Upcoming Event: June 28th (Sunday):The Dog Day Fun Fair (Dog Walk starts at 11 at Overlook Park)
will be from Noon to 3 PM.
There will be a healthy hot dog BBQ, Hood River Adopt-A-Dog Fundraiser, Dog Costume and Talent Contest, Doggie Olympics
Obstacle Course, and live music. The Grand Opening of the Children's Play Area begins at 2 PM with a dedication by
Oregon's former Governor Barbara Roberts.
Who's a climber?!
Click on the arrow to begin the slideshow of our latest photos, including the installation of the kids' climbing wall.
Spring is here, and there's been a lot going on at the Park. Come on down and check it out!
See our other photos of events and park
development here.
We are in the middle of Phase II of development. Please
visit our Funding page to learn how you can help.
Also: We are seeking a new Treasurer for our Board, effective immediately.
Interested? Please contact us at
waterfrontpark@gmail.com.
VISION FOR THE WATERFRONT AREA
Why build the Waterfront Community Park? Hood River County has been missing a key link between the Columbia River and our residents.
Our waterfront park will fill the needs of a diverse population, from school children to seniors.
The Waterfront Community Park Association believes our quality of life is improved through recreational
opportunities, family gathering places and enjoyment of our scenic riverfront landscapes. A Hood River
waterfront park created within these guidelines is one that our community will take great pride in for generations to come!
Click here to view the final master plan for our new park designed by GreenWorks, Inc. (architect
Frank Rudloff).
Park features:
Undulating shoreline with an inset beach on a gradual slope
Viewing area over the Columbia River that closely resembles historical Native American fishing platform
Floating dock
Wind art feature
Picnic Lawn
A "Great Lawn" that runs 300 feet across for model airplane flying, soccer and other sports
Grassy terraced amphitheatre to the west with interspersed seat walls
Children's area with sand and water play and play equipment
Seating for up to 1,500 people
Central path with room for 40 vendors to set up wares during special events
Native plantings
66 parking spaces
"Our responsibility to future generations is to protect, enjoy, enhance, and pass on an excellent park system. We can afford what we want.
We recall in special times when we stood briefly, but magnificently, united. In those times no prize was beyond our grasp. We must leave a
legacy." Rev. Dr. T. Allen Bethel, Pastor
(Taken from Portland Parks and Recreation Vision 2020)
