CORVALLIS, Ore. — Corvallis city officials broke ground on a new, 34,567-square-foot Park Maintenance Facility in Avery Park last week. The purpose-built facility will house employees, equipment and supplies used to maintain the City’s portfolio of parks and natural areas.
The Parks & Recreation Department manages 1,800 acres of parks and natural areas, including 24 miles of trails, 29 playgrounds and play areas and 28 sports fields. A total of 35 staff work at the Park Maintenance Facility.
The $35 million project will replace an aging collection of sheds and other temporary structures that had served as the department’s maintenance yard for many years. Portions of the current facility date back to the 1930s. Most existing buildings lack adequate electricity, ventilation, and HVAC capacity…