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County describes major geomorphic change at Owen Park, land loss at Alexander River Park
Summary
Officials told the advisory board that Owen Park lost ponds and walking-trail amenities after the river shifted roughly 50 feet and that Alexander River Park lost land to the river; staff said they are committed to restoring both but that timelines and designs will require new assessments and community input.
Allison Banks said river parks suffered serious changes: "There used to be 2 large ponds... Those those ponds were washed away. The river moved over approximately 50 feet or so." She warned the river's course change has altered recreation amenities and will require rethinking how parks are rebuilt.
Staff said Alexander River Park lost land to the river and that electrical and water infrastructure at some river-side parks was destroyed by flooding. Officials stressed that restoring these parks will be a major, costly long-term undertaking and that the county is committed to keeping affected tracts as parkland while reimagining new habitat and recreation uses.
