Park Timeline

Work with Village entities (Park Board, Village Board, and Plan Commission) to include this land in the five-year parks plan and comprehensive plan. This park meets many of the goals and criteria presented in those two documents.
Reach out and hold listening sessions with people to get their visions and input, including:
- The community at large and the neighborhood surrounding the park.
- Businesses and Oregon leaders.
- Naturalists, artists, organizations, families, and other interested parties.
Create a Friends Organization for the Park.
Research and meet with other places that have created similar parks – do field trips, learn about their processes and timetables.
Research funding (local, county, state, U.S.) and volunteer opportunities.
Research and reach out to experts on creating parks and natural spaces.
Raise funds and organize volunteers.
Host events to promote the park, like an autumn festival, honoring the historic trees.

Basic park plan at a higher level, working with experts and community members.
Design elements of the park, such as walking trails, bike paths, relaxation areas, kids’ areas, sculpture gardens, etc.
Raise funds and engage volunteers.
Begin implementation of the high-level park components.
Host events to promote the park, like a winter glow with lighted trees and sculptures.

Park plan at a more refined level, working with experts and community members.
Design additional elements of the park, such as teaching areas, monarch gardens, birdhouses, picnic areas, a shelter, and places for businesses to do outdoor sessions like yoga, etc.
Raise funds and engage volunteers.
Implementation of the more refined park components.
Host events to promote the park, like a spring flourish of flowering bulbs or an egg hunt.