Oak Grove Neighborhood Park
Park planning & background information
Unfunded features identified in the approved concept development plan can be added to the park in the future as funding allows. If you would like to make a donation towards future improvements to this park, please call the Parks Foundation at (360) 693-7050.
Public Participation
Project staff relied on public participation to help guide park layout during the design process.
In March 2007 a newsletter and survey form was mailed out to all residents living within a half mile of the park providing information about the upcoming park development project, and requesting feedback about what neighbors wanted to see in their park. The survey was also made available on this project Web page.
The feedback we received through these surveys was then used to help develop three concept plans showing different ways the park might be developed. A public meeting was held in April 2007 to gather feedback from neighbors about what they thought about the three concept plans. The three plans were also posted on the Web page along with an electronic comment form.
The project team then developed a single proposed concept development plan based on the additional feedback received, the project budget and site requirements (i.e. street improvements, etc.). A newsletter featuring this plan was then mailed out to all residents living within a half mile of the park for review before it was presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in July 2007.
In October 2007, the county requested input from neighbors about what they'd like to see in the new playground at this park. Copies of all the outreach materials and public comment summaries are available below.
October 2007 Playground Options Public Comment Process:
June 2007 Newsletter (696 kb PDF)
April 2007 Public Meeting Materials
March 2007 Mailing:
Project Funding
Design and construction of Oak Grove Neighborhood Park was funded by park impact fees, which are paid whenever a new residential property is developed, and the real estate excise tax, which is paid whenever property is sold. Maintenance of the park is funded by the Greater Clark Parks District, a special district approved by voters in the unincorporated urban area of Clark County in 2005.
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