Take the Laurelwood Park Survey

As we mentioned previously, Portland Park & Recreation is starting a project to implement the redesign of Laurelwood Park, which was completed with much community input back in 2013.

At this point, PP&R is looking for the surrounding community to provide some final guidance on any tweaks that could done to the design, including the planned public artwork, to ensure it aligns with the current desires of the neighborhood. This is where you come in! Please take this survey and provide your input to the process.

One of the key questions of the survey is “4. Thank you for participating in the redevelopment plan for Laurelwood Park. Your comments and experiences will help shape your new park. Is there anything else you would like us to know?” This is where we have an opportunity to impact that project with some fresh ideas!

For example, what about bringing a Portland LooTM to the park!? That would allow people to spend more time at the park and not have to worry about where to find restroom facilities (and not bother nearby businesses) and the Loos are easy to maintain and clean (and can’t get burnt and melted like what happened to the port-a-potty in Kern park recently).

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Laurelwood Park Survey
Deadline is Monday, 22-July

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Laurelwood Park is Getting a Makeover

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We are very excited to announce that Laurelwood Park is getting its long-awaited makeover! The last time we shared news about this project was waaaay back in 2013.

The result of the 2013 efforts was the Laurelwood Park Vision and Master Plan. Portland Parks & Recreation contacted us recently to jointly host, along with Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association, an Open House.

Join us! This is your chance to ask questions about this exciting project.

Monday, 24-June, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Laurelwood Park Open House
The Hallowed Halls, 4420 SE 64th Ave (map)
In 2013, a robust master plan was completed and approved for Laurelwood Park. The intent is to create a signature public space that will serve as a centerpiece for the continued development along the SE Foster Road corridor. Click here to see the Laurelwood Park Vision and Master Plan, which includes design renderings.

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Community Workshop #2 for Laurelwood Park Enhancement – February 20 at 6:00pm

Community Workshop #2 for Laurelwood Park Enhancement

Facilitated by:                The Foster Green EcoDistrict
Date:                                      Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Time:                                    6:00pm to 7:30 pm
Location:                           Bar Carlo, 6433 Foster Road
More Information:          fosterecodistrict@gmail.com

Meeting Purpose:         
This is the second workshop to review three design alternatives for Laurelwood Park. Your opinion and comments are needed to select the preferred concept design for the park’s enhancement. An On-Line survey will be launched following to meeting to obtain additional community input.

Project Background:     
Foster Green is facilitating a vision and Master Plan for Laurelwood Park. The project will engage the community to define their desires for park enhancements. The project includes public engagement, project design, plan document, and implementation strategy. Foster Green will work with the City to formally adopt the final plan. Foster Green EcoDistrict is collaborating with the City of Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation, the Mt Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association, and the Foster Powell Neighborhood Association.

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