Project Description

This project will design and construct a 1.4-acre neighborhood park connecting Steve Street and Southwest 84th Avenue. The concept plan, developed in 2015, includes community garden beds, a multi-age play structure, and an open lawn area with a short loop trail.  The turnaround at the end of 84th Avenue will be improved to provide better visibility into the park. 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS: Steve Street Park is currently maintained as an open space. While the current level of maintenance was considered in the Parks and Recreation Activity Fee (PAFR), fully developing the park will require additional maintenance and operation costs. These costs will need to be reflected in an increase to the PARF.  

WHY IT’S NEEDED: We're working to provide equity in park services across the city by providing a high quality and well-maintained park within a 10-minute walk of all residents. This new park will serve a gap area identified in the Parks System Plan.   

Area neighbors proposed the land for a park, and it was purchased in 2013 with proceeds from the 2010 Parks Bond. Developed in partnership with the community, the Steve Street Property Master Plan envisions future site amenities like an accessible loop trail, rough lawn area, a small community garden, a picnic and play area, and two areas for nature play.

STRATEGIC PLAN TIE-IN: Advances our vision of becoming a walkable, healthy and accessible community for everyone. 

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:  Soliciting input from nearby residents was important to the development of the park plan. Two public meetings were held to gather input contributing to the completion of the Plan. The project team also met several times with the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review and approval of the plan. 

CONTACT: Carla Staedter, Engineering Project Manager: 503-718-2788 | carla@tigard-or.gov