Parks Utility Fee

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It is no secret that a large part of what makes Tualatin a great place to live and work are the variety of wonderful parks. Our parks provide special gathering places for families, friends, community members, and even the occasional giant pumpkin to enjoy! The unique trails and tranquil green spaces meandering near the river and throughout town connect us to nature, improve environmental quality, and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. But these cherished spaces, like many things, require repairs, renovations, and replacements to keep them safe and accessible.

There is a significant need for renovation of and updates to a variety of features within our park system. The graph shows the current state of our parks based on an evaluation process called, asset scoring. The scoring ranks items from five to one; five being the life cycle end, safety hazard, and non-accessible and one being new, perfect condition, and fully accessible. This shows a there is a higher need for renovations and updates with in our park system.

To address this need, a dedicated park fee has been approved by your City Council to assure these cherished places remain and are restored for the community to enjoy. This $5 park fee will provide much-needed replacements, safety, equitable and accessible park updates for beloved amenities. It also allows you to be part of restoring the beauty of our parks and take part in caring for these cherished City spaces! For more information and answers to questions see the FAQ section at the bottom of this page or visit the video links below.   

 

Click below to watch more videos on what this fee covers

Obsolete Park Lighting System

Trail Accessibility 

Toppling BBQ Area