Basketball Court Improvements
September 16, 2021
The Argay Park Basketball Court resurfacing project is complete and ready for play.
Volunteer at Argay Park
To volunteer at your neighborhood park, call 503-823-5121.
Argay Neighborhood Association
Argay Park has been "adopted" by the Argay Neighborhood Association.
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History
In 2017, Argay Park’s tennis court was fully renovated with funding from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. Improvements included: ADA accessibility on the pathway from NE 141st Avenue to the tennis courts; rebuilt playing surface to eliminate cracking and differential settlement; replacement of fencing, nets, drinking fountain, wood planking on benches, and the stanchions; installment of a stormwater facility to address runoff; and upgraded lighting.
Based on community input from Argay neighbors, PP&R kept four of the holly trees - two green and two variegated - to preserve the history of the site and neighborhood.
- Three shade trees (Betula pendula - European white birch) identified as dying by the City's Arborist with Urban Forestry were removed.
- All but four of the holly trees were removed.
- 14 new trees were planted as replacements: six Green Vase Zelkova, six Douglas Fir, and two Shumard Red Oak
- The trees were removed after August 1 to avoid bird nesting season.
The Tennis Court Restoration was completed in October 2017.