Tualatin parks bond update: Nyberg Trail pours continue, riverfront design work and athletic-field feasibility move forward

TUALATIN, Ore. — City parks staff told the Tualatin City Council on Oct. 27 that construction is underway on the Nyberg Creek trail connection, design work and contractor selection for the future Riverfront Park are moving toward the hiring of an owner’s representative, and planning for athletic-field improvements — including a possible partnership with the Tualatin School District — is entering a feasibility phase.

The update came from Justin Schull, Parks and Recreation director, and Kira Hyen, the department project manager, who briefed council members on progress since the parks-and-trails bond passed and on several ARPA- and utility-fee-funded projects. ‘‘Since last April, it's been 6 months, and so we've made a lot of progress since then,’’ Schull said at the start of the presentation.

Why it matters: The bond-funded program covers trail connections, river access, athletic-field improvements, natural-area protection and play equipment. Construction and design decisions made now will shape where residents recreate and how the city budgets for ongoing maintenance and operations.

Most important facts

- Nyberg Creek trail: Staff said the Nyberg Creek trail (East of I-5, running from Saggart to SE 60th Avenue) is a local, 8-foot-wide concrete path about three-quarters of a mile long and under construction. Justin Schull said the project had its first concrete pour the week before the meeting and that a second pour was scheduled for the following Thursday. The contractor listed in the presentation was Nutter Corp. Staff estimate the segment will be completed in 2026.

- Riverfront Park design timeline: The city will issue an owner’s-representative RFP in early November to guide preplanning through design, construction and closeout for the Riverfront Park parcel near Boone’s Ferry and the library. Staff hope to have an…