City Council Approves Community Trails Master Plan

The City Council adopted the Community Trails Master Plan on October 8, 2007.  The Community Trails Project represents a major step towards updating the concepts identified in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (2002) and determines the feasibility of building trails in and around our community.  Results from this plan will direct the future of trail development in Forest Grove.

The Recreation Commission formed the Trails Advisory Committee to study and create a plan that would have a system of community-wide trails and connections to promote a sense of community, build physical connections, serve all ages and abilities, contribute to a strong local economy and establish partnerships.  Ric Balfour and Associates facilitated discussions and compiled input from citizens including:

• Three (3) community meetings that included over 50 citizens;
  
• Six (6) Trails Advisory Committee meetings with staff;
  
• Three (3) presentations before the Recreation Commission;
  
• Utility bill survey responses from 232 citizens;
  
• Numerous meetings with neighbors seeking input; and
  
• Numerous meetings with land owners and developers.

The Community Trails Master Plan is available for review.  Please contact Tom Gamble, Director of Parks & Recreation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 503-992-3237 with any questions regarding the plan.