City opens new pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Park on Sept. 20

City opens new pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Park on Sept. 20

September 12, 2025

The City will celebrate the grand reopening of Oakbrook Community Park (3103 N.E. 99th Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, pickleball demonstration, free giveaways and light refreshments. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning with remarks from Mayor McEnerny-Ogle.

The improvements mark the completion of Phase 1 of the Oakbrook Community Park Master Plan, a $3 million investment shaped by community feedback that began in 2022. Highlights include a wetlands-themed inclusive playground, the first dedicated pickleball courts in a City park, a Portland Loo restroom, a nature play area, new sidewalks and ADA parking, and habitat-friendly landscaping.

Oakbrook is the fourth inclusive playground built by the City since 2023 and the first located in central Vancouver, expanding access to more neighborhoods across the city.

"This project represents what's possible when we work together," said Park Developer, Roman Gutierrez. "The Oakbrook community has helped guide every step of this plan, from selecting amenities to refining the design. We are grateful for their partnership and their passion for this park, and we are excited to celebrate these new features that make the park more welcoming and accessible for everyone."

Future phases of the master plan will be completed as funding becomes available. The final $1.8 million phase is planned to include a basketball court, tennis court resurfacing, a playground splash pad, a fitness area and a picnic shelter.

The Oakbrook Park reopening event is free and open to all.

For more information about this project, visit https://www.beheardvancouver.org/oakbrook.

Media contact: Melody Burton, Senior Communications [email protected], 360-869-8746