these relationships. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City previously had an intergovernmental agreement (IGA)with the School District regarding City use of District facilities (gymnasiums and athletic fields) and City maintenance and rental management of District athletic fields.The IGA had been in place since 1988 but was terminated in 2022. While the City no longer has an overall joint use facility agreement with the School District,the City of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego School District have a separate IGA relating to the construction and use of the LORAC. The City also has an agreement with Christ Church Parish for office and recreational programming space, Including the Teen Lounge, as well as with the Academy of Ballet& Dance, One River School of Art& Design, and Coyle Outside,which offer programs LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 5 through the Department at their own locations. Sports programs and activities are also provided at a variety of locations in the city through joint use agreements. Prepare Facility Business Plans The Department could prepare mini business plans for each major recreation facility, attraction, community event, and/or major departmental function. Many recreation programming staff have been trained in cost of service and business principles and how they manage their programs and facilities according to these principles. It is also critical to develop effective performance measures to track efficiency, revenue production, and fulfillment of operational requirements.These plans can evaluate the program area provided by the facility based on meeting the outcomes desired for participants, cost recovery, percentage of the market and business controls, cost of service, pricing strategy for the short- term, and marketing strategies that are to be implemented. Advantages: If developed consistently,these can be effective tools for budget construction and justification processes outside of the marketing and communication planning process. Limitations:While they may identify specific funding strategies and cost-recovery goals,facility business plans do not provide an actual funding source. Plans also require additional staff time and knowledge to prepare and implement. Current Parks and Recreation Use: Not consistently used by the Department for facilities, although extensive planning on funding and cost recovery was undertaken for the LORAC. Keep Fees and Charges Current with Actual Costs and/or Increase User Fees and Program Fees Parks and recreation in Lake Oswego generate revenue through charges for services.The Department regularly participates in setting fee structures for activities and services, use of facilities and parks, and other services provided as part of the citywide Master Fees and Charges process, adopted annually by City Council.The Department also has an approved Cost Recovery Strategy and Continuum Model, which was significantly updated in 2021. Parks Plan 2040 recommends regularly reviewing the Department's fee philosophy, methodology, and cost recovery goals for fees and charges for programs and services, as well as re-evaluating options for park and facility rentals to improve customer service but also generate more revenues. Advantages: Increases revenues and ensure programs and operations are able to continue. Limitations:While some programs benefit only individuals and some services are premiums on top of the essential park and recreation experience, price increases across the board can limit access to key community services and reduce use of parks and programming. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The Department overhauled its cost recovery strategy in 2021, and worked with The SMART Project and Amalia Software to determine service categories,gather data at the individual activity or service level, and gather all expense data to determine funding and cost recovery levels.This model shows the relationship between the degree of community expectation and/or benefit and individual expectation and/or benefit, and to what extent the activity or service is funded by tax dollars.There may be additional levels of funding and cost recovery of service categories on the continuum based on age groups (youth, adult, senior.)The overall cost recovery target for recreation programs (cultural, sports, events, outdoor, gardening, etc.) is 100 percent or higher.The Department also annually evaluates program fees and adjusts fees as necessary. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 6 Encourage Community Members to Establish a Parks and Recreation Foundation Some communities have established nonprofit or private park foundations, spearheaded by community desires to support recreation programs, projects, and facilities. A foundation can provide grants or fundraising campaigns to support capital investments in parks and facilities, engage the local community through volunteer efforts, build advocacy and awareness about certain issues, support scholarship funds for programs and activities, and partner with local businesses or other local government entities. Park and recreation foundations throughout Oregon include the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation, Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Foundation, Milwaukie Parks Foundation, Oregon City Parks Foundation, Portland Parks Foundation, Eugene Parks Foundation, Salem Parks Foundation, Bend Park& Recreation Foundation,Astoria Parks, Recreation, & Community Foundation, Chehalem Park Foundation, and Willamalane Park Foundation. Some park and recreation agencies are also supported by broader focused community foundations, such as the Hillsboro Community Foundation. Foundations are often 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits, but can also be private organizations.They are typically guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, with involvement and support from local agency or district staff. Resources for community members interested in exploring a Park and Recreation Foundation in Lake Oswego include the National Recreation and Park Association Park Advocate Handbook and webinars and courses from the National Association of Park Foundations. Advantages: Increased funding for park improvements and programs, flexibility in fundraising, ability to serve beyond the scope of a traditional park agency, advocacy for parks and recreation needs, access to specialized expertise, and the potential to attract additional donors and grants due to their non- government status. Limitations: Requires efforts to be driven and maintained by community members, typically all volunteer run. Foundation priorities could diverge from City priorities. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City does not currently have a parks and recreation foundation, though the Adult Community Center is supported by an Endowment Fund that primarily funds program expenses.The Department has historically had many active and engaged Friends of Parks groups that support habitat restoration and other stewardship projects in parks; however,the number of active Friends Groups has decreased in recent years and the Department is exploring alternative structures to support and reinvigorate park stewardship. Consider Another General Obligation Bond (Bond Measure) General Obligation bonds are voter-approved bonds with the authority to levy an assessment on real and personal property.The proceeds can be used for capital improvements but not maintenance.This property tax is levied for a specified period of time (usually 15-20 years). Passage requires a simple majority approval in a May or November election or a "double majority" (majority of registered voters participating and a majority of those approving) in a March or September election. Bond measures are typically used to fund larger scale projects which cannot be funded with revenues from other sources. They typically pay for a package of improvements which are of high priority to residents. Advantages:Allows voters to decide on a limited-term tax increase to raise a substantial amount of capital funding. Limitations: Can be used as capital funding only and existing debt limits the amount that could be raised. Further capital development without parallel operations funding commitments can reduce the LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 7 quality of existing park maintenance. Requires appetite from taxpayers to support and may compete with other Department or local agency bond measures. Current Parks and Recreation Use: Lake Oswego is currently repaying a 2019 General Obligation bond, which has been used to partially or completely fund a variety of projects, including: • Renovation of the Adult Community Center, Indoor Tennis Center, and Municipal Golf Course • Replacement of restrooms and picnic shelters at popular parks • Rehabilitation of the Water Sports Center Dock • Acquisition of the Hallinan Woods Yates Property • Construction of the LORAC and Rassekh Park Explore a Parks Maintenance Utility Fee The City Council has the authority to add a monthly fee to the utility bills of residents and businesses in Lake Oswego to fund operational expenses at parks and facilities. A park utility fee creates dedicated funds to help offset the cost of park and facility maintenance, similar to the City's Street Maintenance Fee and other utility fees.As with the City's other utility fees,the rate and structure of a parks maintenance fee and the use of revenues is determined by the City. A high-level revenue projection for a park maintenance fee was developed for the City based on the simple flat fee per unit structure and two fee levels ($10 and $15 per month), as shown in Table 1. Billing units for residential customers represent the number of dwelling units. Nonresidential units are equal to the current number of Street Maintenance Fee accounts as a proxy for charging a parks maintenance fee. Estimated annual revenue ranges from $2.2 million (based on $10 per month)to$3.4 million (based on $15 per month). Alternative fee structures that scale the fees within or across customer classes could also be considered based on the City's objectives and available information. Table 1: High-Level Estimate of Park Maintenance Fee Annual Revenue Estimated Revenue Customer Class Units' $10/Unit $15/Unit per per Month Month Single Family 11,954 $1,434,505 $2,151,758 Multifamily 6,172 $740,670 $1,111,005 Nonresidential 522 $62,640 $93,960 Total Revenue $2,237,815 $3,356,723 _ 'Dwelling units for single family and multifamily; accounts for nonresidential. Data based on Fiscal Year 2023/24 average billing units for Street Maintenance Fee. Advantages: Provides stable, ongoing funding that is dedicated to parks and recreation maintenance. Limitations: Can be regressive, impacting lower income households disproportionately. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City does not currently have a parks and recreation utility fee. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 8 Update System Development Charges Oregon State Law allows local jurisdictions to impose Systems Development Charges, known as SDCs, to equitably spread the cost of essential capital improvements to new development and pay for infrastructure expansion required to serve the additional demand.As part of the Parks Plan 2040 process, the City is conducting a review and update of its Parks SDC Methodology, including recommended changes in how it calculates the fees,the cost of Parks Plan 2040 capital projects attributable to new growth, and the resulting fee that can be charged by the City.The resulting update will be proposed for adoption by the City Council as part of a separate process subsequent to adoption of the Parks 2040 Plan. Advantages: Charged to offset the impact of new park development to serve new neighborhoods,this source does not impact existing resident tax rates directly.A reimbursement portion of this fee can also be used to upgrade or replace facilities in existing parks. Limitations: New and expanded parks funded by SDCs must be maintained, using limited General Fund dollars.The potential for the construction of new neighborhoods in Lake Oswego is also limited as the city is largely built out and developable/redevelopable land is constrained. Current Parks and Recreation Use: Used for the acquisition, development and recreation spaces and facilities or to increase capacity in the system.Additionally,the City is updating its current SDCs and associated methodology as part of the implementation of Parks Plan 2040. The methodology was last updated in 2008. Solicit Donations The donations of labor/in-kind services, land, or cash by service agencies, private groups, or individuals can provide sources of revenue, most typically for specific projects or programs.A willing property owner may give real property or grant an easement as a donation to a public agency or a non-profit organization. In some cases, a property owner may agree to sell the property at less than fair market value.The property owner is paid for part of the value of the property and donates the remaining value, receiving tax benefits for the donation. Advantages: Builds community ownership in projects. Expands the fundraising reach of the City. Can be used in some cases for matching funds to leverage larger local and state grants. Limitations: Can be used for large-scale projects such as recreation facilities but are not likely to be a major part of the financial support. Can contribute to a low return on investment due to the resources and time needed to pursue donations. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City currently considers and would accept donations of land or cash depending on the situation. However,this strategy has not been widely used by the City to date outside of large donations to the Adult Community Center that helped fund improvements. Pursue Land Swaps, Long Term Leases, and Land Trusts A land swap is a simultaneous, mutual transfer of real property between willing parties.A lease is a legal agreement granting the use of a property in exchange for payment for a specified length of time. For parks and recreation purposes, the payment may be nominal (e.g., $1 per year) and the term is often long(such as 99 years). A land trust is an agreement through which one party (the trustee) agrees to hold ownership of a piece of property for the benefit of another party(the beneficiary). A land trust can LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 9 also be a private nonprofit organization that as all or part of its mission actively works to protect land, often for conservation or affordable housing purposes. Advantages:Additional ways for Lake Oswego to provide park land to the community, especially in areas not currently served by parks or essential services. Limitations: Unlikely to yield large acquisitions of land and requires staff time to pursue and track opportunities, formalize agreements, and obtain City Council approval. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City does not currently pursue these methods but should consider opportunities as they arise. Expand Sponsorship Program Lake Oswego offers the opportunity for businesses to increase their exposure at parks and recreation facilities, events, and programs for a fee. Sponsorship opportunities include logos or advertisements at specific park amenities or athletic facilities, seasonal and cultural events, Lake Oswego's Farmers' Market, Star Spangled Celebrations in July, program partnerships, and a variety of options at Luscher Farm that range from camps to community garden plots, along with partnerships at the Tennis and Adult Community Centers.The sponsorship program will be expanded to the Municipal Golf Course and LORAC once they open in 2025. Advantages: Strengthens relationships with local businesses and organizations, providing benefits for both the Department and local businesses/organizations bringing economic vitality to the City. Limitations: Potential eventual cap on increasing sponsorships due to the number of local businesses and organizations within Lake Oswego. Inherent restrictions on the types of projects and operations the program can fund as sponsorships are used only on visible events, activities, and services. Not a stable source of income as sponsors vary year over year. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The Department currently maintains and offers a variety of sponsorship "levels"for events and publications, depending on marketing and promotional exposure desires. City staff work closely to customize programs, maximizing marketing budgets, and aligned target audiences. Some businesses also sponsor services, such as a sponsor who offsets the cost of complimentary coffee at the Adult Community Center. Propose A Local Option Levy The City can propose a local option levy as a way to temporarily(up to five years at a time) increase the property tax rate to fund operational expenses.These levies are subject to the same voter approval requirements as a bond but have the added constraint of the time limitation. Advantages:Allows an increase in operational funding and could help fund larger short-term operational needs like invasive species removal or habitat restoration projects. Can help avoid budget cuts impacting services. Limitations: Requires voter approval and renewal at least every five years, and therefore does not necessarily solve long-term funding needs. Could be seen as duplicative of the Demolition Tax or General Obligation Bond in terms of funding maintenance and operations. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City of Lake Oswego does not currently utilize this source for parks and recreation funding. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 10 Establish Tax Increment Financing Tax increment financing uses property taxes from within an area to fix identified problems in that same area. It often focuses on improving an area's transportation and utility infrastructure since these kinds of improvements can unlock an area's development potential.Tax increment financing can also be used to attract and retain small businesses, support affordable housing, and develop public spaces such as parks, plazas, and trails. Communities in Oregon can petition to form a special park and recreation district under ORS chapter 266. When approved by voters these districts can levy taxes up to one half of one percent of property value (0.005) and have bonding authority. With a three-or five-member board of directors, elected from within the boundaries of the district, Park and Recreation Districts operate autonomously from the City. However, in many communities the City uses its City Council as the governing body for TIF Districts. Advantages:Additional funding for projects in specific areas Limitations: Projects must align with the goals of the TIF District and be approved by the board of directors. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City of Lake Oswego does not currently utilize this source for parks and recreation funding. However,the City may consider implementation of a TIF District in the Foothills area following relocation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and could use this District to help pay for acquisition of land and/or development of additional park and recreation facilities in this area. Alter the Demolition Tax Lake Oswego charges a demolition tax for residential structures that require a demolition permit.The tax is paid when the permit is issued, and the revenue is used to help maintain City parks and facilities. The city passed the $15,000 demolition tax in 2019 and initially charged $10,000 for home deconstruction,which differs from demolition in that it involves some materials being reused. However, in 2022,the City Council decided to waive the tax for deconstruction entirely while maintaining the tax for demolitions.The current tax requires that homes built before 1940 slated for demolition be deconstructed instead. Advantages:Already in place in the City and funds are used for parks maintenance, particularly larger capital maintenance projects, something that can be challenging to obtain grant funding for. Limitations: Requires City Council approval to alter, and revenues correspond with the condition of the housing market. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The City currently has a Demolition Tax of$15,000 for residential structures that require a demolition permit. Increase General Fund Dollars General fund resources are the collection point for taxes and fees charged by the City to fund the full variety of city services.These funds are applied based on the direction of the City Council consistent with community priorities. In comparison to other strategies, General Fund resources have the fewest limitations on how they are spent but are also competitive across the services provided by the City.The Department could make a case to increase General Fund support for parks maintenance, programming, and events. Park and facility maintenance needs will increase as new projects are brought online, and LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 11 there are citywide benefits associated with parks and recreation programs (e.g., healthy population, increased property values, etc.). Advantages: Can be used for both capital and operations funding. Limitations: Funding availability can vary based on the city's economic status, local politics, and demands on funding for other needed city services and by other city departments. Current Parks and Recreation Use:The Department currently participates in the City's annual budgeting process and advocates for demonstrated funding needs.The budget has previously been adjusted in the past to fund larger department efforts and expenditures such as planning efforts like Parks Plan 2040 or future staffing for the LORAC. Applying Funding Sources The table below summarizes how the funding sources and strategies listed above could be used for different types of projects or spending areas: LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 12 Table 1: Funding Sources and Spending 'a V) C C u fa O a) N ++ -a — c fo al •fp C N O .0 i C tO 4- f6 >' 4' C a u, fa ffa 3 M Y Y 3 N E - E o a a m o -c o +- -a 2 a E u a)E f0 Q. CO c 4- ff0 c E a _ N O f6 CO C '� a) of i t, a! b4 u a) c�a > �a — > s m a +' a CD CO a) ai N a C r "0 of a! al u 4- 0 ,F ,F C C u ` O O O C o T a) i ` u u u c fYa C u u fCa C13 COC •E 01 al 4- -a E f6 C v, C C Oa C c Ws03 Y Y os y C +' 3 fop C C - C C pp a1 ON C >Z . as o_ f6 'N fa CO O CO v z C o 2 ,r2 2 2 Cr. O a a Grants • Metro Bond Funding Partnerships • Preparation • of Facility Business Plans Increasing • Fees Parks and • Recreation Foundation General • Obligation Bond Parks • Maintenance Utility Fee System • • Development Charges Donations • • Land Swaps, • Long Term Leases,and Land Trusts i Sponsorship • Program Local Option • Levy Tax • • Increment Financing LAKE OSWEGr PARKS PLAN 2040 Demolition • Tax General Fund • Dollars Revenue Projections for Existing Funding Sources Figure 1 below presents the total funding available for parks and recreation projects from 2014-2015 through 2024-2025. It offers an overview of funding allocations over this period, highlighting the trends, changes, and overall financial support directed toward parks and recreation initiatives.This data serves as a valuable tool for understanding how funding has evolved and helps to project future investment. The following Parks& Recreation individual funding sources were included in the total: • Grants • Demolition Tax • Miscellaneous Revenue • Transfers (Capital • Proceeds from Sale of Capital • Other Financing Sources Note that not all funding sources were available and used each year(e.g., Demolition Tax revenue was not available until 2019). Figure 1: Changes in Total Funding Available in Fund 500- Parks and Recreation (2014-2025) $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 yh 'co y'\ y47 yc) 10 1N• '1, , L4, Lh 1, 1, 1, ,yo 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, ,yo do ,fit ,`' ,y(Ci ,�'V ,�' ,�c ,y° �N ,y'v ,y0 14, ,yo '1, '1, '1, '1, 'V ,yo '1, '1, '1, '1, LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 14 The table below estimates the funding available for parks and recreation projects, programs, and initiatives based on existing sources. Drawing on historical trends from the past decade, it provides an overview of the allocation patterns, offering insight into funding fluctuations, growth, and potential available resources in 2040. Funding was projected to be zero for Transfers, Proceeds from Sale of Capital, and Other Financing Sources as these sources had very little funding recently and therefore cannot be accurately projected through 2040. Projected funding is shown in current dollars for all categories. General Fund revenues also are included as escalated dollars, assuming an annual increase of 3%. Table 2: 2040 Funding Projections Projection Escalated Funding Sources in 10 Year Average Fund 500—Parks& (2014/2015- Annual 2026-2040 2026-2024 Recreation 2024/2025) Grants $ 100,269 $ 50,135 $ 752,021 $ 752,021 Demolition Tax $ 182,000 $ 300,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 (Maintenance) Miscellaneous $ 70,592 $ 35,296 $ 529,439 $ 529,439 Revenue' General Revenue $ 7,677,200 - -- $ 165,407,6652 Transfers (Capital) $ 205,000 $ 0 $ 0 Proceeds from Sale $ 185,542 $ 0 $ 0 of Capital Other Financing $ 19,588 $ 0 $ 0 - Sources $8,440,191 w $385,431 Funding under this category in 2021-2022 was more than double typical funding and an outlier,50%of the 10- year average was therefore used for that year. 2 Based on the City's forecast through fiscal year 2028 and then a 3%escalation each year thereafter. While Lake Oswego is currently updating its parks SDC methodology, SDC revenue depends in large part on how much the SDCs will change.An inflationary average was used to project 2040 funding, identifying a forecasted revenue of$10,046,313 in SDCs from 2026-2040.Those revenues are not included in the table above but will be included in the Parks Plan 2040 document after further work on the SDC methodology update associated with this project. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 15 SAFE CLEAN SUSTAINABLE CONNECTED THRIVING 1,- Nor --Nor lie • *I ii y Jill. - . , .` a, [ 4 .. . .. . .. . a * . s �• ,� f #: . 4k Ai j. - ,'•---' a . ,,' 7. '.. - . .-___...viL , . , _. i. 4, -A F un in sr n Implementation — ..„2� ........ LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 December 2024 Draft Section 2. Implementation Strategies This document presents implementation strategies to advance the goals and priorities of Lake Oswego and advance progress of the community-supported vision. It is a companion piece to the Funding Strategies(Section 1)that will be combined into a single chapter of Parks Plan 2040. Strategies Overview There are 14 strategies that are recommended to implement key elements of Parks Plan 2040.The following strategies will take place over the next five years, either as short-term (0-2 years) or mid-term (3-5 years) actions. Each strategy also identifies proposed roles and responsibilities for leadership and any additional support that will be needed. Short-Term Strategies: 1. Define how progress on projects and recommendations will be tracked and develop a system to communicate plan progress to Department staff, advisory board members, decision-makers, and the public. 2. Build on the community involvement completed during the development of Parks Plan 2040 and establish a consistent and inclusive process for public engagement in implementation. 3. Improve the city's website, activity registration software, and possibly other digital platforms or applications to increase availability of information. 4. Identify action items to formalize an inclusive and equitable process for delivery of Department services, including development of a Parks & Recreation Implementation Strategy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 5. Maintain CAPRA certification and stay in compliance with CAPRA's guidelines for regularly reviewing and updating information. 6. Create a plan for maintaining and operating the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery. 7. Create and record an approach for managing natural resources and open spaces, identifying priorities and responsibilities. 8. Create a clear project intake and prioritization process for both capital projects and programming initiatives. 9. Implement the Luscher Area Master Plan. 10. Create a business plan for a future indoor pickleball facility and conduct a site opportunity analysis. Mid-Term Strategies: 11. Identify universal design practices that can be implemented as part of regular facility and amenity replacement in combination with accessibility improvements identified in the city's ADA Transition Plan. 12. Engage with the School District regarding community use of City and District athletic or other facilities through regular meetings and other coordination activities. 13. Identify next steps for project recommendations that are either not tied to specific sites or require additional planning prior to implementation. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 2 14. Create a plan for implementing consistent park, trail, and open space signage, starting with the Department's signage and wayfinding plan. Short-Term Strategies 1. Define how progress on projects and recommendations will be tracked and develop a system to communicate plan progress to Department staff,advisory board members,decision-makers, and the public. Implementing a robust system for tracking progress on projects and recommendations in Parks Plan 2040 is crucial for ensuring accountability,transparency, and continued investments in the system.This tracking system should include clearly defined goals, measurable performance indicators, and a set schedule for evaluating progress. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department: Management, Planning, and Communications Staff Support: None Identified Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Define clear goals and metrics for success. Metrics could be a mix of quantitative (e.g., completion of specific projects, usage statistics, or financial metrics) and qualitative (e.g., level of community satisfaction,general improvements in accessibility, level of inclusivity in park offerings, etc.) • Set a reporting schedule. Progress should be tracked at regular intervals(e.g., quarterly or annually). Quarterly reports could focus on short-term progress,whereas annual reports can assess overall progress toward long-term objectives and provide an opportunity for more in- depth analysis on project status, completed milestones, and challenges encountered. • Use key performance indicators and data collection. Communicate progress through key performance indicators.These could be related to facility and amenity upgrades, community engagement, and/or financial indicators. • Communicate plan progress frequently through public updates, annual reports, and celebrations of milestones. This could include updates on the city's website,through social media,the Hello LO or LODown newsletters,the annual Fact Book, and via interested parties email lists.These updates should include visual representations of progress, such as before-and-after photos, project timelines, and performance data. Annual reports can be posted online for easy access. When projects are completed,the City should continue to organize public events to celebrate these milestones and engage the community in the success of Parks Plan 2040. • Provide opportunities for community check-ins. Create regular opportunities for the community to check in, provide input, and share evolving needs. Community input should be integrated into the tracking process to ensure the plan remains responsive and adaptable to changing circumstances. • Regularly review the progress data, performance indicators, and community feedback to adjust priorities or timelines if necessary. This could involve shifting resources to projects that need more attention, re-prioritizing based on new community input, or scaling up successful initiatives. 2. Build on the community involvement completed during the development of Parks Plan 2040 and establish a consistent and inclusive process for public engagement in implementation.The LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 3 Department should leverage the existing foundation of community involvement developed during the Parks Plan 2040 planning process and build upon this established foundation of trust and engagement. Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Management, Planning, Communications, and Programming Staff Support: Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board (PRNRAB) Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Actively engage with historically marginalized groups, such as low-income communities, people of color, seniors, people with disabilities, and youth.This can be achieved through targeted outreach, partnerships with local organizations, and offer bilingual materials in neighborhoods with higher concentrations of non-English speaking populations. • Hold public meetings and workshops in various neighborhoods, including options for virtual participation to reach people who cannot attend in person.These meetings can serve to update the public on project status, solicit feedback, and brainstorm solutions to any challenges. • Develop a dedicated online platform or mobile app where community members can track the progress of the Parks Master Plan, access project details, leave feedback, and view upcoming opportunities for involvement.Tie the information on this platform or app to current information about facilities and activities within individual parks and other facilities. • When hosting public meetings or workshops, ensure that venues are accessible and that materials are provided in multiple formats (e.g., braille, large print, and online translations). Additionally, consider offering childcare and transportation assistance when possible to remove barriers to participation. • Continue to involve youth by partnering with schools and youth organizations to conduct workshops or activities that allow students to provide input. • Regularly recognize and highlight community contributions and feedback. For example,feature success stories, community-driven ideas that have been implemented, or volunteers who have contributed to park improvements. • When feedback reveals issues or new needs that may not have been anticipated, ensure that the community is aware of how their concerns are being addressed. • Continue to host annual events, like park clean-ups or volunteer days that allow the community to continue engaging with park projects in a hands-on way. 3. Improve the city's website, activity registration software,and possibly other digital platforms or applications to increase availability of information. By modernizing digital tools,the city can enhance the experience of residents, improve communication, streamline services, and foster greater community engagement.The city's website should be updated or redesigned to provide an intuitive, streamlined experience for users of all ages and abilities.The website should act as a one- stop hub for parks and recreation events, programs, news, and services. Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Administrative, Management, Planning, Communications, and Programming Staff Support: IT Department, City Manager's Office, City Communications Team LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 4 Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Simplified Navigation: Use clear, straightforward menus and category-based layouts that allow users to quickly find the information they need. • Mobile-Friendly Design: Ensure the website is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, as many users will access the site from smartphones or tablets.This may involve resizing content, adjusting menus, and making sure all features function properly on smaller screens. As the Department does not directly manage or oversee the entirety of the city's website, the Department could consider creating a mobile app that incorporates the above features. • Search Functionality: Improve or integrate an advanced search feature that allows users to easily find information by keyword, service, or department. Search results should be accurate and prioritized based on relevance. • Accessibility Features: Ensure the website meets accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1)to serve individuals with disabilities.This includes text-to-speech capabilities, screen reader compatibility, color contrast adjustments, and easy font readability. • Multilingual Options:Add language options for non-English-speaking residents, offering key information in multiple languages, particularly those spoken by large local communities. • Integrations with Social Media: Ensure the website integrates with the city's social media platforms, allowing real-time updates and seamless information sharing. • Service Requests:Create or upgrade a digital portal for residents to submit requests for repairs, maintenance, or public safety concerns. • Interactive Map Features: Integrate interactive maps that allow residents to find information about individual park facilities,trails, and other public spaces, as well as programmed events or activities scheduled to take place within them. • User-Friendly Interface: Ensure that the registration platform has a clean, intuitive interface that requires minimal effort to navigate. Include clear instructions and visual cues to guide users through the process. • Account Management:Allow residents to create accounts where they can save their information,track registrations, and manage multiple family members or users under one account. • Real-Time Availability: Display real-time availability for programs and events so residents can immediately see open spots,waitlists, or registration deadlines.This could include features like online reservation capabilities for facilities like sports fields, picnic areas, or community centers. • Payment Integration: Implement secure online payment systems that allow residents to pay registration fees or make donations directly through the platform.This could include credit/debit card payments, electronic checks, or integration with digital wallets. • Automated Notifications:Send automated email or SMS confirmations and reminders about registration status, payment deadlines, or program updates.These notifications can help ensure participants are prepared and aware of important dates. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 5 4. Identify action items to formalize an inclusive and equitable process for delivery of Department services, including development of a Parks& Recreation Implementation Strategy for Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion.This includes a plan for incorporating PRNRAB diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) recommendations into ongoing parks planning, engagement, development, and operations processes. Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Management, Planning, and Communications Staff; all staff for education and training activities Support: PRNRAB, Lake Oswego Equity Program Manager Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Ensure that community engagement is inclusive by providing multiple avenues for feedback, including online surveys, public forums, and outreach to underserved populations. Continue to translate materials into different languages as necessary and provide accessibility accommodations like sign language interpreters or assistive listening devices. • Integrate DEI principles into the Department's long-term strategic planning process, ensuring that equity is a core consideration in all future park and recreation decisions, such as land acquisition, development priorities, and resource allocation. • As described in more detail in the previous strategy, apply DEI principles to park and facility design by ensuring accessibility for all, including people with disabilities, and creating spaces that are welcoming to different cultural and social groups. • Design recreation programs that respond to the cultural, linguistic, and recreational needs of diverse communities.This could include offering culturally specific events, activities, or fitness classes, as well as ensuring that programs are affordable and accessible to all community members. • Offer regular training for Department staff, leadership, and the Parks Board to increase cultural competence and awareness of bias. • Partner with local organizations that serve diverse communities, including those focused on racial equity, immigrant services, disability advocacy, and low-income families. • Develop inclusive volunteer programs that provide opportunities for all community members to participate in park programs and decision-making. • Establish a process for regularly reviewing and adjusting the DEI strategies and action items based on community feedback, new research, and evolving best practices. 5. Maintain CAPRA certification and stay in compliance with CAPRA's guidelines for regularly reviewing and updating information.The National Association of Parks and Recreation's Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), delivers benefits for both the community and recreation departments and their staff. CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation departments and is a valuable measure of a department's overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community. CAPRA certification requires a park and recreation system plan that provides recommendations for provision of facilities, programs and services; parkland acquisition and development; maintenance and operations; and administration and management. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 6 Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Management,Administration, and Planning Staff Support: None Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • The plan must be officially adopted by the "policy-making body", updated periodically, and linked with a capital improvement budget and a phased development program. • To maintain certification the Department should provide Parks Plan 2040 with documentation of official approval, description of the update process, and a description of the phased implementation program linked to the City's CIP. • Reaccreditation is required every five years, and the Department should maintain all documentation and compliance with standards during certification cycles. 6. Create a plan for maintaining and operating the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery.The City is taking ownership of this property in January 2025. Creating a comprehensive plan for maintaining and operating the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery is a critical step in ensuring its preservation and accessibility, as well as its integration into the city's operations and maintenance planning. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department: Management,ACC and Parks Staff Support: Planning Department, Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Conduct a site assessment that inventories graves and burial sites, infrastructure, (e.g.,fencing, pathways,signage, drainage systems, and lighting), and landscaping and vegetation (to the extent this has not already been done). • Develop a maintenance and preservation plan that addresses routine maintenance (e.g., schedule for mowing, leaf removal, tree trimming, and debris clearing), monument and grave care, and landscaping and vegetation management (e.g., maintaining pathways, clearing overgrown vegetation, and replacing or planting new trees where necessary to preserve the cemetery's aesthetic and protect the integrity of monuments).This may simply be developing a specific set of guidelines to address site-specific conditions needed to supplement existing maintenance activity plans. • Create an operational plan for visitor access focusing on access and hours, signage and wayfinding, and public programs and events. • Establish a financial plan for operations and maintenance including budget allocation (e.g., annual operating budget for routine maintenance, staff, and any necessary repairs or upgrades), fundraising and grants, and partnerships. • Establish a volunteer program focusing on cemetery clean-up days where volunteers help with tasks such as debris removal, landscaping, and small repairs and historic preservation and/or interpretation (e.g.,volunteers with expertise in history, genealogy, or preservation to assist with maintaining historical records, helping to catalog gravestones and their inscriptions, conducting research about the cemetery's past, and preparing educational or interpretive materials). LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 7 • Identify safety and security measures including adding and installing security cameras and lighting as needed, as well as an emergency plan with protocols for dealing with weather-related events, accidents, or vandalism. 7. Create and record an approach for managing natural resources and open spaces, identifying priorities and responsibilities.The City has several plans and documents that address natural resources and open spaces (e.g., Parks Plan 2040, Natural Areas Habitat Management Plan, Integrated Pest Management Practices, Urban and Community Forest Plan), as well as a knowledgeable team of staff that maintain and manage these areas. Lake Oswego also has an active and engaged volunteer base, including Friends of Parks groups, local high school Green Teams, and a park stewardship program that supports natural area restoration projects. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department: Planning, Parks, and Natural Areas Staff Support: Planning and Public Works Departments Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Begin implementing relevant actions from Oregon's Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) Readiness and Response Plan in coordination with the Planning Department, including conducting a comprehensive tree inventory and creating a pest management action plan. Continue treating existing ash trees as a preventative for EAB, and conducting tree risk assessments in natural areas to identify and manage high and extreme risk trees and to monitor others on a periodic basis. • Identify a working list of short-term priorities from across existing plans and considering evolving conditions and new threats (e.g., presence of Emerald Ash Borer). Consider near-and long-term emerging threats, including climate change impacts (temperature extremes,flooding, drought, wildfires, and shifting weather patterns) as well as pests such as the Mediterranean Oak Borer.Assess how these threats could affect natural resources and develop strategies to mitigate these effects. • Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of different teams within the Parks and Recreation Department as well as other city departments. Ensure that there is clear ownership of tasks like mapping and reporting, preventative treatment, invasive species management, habitat restoration, and climate change adaptation for natural resources in and around city-owned properties. • Friends of Parks groups create annual work plans and are integral in successful planting of native species and removal of invasive species in the city's natural areas. However,there is a need to re-energize the existing Friends of Parks program, as the number of active groups and participants has declined significantly in the past several years.The approach should identify how community volunteers want to engage with natural area restoration work and how they can support natural areas staff in implementing priorities. 8. Create a clear project intake and prioritization process for both capital projects and programming initiatives. Parks Plan 2040 identifies criteria that were used to prioritize projects under the Capital Improvement Plan.The City could continue to use these prioritization criteria as new projects are identified and consider additional factors like how well the project aligns with Parks Plan 2040 goals and policies,funding availability, and how it aligns with community priorities. Criteria could be LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 8 applied to new programming initiatives such as camps, classes, and community events as well, and could inform a future update of the Recreation Strategic Plan. Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Management and Planning Staff Support: PRNRAB Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • The first step in creating a clear project intake process is defining the criteria by which all projects—whether related to capital improvements or programming initiatives—will be evaluated.This ensures that each project request is assessed fairly and consistently and is aligned with the broader goals of the Parks Plan 2040 and/or other City initiatives or priorities. The Department should create a project proposal form that acts as an intake form for community groups, council members, City leaders, and residents to requires new parks and recreation projects.The form should: • Be easy for people to fill out. Language should be easily understandable and planning and policy jargon avoided, as should any references to titles, definitions, or park classifications with which the public may be unfamiliar(e.g., "essential service", "gap area") • Focus on the data the City would like the submitter to provide.Additional staff information like project coding, project names, or similar data can be added by Department staff after the form is submitted. • Allow for the opportunity to inform staff about the issues in parks, desired improvements, or opportunities to add new parks, amenities, and facilities. • In addition to creating the form described above,the Department will need to determine how best to incorporate the evaluation criteria and process into its CIP process, including how to incorporate guidance from the Parks Board in the prioritization process. 9. Implement the Luscher Area Master Plan.The 2013 Luscher Area Master Plan (LAMP) identified recommendations and future uses for all eight of the original Luscher Area properties.The LAMP recognized that the majority of the recommendations would likely not be able to be implemented while these properties remained outside the Urban Growth Boundary(UGB) and under the jurisdiction of Clackamas County in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zoning district. However, coordinated concept planning and expansion of the urban growth boundary has yet to occur in the area, and is not likely to occur within the near future.As an alternative to implementing the LAMP through annexing the properties into city limits and applying Park and Natural Area (PNA) Zoning, the City is pursuing partial implementation of the LAMP's recommendations through application of a new Special Use Overlay(SUO) zoning district,which references Oregon Administrative Rules that provide for park and recreation uses on farm and forest lands.The SUO was created and adopted by the County in 2023 through coordination with City staff, and the Department is currently in the process of preparing a land use application to the County requesting application of the SUO to the Luscher Area properties zoned EFU. While full implementation of the LAMP is unlikely to be completed even in the mid-term,the City should continue taking steps to pursue implementation in the short-term. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department: Management, Planning, and Programming Staff LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 9 Support: PRNRAB, Planning Department, Engineering Department, Friends of Luscher Farm, Stafford Hamlet Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • The Department should work with stakeholders to identify a list of several focus areas to concentrate capital investments over the next 5-10 years and priority projects within those focus areas, including projects already included in the Capital Improvements Projects list developed for Parks Plan 2040. • The Department should engage the PRNRAB, Friends of Luscher Farm,those with community garden plots, program participants, and other site users to develop and/or refine this list.The list should include upgrades and improvements to the existing site access and parking circulation as identified in the 2013 Master Plan, as implementation of any of the other recommendations will require better site access. • The prioritization process should also consider improving existing buildings, operations, and uses first, before investing in new projects. Specific funding sources should be identified for the project list. 10. Create a business plan for a future indoor pickleball facility and conduct a site opportunity analysis. While Parks Plan 2040 did identify pickleball as a high priority project, it did not identify a specific location that could provide indoor or outdoor pickleball facilities. While there is a desire for the city to provide pickleball courts, Lake Oswego has had challenges in the past adapting existing tennis courts into pickleball courts, and the limited availability of vacant buildable land makes developing new courts extremely challenging. Parks Plan 2040 recommends additional steps in addressing this recreation need, including identifying one or more potential location(s)for both indoor and outdoor pickleball facilities.Although this is listed as a mid-term strategy, initial work on it could occur in the short term,given that it is a high priority for the City Council and the community. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department: Management, Planning, Parks, and Programming Staff Support: Planning Department, City Manager's Office Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Conduct market research to assess the demand for pickleball in the city and surrounding areas. Analyze the current availability of pickleball facilities, both indoor and outdoor, in the region. Evaluate other provider's pricing, programming,facility conditions, and location to identify potential gaps or opportunities for a new facility. • Identify the specific needs of both indoor and outdoor pickleball facilities, such as the number of courts, spectator seating, sound attenuation, amenities (locker rooms, restrooms), and equipment (nets, lighting).Also consider multi-purpose space for lessons, tournaments, or social events to increase the facility's revenue potential. • Conduct a thorough site analysis to evaluate potential locations for the indoor and/or facilities.This should include factors such as proximity to key populations, accessibility by public transportation, available parking, zoning regulations, site costs, ability to mitigate noise or other impacts, and environmental conditions. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 10 • Develop a financial strategy for funding the facility.This could include a mix of public funds, private investments, grants, and partnerships. Investigate potential sponsorships, naming rights, and opportunities for collaboration with local businesses or community organizations. • Estimate the operating costs of the facility, including staffing, maintenance, utilities, and insurance. • If applicable, develop a clear revenue model that includes membership fees, daily court rental, programming fees (e.g., lessons, leagues), event hosting, and potential concessions. • Explore opportunities for additional revenue streams,such as hosting tournaments, providing equipment rentals, offering pickleball merchandise, or holding social events. • Identify potential risks associated with the facility, including fluctuating demand, competition, complaints or opposition related to noise or traffic, or unforeseen operating costs. Develop a contingency plan that addresses how to mitigate these risks. • Develop a tentative programming schedule that appeals to different skill levels and age groups, from recreational play to competitive leagues. • Engage with the community and potential facility users through surveys,focus groups, or public meetings to gather input on their preferences for facility features, programming, and location. Mid-Term Strategies 11. Identify universal design practices that can be implemented as part of regular facility and amenity replacement in combination with accessibility improvements identified in the city's ADA Transition Plan. Start by establishing more formal facility design standards that explicitly incorporate universal design principles.These principles should be applied not only to new facilities but also to ongoing replacements and upgrades. Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Planning and Parks Staff Support: PRNRAB, Lake Oswego ADA Coordinator Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Ensure all users, regardless of mobility,vision, or hearing impairments, can access and navigate parks and recreation facilities easily.This can involve ramped entrances, wide doorways, accessible restrooms, and low-level counters. • Incorporate signage that uses a combination of text, symbols, and tactile elements to provide clear directions and instructions for all visitors, including those with visual or cognitive impairments. • Consider inclusive play structures that provide opportunities for all children, including those with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.This includes wheelchair-accessible swings, ramps leading to elevated play areas, and sensory-rich play equipment that encourages interactive play for children with autism or other developmental disabilities. • Integrate sensory elements that provide an inclusive experience for people with different abilities, including tactile surfaces,visual contrast for those with low vision, and auditory cues LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 11 for people with hearing impairments. For play areas, designate areas that incorporate multi- sensory experiences, such as musical instruments,tactile surfaces, or water features,to support play for children with sensory processing needs. • Provide seating options that accommodate various needs, such as benches with armrests for those who need assistance standing or sitting, and seats with backs for comfort. Provide shaded seating and rest areas within playgrounds, active recreation spaces, and along trails to allow caregivers, people with disabilities, or those who need breaks to enjoy the park comfortably. • Provide amenities that are accessible to all users. Install drinking fountains that are designed to be accessible to individuals in wheelchairs, with lower spouts and side-facing designs.Also, include bottle-filling stations to cater to different user needs. Ensure trash and recycling bins are easy to access, with handles or foot pedals for users with limited upper body strength. • Ensure that designated accessible parking spaces are close to entry points,well-marked with proper signage, and meet the correct dimensions for various mobility devices.These spaces should be located in convenient and accessible areas with easy access to the facility. For high- use sites, include designated drop-off zones where vehicles can safely stop for visitors with mobility impairments or other special needs.These zones should be close to accessible entrances and large enough to accommodate different types of vehicles. • Ensure that all curb cuts and ramps meet universal design standards, providing smooth transitions between sidewalks, parking areas, and entrances. For changes in elevation, ramps and slopes should have a gentle incline (less than a 5%grade)to meet universal design guidelines. • Walkways should be smooth and level,free from obstacles like tree roots, rocks, or gravel that may impede people with mobility devices, strollers, or children. Ensure all walkways and trails are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, cyclists, and strollers, as applicable. • Add tactile paving or other surface markers at intersections or high-traffic areas to help guide visually impaired users. 12. Engage with the School District regarding community use of City and District athletic or other facilities through regular meetings and other coordination activities.To strengthen the relationship between the Parks and Recreation Department and the School District, and to enhance collaboration in providing recreation opportunities,the Department and School District should meet on a quarterly or bi-annual basis. In addition to coordination at a staff level,the City and District could consider conducting an annual goal-setting meeting with the City Council and School Board to discuss high-level shared goals and areas of mutual benefit. Lead Responsibility: Parks& Recreation Department: Management,Administrative, Programming, and Parks Staff Support: PRNRAB, School District Staff and Board Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Develop a shared vision for increasing recreation access for all students and community members. • Identify shared recreation needs between the parks and schools. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 12 • Explore opportunities to provide safe routes to schools using off-street pathways through parks and recreation facilities. • Explore collaborating in providing joint recreational programs that take advantage of both parks and school facilities.This can include after-school sports leagues, summer camps,fitness programs, and other activities that are available to both students and the broader community. • Explore continued opportunities for community use of school facilities during non-school hours, such as playgrounds,gyms,fields, and auditoriums. • Coordinate park and school facility planning to ensure that new developments or improvements support both school activities and community needs. • Create a joint communication plan to ensure that students, parents, and the community are aware of available recreational opportunities. 13. Identify next steps for project recommendations that are either not tied to specific sites or require additional planning prior to implementation. Parks Plan 2040 has recommendations for several non-site-specific larger scale or unique facilities such as an outdoor pickleball facility, a new park in the Lake Grove, Bryant or Rosewood neighborhoods, Foothills Park expansion, a possible new Westside indoor community/recreation center, and/or a new water play feature. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department, Multiple Staffing Groups Support: PRNRAB, Planning Department, Engineering Department, Lake Oswego Library Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Conduct a site selection study for facilities without a specific site (e.g., outdoor pickleball courts, water play features). Consider factors such as accessibility, traffic patterns/volume, proximity to residential areas and service gap areas, property size and available space, natural resource or hazard constraints, and zoning provisions. Gather data from community feedback, stakeholder input, and trend analysis to identify demand,target audiences, and specific features required for each facility. • Identify and address potential barriers to implementation, such as zoning restrictions, local regulations, or environmental challenges. • Engage the community and key stakeholders throughout the planning process, especially for facilities that are less specific in terms of location. Conduct public meetings, online surveys, and focus groups to gather input on facility design, preferred locations, and community expectations. • Develop initial conceptual designs for each facility type to provide a visual understanding of the space requirements, amenities, and infrastructure needed.These designs should be adaptable to different site conditions but should also reflect the basic features required for each facility. • Consider environmental factors, such as local climate,terrain, and the presence of natural resources,when planning these facilities. • Identify potential adverse impacts on surrounding residents and develop ways to minimize or mitigate those impacts. • For each facility, outline the operational needs, including staffing requirements, maintenance schedules, and programming strategies. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 13 • Consider the long-term sustainability of the facilities. For example, ensure that facilities like a community center or water play feature have sufficient operational funding and can remain financially viable over time. Explore cost recovery options such as facility rentals, program fees, and partnerships that can contribute to long-term success. • Identify potential partners that can assist in the development,funding, or operation of the facilities. 14. Create a plan for implementing consistent park,trail,and open space signage,starting with the Department's signage and wayfinding plan. Identify how community input on the type of information that should be displayed on signage, accessibility, and inclusivity should be integrated. The information displayed on signage should cater to a broad range of needs, including information related to directions, park features, safety, and educational content about the natural environment or historical significance of the area. Lead Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Department: Planning, Parks, and Communications Staff Support: Planning Department, PRNRAB, Historical Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) Implementation Steps/Recommendations: • Signage should be designed with universal design principles in mind, ensuring that it is readable by people of all ages and abilities.This includes using high-contrast colors, large fonts, braille, symbology, and tactile elements for those with visual impairments, as well as ensuring that signs are placed at heights and locations that are accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. • Additionally, digital signage or mobile app integration could be explored for providing real-time information or virtual guidance for those who may need additional support. • The design of signage should represent a broad spectrum of cultural and social backgrounds, ensuring that messages are respectful, welcoming, and relevant to all visitors.This might include offering multilingual signage in areas with a diverse population or highlighting the cultural history of the area. • Additionally,the City should look for ways to ensure updated signage not only provides practical information but also fosters a sense of community pride and ownership like incorporating local artwork. 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