The King City Forest Park Project
One of King City's larger projects is developing King City Forest Park.
Like many forest trails in the Portland Metro area, King City Forest Park will bring the public closer to nature through a developed, family-friendly pathway along the Tualatin River.
This pathway would also connect directly to the Westside Trail, continuing the City's work to revitalize the area and connect our community to thriving natural areas.
Where Is The Project Now?
Currently, the area is hazardous and unmaintained, and the City does not recommend that anyone use it.
Extensive erosion along the banks that connect to the Tualatin River also contributes to its hazardous condition.
The City is working to secure grant funding for erosion mitigation. Each rainy season, erosion continues to pose hazards for pedestrians in the area.
The City Planner's office is preparing a grant application for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This fund provides matching grants to federal, state, and local agencies to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The U.S. Department of the Interior administers the program nationally.
With grant funding, the City could transform this area into a relaxing, family-friendly trail that brings the community closer to nature. This project has received strong support in the past, and it will be entirely grant-funded, with no tax dollars allocated.
Residents are encouraged to write letters of support and submit them by October 30th to planningteam@ci.king-city.or.us or drop them off at City Hall.
If you have questions about the project, please contact City Planner Max Carter at mcarter@ci.king-city.or.us.
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