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Blue Lake nature and golf learning center
Planning and conservation › Natural areas, parks and trails › Planning future parks › Blue Lake nature and golf learning center
Learn about Metro's future nature and golf learning center at Blue Lake Regional Park.
On June 11, 2009, the Metro Council gave approval for a $10.6 million dollar budget to complete design, engineering and construction of an environmentally-focused nature and golf learning center at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview, Ore. Final approval is set for June 25 with the adoption of Metro's budget. The project includes a nine-hole family golf course, a six-hole pitch and putt course, a pre-engineered golf and operations building, and a covered driving range. Plans also include replacement of The Lake House event center, restoration of an existing wetland and other improvements to Blue Lake Regional Park.
The project will provide increased revenue for the park and offer visitors new and improved amenities including a fitness trail, wildlife watching opportunities and connections to the nearby 40-Mile Loop Trail. The project is anticipated to be complete in summer 2012.
Protecting water quality
With an environmental management plan including an integrated pest management plan, water quality monitoring and wildlife habitat enhancement, the Blue Lake nature and golf learning center is capable of operating without negatively affecting the ground-water quality. The project hopes to employ a system in which the golf course is watered from the lake and fresh water is pumped into the lake, helping to create a more natural circulation of water. The golf course will be developed and maintained with the highest standard of environmental practices.
Sustainable design concepts
The nature and golf learning center design will maximize the wildlife habitat and integrate with existing park functions at Blue Regional Lake Park. Golf course holes will be located with respect for the environment and the Native American history in the area. The course will be routed to take advantage of river, lake and wetland views as well as contribute to their protection.
Planned restoration of the wetland located within the property will significantly improve habitat value for songbirds, small mammals, amphibians, dragonflies and other wildlife. Enhancing the natural features of the site also adds visual appeal to the proposed golf course design and a beautiful setting for trail users. The design will include interpretive signs about the plants and animals found in the area.
Financing the project
The project will be funded through general obligation bonds. The Blue Lake bonds will be paid back from revenues collected from operating the golf course, driving range and event facility.
Need assistance?
Lydia Neill
503-797-1830
lydia.neill@oregonmetro.gov
related documents
Files that are downloadable from this page
- Concept designs for the Blue Lake nature and golf learning center 1.1M Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published September 3, 2008
- Overview of purposed Blue Lake Regional Park golf and learning center. 4.4M Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published June 18, 2009
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Blue Lake Regional Park
Metro's Blue Lake Regional Park, located just 20 minutes from downtown Portland, offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for people of all ages.