Camas’ newest city park begins to take shape in Green Mountain subdivision

If approved as-is by the Camas City Council later this summer, the city’s latest public park would offer residents a new space to play with their children on the play structure, picnic with their families at ADA-accessible picnic tables and barbecue pits, play a game of volleyball or basketball or simply walk on the trails and take in the gorgeous views.

Known as Green Mountain Park, the city’s newest recreational area is located on the northwest edge of Camas’ urban growth boundary inside the planned Green Mountain subdivision, and is a hybrid of public and private development: The park will be city-owned and open to the public, but is funded at an estimated cost of nearly $3 million by the Green Mountain subdivision developers through credited park-impact fees. To sweeten the deal, the developers have agreed to provide and fund the park’s maintenance operations for 10 years. The city will provide water for the park’s irrigation system, restrooms and drinking fountain.