Yamhill County Parks

Yamhill County Parks & Recreation News Releases

New County Park Proposal for the Whiteson Area

Over the last couple of years, the Yamhill County Parks and Recreation Board and Parks’ Staff have been working on a new park proposal for Yamhill County. This proposed park would be the first new park for the Yamhill County park system in 25 years and the 94-acres included in this proposal have excellent potential in providing opportunities for a couple of miles of multi-use trails, access to a beautiful stretch of the south fork of the Yamhill River, a small meeting hall, seasonal water trail, large areas for a variety of day use and educational activities, and possibly overnight camping facilities (NOTE: camping is not included in the current Conditional Use Proposal, as further planning and land use approval is required).

Status of proposal:

• Parks is working with the County Planning Department to acquire a Conditional Use Permit for the three county-owned properties involved in the proposal. This initial permit will allow for limited development, including trails, restrooms, parking, and small day use areas. We anticipate that the Yamhill County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the Condition Use Permit in the next couple of months.).

• Parks has been and may continue modifying and adapting portions of the site plan to address private landowner concerns, so the proposal is subject to change.

The Yamhill County Parks and Recreation Board and Parks management staff is eager to hear feedback from you. At this time we cannot provide printed copies, but an electronic version (pdf)is available via the following link: Whiteson Properties Park Phase 1.

Should you have ideas, questions, or comments about the proposal, please contact Yamhill County Parks via email: hufferk@co.yamhill.or.us. If you have questions in regards to the Public Hearing and Conditional Use Permit process, please contact the Yamhill County Planning Department.

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