Lower Sankey Park Phase III Project

 “Providing a Safe and Vibrant Park for Kids and Adults of All Ages and Abilities” 

Sankey Park with its central and unique setting among Douglas fir trees, has been a public icon for generations; A place where families and visitors alike can build and share memories for a lifetime.

Through public outreach, the City of Sweet Home and the Park and Tree Committee have identified the need to ensure our park remains a place where families can go, feel safe and have a unique experience.

To do this, Sankey Park is currently undergoing a transition to revitalize our park to a high standard of excellence.  Evidence of this has already been completed with the addition of a new playground, accessible paths, a new plaza, the removal of unsafe trees and brush, a new parking lot, and new restrooms.

The City was awarded an Oregon Parks and Recreation Development Grant to help fund the Lower Sankey Park Phase III Project.  The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department requires the city to a provide 40% cost match of the project.  

Funding Goal:         $295,993.00

Project Components In order of Priority:

1. Bandstand (Community Event Center)           $159,500
2. ADA Accessible Trail and Landings                  $22,000
3. Dirt Trail                                                                   $3,000
4. Sidewalk                                                                $10,500
5. Lighting                                                                  $12,100
6. Security Cameras                                                 $10,000
7. Irrigation                                                                   $4,000
8. Benches                                                                   $8,000
9. Labor, Materials, Contracted Services              $66,893

Approximately $52,713 has been raised, internally, by the City of Sweet Home through the Parks Projects and Improvements budget.  We were awarded $177,080.00 through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Grant, leaving $118,397.00 remaining to raise. As of April 1st we need only $66,200! 

All Pledges and Donations need to be received by 5pm on October 31, 2024 in order to complete our grant requirements. Time is Critical. Please consider giving the most you possibly can. Named sponsorship, honorarium, and memorial opportunities are available.

All donations are tax deductible. Receipts will be provided by the City of Sweet Home.  In the event that the grant is not awarded, your donation will still be used for this project, however changes to the project may be necessary. If more donations are received than are needed for this project, excess funds will be used for other park improvements throughout the City of Sweet Home.

You can donate online by clicking the following link:  Donate Online

OR

You can print and fill out a Donation/Pledge form below.

Please send donations to:

City of Sweet Home, Attn: Angela Clegg / 3225 Main Street / Sweet Home, OR 97386  or place in the payment dropbox in the parking lot. 

Please make all donations to: City of Sweet Home, “Sankey Park Phase III”. (The park name must be specified to credit the donation to the proper account.)

For more info, call (541) 818-8029 (Angela Clegg).

Time is of the essence!  Thank you kindly for providing for generations to come.