Blue Lake Park reopens in Fairview

FAIRVIEW Ore. (KPTV) - Blue Lake Park reopened Friday, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

The popular summer spot was closed to update the aging water and sewer systems. According to Metro, visitors will now be able to launch paddleboards, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft onto the lake, which was previously prohibited.

The park was built in the 1930s. According to Metro, most of the structures were last updated in the 1960s.

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“We heard from community members that access to the lake was important to them,” says Olena Turula, who is overseeing park renovations for Metro. “Earlier this year, after engaging with neighboring property owners, Metro updated park rules so we could offer ways to access the lake that are safe and equitable for all.”

Funding for the project comes from a bond passed in 2019.

Blue Lake’s fishing pier will reopen later in June, with accessibility improvements and covered areas. More improvements are coming as well, which are scheduled to be completed in 2025. More information, as well as updates on the progress, are available here.