Meeting to gather input on new regional county park

Vancouver, WA – Park and outdoor recreation enthusiasts from across the county are encouraged to attend a public meeting on Oct. 14 to provide input on the future development of Daybreak Regional Park. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Daybreak Primary and Middle School Commons, 1900 NW 20th Ave., Battle Ground.

Lower Daybreak Regional Park is an extension of Daybreak Regional Park, which is located at 26401 NE Daybreak Road, between the cities of La Center and Battle Ground. This 112-acre undeveloped property is located on the south bank of the East Fork Lewis River, west of the boat launch.

At the public meeting, project staff will invite attendees to suggest and prioritize different types of recreational uses that may be included in the park’s master plan. This input will be used to develop a draft master plan for additional public review in December.

People unable to attend the public meeting may still participate. All presentation materials will be posted on the project Web page along with an electronic comment form starting Oct. 15. All comments must be received by Oct. 29. People can also sign up to receive e-mail updates about the project on the Web page. The Web page address is: www.clark.wa.gov/legacylands/LowerDaybreak.html

This park planning effort is being funded by regional real estate excise taxes, which are paid when properties are sold. The county must complete a master plan before development can begin. A master plan identifies a preferred mix of recreation uses and facilities that may be included on a specific park property. The county will install the park features included in the final master plan when funding and partnership opportunities are available.

For more information, please contact Pat Lee at (360) 397-2375 ext. 4070, or by e-mail at Patrick.Lee@clark.wa.gov.