Updates & Announcements

Additional information about the renovation projects listed on this page can be found in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The plan was adopted in 2019 and will provide guidance for parks, recreation facilities and programs meeting community needs through 2035. The plan is a result of an 18 month process that included community engagement of community members sharing their ideas. Check back often for updates on these Master Plan projects.

 

Saarinen Wayside Park Refresh

Saarinen Wayside Pocket Park is getting a much-needed upgrade! Our Parks Maintenance team is currently doing a landscape renovation of the park and replacing a section of the sidewalk that is not ADA compliant. They will be planting flowering native shrubs and knockout roses to help revive the area. The work is expected to complete soon!

 

New River Access

Riverfront park property planning and community involvement in coordination with the Core Opportunity & Reinvestment Area (CORA) is being planned. The Riverfront Park collaboration with CORA will incorporate multi-modal connectivity, and strengthen links to central downtown south of this parkland. Currently staff have flood and environmental professional services in process for planning and design purposes.

This project is funded by your Parks & Trails Bond. For more information about the bond, click here.

 

Nyberg Creek Trail

Nyberg Creek Trail on the south side of the wetlands is out to bid until July 15, 2025. A final easement agreement to save cost by keeping the trail out of the wetlands has been completed. If the City receives a successful construction bid then the project is expected from fall 2025 through spring 2026.

This project is funded by your Parks & Trails Bond. For more information about the bond, click here.

 

Little Woodrose Nature Park Open!

Little Woodrose Park construction began May 8 2025 to rehabilitate the trail, access and entryway. The construction is completed, and is open to community members. The temporary 90th Avenue stair handrails will be replaced with permanent steel rails in July.

This project is made possible using funds from the Parks Utility Fee. For more information on the Utility Fee, click here.

 

Splashpad Open!

The splashpad at the Lake of the Commons is now up and running! The splashpad will be turned on every day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come beat the heat! 

 

Veterans Plaza Complete

Veterans Plaza project at Tualatin Commons ribbon cutting was May 26, 2025 with over 150 people in attendance. The renovated plaza has heavy use, and although the project is completed the dedication brick sales will continue throughout the year.

For more information about Veterans Plaza, please click here.

 

Bond Dollars for Athletic Field Upgrades

Staff is engaged with the school district to investigate potential field improvement location(s) at schools. An assessment is in the process at select school site(s) to guide and inform Park Bond investments, with community sports involvement to follow.

This project is funded by your Parks & Trails Bond. For more information about the bond, click here

 

Tualatin Community Park Picnic Shelter Repaired

Construction on the main picnic shelter at Tualatin Community Park has been completed. The fencing has been taken down, and the shelter is available to reserve again. Click here for more information on reservations.

This project was completed using funds from the Parks Utility Fee. For more information on the Utility Fee, click here.

 

Parque Las Casitas Construction

Construction is underway at Las Casitas Park and expected to continue into fall/winter 2025. This park renovation includes accessible walkways, shade sails, splash pad, playground, basketball half court, benches, trash cans, and picnic tables.

 

Basalt Creek Linear Park

Design is complete for the linear park space in Basalt Creek having a pedestrian and bike pathway connecting to CPAH’s Plambeck Gardens & Autumn Sunrise to Boones Ferry Road and TriMet bus shelter. Construction bid is scheduled to begin in fall 2025.