In 2020 Greenways levy funds were used to purchase approximately 29 acres of undeveloped land located on E. Bakerview Rd., between Deemer Road and James Street. The property features about 9 acres of cleared hayfields bisected by a creek, and 20 acres of mature forest and wetlands. For more information about the purchase, see the press release here.
The property will function as a park, housing site, and multimodal trail hub connecting existing and future trails. The City was awarded a grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to fund a portion of this property acquisition. The results of this study will be used to parcel off a portion of the site for residential use and determine a reimbursement value to the City’s Greenways levy fund.
Board & Vellum has been selected to provide professional design services to assess park development potential and the feasibility of affordable housing onsite. Tasks will be phased into:
1. Site Assessment
- Critical areas and mitigation options
- Survey topography and boundaries
- Cultural Resources Review
2. Housing Feasibility
- Affordable housing models
- Street Improvements, utilities, circulation, access
- Conceptual site plans and designs
- Location and boundary of housing parcel
3. Park Conceptual Alternatives
- Site alternatives for park development and trail network
- Neighborhood connectivity
- Develop a public outreach and engagement plan
Status
The cultural resource study, wetland review, and stream daylighting options are underway.
The planning and feasibility study is expected to be completed in spring 2024. Park design and construction is currently anticipated 2025-26.
References
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
Contacts
- Parks & Recreation Department: (360) 778-7000
- Peter Gill, Planning and Development Coordinator – pjgill@cob.org
- Laine Potter, Design and Development Manager – lrpotter@cob.org
