Project-Details

Cascade Locks Marine Park Trail

Planning Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Cascade Locks, Hood River)

The Port of Cascade Locks and ODOT are planning for an accessible bike and pedestrian path network within Marine Park.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

The project team will complete surveying and other on-the-ground research in late spring and summer 2021. You may see minor detours and brief closures of small areas. We'll schedule to minimize impacts to people using the park.

Meetings and Events

Survey open through Feb. 18, 2022!

Help the project team and local decision makers understand what is most important when considering trail alternatives. Visit our online open house and take a survey until Feb. 18, 2022.

A previous community input survey was open in spring 2021 as we began the trail design process. We are grateful to the more than 80 people who took the time to fill out the survey and provide their input on what was most important to consider during the design process. Through the survey and several stakeholder interviews, we learned the following things:

Of those that took the survey, the majority visit Marine Park to interact with nature, use the trails, and use the community gathering areas. Having an accessible trail that guides visitors toward these locations was very important to survey respondents.
Of the options presented to them, survey respondents most highly valued the preservation of land and water, and making the path accessible to all.
Respondents were most concerned about upkeep and maintenance of the future trail.

View a summary of the results from the spring 2021 survey here.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on proposed design alternatives through the latest survey, open through Jan. 3. You can also view an executive summary of the trail alternatives.

Details

About

The Port of Cascade Locks and Oregon Department of Transportation are planning for a future bike and pedestrian path network within Marine Park that will be accessible for everyone. Trail designs will observe the park's cultural and historic significance and complement its natural beauty.

The technical team will be developing a plan to understand the construction costs, environmental and cultural implications of building the trail, and understand any other risks tied to construction. This planning-level project should be completed by early 2022. Funding for the trail construction has not been set aside, but the Port of Cascade Locks is developing a funding strategy.

This project is tied to a previous project that examined a new entrance from Wa Na Pa Street near the post office that would allow people walking, biking or using mobility devices to safely cross the railroad tracks and enter Marine Park. The design for that crossing will not be considered as part of this project.

More information about this previous project can be found at: https://portofcascadelocks.org/marine-park-entrance/

Location

I-84 |

Port of Cascade Locks – Marine Park

Cost and Funding

$238,000 for planning. Funds not identified for construction.

Additional Information

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

¿Hablas español? Podemos proporcionar la información de esta publicación en español, por favor llame al 503-731-4218.

Contacts & Media

Marine Park is located in Cascade Locks, northeast of the Bridge of the Gods along the Columbia River.

Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator: Katelyn Jackson
Email: Katelyn.Jackson@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-731-8503

Last Updated

9/19/2023 2:15 PM

Project Number

14710