We Have Grass!
Read the Committee’s Progress Report for 2011.
New athletic field grass
New athletic field grass
Grillin’ on the Green!
2011 People's Choice Top Vote Getter
2011 People's Choice Top Vote Getter
The Second Annual Grillin’ On the Green was held on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Westside Community Park. More information and pictures.
History
A group of community members met on January 15, 1997 under the direction of Charlie Jolin to discuss the development of an active recreation park in the City of Lakeport. The Westside Community Park Committee was incorporated and received its nonprofit status on November 1, 1999. The Park is 60 of land set aside by the City of Lakeport. The Committee leases portions of the land for development. As phases are completed the City dedicates them as parkland and assumes the administration and maintenance.
Phased Development
Phase 1 is four acres consisting of two soccer fields, seating, picnic area, the start of the Forbes Creek Trail (ADA compliant), Westside Park Road and a parking lot. Phase 1 opened in 2004. A Dog Park was opened in 2007. Phase 2 is currently under construction. This is five acres which will included two full size soccer fields, one smaller soccer field, a regulation baseball field and a Little League/softball field. Construction is expected to be completed in November, 2011. An additional one-half mile of the Forbes Creek Trail has been completed around a portion of Phase 2. Funds are being sought to construct an access road and parking on the west side of Phase 2 leading to Phase 2A. Phase 2A is three acres adjacent on the South to Phase2. This phase will include a Skate park and BMX track. Groups interested in those activities are working to secure funding for their development.