The property was purchased in 1999 via a partnership between the city of Vancouver and Clark County
VANCOUVER – On Friday (May 2), Clark County and partners celebrated the construction of a new community park with a groundbreaking ceremony. Curtin Creek Community Park, located in Brush Prairie, is expected to open to the community in spring 2026. Shoveling dirt to ceremonially begin construction were Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall, Clark County Parks Advisory Board Chair Jim Kautz, Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Manager Russell Marburg, and from Clark County Public Works, Project Manager Scott Sawyer, Parks and Nature Division Manager Ross Hoover, Deputy Director Jennifer Coker, and Parks and Trails Planner Lynde Wallick.
The property was purchased in 1999 via a partnership between the city of Vancouver and Clark County. Part of the property became the site of Vancouver Fire Station 7, and another portion was earmarked for a park. Sixteen acres is being developed into a new community park and the remainder will remain in a natural state as part of the Gaddis Wetlands Natural Area. The park’s development is funded through a combination of funds from the Metropolitan Park District Levy, REET II (Real Estate Excise Taxes) and a $850,000 grant for park development from Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office.
In 2019 an extensive public engagement process asked neighbors, community organizations and sports groups to help develop a park plan for this property. Clark County Council adopted the park plan in 2021. This first phase of development will include a large community play area with public art, reservable picnic shelter, trails with viewpoints of the Gaddis Wetlands and Mount Hood, four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball/futsal court and the county’s first lighted multi-sport/rugby field.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 with the park opening to the public in spring 2026. More information about the project and updates can be found at clark.wa.gov/public-works/curtin-creek-community-park.
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