NEWBERG, Ore. — Tucked into the city of Newberg, a new kind of park is taking shape. It’s not a playground. Not a sports field.
Instead, it’s a space designed for something simpler — a place to slow down, connect with nature and build community.
The future Hess Creek Preserve will span 52 acres and will be the first nature preserve of its kind in the city. The land is privately owned but will be publicly accessible…