Community Recreation Center

The two most requested projects in Happy Valley are a new Recreation Center and a Community Park. To bring these projects to life, the City has sought feedback through various means, including open surveys, focus groups, a resident-led Steering Committee, and the Parks Advisory Committee.

LOCATION

The City has taken significant steps towards the realization of this vision by purchasing 40 acres east of 172nd Avenue.

INCLUDED IN THE RECREATION CENTER

Based on the extensive public input gathered so far, the following amenities specific to a community center include:

• Aquatics
• Multi-purpose Gymnasium
• Indoor Walking & Jogging Track
• Community Room
• Reservable Gathering Space
• Weight & Cardio Spaces
• Group Exercise Room
• Childcare Services

Using this information, potential building designs have been conceptualized as well.

COMMUNITY CENTER BOND SURVEY

The City enlisted the services of DHM Research to conduct a statistically valid survey among Happy Valley residents to gauge their support or opposition to various funding options for the Community Recreation Center. This study was conducted in October 2023 and carried out through live interview calls and text outreach, ensuring a diverse cross-section of Happy Valley residents participated and a representative sample was obtained to accurately reflect the community’s sentiments. Full results from this study can be viewed here.

COMMUNITY PARK

In late 2024, the City sought input from the community to learn more about what amenities were of interest in a future community park. An online open house and survey were offered, so residents could share their preferences for the park, which is slated to sit adjacent to the future recreation center building.

The City is combining the results from this survey with previous outreach efforts to develop potential park layout and design options. These will be presented to the resident-led Parks Advisory Committee and City Council.

Results from this survey can be viewed here. This valuable feedback will help ensure that the future park’s amenities are reflective of the community’s needs.

PROGRESS TOWARDS THE NEW RECREATION CENTER

In September 2024, the City Council took another step towards bringing the Community Recreation Center to fruition. It authorized the City to begin receiving proposals from Construction Managers / General Contractors (CMGCs) to partner with the City in the design and construction of the Community Center. By the end of 2024, an architect, engineer, and contractor were hired to assist with formalizing the project’s final designs. Goal is to break ground in 2026.

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