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City and county plant seeds for a park on the old hospital property; no formal action taken
Summary
City and county officials discussed converting the old hospital property into a park with green space, dog areas, trails and possibly pickleball courts. The idea was presented as a planning seed; commissioners asked staff and the parks board to explore feasibility.
Commissioners and city representatives discussed early-stage ideas for redeveloping the old hospital property into public park space rather than housing or other development. The conversation included city council participation and park board interests; those present suggested dog parks, pickleball courts, trails and green space as potential uses that would serve neighborhoods nearby and help attract residents.
Speakers said the north side of town is underrepresented for parks and that connectivity to other parks via proposed trails (referred to as a "High Line Trail" underneath powerline easements) is part of broader park planning. Commissioners and city staff agreed to plant the concept as a seed for further feasibility work and community engagement, and asked that the parks board and other stakeholders be involved in future planning.
No formal county action or funding decision took place at the meeting; commissioners said they will return to the matter after gathering input from the parks department, the city and interested community members.
