Clark County officials and partners officially broke ground on the Curtin Creek Community Park at Brush Prairie. According to a press release, the event, held the day before, included a ceremonial dig by Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall, along with other key figures involved in the park's development. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, with the park set to open in spring 2026.
Acquired in 1999 by the City of Vancouver and Clark County, the property is home to Vancouver Fire Station 7 and has been designated for public green spaces. While sixteen acres are being developed into the new park, the larger portion will remain dedicated to preserving the Gaddis Wetlands Natural Area, left undisturbed.
Funding for the park's development is sourced from a mixture of the Metropolitan Park District Levy and REET II (Real Estate Excise Taxes), along with an $850,000 grant from Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office. The park plans, adopted by the Clark County Council in 2021, were the result of community engagement in 2019, during which residents, local organizations, and sports enthusiasts provided input on the park's design.
Local residents will have access to a range of park amenities, including a community play area with public art, a reservable picnic shelter, and trails offering views of the wetlands and Mount Hood. Sports enthusiasts will find four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball/futsal court, and the county's first lighted multi-sport/rugby field, which will provide extended playtime with nighttime lighting.
The park's progress and updates are available to the public on Clark County's Public Works website. Community members can also stay informed about road and park projects, closures, or opportunities for public input by following Public Works on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor.
