Further, the Master Plan requires community parks to serve two or more neighborhoods within a 2-mile radius and must be easily accessible by major streets and interconnecting trails.  They may preserve unique landscapes or natural areas. Community parks provide facilities for group activities and offer recreational opportunities that are not feasible at the neighborhood park level.

Does Hillsboro have other community parks?

Currently the City has two other community parks: Shute Park and Rood Bridge Park.  The Parks Master Plan has identified a need for a fourth community park north of Highway 26.

What is the difference between a community park and a neighborhood park?

A neighborhood park is typically between 3 and 10 acres and provides space and recreation activities for the immediate neighborhood (1/2 mile radius) in which it is located. It is considered an extension of neighborhood residents' "out-of yard" and outdoor use area.  By comparison, a community park serves a larger area, is physically larger and offers more diverse activities focused on the needs of a greater community of residents.