Parks Utility Fee

It’s no secret that a large part of what makes Tualatin a great place to live and work are the variety of wonderful parks. Our parks provide special gathering places for families, friends, community members, and even the occasional giant pumpkin to enjoy! The unique trails and tranquil green spaces meandering near the river and throughout town connect us to nature, improve environmental quality, and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. But these cherished spaces, like many things, require repairs, renovations, and replacements to keep them safe and accessible.

To address this need, a dedicated park fee has been approved by your City Council to assure these cherished places remain and are restored for the community to enjoy. This $5 park fee will provide much-needed replacements, safety, equitable and accessible park updates for beloved amenities. It also allows you to be part of restoring the beauty of our parks and take part in caring for these cherished City spaces!

How are these projects chosen?

Because there are many repairs and replacements needed throughout our park system, projects will be sequenced and prioritized based of the following criteria:

    Increases equity, access, or geographic distribution of recreation opportunities.

    (e.g, meets an unmet need, addresses a gap in services, serves an underserved group or area)

    Meets health and safety/regulatory elements; action must be taken now before the opportunity is lost; completion is needed before another priority project can be started.

    Can be easily attained or accomplished; uses existing site; necessary planning, feasibility studies, and permitting have already been completed.

    Project provides opportunity to enhance other projects or to leverage other funds to complete.

    Project reduces impact or provides more efficient products or operations.

    Increases sustainability, reduces cost, increases maintenance and operational efficiencies, and/or increases facility revenues.

    Serves a greater number of people in a geographic area.

    Current Utility Fee Projects