Frog Pond Neighborhood Park - Opening Soon!
Natural landscape and community gathering space
Frog Pond West Neighborhood Park is envisioned as a neighborhood-focused community space that balances recreation, nature, and environmental education. The 2.8 acre park will include a playground for young children, picnic shelter, adult fitness area, open lawn, small performance stage, and a network of paved and unpaved walking paths that connect visitors to surrounding trees and meadow landscapes. Designed to complement the character of the Frog Pond West neighborhood, the park creates opportunities for both active recreation and quiet enjoyment of nature.
A defining feature of the park is its naturalized planting palette, which incorporates native and climate-adapted vegetation intended to attract birds, pollinators, and other local wildlife. Meadow plantings and habitat-focused landscaping will support biodiversity while providing opportunities for nature-based learning and interpretation for nearby residents and students. The park’s design reflects the City of Wilsonville’s commitment to sustainability, ecological stewardship, and creating public spaces that feel connected to the Pacific Northwest landscape.
Size
Approximately 2.8 acres
Planned Amenities
- Playground for young children
- Picnic shelter
- Adult fitness area
- Small performance stage
- Open lawn space
- Paved and unpaved walking paths
- Natural meadow and habitat plantings
- Wildlife-friendly landscape design
- Educational and nature-scaping opportunities
Accessibility – What to Expect
- Paved pathways throughout portions of the park
- Accessible gathering and seating areas planned
- Connections to neighborhood walking routes and nearby school facilities
Meadow in the Making - Natural Landscape
Right now, a part of the park looks like bare dirt... but this fall, we will be planting a Pacific Northwest native meadow, similar to the beautiful meadows at Graham Oaks Nature Park.
Native seeds are planted in the fall because the winter rain and cool temperatures help prepare the seeds to sprout when spring arrives.
Next summer Frog Pond Neighborhood Park will have a thriving Pacific Northwest habitat with bees buzzing, birds gathering seeds, and butterflies drifting through native grasses and flowers. What has begun as bare ground will soon become a thriving home for wildlife and an ever changing landscape for our community to enjoy.
How can you help this area thrive? Please avoid walking off the path and please keep dogs on leash.
Learn More About Native Meadows
- Backyard Habitat - Learn how to create wildlife-friendly yards and get your own habitat certified
- Metro Waste Disposal and Prevention - Learn about healthy gardening and backyard habitats
Sources
- City of Wilsonville – Frog Pond Neighborhood Park Project
- City of Wilsonville – Frog Pond Neighborhood Park Information
