OUR GROWTH

projects & plans

Special Note: Please visit us online at www.piercecountywa.gov/parksprojects for details and information on current projects and plans.

Two Plans Come Into Focus!

Without planning, where would we be? We wouldn’t have cities, parks or even public transportation! Parks is currently planning for new recreational opportunities in Orangegate Park and in the Carbon River Conservancy area.

CARBON RIVER

Did you know that Pierce County Parks owns approximately 1,700 acres in the beautiful Carbon River Corridor, a planning area that stretches from the Town of Wilkeson to the Carbon River entrance to Mount Rainier National Park? In 2020-21, Pierce County Parks will work with property owners, community members, and recreational groups interested in the Carbon River Corridor to develop a Cooperative Action Plan. The Plan will prioritize recreation, visitor services, conservation, and historic preservation projects to be built in partnership with other landowners within the next ten years. To follow this project, please visit: www.piercecountywa.gov/CarbonRiverCorridorProject.

Above photo: Orangegate trail

ORANGEGATE

It’s time to update the 2007 Orangegate Master Plan! The master plan is expected to be complete by the end of first quarter 2021. The first phase of construction will take place at the same time as Pipeline Trail construction in 2022-23. Construction will include a trailhead for the Pipeline Trail and other park amenities identified in the master plan. Be sure to follow the project webpage at: www.piercecountywa.gov/OrangeGateParkProject.

Planning processes are dependent on public input and feedback! Please watch the websites for these two plans for opportunities to make your voice heard.

OUR GROWTH continued

Dawson Playfield enters construction phase!

Photos provided by the project consultants. Above: rendering of new playground design. Below: “junior hoops” court example.

dawson playfield improvements

Dawson Playfield is currently closed while construction that began in the fall continues into Spring.

New or improved park features will include: • Widening and paving the perimeter path • Updated and expanded playground to include “big kid swings” • A junior hoops court • An improved perimeter fence • A youth-style backstop and grass infield for the baseball diamond

The new and improved Dawson Playfield is anticipated to open in 2021.