Spring Lake Parks and Recreation

Thanks to the services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Woodland today boasts a total of 18 parks, nine athletic fields and two recreational swimming pools. The city is endowed with a wealth of more than 160 acres of recreational parks, soccer fields and baseball fields.

Through out these 160 acres, the Parks and Recreation Department provides Woodlanders of every age and disposition nearly every kind of recreational activity imaginable. Whether you are a serious athlete, recreational tennis player, or a video-gaming whiz—the Parks and Recreation Department has something for you!

To further explore the many resources that the Parks and Recreation Department has in store for you, including this season’s guide to activities, please access the following link: www.cityofwoodland.org

Park Type	Planned Acres
I. Neighborhood Park	24
II. Sports Park	34
III. Central Park	4
IV. Greenbelts (pedestrian and bicycle loops)	4+

I. Neighborhood Parks
The Specific Plan designates 28 acres for park uses within the plan boundaries, comprised of three 8 acre neighborhood parks which are intended to become the focal point of each neighborhood. This includes a 4 acre Central Park intended to become the focal point of the entire community.

Neighborhood parks are areas for active recreational activities and facilities including field games, court games, playground equipment, picnic tables, and open play space.

There are three 10 acre sites identified for the neighborhood parks. Two acres of each 10 acre site is designated for a small neighborhood serving commercial node in which up to 30 percent of the gross floor area could be developed as for office uses with the remainder developed as neighborhood retail.

II. Sports Parks

• One lighted adult baseball diamond.
• One lighted adult softball diamond.
• One lighted adult soccer field.
• One lighted football field.
• One volleyball court.
• One play structure.
• Two outdoor handball courts.
• Parking, restrooms, maintenance structure and concessions.

III. Central Park
Central Park is planned to be a 4 acre facility for a variety of community-based functions and uses designed to include or accommodate:

• Plaza
• Landmark statue or fountain. Community lake or pond.
• Fresh produce market.
• Small grass amphitheater.

The Central Park is required to be developed at the same time as the fire station.

IV. Greenbelts (pedestrian and bicycle loops)
A 35 ft. landscaped parkway is required as a part of the road right-of-way along the south side of Gibson Road, the west side of CR 102 and the north side of CR 25A.

There are also over 4 acres of greenbelts that completes the pedestrian and bicycle loop pathway system that connects every school and park in the Plan area.

Other Planned Facilities
Community Park:

• One lighted youth baseball diamond.
• One lighted youth softball diamond.
• Two lighted youth soccer fields.
• Two lighted basketball courts.
• Two tennis courts (one lighted).
• Two play structures.
• One roller hockey court.
• Community center.
• Swimming pool.
• Group picnic area.
• Picnic/barbeque area.
• Parking, restrooms, maintenance structure and concessions.

Regional Park:

• Two youth baseball fields (one lighted).
• Four lighted adult softball fields.
• Four multi-use fields.
• Two volleyball courts.
• Two lighted basketball courts.
• Three play structures.
• Two group picnic areas.
• Two picnic/barbeque areas.
• Trails, nature area, par course.
• Parking, restrooms, maintenance structure and concessions.

A dog park is currently being considered also.

Source: Spring Lake specific plan. City of Woodland.