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The City of Tigard is completing final design of a new park located at the terminus of Steve Street and 85th Ave, north of Hwy 99 and East of Hall Blvd.
A site plan for the park was completed in 2015 and reflects neighborhood input at the time. Funding has become available through the 2019 Metro Parks and Open Space Bond, allowing Tigard to move forward with a detailed park design. In the fall of 2022, the City of Tigard conducted a survey to gather community feedback on park features and amenities. From the 111 survey responses, we learned that the community is interested in a nature play area with features like balancing elements, an explorer's path, and fort-building opportunities. They also expressed interest in a swing set with ADA-accessible swings, boulders and netting, and dual slides. Additionally, we plan to include interpretive signs throughout the park. The community suggested signs highlighting Indigenous peoples’ history and influence in the Tigard area, as well as information about the park’s wetland area.
The survey also generated over 50 name recommendations for the park. The Tigard City Council is currently researching and selecting a name for the park.
Using feedback from the community survey, the City of Tigard collaborated with GreenWorks and KPFF to create an updated site plan for Steve Street Park. One significant change between the 2015 and 2024 designs is the removal of community gardens. New stormwater regulations have created limitations on the available space, and after considering the survey feedback, the design committee prioritized requested features over the gardens. Multiple community garden plots are still available at Metzger and other locations. If you are interested in securing a garden plot, you can learn more about the City of Tigard Community Garden Program and locations here.
The project is currently in its final design and land use permitting phase. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed by early 2027.
The City of Tigard is completing final design of a new park located at the terminus of Steve Street and 85th Ave, north of Hwy 99 and East of Hall Blvd.
A site plan for the park was completed in 2015 and reflects neighborhood input at the time. Funding has become available through the 2019 Metro Parks and Open Space Bond, allowing Tigard to move forward with a detailed park design. In the fall of 2022, the City of Tigard conducted a survey to gather community feedback on park features and amenities. From the 111 survey responses, we learned that the community is interested in a nature play area with features like balancing elements, an explorer's path, and fort-building opportunities. They also expressed interest in a swing set with ADA-accessible swings, boulders and netting, and dual slides. Additionally, we plan to include interpretive signs throughout the park. The community suggested signs highlighting Indigenous peoples’ history and influence in the Tigard area, as well as information about the park’s wetland area.
The survey also generated over 50 name recommendations for the park. The Tigard City Council is currently researching and selecting a name for the park.
Using feedback from the community survey, the City of Tigard collaborated with GreenWorks and KPFF to create an updated site plan for Steve Street Park. One significant change between the 2015 and 2024 designs is the removal of community gardens. New stormwater regulations have created limitations on the available space, and after considering the survey feedback, the design committee prioritized requested features over the gardens. Multiple community garden plots are still available at Metzger and other locations. If you are interested in securing a garden plot, you can learn more about the City of Tigard Community Garden Program and locations here.
The project is currently in its final design and land use permitting phase. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed by early 2027.
The project is currently in its final design and land use permitting phase. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed by early 2027.