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Major Projects

Newberg-Dundee Public Schools has seen some major upgrades to its facilities because of the 2020 bond that voters passed. This page is our effort to keep you apprised of our latest construction work, including the upgrades for the Renne Park Project. Please see the 2024 news release below!

Renne Park Upgrades Coming Soon!

 

Thursday, April 4 — Plans are now in motion to improve Renne Park at South Blaine and East Sixth Streets in the summer of 2025 with artificial turf, an eight-lane synthetic track, a concession stand, restrooms, two pickleball courts, an ADA-compliant pathway, and lighting.

 

The Renne Park Project is a joint effort of Newberg-Dundee Public Schools (NDPS), which owns the land, and Chehalem Park and Recreation District (CPRD), which maintains the land. The park is a longtime community hub where both NDPS and CPRD host events and activities, including the Newberg Classic Fire Apparatus Show (top photo), Newberg High School rugby, and CPRD youth sports such as soccer and track. The 13.81-acre park also is the staging area for the Newberg Old-Fashioned Festival Grand Parade, one of the biggest events of the year. 

 

Together, NDPS and CPRD have made great progress on the plan to transform this community hub. NDPS has already secured a $750,000 grant from Oregon Administrative Services, and CPRD has agreed to provide another $750,000 to fund the project, creating an anticipated $1.5 million budget for the upgrades. 

 

If you're interested in learning more or sharing your views about the plan, you’re about to get the chance! CPRD and NDPS are holding a public forum at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the School District Office (near the park), 714 E. Sixth Street, Newberg. Notices about the proposed land-use changes will be mailed to area residents as part of the land-use process.

 

Contacts:
An aerial view of the park by Bryan Joyce
Preliminary Site Plan

Renne Park Project: Frequently Asked Questions


How will the Renne Parke Project construction affect The Newberg Old-Fashioned Festival (NOFF)?

CPRD, NDPS, and the City of Newberg will work together to arrange the staging of NOFF.  Due to the construction of the Edwards cafeteria and new school buildings near Renne Park, the festival has looked different the past few years. We will collaboratively work with Newberg entities to make sure the community is still able to enjoy the NOFF festival.


Will the project include upgrades to the baseball field?

Currently, the baseball fields are not part of the renovation. Renne Park is a large park, and there is not enough funding in this project phase to turf the baseball fields. This might happen in a future, separate phase of the Renne Park Project, but as of right now, the fields will not be turfed due to limited funds. The baseball fields at Renne Park are maintained by Newberg Baseball. They are a separate organization from NDPS and CPRD and use the fields at the School District’s discretion. 


Will dogs be allowed in the park?

This will remain a public park and “no dogs” signage will continue to be posted (unless NDPS has other plans? As owners of the park). There will not be a fence placed around the field. 


How will the construction affect the 2025 Edwards Jogathon?

The Jogathon will be able to take place.


Will any trees be removed?

The trees will stay. They were evaluated and are healthy, and they offer great shade.