Dallas' John C. Barnard Park Update (Photo) - 04/04/24

DALLAS, Oregon (April 4, 2024)

Planning has been underway for several years and John C. Barnard Park is scheduled to be constructed at the corner of Academy Street and Fir Villa Road. This park will include a basketball court, play areas, a pollinator garden, and walking paths. 

The city received a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant that covers a significant portion of the constriction cost for this project. An LCWF Grant is federally funded and carries many requirements for compliance and federal and state oversite. Currently, the city is awaiting final approval from the national park service. After approval, official paperwork will need to be filed. 

The city is completing bid documents with the expectation that bids will be solicited this winter. Current planning includes breaking ground in the spring of 2025 with completion in early fall of 2025.