Project Overview:
The City plans to invest in a complete renaissance of Fairgrounds Park. The first phase, which will be under construction in the first part of August, will include the following amenities:
- 25,000 square foot Skate park
- New restrooms
- Parking and support amenities, such as benches, trash receptacles, etc.
- Streetscape improvements to Main Street and Fairgrounds Avenue
- Safety and pathway lighting
This first phase will require removal of the old restrooms, the building known as the Lions Den, and rearrangement one of the three pee-wee baseball fields in the south-central part of the park.
Phase II of Fairgrounds, which will not be under construction until the Battle Ground Sports Complex is built, and may include a number of other improvements:
- Rock climbing/bouldering field
- Interactive water fountain/people plaza
- A flexible multi-use community building
- A new playground structure
- A Small outdoor performance venue
- Internal trail system and connection to the regional trail network
City Council awarded a pre-design contract to Walker Macy on Monday, July 17th. This pre-design work will include opportunities for stakeholder feedback at dates and times yet to be determined. The design process is expected to be completed by the end of 2006. For an entire project timeline, click on the "project timeline" link below.
Fairgrounds Park Master Plan
Fairgrounds Park Master Plan Phase I
Skate Park Overview
Project Timeline
