Bowman-Brae Park

Bowman-Brae Park is a 0.69-acre undeveloped neighborhood park located at the intersection of SE Bowman and Brae street. The city purchased the land in 2011 with assistance from Metro’s voter-approved 2006 natural areas bond measure. The park master plan includes an open lawn, small picnic shelter, picnic tables, benches and play area.

The 2015 master plan was development by North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, which the City of Milwaukie is a member. This plan was recommended by the Planning Commission and adopted by City Council.

Final Concept Plan

The city worked with the community to refine the 2015 park master plan through a comprehensive public engagement process. In 2022, the city hosted two large public events and multiple online surveys, as well as focus groups with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community members to collect feedback about the previous plan. Summaries of the engagement are available below in supporting documents.

The concept plan was approved by City Council in December 2022. A copy of the plan is available in supporting document. The project is now in the design phase which is expected to wrap up by fall 2023.

Project Timeline

A detailed project timeline is provided on Engage Milwaukie.

The first public engagement event was held on July 20.
A second public engagement meeting was held on Oct. 6.
Final plans were presented to the public on Nov. 16 at a special Park and Recreation Board Meeting.
Final plans were presented to City Council at the Dec. 6, regular session meeting.
Final design and permitting are expected to be complete by fall 2023.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2024 and finish in fall 2024.