The budget was developed with an emphasis on service level improvements, efficient use of public resources, and focus on priorities expressed by residents through the Battle Ground Community Survey completed earlier this year
The Battle Ground City Council adopted the city’s 2026 annual budget in a unanimous vote on December 1 after months of budget planning, meetings, and public hearings.
The budget was developed with an emphasis on service level improvements, efficient use of public resources, and focus on priorities expressed by residents through the Battle Ground Community Survey completed earlier this year. This includes thoughtful investments toward transportation improvements, park facilities and amenities, and strengthening local economic development efforts.
2026 Budget Highlights
Transportation System Improvements
The budget includes the investment of approximately $8 million in one-time street preservation and capital projects planned in 2026.
Street preservation efforts will prioritize the reconstruction of:
- NW 20th Avenue, from Main Street to Onsdorff Boulevard
- SW 20th Avenue, from NW 6th Street to Scotton Way
- SW Scotton Way, from SR 503 to Parkway Avenue
- Grace Avenue, from Main Street to NE 10th Street
“Our council recognized that maintaining a strong community starts with the basics, including better roads,” said Mayor Troy McCoy. “Knowing that this historic investment in our infrastructure will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives makes me proud to be a part of this Council.”
Parks and Community Spaces
Parks remain at top priority for the City Council. The approved budget includes approximately $2.8 million for parks capital improvement projects, supported by $1.7 million in grant funding and $1.1 million in park impact fees.
In 2025, the city welcomed new playground structures in Kiwanis, McConnell, Cresap, and Dublin Meadows Parks. The 2026 budget will fund the new outdoor recreational equipment at Florence Robison Park as well as the construction of the first phase of the Remy Park Improvement Project, adopted as part of the Parks Master Plan in December 2024.
Supporting Local Economic Development
Battle Ground is proud to have a strong small-business environment, supported by a diverse and thriving community of local entrepreneurs. To further bolster our local economy, the city will be introducing a new funding program that will invest $50,000 directly into small businesses. This program will be designed to support the Battle Ground Business community, and advance the city’s recently approved Old Town Revitalization Plan.
As we move into the year ahead, the city eagerly looks forward to these and other targeted public investments that will ensure Battle Ground continues to flourish. To learn more about the 2026 Budget, please visit us online at www.cityofbg.org/Budget.
Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.
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