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Shelton staff outline parks update, Crosstown Trail design and invite public to May 11 open house
Summary
City staff presented an update to the Prost parks plan and the 30% design for Phase 1 of the Crosstown Trail, reported a 210-response survey that prioritized walking and biking trails, and scheduled an open house May 11; staff expect a 60% design in weeks and a draft plan by June.
City staff presented an update to Shelton’s Prost parks plan and the 30% design for Phase 1 of the Crosstown Trail and invited residents to an in-person open house on May 11 at the Civic Center.
Parks presenter said the Prost plan is a six-year update kicked off in January and that staff aim to have a draft by June and bring a final plan later in the year after SEPA review and RCO grant review. “Tonight, we bring to you a little update on the Prost Plan,” the presenter said.
The staff summary of the online survey reported 210 responses and an approximately 50/50 split of city versus county respondents. The presenter said the community’s top park priorities largely mirrored the 2019 plan: “Walking, biking trails, nature trails, and water access, and community parks, open space, and habitat are the top 5,” staff reported.
Council and staff noted recurring public concerns about park safety, cleanliness and homelessness; staff described adding a year-round weekend staff person to better address maintenance and plumbing issues. Staff also reviewed low-cost facility options, including prefabricated concrete restroom units; one staff member noted such units can cost “about 200,000” but have a long service life.
On the Crosstown Trail, staff presented a 30% design for Phase 1 (generally from Highway 101 to Neyland Park and the Bridal Pump House) and said the 60% design, due in about two weeks, will include more detailed alignment and crossing options. Staff described alternatives for crossings at COTA and Railroad Avenue, potential impacts to on-street parking and a small private parcel that affects the alignment. Staff provided a current construction estimate of roughly $2,200,000 for Phase 1.
Staff said they will pursue grants and matching funds — including applications to RCO and transportation programs — and will present multiple options to the council as designs advance. The presenter encouraged broad community participation at the open house and noted staff will use comments to shape the draft plan.
The council did not take formal action at the study session; staff said they will return with further design milestones and a draft plan.
