Property with potential

In September 2014 the Washougal City Council voted to approve the $599,000 purchase of approximately 17 acres west of 32nd and Q streets from the Schmid family, with the goal of turning the 17.81 acre property into what will become the city’s largest park.

After going through a lengthy process, which included the removal and replacement of soil that had been contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, the city finally closed on the purchase earlier this month. A public event marking the finalization of the land transfer is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m.