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Staff outlines resurfacing options for Imagination Station; cost estimates range from phased turf to full replacement
Summary
Parks staff briefed the committee on quotes for surfacing at Imagination Station, saying options include a capped pad with artificial turf (quoted near $170,000) and a full tear‑out and replacement (contractors estimate roughly $300,000). Staff suggested phased installation could spread cost over budget cycles.
Parks staff updated the Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee on resurfacing options for Imagination Station, reporting contractor estimates that range from a capped half‑inch safety pad with artificial turf to a full tear‑out and replacement.
"By far the most affordable solution...is essentially just capping what we have out there with a half inch safety pad and then artificial turf on top," staff member Jonah Jacobson said, adding that a contractor quoted about $170,000 for that approach. Jacobson said quotes for complete removal and replacement are in the ballpark of $300,000.
Jacobson said one contractor indicated artificial‑turf installation could be completed in phases, allowing the city to do half in one budget cycle and the rest later. He also reported staff have solicited multiple contractor estimates and planned an additional contractor meeting to develop a range of options and costs.
Committee members asked whether neighboring jurisdictions that use Imagination Station — including Wood Village and Fairview — might contribute to costs because the park serves a regional population. Jacobson said he would pass that suggestion to city leadership to explore intergovernmental contributions.
Jacobson also noted that parks grant funding typically favors land acquisition or new construction rather than maintenance or replacement, but staff will continue to explore grant opportunities and can invite the city grant writer to a future meeting to discuss options.
The committee did not take a formal vote on resurfacing; staff will continue collecting quotes and may present a recommendation to the committee during budget deliberations.
