Parks Master Plan Update
Summary
Nine months of public engagement produced a final draft Parks Master Plan with an implementation matrix for the next decade. City Council heard a largely positive work session and will consider adoption June 15. Recommendations are guideposts, not automatic projects — residents will still get input on specifics like the dog park.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The implementation matrix outlines costs and funding sources for ten years of projects, including $50,000-$80,000 for a system-wide wayfinding plan.
Everyone who uses Astoria's parks, trails, Aquatic Center, and recreation programs over the next decade.
None.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
The Council adopted a ten-year Parks Master Plan shaped by 2,300+ residents and the city's first Public Works CIP documenting $246 million in infrastructure needs. Neither creates new fees — the CIP is mainly a tool for landing state and federal grants.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The city is applying for a $50,000 state grant to add a second ballfield, restore turf, fix the restroom, and add a play structure, picnic shelter and accessible paths at Evergreen Fields — costing the city a $34,000 match.
Parks Board - May 27, 2026
Nine months of public engagement produced a final draft Parks Master Plan with an implementation matrix for the next decade. City Council heard a largely positive work session and will consider adoption June 15. Recommendations are guideposts, not automatic projects — residents will still get input on specifics like the dog park.
City Council Work Session - May 26, 2026
The updated plan, shaped by 2,300 participants, prioritizes maintaining existing parks, a possible Tapiola Park dog park, a ~10,000-square-foot community center expansion, and aquatic center hours. It's a flexible guide for grants and budgeting, not a fixed commitment list.
Planning Commission - Jan 27, 2026
The 10-year parks plan update is underway with over 600 survey responses so far. Top priorities so far: a dog park at Tapiola Park, aquatic center expansion, more restrooms, and childcare and free community events. Open houses March 7 and April 18.
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