The city is seeking feedback from the community on creative ideas, preferences, and vision for future park improvements

The city of Battle Ground is launching an exciting opportunity for residents to help shape the future of McConnell Park, a 2-acre community park located at 918 NW 25th Avenue.  As part of a new master planning process, the city is seeking feedback from the community on creative ideas, preferences, and vision for future park improvements.

The McConnell Park Master Plan is a visionary process to guide long-term enhancements in the park, helping prioritize amenities, layout, and use over time.

At this early stage, no specific changes have been made; instead, the City wants to know how patrons use this park, and what potential amenities could be added, such as:

• Increased playground features, including ADA accessible amenities or themed design;
• A nature-inspired playscape for kids, seating nooks, and art;
• A small fitness or outdoor sports features; or
• A flexible event space suitable for community gatherings.

The City has allocated $75,000 in park impact fees to fund the preliminary engineering phase of the project, allowing the City to begin site assessments, early design work, and cost assessments of future park improvements.  Community feedback, alongside guidance from the Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board and final review by the City Council, will inform design ideas and investment strategies. The plan will lay the groundwork for future improvements while staff seek to secure funding for future construction.

Your voice is critical to creating a park that serves the whole community—from parents and children to seniors, artists, athletes, and nature-lovers. Even if improvements aren’t imminent, your early involvement ensures that the master plan aligns with the park’s potential and the community’s priorities.

The community survey for this project is open now through August 22, 2025. 

Further information about the project as well as a link to the online survey is available at  www.cityofbg.org/McConnell-Park-Improvements.  To receive and submit a paper copy of the survey, residents can visit the customer service desk in City Hall, located at 109 SW 1st Street, open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon, Wed, Fri) and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Tue, Thur).

Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.