The Planning Process
Successful design of the 53rd Avenue Community Park means asking challenging questions, and gathering thoughtful answers. As the Hillsboro community plans for a new park, many questions arise:
- What uses will be included on the site, in the Indoor Recreation Center, and in the future aquatic facility?
- Where will the various elements are placed on the site and in relation to each other?
- How can the park best integrate circulation of pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles with parking and other transportation needs?
- How can we create a unique space that best reflects the community of Hillsboro?
To find answers to these and other questions, the City held various open house meetings with community members and neighbors in 2006 to obtain feedback and ideas on the various stages of brainstorming and revision of park designs. That five month public involvement process, including a variety of open houses and the formation of a 15 member focus group, helped develop the overall master plan for this truly unique and special future community park.
In 2007, the City Council appointed a 14-citizen "53rd Avenue Community Park Indoor Recreation Center Task Force" as part of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation's process to finalize the master plan for the indoor recreation center and explore costs and funding options.
Community Meetings -
As part of the process to finalize the master plan for the 53rd Avenue Community Park Indoor Recreation Center, the Parks & Recreation Department will hold a Community Open Houses periodically. Come see the most updated plans and ideas, ask questions, and provide input!
Past Meetings:
Tuesday, July 31, 2007:
Public Open House
53rd Avenue Community Park Indoor Recreation Center Plans
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Hillsboro Civic Center, Room 113
150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, OR
Three rounds of open house meetings held in January, March and April 2006 provided opportunities for community members to brainstorm park possibilities, review initial plans, and contribute to the park plans from start to finish. Check below for documents from those meetings.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006:
Public Open House #1:
Vision & Program Development
Hillsboro, OR
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Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Public Open House #2:
Review of Design Alternatives
Hillsboro, OR
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Public Open House #3:
Comment on the preferred alternative
Hillsboro, OR
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