2011-12 Annual Report

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ContentsMessage from the Director ..........................................3

Community Resources .................................................4

Community Partnerships, Grants & Sponsorships .......4

Outreach & Events .................................................4

Volunteer Services .................................................5

Recreation & Sports ...................................................6

Hillsboro Community Senior Center .............................7

Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center .......................8

Sports Complexs ........................................................9

Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center .............10

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve .............................11

Operations, Development & Acquisitions ....................12

Development .......................................................12

Land Acquisitions ................................................13

Operations .........................................................13

Financial Summary ..................................................14

Resources ...........................................................14

Expenditures .......................................................14

Comparative Statistics .........................................15

Parks & Recreation CommissionJay Leo, Chair

Gwynne Pitts, Vice Chair

Julie Karlbom

Ken Phelan

Oscar Monteblanco

Chris Mannen

Aisha Willits

City CouncilJerry Willey, Mayor

Aron Carleson, Council President

Steve Callaway

Nenice Andrews

Darell Lumaco

Mike Castillo

Olga Acuña

City of HillsboroParks & Recreation DepartmentSteve Greagor, Director

4400 NW 229th Avenue

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

503.681.6120

www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/ParksRec

Hillsboro Arts & Culture CouncilBJ Jeddeloh, Chair

Elizabeth Oberlin, Vice Chair

Marcia Arganbright

Deborah Clarke

Cindy Dauer

Mitch Dickinson

Debby Garman

Marilynn Helzerman

Bernd Kuehn

Carol Loughner

Jodi Nielsen

Lynn Scheller

Doug Sellers

Julie Wilson

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Fiscal year 2011-12 was a busy year for the Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department. Thousands of residents enjoyed our parks, playgrounds, sports fields, recreation programs and our facilities – Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Walters Cultural Arts Center, Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center, and our newest addition, the Hillsboro Community Senior Center. Seeing the diverse range of people enjoying themselves and staying active because of what we do is always the single most important highlight of my year.

Our three largest projects this year were as diverse as the people we serve:

• In early January, we formally welcomed the Hillsboro Community Senior Center into the Hillsboro Parks and Recreation family. The facility promotes and supports recreational programs and activities for people age 50 and “better.” The program includes a delicious lunch service Monday-Friday and we have already begun to expand the program offerings and services to this important segment of our community.

• The Department acquired 41 acres of land that was formerly the Orenco Woods Golf Course located at Cornelius Pass and Quatama Roads. In partnership with Metro, master planning efforts have already begun as we eagerly anticipate our City and region’s future nature park. This site is the last large natural area remaining inside our city limits and is rich with wildlife and natural resources.

• Professional baseball is coming to Hillsboro! We reached an agreement to bring the Single A short season Yakima Bears to our community and they will call the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex their home beginning in June 2013. The team, now named the Hillsboro Hops, will begin to play in a new baseball stadium that is currently being constructed there. In addition to baseball, the new facility will also allow for significantly enhanced community use beyond baseball, including recreational leagues, special events, and school district activities.

Our focus is providing diverse, innovative and exceptional recreation and cultural opportunities that enrich the lives of our citizens. This work could not be done without the support of City Council, the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Commission, The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council, our staff, community partners, and Hillsboro residents.

We are honored to present you with the Department’s Annual Report, summarizing last year’s accomplishments. Our hope is that you continue to visit the parks and facilities we provide for your health, recreation and enjoyment.

Warmest Regards,

Steve Greagor, Director

Message from the Director

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Community Partnerships, Grants & Sponsorships

FY 2011-12 Total Number of Rentals: 10,672

Total Rental Revenues: $462,056Event RentalsIndoor and outdoor rental spaces continue to attract a variety of events and celebrations. From the kid-friendly Outdoors In and Tyson Recreation Center to the elegant Walters Cultural Arts Center, to one of our many outdoor picnic shelters – there is something for everyone. Ninety-seven different locations were rented during fiscal year 2011–12. Events included weddings, family reunions, concerts, swim meets, meetings and fund raisers. In addition, facilities and shelters were utilized for department special events, public open houses and many volunteer projects.

Community Resources

Outreach & Events

Parks Development Grants:MTIP Federal Grant for Rock Creek Trail extension project - $1.275 million (utilized $150,000 last fiscal year)

ODOT Bike and Pedestrian grant for Rock Creek Trail mid-block crossings on Evergreen and Cornell -- $423,000

Community Development Block Grants for Walnut Street Park renovations totaling $175,000

Land Water Conversation Fund grant awarded for Shute Park Improvements -- $79,800 (work to be done in FY 2012-13)

Recreation Grants:REI sustainability grant for Hamby stewardship project, outdoor education and activities -- $5,000

Intel Involved! grant for after school and youth programs – $9,060

Washington County Commission on Children & Families grant for after school funding for The Zone -- $18,909

Hillsboro Schools Foundation grant for after school Homework Help Clubs -- $20,000

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve was the recipient of $24,415 during FY 2011-12. See page 10 for more information

Walters Cultural Arts Center received $1,500 from the Cultural Coalition of

Significant Sponsorships:Frontier Communications – official WiFi provider at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex/Hillsboro Stadium

Tuality Healthcare – presenting sponsor of Celebrate Hillsboro, youth after school programs, The Outpost and Arts Center programs

Kaiser Permanente – The Outpost and youth & family programs

Dick’s Sporting Goods – youth after school enrichment and sports programs, ASA softball tournament and Celebrate Hillsboro

Washington County Commission on Children & Families – youth after school enrichment and sports programs

To build awareness and draw residents to the department’s programs and services, a comprehensive marketing strategy is utilized to deliver messages about our services and community-wide opportunities. During Fiscal Year 2011-12 this included the use of social media, website, E-communications, print pieces, media relations, volunteer outreach, speaking engagements, and booths at a variety of community events all with a consistent identity and message throughout.

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation planned and coordinated the 8th Annual Celebrate Hillsboro in July, a free summer family festival presented to the community by the City. It attracted more than 8,000 people for a fun, educational and cultural day in downtown Hillsboro celebrating our special community. Other impactful annual events were Youth Turkey Trot, The Great Pumpkin Hunt and A Visit with Santa.

Washington County to support the Spoken Word program

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Community Service & Outdoor Recreation DayHillsboro Parks & Recreation’s first Community Service and Outdoor Recreation Day was held at Hamby Park on October 8. The event was funded through a grant from REI, Inc. and included a volunteer service project for volunteers to identify and remove invasive plants and plant native trees. Once the work was done, mountain bike and disc golf instructors provided clinics and open play, Hillsboro Water Department led water quality testing demonstrations, and the new play equipment was opened for participants to enjoy.

More than 2,000 volunteers helped Park and Recreation during FY 2011–12, dedicating close to 17,000 hours of service to support various parks and programs. The value of volunteer service is over $400,000 and we appreciate all of our dedicated volunteers. Volunteer involvement branched out into new areas and facilities over the last year, including the Hillsboro Community Senior Center. In addition, volunteers continue to support special events, after school programs, projects in the parks, and assist at Glenn & Viola Cultural Arts Center.

Key PartnershipsPacific University’s Federal Work Study Program student interns continued to support various Parks & Recreation programs. They performed duties as classroom assistants in after school programs and arts classes and assistant facility supervisors for

adult sports leagues. This partnership provides

work experience for the student and significant labor cost savings to the department.

Kaiser Permanente partnered with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation for the first Martin Luther King, Jr. volunteer day

of service. Volunteers helped clean the Hillsboro

Community

Senior Center and participated in habitat and trail enhancement projects at Evergreen Park. Kaiser Permanente employees have adopted Evergreen Park to continue support to Hillsboro Parks & Recreation.

Intel Involved! continued to increase volunteer support throughout the parks system. In addition to installing fences, planting trees, and working on trail maintenance, Intel donates up to $10,000 per year thtough their matching grant program. These funds support youth programs.

The Hillsboro School District faculty and students provided year-round support both in the parks and in the classroom. Hillsboro schools and programs adopted parks, set up regular volunteer projects, completed senior projects, and dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours to support special events. Many clubs, such as high school Key Clubs, were active

throughout the year and did a great job recruiting volunteers. During the summer, the HSD HIP summer program provided approximately 1,000 volunteer hours assisting with park enhancement projects with participating youth.

Community Garden Managers dedicated over 1,000 hours during the FY to support three Hillsboro Community Gardens. Garden manager volunteers facilitate communication between gardens, provide gardening tips, lead garden work parties, and help support staff with rule enforcement to ensure a positive gardening season each year. Garden managers are a valuable asset to the department and their hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated.

FY 2011-12 Volunteer Hours:Adopt-a-Park: 931 Restitution: 4,998

Park Projects: 4,370 Recreation: 492

Special Events: 1,473 Cultural Arts: 540

Senior Center: 1,751Other: 2,489

Total Hours: 17,044 Total Volunteers: 2,300

Value of Volunteer Hours: $438,883

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the master plan was to establish a framework to develop, manage and operate new and existing community gardens. As resources become available, it is anticipated that a new garden site will be developed each year until we have a total of eight community gardens throughout Hillsboro. In early summer a new community garden was opened at Orenco Presbyterian Church (50 plots).

Senior CenterRecreation assumed operations and programming of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center January 1, 2012. Since then staff have continued to standardize operations and programming at the center. Part of this transformation includes working with the Supporters of the Community Senior Center of Hillsboro, Inc., the center’s non-profit board, as well as revamping food programs, volunteerism, programs/classes, rentals, marketing and many other areas of need. This was a significant commitment on the City’s part and required hiring new staff who have played a substantial role in revitalizing the Center.

Through a vast array of programs and partnerships, Recreation Services continues to enhance existing offerings and create new opportunities within the community. This year witnessed increased program participation due to expanded services in the area of after school, summer camps, program classes, workshops, lectures and recreational opportunities at Tyson Recreation Center and Outdoors In.

Recreation Services continues to cultivate strong partnerships with other agencies, businesses, non-profits and thousands of citizens who provide volunteer support. Without these strong relationships, programs such as The Outpost summer lunch program, School of Rock, Sizzling Summer Day Camps, OSU Extension Master Garden Lecture Series and many other valuable community programs would not be possible. It’s been another solid year and the future looks very bright.

After School Fun & WellnessThe department partners with the Hillsboro School District (HSD) to offer after school programs for elementary and middle school students, including BLAST (Bringing Leadership, Arts and Sports Together), The Zone (enrichment and intramural sports) and Homework Help Clubs. These programs provide a safe, fun place for Hillsboro children to play sports, learn new skills and get help with their homework. This year staff launched a new BLAST Hub site at Witch Hazel Elementary School which enabled the program to serve greater numbers and combine resources to more effectively manage the program. Working with HSD, the groundwork was planned to expand the BLAST program to serve Free Orchards Elementary. Overall this partnership serves over 1,857 Hillsboro children.

Community GardensThe department recognized community gardening as a valuable recreational activity that contributes to the health and well-being of the community and provides an extensive range of environmental, social and educational benefits. Based on the success of our community garden partnerships with Calvary Lutheran Church (32 plots) and Sonrise Community Gardens (84 plots), staff developed a Community Garden Master Plan to further develop the increasing need for gardens throughout our neighborhoods. The purpose of

From after school programs to sports camps and leagues to hands on nature and art classes, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation offers something for everyone to stay active and healthy and explore new interests. Our seasonal Activities Guide features more than 400 programs for all ages and various interests.

FY 2011 - 12 Program Participants:22,854

After School Participants: 3,874Adult Sports Teams: 403

Total Recreation Program Revenue: $803,577

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Hillsboro Community Senior CenterOn January 1, 2012, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation assumed operations of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center. Previously, the center’s daily programming and meal services were organized by the non-profit organization, the Supporters of the Community Senior Center of Hillsboro, Inc. out of the City-owned building. The partnership continues today.

Roots of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center run deep in the community. It was a challenge to honor past experiences while making necessary updates to the physical structure of the building, revamping and solidifying center practices and programs, and continuing to encourage the diversification of center patronage. These challenges were truly an opportunity to reinvent the center, grow, and meet the standards of excellence demonstrated by the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department.

HiringDuring the first months of City management, three regular staff were added to operate the center and support its patrons -- two office staff positions, a new manager and administrative assistant, plus one full time custodian.

SurveyAs part of the transition, an extensive survey was done to examine the interest and needs of participants and older adults in the community. The survey provided an opportunity to analyze the best ways to implement new programming in conjunction with existing activities. Surveying the wants and needs of the local older adult population also presented an opportunity to draw attention to recreation activities that already existed elsewhere in Hillsboro Parks & Recreation facilities.

• Quarterly AARP Driver Safety Course

• Older Americans Month: Never Too Old to Play

Special Event Highlights• Intel Singers• Wedded Bliss

Wellness Programs• Blood Pressure Checks provided by

Home Instead• Hearing Aid Service provided by

Accurate Audiology

VolunteersThe Senior

Center relies heavily on its volunteers to sustain

daily operations. One of the greatest changes was registering the existing volunteers through the City’s volunteer application process. At first, the detailed process of completing an application and background check, volunteer orientation, and official job training seemed a bit overwhelming to the center’s patrons and volunteers. However, after explaining how the application procedure helps to assure the well-being of Senior Center patrons, staff and volunteers, the center soon had over 100 registered volunteers. The next challenge was to train all volunteers to regularly log

hours worked. The Senior Center has recorded 1,740 volunteer hours since the city assumed management January 1, 2012.

Renovation Highlights• Removal of excessive debris• New paint, carpet, furniture for

office area

Programming Additions• Park Planters• Take a Hike series at Hillsboro

Parks• Wii™ Bowling

Hillsboro Community Senior Center promotes and supports recreation programs and activities which benefit participants ages 50 and better. A variety of classes, educational workshops, trips, special events and volunteer opportunities are offered throughout the year.

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FY 2011-12 Total Revenue: $1,281,758

Total Pass Visits: 167,465

Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center

The Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) is a full-service recreation center providing a variety of innovative health and recreation programs and activities for all ages.Amenities include two indoor and one outdoor pool, group fitness room, cardio and weight rooms, personal trainers, Kid Fit room and various classes and programs.

SHARC had an outstanding year once again surpassing $1 million in revenue, with a total of $1,281,258, an increase of more than $49,000 over last fiscal year. This increase is attributed to growth in facility visits and program participation.

Participant passes to the facility experienced unprecedented growth this year, illustrating the great demand and the value provided. 7,243 passes were sold for $459,225 in revenue. Passholders alone represented 167,465 visits to SHARC.

Other SHARC highlights this year include:

Aquatics:• Swim lessons and SHARC programs

continue to thrive with $352,429 in revenue and 6,699 participants.

• Open/recreational swim and many other general admission activities brought in $243,257 in revenue and 53,006 visits.

• SHARC continues to be the home of Hillsboro HEAT Swim Team (HST), which represented 31,738

Health and Fitness:• The fitness area received a new

recumbent bicycle and stair climber in the weight and cardio room to increase the number of machines that are ergonomic and user friendly for all fitness levels.

• Drop-in Group Exercise classes brought an average of 2,801 participants each month equaling 33,622 for the year.

• Water Exercise classes averaged 1,652 participants each month and saw a total of 19,816 participants for the year.

• The SilverSneakers® and Silver&Fit® program for older adults encouraged

hundreds of participants to use our facility, bringing in $66,005 in revenue. We had a total of 19,149 visits for the year.

• The City of Hillsboro Fitness Challenge was another huge success helping 113 participants get healthy and live a more active lifestyle. This year we added “Phase 2-Maintenance” to the Fitness Challenge to help those previous contestants continue on their wellness journey.

• The City-wide Wellness Program was created and presented to four different departments. The four-day workshop covers topics including: injury prevention, nutrition, stress management and living a healthy and active life. All workshops include a 15-minute stretching component.

visits. The facility hosted three HST swim meets: Fall Invitational, December Invitational and the Winter Invitational. Revenue from these events was $25,855.

• SHARC is the host site for Hillsboro’s four high school swim teams. In addition to regular practices, 12 dual swim meets were held.

Kid Fit and Specialty Classes:• SHARC’s Kid Fit room, providing a fun

and safe environment for young children while their parents enjoy use of the facility, saw 4,733 visits and brought in $9,779 in revenue.

• SHARC also hosted a variety of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation specialty classes and activities ranging from preschool and youth crafts to American Red Cross first aid, from babysitting classes to dance.

Outstanding Program Awards:• City of Hillsboro Fitness Challenge was

recognized as an outstanding program by the following organizations:SOAR (Section for Older Adults) SPRINT (Section for Programming Interests)

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FY 2011-12 Total Number of Events: 737

Estimated Overall Attendance: 194,635 Total Days of Use: 291

Total Revenue: $458,941

Gordon Faber Recreation ComplexIt was another busy year at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex with over 700 events in 365 days. This premier sports facility is a sought-after location for softball, football, soccer and lacrosse, and soon professional baseball will be added to the list.

Over the course of the fiscal year, Hillsboro Parks and Recreation negotiated with the Yakima Bears and on June 26, 2012 City Council approved the agreement to bring professional baseball to Hillsboro. During the coming year softball field #4 will be replaced with a 4,500 capacity baseball stadium. The stadium field will have artificial turf, increasing its year-round use.

As a result of the tremendous work done by the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex staff, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation was the recipient of the Oregon Recreation & Park Association’s Outstanding Management Award. The award is presented to the best managed recreation area, park, trail system, athletic field/complex, urban mall, recreation center or aquatic facility in the state.

• Special Olympics regional softball & bocce tournament

• Valley Invitational Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament & College Exposure Camp

• Drum Corps International• FC Portland Winter Showcase

tournament• Lacrosse Northwest youth & adult

leagues• Helvetia Half Marathon• Sunset Band Classic

UReturning Event Highlights:• Hippie Chick Half Marathon• PSU women’s soccer• Portland Shockwave women’s

football• Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association

Championships• OSAA 3A/4A/5A Football State

Championships• OSAA 5A/6A Soccer

Championships• Les Schwab Bowl• Tour de Cure – American Diabetes

Association• OSAA high school softball/

baseball playoffs

UUnique Use Highlights:• Oregon Recreation & Parks

Association sports turf seminar• NW regional motorcycle police

training school• Washington County SWAT training• Numerous private corporate events• Photo/film shoot productions

USampling of Community Uses:• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation softball,

soccer and flag football leagues

• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Girls’ Fast Pitch Softball

• Century High School Football

• Local High School Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball & Softball

53rd Avenue Sports FieldsThe 53rd Avenue Park artificial turf sports fields, with their year-round availability, saw a great deal of community use this fiscal year for adult and youth soccer and lacrosse, in addition to other sports. The fields are home to Century High School lacrosse and soccer, but are utilized by all area high schools as part of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Hillsboro School District. A total of 1,041 different events took place with an estimate attendance of 97,060 people throughout the year. Total revenue for these rentals was $144,255.

Fairgrounds Sports ComplexHillsboro Parks & Recreation maintained and managed natural grass fields at the southwest portion of the Washington County Fairgrounds which are another valuable sports complex for youth soccer, softball and baseball. This complex hosted approximately 500 events this year with an estimated attendance of 25,000 people and total rental revenues of $8,500.

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In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, an arts village at the annual Latino Cultural Festival included Latino artist displays, demonstrations and activities for families.

Over 35 painters participated in the Hillsboro Plein Air event at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, downtown Hillsboro and Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve.

Arts & Culture EndowmentA partnership was established between the Hillsboro Community Foundation and the Oregon Community Foundation to develop the Legacy Endowment program and Hillsboro Arts and Culture Endowment as the first long-term funding source for valued elements of the community.

Hillsboro Public Art Program“Jackson Bottom Mist” by Amanda Houston was the inaugural selection of the Public Art Collection – archival prints were made as the official Mayor’s gift for international and

business delegations.

The Hello Neighbor Program, in partnership with 4-H and South Meadows Middle School, taught photography and interview skills that connected youth to their community.

A quarterly-rotating art exhibit was introduced in the Civic Center Auditorium.

FY 2011-12 Number of Events & Rentals: 162

Total Estimated Center Attendance: 12,500

In FY 2011-12, the Walters Cultural Arts Center hosted a variety of special events, from concerts and Spoken Word lectures to weddings and community celebrations. One of our most popular in-house offerings is the weekly Thursday Family Art Night, which provides a drop-in opportunity for busy families and small groups to have a hands-on art experience on the spur of the moment for a minimal fee. The venue provides the ideal backdrop for celebrating the arts and celebrating special times.

Over 800 class registrations generated revenue of more than $45,000.

An 18-concert series featuring local, regional and national artists

performing jazz, blues, classical and world music attracted 1800 patrons.

The Arts Center hosted the Mayor’s State of the City speech in January 2012.

The HACC is a citizen advisory committee with the mission of promoting and supporting the growth of arts and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous and livable community.

Professional Development ProgramsCommunity Arts and Culture Grants were awarded to 11 organizations contributing $23,770 to strengthen local arts and culture programs

The Professional Development Workshop Series provided 122 participants with opportunities for useful and accessible professional training

Outreach and Networking ProgramsThe Local Scene, a monthly e-blast promoting arts and culture events in and around Hillsboro was launched.

The Arts & Culture Leadership Summit and the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Summit continue to bring artists and arts and culture leaders together for networking and outreach.

Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council

Our monthly First Tuesday Opening Receptions bring patrons of the arts to downtown Hillsboro to experience a gallery exhibit featuring a local or regional artist’s painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber art, or other work and an evening of art, music and light refreshments.

As part of the Walters Cultural Arts Center’s “Questioning Functionality 3” exhibition of conceptual art, local artists James Schmidt’s “Seahorse” graced our lawn for several months. This sculpture highlights our goal of providing outstanding public art for the Hillsboro community.

Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center The Arts Center houses a theater, art studios, galleries, classrooms and other amenities for special events and community functions. The center presents concerts, arts exhibitions, lectures, art classes and workshops.

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Fiscal year 2011–12 was filled with many accomplishments, connections and community support that continued to sustain the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve’s (JBWP) mission of “Connecting Water, Wildlife and People.”

Community Support Grants:The JBWP non-profit organization, which raises funds in support of education programs and related projects at the Preserve, received generous donations totaling over $31,000. The Native Plant Sale event raised $3,760, and over $2,700 was also donated from 29 loyal members of the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve.

Grants remain a key funding source and helped make valuable programs and restoration projects possible. Grants this year included:

• Intel Involved - $4,415.00 ($10/hr/per Intel employee volunteer) to enhance education programs.

• REI - $15,000 to establish

a pollinator garden and demonstration wetland ponds east of the Education Center, which will be used for wetland education classes while the Tualatin River floodplain is inundated and inaccessible.

• PGE - $5,000 to support Jackson Bottom’s environmental education program with local school districts.

Wetlands Restoration:This year marked the completion of the Bobcat Marsh and Wapato Marsh wetland restoration projects. Over 160 acres of seasonally flooded wetland areas were restored and replanted with native vegetation. Through partnerships with Port of Portland, ODOT, Clean Water Services and Ducks Unlimited, over $1.5 million dollars has been spent to restore wetlands, improve habitat and mitigate wetland

impacts from runway expansion and highway development in Washington County.

JBWP staff administered the City’s Tree Challenge program. In collaboration with Clean Water Services and the Hillsboro Public Works Department, over 60,000 native trees and shrubs were planted along creeks and waterways in the Tualatin River basin to improve watershed health and habitat.

FY 2011-12 Volunteer Hours: 6,447

Value of Volunteer Hours: $166,010

Children Served Through Traveling Programs: 5,300

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve (JBWP) is a 725-acre wildlife preserve located within the city limits of Hillsboro. JBWP is owned by the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services and is managed by the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department with support from the JBWP non-profit organization.

Education Programs:The 12,000 sq. ft. Wetland Education Center provided a hub for over 170 environmental education classes. Nearly 5,300 students and 700 adult helpers were inspired by JBWP traveling and field environmental education programs. More than a dozen science/nature related programs were presented at the Hillsboro Main Library serving over 300 children. Nine sessions of summer camps introduced children to bird watching, wetland

Volunteers:This year 157 active volunteers donated 6,447 hours valued at $166,010 to support vital programs. Our 20 Visitor Center Guides enabled the Education Center to remain open seven days a week. Various corporate groups and community members such as SOLV, Intel and several Eagle Scouts completed a number of construction and painting projects on the Preserve and Camp Madsen.

ecology, tracking, macro invertebrates, insects and outdoor skills. JBWP’s Green Teen program included over 40 teens who came to the Preserve each week during the summer months to do service learning projects and enjoy the outdoors.

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FY 2011-12 Total Development Expenditures: $278,880

Total Acquisition Expenditures: $1,728,169 Acreage Acquired: 48

Total Park Acreage: 1,671System Development Charges Reserves: $4,539,461

Native Trees Planted: 60,000

Operations, Development & AcquisitionsDevelopment

The Operations and Development Division is responsible for the acquisition, development, expansion and renovation of all of Hillsboro’s parks, trails, wetlands, open spaces and recreation facilities.

Orenco Presbyterian Community Gardens - A new community garden at the Orenco Presbyterian Church opened in May 2012 through a partnership agreement with the church. The garden has a total of 50 plots including two different sizes of plots and raised beds.

Gordon Faber Recreational Complex - A new maintenance storage building was constructed to secure and house equipment and materials supporting the complex’s operations and maintenance.

Hamby Park - The Hamby Park Playground renovation was completed in October 2011. The new play equipment has a nature theme with a tree-house climbing structure and additional new plantings.

Rock Creek Trail: Orchard Park to Wilkins Extension - Design and engineering was completed on the .7 mile trail that will extend south from Orchard Park to Wilkins Street. The construction contract was successfully awarded and work has begun to build the trail, which is scheduled for completion by spring 2013. Additionally, design and engineering has begun on two trail heads, one at the eastern end of Cherry Lane and one on Wilkins Street. The trail heads are expected to be completed in 2013. These projects were funded in large part by state and federal grants with a local match provided by System Development Charges (SDC) funds.

Walnut Street Park - The department received a Community Development Block Grant for improvements to Walnut Street Park. Design and engineering includes new play equipment, site furniture and a splash pad, and the construction contract was awarded spring 2012. The project was complete at the time of this publication.

Shute Park – Plans for Shute Park include new play equipment, site furnishings, a new picnic shelter and permeable pavement parking lot. Design and engineering has been completed and construction is scheduled for fall 2012. Grants from Community Block Grant and Land and Water Conservation Fund will fund this project with a local SDC funds match.

Parks at Tanasbourne - Design work began on the Parks at Tanasbourne located at the south east of Magnolia Park. Improvements to this 3.95-acre natural area park are expected to be completed in the summer of 2013.

Rock Creek Trail – Mid-block crossing at Evergreen Parkway - In partnership with Washington County and funded largely with a grant from ODOT, plans were developed for a fully signalized mid-block crossing of the Rock Creek Trail at Evergreen Parkway. The crossing will be constructed in fall 2012.

Brookwood Parkway and Evergreen Parkway - Landscaping was installed during the summer of 2011 to enhance this signature entryway into the city.

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Land Acquisitions

OperationsThe Parks Maintenance division is responsible for the high quality maintenance and repair of 1,500 acres of parks, open spaces and outdoor areas at facilities, including City buildings and facilities.

The Parks Maintenance Division was a very busy place again in the 2011-12 fiscal year. The sustainability effort was high on the list once again as the department worked on becoming only the third parks agency in the state to become Eco-Biz Certified.

Parks Maintenance also took on a new challenge in July by assuming the maintenance duties for the competition sports fields for the Hillsboro School District. This added approximately 90 acres of maintained turf as well as artificial turf maintenance to the responsibilities of the staff, which created an opportunity for two additional full-time positions. By sharing resources between the City and the Hillsboro School District, everyone wins.

Parks Maintenance was also directly involved in a number of projects over

Orenco Woods Nature Park – The City of Hillsboro, in partnership with Metro, acquired 42 acres of the former Orenco Woods Golf Course in December 2011 using Metro Natural Areas bond and SDC funds. The acquisition adjoins an 11.36 acre parcel purchased in 2007 for a neighborhood park. The scenic site includes a segment of Rock Creek, rolling hills, vistas and significant wildlife habitat. Additionally, it was the property of the late Malcolm McDonald, one of the founders of Oregon Nursery Company (Orenco). Planning will begin in the fall of 2012 to develop the park’s master plan.

Rock Creek Trail Orchard to Wilkins Extension – Park SDCs funded the purchase of 5.24 acres of land which accommodated a .7 mile extension of the Rock Creek Trail from Orchard Park to Wilkins Street. The trail construction bid was awarded in the spring, with construction, which began in July, funded in large part with grant funds.

the course of the year in addition to the regular maintenance activities in the parks and on the sports fields. Some of these included building a small garage for storage at Jackson Bottom, installing a new and enhanced playground at Hamby Park, building a storage building at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex, and building a new community garden at Orenco Presbyterian Church while battling some challenging weather conditions. The irrigation crew also renovated the irrigation system at Turner Creek Park to improve efficiency while creating a more usable field for youth softball and soccer. The ability to do these projects “in-house” allows the Parks Maintenance Division to maximize the budget and ultimately provide better parks and facilities for the citizens of Hillsboro.

Rock Creek Trail at Cornell Road – An easement over 0.43 acres was acquired along Rock Creek south of Cornell Road to accommodate a future mid-block crossing of the trail at Cornell Road, and a future west side alignment of the trail connecting to Orchard. SDC funds were used for the easement purchase.

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Financial SummaryResourcesGeneral Fund Allocations $15,338,680 68.5%Facility Fund Allocations $1,445,250 6.5%Grants/Donations $180,738 0.8%System Development Charges $1,983,443 8.9% Utilized 2011-12*Aquatic and Recreation Center $1,281,758 5.7% Fees/RentalsRecreation Program Fees/Rentals $1,201,265 5.4%Gordon Faber Recreation Complex $458,941 2.1% Fees/RentalsOther General Revenue $496,319 2.2%Total: $22,386,394 100.0%

ExpendituresAcquisition and Development $2,107,049 11.5%Administration $2,443,661 13.3%Capital Expenses $531,237 2.9%Facility Costs $423,927 2.3%Parks Maintenance $4,402,801 24.%Support Services and Depreciation $3,382,941 18.5%Aquatic and Recreation Center $1,972,244 10.8%Recreation Programs $2,235,870 12.2%Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council $219,209 1.2%Gordon Faber Recreation Complex $597,602 3.3%Total: $18,316,541 100.0%

* System Development Charge revenue in 2011-12 surpassed $3.9 million and reserves are in excess of $4.5 million.

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*Stadium was closed for three months for turf replacement.

Comparative Statistics

Overall Parks & Recreation Operating Revenue FY 2011-12

**Funds received in 2011-12 for programs to take place in 2012-13.

Arts Center $116,978

Miscellaneous $496,319

Grants & Donations $180,738

Deferred Program Revenue** $270,749

Recreation Programs $803,577

SHARC $1,281,758

Other Facility Rentals $462,056

Gordon Faber Recreation Complex $458,941

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Overall Parks & Recreation $2,329,251 $2,590,154 $2,665,131 $3,323,675 $3,560,119

Operating RevenueTotal Grant/Donation Revenue $724,332 $523,271 $490,940 $868,120 $180,738Recreation Programs Revenue $520,208 $593,915 $641,545 $667,795 $803,577Recreation Programs Registrations 26,572 24,997 24,997 23,865 22,854After School Program Registrations 5,168 5,058 4,951 4,962 4,438Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation $1,070,490 $1,081,895 $1,145,386 $1,232,318 $1,281,758 CenterGFRC Revenue $324,478 $328,839 $326,386 $544,033 $458,941Gordon Faber Recreation Complex 794 834 942 771 737

Number of EventsGordon Faber Recreation Complex 335 341 276* 301 291

Days of UseArts Center Total Revenue $190,030 $169,820 $163,938 $176,259 $116,978Arts Center Events (Rentals) Revenue $88,528 $110,233 $92,635 $108,557 $70,744Arts Center Total Number of Events 173 166 140 155 162Facilities and Rentals total # of rentals 8,709 9,034 7,795 8,999 10,672Facilities and Rentals total revenue $252,089 $348,881 $373,990 $490,384 $462,056

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