Parks staff outline multiple capital projects: Brewmaster/Crosby house work, trail design and a $13–14 million Shus Valley Trail plan
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Summary
Staff updated the commission on restoration work to Brewmaster’s and Crosby houses, master planning and engineering for Trail Sand Park, a multi-year Shus Valley Trail construction plan estimated at $13–14 million and a playground replacement design and cost estimates.
Parks staff summarized ongoing and planned capital work across the city’s park system, describing completed repairs, design contracts, and large upcoming projects.
Brewmaster’s House and Crosby House: Staff said the Brewmaster’s House interior has been fully repaired after a prior fire and that insurance covered “just over a million dollars” of work; the house’s interior fixtures and collection remain boxed and sealed pending a council decision on reuse. Crosby House work included substantial foundation underpinning to arrest shifting; staff said the underpinning appears successful but will be monitored for settling and wallpaper split where movement occurred.
Trail and park projects: The commission was briefed on Trail Sand Park (design contract active with consultant RW Draw/Claude Ralls — engineering and construction documents expected by late spring), plans to pave an ADA-accessible path around a storm pond, and other site details. Staff said master planning is complete and the current phase is engineering/design.
Shus Valley Trail: Staff said the project is moving into construction design for the segment from Brewery Park to Pioneer Park, including multiple bridges (one roughly 600 feet long over the Deschutes) and wetland/forest work. Staff estimated the trail’s construction cost at about $13–14 million, with construction likely in late 2026 into 2027. Staff said they have completed one gopher study with no detections and expect two additional surveys as required.
Playgrounds and parks maintenance: Iron Park’s aging wooden play structure was partially removed after safety inspections; staff presented a replacement “toy” design and two cost figures during discussion: about $58,000 for one replacement option (shipping, tax, surfacing included) and approximately $146,000 for a larger combined unit. Staff said council did not approve replacement funding in the most recent budget cycle and the department will resubmit requests. Other maintenance work reported: Pioneer Park storm-drain reconstruction and repaving tied to the city paving program, East Parkwood parking/storm improvements, new irrigation and water meter work at Carlisle Park, and general trail signage and bench installations.
Staff also said the department will update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (the city’s guiding document for grants and program priorities) with consultant assistance; staff said the plan is out of date and that updating it is required to remain eligible for some state grants.
