Following the September 2020 wildfire that devastated the Central Point section of the Bear Creek Greenway, the City of Central Point took a proactive approach to managing the area. We have implemented regular maintenance measures to minimize the risk of future fires and have increased police patrols to improve public safety. For the next step in the management process, the Central Point Parks Department has contracted with Scharen Design Studio to develop a park design for the area.
This particular section of the Greenway trail boasts several natural features, including Bear Creek, Elk Creek, Espy Pond, a wetland, and riparian areas. Preserving and restoring these natural spaces is a crucial objective of the park design. Simultaneously, the design aims to ensure public accessibility to these locations, allowing people to have direct and meaningful experiences of the area with outdoor education being an important element.
Additionally, we envision incorporating elements of active recreation into the new park. We are considering options such as a dog park, a natural playground, a pump track, a Frisbee golf course, or a mountain bike skills course. However, we do not wish to design this park in isolation. We value our resident’s opinions and encourage each of you to contribute to the development of this new park. We expect this planning process to take a year to complete and there will be various opportunities along the way for public comment, including public meetings and open houses.
We would appreciate you taking a few minutes to take a survey related to this park design project. Please click on the link below to access the survey. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you. For more information about this project, contact Dave Jacob, Park Planner, at (541) 821-9450 or dave.jacob@centralpointoregon.gov. Click on the link below to take the survey:
