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The VisionThe vision for this proposed Chehalem Park and
Recreation District project is an outstanding 70+ mile trail
systethat preserves and enhances the greater Chehalem Valley parks,
historic heritage, native habitats, open space andconnectivity.
Chehalem Heritage Trails will serve pedestrians, bicyclists,
hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, and willconnect numerous
historical areas and natural areas. Primary trails run along major
greenways: Willamette RiverHess Creek; Springbrook Creek; and
Chehalem Creek. The new trail system will eventually connect to the
regiontrail systems that runs along the Willamette River from the
Portland area via Champoeg Park and from Willsonvto Corvallis. It
will also connect to the trail system that runs from Portland to
the coast via Forest Grove, Hillsbor
and Beaverton. The overall project also includes restoration of
greenways, invasive species eradication, restoratioof native
vegetation, water quality improvements, and improvements to benet
native sh and other species.Additional benets will be an increase
in tourism and economic development, safe routes for children to
get to anfrom schools, and improved health through access to
recreational facilities.
Whats Happening NowThe rst 16-mile section of this proposed
trail system is currently in the planning phase. CPRD is condicting
pollto gauge the publics support for making Chehalem Heritage
Trails a reality.
Benefts
Te Chehalem Heritage rail will provide a substantial link to the
Williamette Greenway. Users are envisioned as
walkers, cyclists, canoe and kayak paddlers, boaters,
naturalists and equestrians. Tis network o
interconnectedmulti-modal trails will provide multiple benefts to
the community and to the region. Cultural opportunities Educational
opportunities Greenway restoration Historic preservation Multi-use
recreation
FeaturesMajor nodes are anticipated to include Champoeg Park,
Rogers Landing, Ewing Young Park, Ash Island, the CultuCenter,
other parks and civic features in Dundee and Newberg, and George
Fox University. Interpretive theme topi
include Agriculture British & French Settlers Champoeg
History Chehalem Valley Ewing Young Flora & Fauna
ScheduleDesign and construction could presumably proceed over a
period o years rom 2011 to 2020, and perhaps beyondgrants and other
unding sources are developed.
Neighborhood connectivity Open space conservation Tourism &
economic development Wildlife habitat conservation
Herbert Hoover e Northwest Fur Company e Quakers Willamette Post
Willamette River
Wine Making Wood Products Industry Yamhelas Indians
Chehalem Park & Recreation District
125 South Elliott RoadNewberg, Oregon 97132(503)
554-0283www.cprdnewberg.org
www.chehalem-trail.net
