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Planned Project - This project is in the long-term plan for Ridgefield but is not currently in Active development.
Abrams Park offers many options for recreation and is rich in Ridgefield history. As the city continues to grow, there is a vital need to update existing city parks, such as Abrams, to better serve our community now and into the future. In 2024 the City of Ridgefield, using community input, developed a Master Plan that outlines a long-term vision for Abrams park.
Existing Conditions
Abrams is located at the end of Division Street off of N 5th Avenue near Union Ridge Elementary School. This 40-acre park features a two children's play areas, trail system, horseshoe pit, baseball, softball and soccer fields, a nature play area, 9 hole disc golf course, an orienteering course and a large area for playing volleyball. The Park also has a picnic shelter, plaza, and stage, with tables and kitchen facilities by reservation only. The park is also home to several annual community events and is actively used by Ridgefield Little League.
The property was deeded to the city in 1910 by D.K. Abrams and has featured baseball fields since the 1950s.
Planning for the Future
The Abrams Park Master Plan was approved by City Council on April 25, 2024. The plan adopted master plan for Abrams park incorporates the community's future vision and addresses concerns at the existing site.
The master plan will be used to apply for grant funding, appropriations or other funding sources. There is currently no timeline for construction on implementing the master plan. Timelines will be dictated by funding availability.
Abrams Park offers many options for recreation and is rich in Ridgefield history. As the city continues to grow, there is a vital need to update existing city parks, such as Abrams, to better serve our community now and into the future. In 2024 the City of Ridgefield, using community input, developed a Master Plan that outlines a long-term vision for Abrams park.
Existing Conditions
Abrams is located at the end of Division Street off of N 5th Avenue near Union Ridge Elementary School. This 40-acre park features a two children's play areas, trail system, horseshoe pit, baseball, softball and soccer fields, a nature play area, 9 hole disc golf course, an orienteering course and a large area for playing volleyball. The Park also has a picnic shelter, plaza, and stage, with tables and kitchen facilities by reservation only. The park is also home to several annual community events and is actively used by Ridgefield Little League.
The property was deeded to the city in 1910 by D.K. Abrams and has featured baseball fields since the 1950s.
Planning for the Future
The Abrams Park Master Plan was approved by City Council on April 25, 2024. The plan adopted master plan for Abrams park incorporates the community's future vision and addresses concerns at the existing site.
The master plan will be used to apply for grant funding, appropriations or other funding sources. There is currently no timeline for construction on implementing the master plan. Timelines will be dictated by funding availability.
Project Presentation to City Council and Parks Board - December 2023
Abrams Park Master Plan has finished this stage
The project team presented the upcoming outreach and project plan to City Council and Parks Board during a joint Study Session on December 21, 2023.
Gather Community Feedback and Understand Needs - January 2024
Abrams Park Master Plan has finished this stage
Open House Community feedback collected at Open House on Wednesday, January 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., prior to Parks Board meeting in Columbia Assembly Room at 510 Pioneer Street.
Community Survey Community feedback collected through survey January 2 through February 2.
Stakeholder Engagement The City will be reaching out directly to park user groups and other stakeholders.
Conduct Operational Assessment and Review Past Plans - December 2023-January 2024
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Develop Multiple Alternatives that Address Community Needs and Concerns - March 2024
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March 28: Abrams Park Master Plan Preliminary Concepts Presented to City Council during regular meeting.
Refine and Select a Final Master Plan Alternative - April 2024
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April 11: Abrams Park Master Plan Draft Concept Plan Review Presented to Parks Board during regular meeting.
April 25: Abrams Park Master Plan Selection at City Council regular meeting.
Grant Submittal - May 2024
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Staff will submit application to Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for grant to fund the implementation of the selected Master Plan.
Implementation of Master Plan
Abrams Park Master Plan is currently at this stage
The master plan will be used to secure grant funding, budget appropriations, or other funding sources. There is currently no timeline for when the project will start any phase of construction or when any completion of any phase may happen.
Timelines will be dictated by funding availability.