Marys River Boardwalk Before  The 2011 Flood

This boardwalk is part of an important interconnected trail system that was a requirement of development for the Brooklane Estates sub-division.  The trail was constructed in 2003 as an elevated boardwalk designed to protect the natural resource, the wetlands. The boardwalk was destroyed in the flood of 2011. The City has received a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for 75% ($193,910) of the cost to replace the boardwalk. However, these funds require a 25% ($64,637) match. The money for the match must be collected by June 2014 so that the project can be completed by November 2014. The Friends are actively working with the neighborhoods and have collected more than $10,000 for this project. Parks and Recreation Department has allocated $20,000 for this project and the City of Corvallis Budget Commission has recommended allocating $35,000.  This funding will complete the funding for this project.  Additional money raised will be used to enhance the project.  The  hope is that eventually the boardwalk can be extended to cross the Marys River and a small parking area can be constructed.

Marys River Boardwalk Project Detail – Footings

The project is almost complete! Marys River Boardwalk ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the boardwalk on September 22nd, at 10 AM.