Project Description

This project design takes into consideration the community and lands through which it passes and will provide an elevated boardwalk, offering up close access to Fanno Creek wetlands. The walkway will be an 8-foot-wide hard surface path from Summer Creek Bridge at Fowler Middle School to the Fanno Creek Trail.   

TIMELINE: This project was completed in the summer of 2023. The boardwalk and walkway are open for use. 

WEB PAGE: Dirksen Project Overview & Notices

SITE PLAN: Dirksen Nature Park Trail & Parking Lot Improvements

FUNDING SOURCE: Parks Systems Development Charges (SDC) Fund

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS: Minor impacts to the Parks Division, which will have an additional boardwalk and pathway to maintain. 

WHY IT’S NEEDED: Dirksen Nature Park connects people with nature and serves as an educational resource in an urban setting. People of all ages are provided the opportunity to learn about our ecosystem. 

STRATEGIC PLAN TIE-IN: Advances our vision to become a walkable, healthy and accessible community for everyone.