Roger Tilbury Memorial Park in Cedar Mill now open to public

For the second time in a month, the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District has unveiled a newly improved park for Cedar Mill residents.

This time it’s Roger Tilbury Memorial Park, located at 965 NW 93rd Avenue, Portland. It reopened to the public on Monday, Dec. 15, following five months of extensive redevelopment. On Nov. 17, THPRD reopened Cedar Mill Park.

Both projects were funded through THPRD’s 2008 voter-approved bond measure, which is designed to preserve natural areas, develop new trails and trail connections, add athletic fields, and upgrade or expand parks and recreational facilities across the district. About two-thirds of the 130 scheduled projects have been completed.

“The reopening of both Cedar Mill Park and Roger Tilbury Park means new recreational options and quality of life for people who live in Cedar Mill,” said Doug Menke, THPRD general manager. “That was one of the goals of our bond measure, to increase park amenities in the area, so we’re pleased to show this progress.”

Roger Tilbury Memorial Park, which spans 13 acres, had been closed since July for the first phase of construction. It has been upgraded with play equipment, a nature play area, paved and soft-surface trail connections, and an open lawn. The park also offers paved ADA access to neighborhoods on the west and east.

A second phase of construction will span a creek and allow trail access to the southern end of the park. Funds for that phase are currently unavailable.

Natural Resources staff is enhancing the park’s natural area. The project, scheduled for completion next winter, entails removing non-native weeds and plants and replacing them with native plants and shrubs.

About THPRD

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.