Progress continues!! Thanks to all who participated in the park planting on April 26th. We will have
another Planting Party on Saturday, May 17th at 9 AM. Bring your shovel!!
Click here for more photos of park development--check back periodically for updates.
Phase I of development will be completed in Summer 2008.
If you'd like to contribute by purchasing a bench, tree, or another item,
please check out the List and Order Form. Also, please
visit our Funding page.
VISION FOR THE WATERFRONT AREA
Why build the Waterfront Community Park?
Hood River County has been missing a key link between the Columbia River and our residents.
Our waterfront park will fill the needs of a diverse population, from school children to seniors.
The Waterfront Community Park Association believes our quality of life is improved through recreational
opportunities, family gathering places and enjoyment of our scenic riverfront landscapes. A Hood River
waterfront park created within these guidelines is one that our community will take great pride in for generations to come!
Click here to view the final master plan for our new park designed by GreenWorks, Inc. (architect
Frank Rudloff).
Park features:
- Undulating shoreline with an inset beach on a gradual slope
- Viewing area over the Columbia River that closely resembles historical Native American fishing platform
- Floating dock
- Wind art feature
- Picnic Lawn
- A "Great Lawn" that runs 300 feet across for model airplane flying, soccer and other sports
- Grassy terraced amphitheatre to the west with interspersed seat walls
- Children's area with sand and water play and play equipment
- Seating for up to 1,500 people
- Central path with room for 40 vendors to set up wares during special events
- Native plantings
- 66 parking spaces
