Integrated Parks System
The integrated park system is a placemaking approach to improve the overall health of our community and honor our heritage as a historic ranching, mining and timber community. It will include waypoints, new roads and trails and improved parking.
The integrated park system will tie together active participation features from multiple existing parks and will create the infrastructure needed for future active recreation facilities, like the new city pool. It will also create a walkable, bikeable trail, bridge and parking system to connect downtown John Day and surrounding residential areas to the John Day Riverfront and to the park system.
Active recreation areas at each facility include:
– 7th Street Complex: Bike park, Ball fields, Skate Park, Splash Pad, Tennis, Pickleball courts, Basketball courts, Playground, Trail system, Cross-fit equipment, Fishing pond, Disc golf, Picnic areas, Future pool and rec center.
– Hill Family Park: Future botanical gardens, Picnic areas, Trails, Open space and free play areas, Future river tubing and beach play area.
– Davis Creek Park: Viewpoints and scenic overlooks, Stream and rock gardens, Biking, Hiking trails, Bird watching, Riverfront trail system.
– Kam Wah Chung: Interpretive center, Kam Wah Chung store, Parks and open spaces.
– Grant County Fairgrounds: Overnight camping (RV and tent), Riverfront trails, Pavilion and Arena, Open spaces.
