Clark County presents Heritage Farm trail concept and two‑sided ‘Harvest Pavilion’ at public meeting

Clark County Parks and Nature on Monday presented concept designs for a public trail and a multipurpose “Harvest Pavilion” at Heritage Farm in the Hazel Dell neighborhood and invited public comment and a bilingual survey open through Jan. 8.

Lindy Wallick, parks and trails planner who is managing the project, said the goal is “to improve public access to Heritage Farm to create a welcoming space for farm users and the community at large.” The presentation described two alternative trail schemes, a two‑sided pavilion to serve both farm users and future public visitors, and a phased timeline that places pavilion design and construction before final trail design and construction.

Why it matters: Heritage Farm is part of a roughly 100‑acre historic district that includes Hazeldale/Hazel Dell Community Park; the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and holds cultural, research and food‑security functions. County officials said the project aims to balance wider public access with ongoing agricultural uses, preservation obligations and operational limits.

What was proposed: Project staff and Walker Macy landscape architects laid out two concept approaches. One scheme brings visitors across a restored wetland to overlooks and…