Parklane Park: Transforming a Former Quarry into a Recreational Landmark
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When design hit the 30% mark for the Parklane Park Development Project in East Portland, Ore., the estimated cost escalated to almost $30 million from the original estimate of $8 million.
ProjectsBest Projects2025 Best of the Best Winners Parklane Park: Transforming a Former Quarry into a Recreational Landmark By Aileen Cho Photo courtesy Stacy Witbeck March 13, 2026 Parklane Park Portland, Ore. Landscape/Urban Development Submitted by: Stacy Witbeck Region: ENR West Owner: Portland Parks & Recreation Lead Design Firm: Walker Macy General Contractor: Stacy Witbeck Civil Engineer: Standridge Inc. Structural Engineer: Grummel Engineering MEP Engineer: PAE Skate Park Designer: Grindline Skateparks Irrigation: Landarc Associates When design hit the 30% mark for the Parklane Park Development Project in East Portland, Ore., the estimated cost escalated to almost $30 million from the original estimate of $8 million. But collaboration between owner, designer and contractor ameliorated that cost by some $10 million and eventually fulfilled a community vision that began over a decade ago. A 5-acre park built on a former quarry is now a 25-acre park that includes a community garden, off-leash dog area, pavilion, soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, skate park, restrooms, splash pad, three playgrounds and a covered picnic area along with public art installations and hundreds of trees, providing space for hundreds of children in an inclusive, nurturing environment. Stacy Witbeck, the construction manager-general contractor, worked with Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR) and lead designer Walker Macy for three years in preconstruction “figuring out how to make thi...