Welcome Friends of
Ewing Young Park

Ewing Young Park is more than just a green space; it’s a community hub where neighbors come together to connect, play, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Our mission is to inspire people like you to explore, support, and advocate for this incredible park and its future.

Walk to Celebrate
Ewing Young Day 2025

Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:00 pm

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Ewing Young Park - Covered Picnic Pavilion

1201 S Blaine St, Newberg, OR 97132

Celebrate Ewing Young Day and explore local history with Friends of Ewing Young Park! We invite you to a special community walk on Sunday, February 9 at 1:00 PM at Ewing Young Park in Newberg.

This family-friendly event features a one-mile loop beginning and ending at the park’s covered pavilion. Discover the legacy of Oregon pioneer Ewing Young and learn about exciting future trail plans in the Chehalem Valley.

Guided by Dennis Wiley, Chair of the CPRD Trail Advisory Committee and former Champoeg State Park historian, and Matt Dolphin, a dedicated trail advocate, this walk promises engaging stories and insightful trail updates.

About Friends of Ewing Young Park

Ewing Young Park is more than a park—it’s a vibrant gathering place where neighbors connect, play, and embrace the beauty of nature. Our mission is to inspire you to explore, support, and advocate for the future of this amazing community park.

With your help, we envision a vibrant park filled with opportunities for all ages to thrive—from family picnics and scenic hikes to bike rides and exciting disc golf tournaments. We’re also advocating for a pedestrian bridge across Chehalem Creek and new trails that would open access to an additional 11 acres of parkland. Together, we can make this dream a reality!

Join us for community walks, volunteer cleanup days, and other events that bring us closer to a healthier, happier, and more connected community. Parks like Ewing Young Park don’t just offer recreation; they improve well-being, strengthen neighborhoods, and protect the environment.

Your voice matters! By participating in advocacy campaigns or simply sharing your love for the park, you can help influence decisions that shape its future. Stay informed by following us on social media, or attending meetings. Together, we can ensure Ewing Young Park remains a cherished space for generations to come.

Let’s build something amazing—right here in our backyard. Get involved today!

YOUR Park Needs Your Voice

Speak Up:

Do you want a bridge built to access over 11 acres of parkland on the other side of Chehalem Creek? What other improvements do you think are needed at Ewing Young Park? Share your thoughts with Chehalem Park and Recreation District. Your voice matters! >>>

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Attend a meeting in person.

Regularly scheduled Board meetings generally take place at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the CPRD Administrative Office

125 Elliott Rd. Newberg, OR

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Attend a meeting via ZOOM.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82271600692

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Send an Email to Park and Rec

Customize and send an email to the board before the meeting.

Send a Message to the Board!

Ewing Young Park Timeline

CPRD purchased the land for Ewing Young Park in 1972. The park includes 11 acres of land on the other side of the creek for future expansion of the park.
Newberg has grown since the 1970s and its parks need to grow with it. Ewing Young Park is past due for improvements.
CPRD staff have gathered community input and been planning a bridge, trail, and other improvements to the park for over 5 years. An environmental and resource assessment was completed in 2017.
The Master Plan includes a walking bridge over the creek to 11 acres of parkland that are inaccessible during most of the year due to high and fast water. It also includes 0.5 miles of additional trails and improvements to other facilities through out the park.
2023 - The project has funding NOW. It's "shovel ready".
CPRD applied to the county to start the improvements.
The county denied the application to build due to opposition by homeowners on the other side of the creek. They are using a loophole in our zoning laws to classify trails and a small walking bridge as "transportation facilities". County Commissioners declined CPRD's attempts to mediate the impasse. Read April 5, 2023 Newberg Graphic and April 21, 2023 Newberg Graphic and June 12, 2023 Newberg Graphic for more info.
CPRD started to appeal the county's decision to the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). They believed they had a decent chance of winning and building the bridge in the summer of 2024. Read May 10, 2023 Newberg Graphic article and May 31, 2023 News-Register article for more info.
A new CPRD board was sworn into office on July 11, 2023. Many of them had the backing of county commissioners during the recent election. They sprung an un-announced motion to halt the LUBA appeal process and construction of the bridge. This pushed the building of the bridge out several years and cost taxpayers an additional Read July 19, 2023 Newberg Graphic article.
Vocal community support for improving our park is essential to convince CPRD board members to move forward with building a bridge and more trails in our park.