In 2018, voters passed a $120 million Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space bond. Renovations and improvements slated for Historic Oak View focus on modernizing the park’s Visitor Center, adding a classroom and improving the park’s popular Farmer’s Corner play area. Additionally, the bond will replace the park’s Bluebird Shelter with a new 100-person capacity shelter. A new facility maintenance building will be added to the site to further facilitate the care and upkeep of the grounds, buildings, gardens and livestock. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by summer 2027. The total investment for Historic Oak View County Park is approximately $4.5 million.
Visitors Center
Classroom addition
The new Visitors Center will feature a classroom for park led public programs and a shared community space for daily park visitor use.
Improved play area
The current Farmer's Corner will upgrade to a dedicated space for additional interactive play opportunities for preschool age children.
Accessible restroom access
An accessible entrance to the center's restroom will be added in proximity to the parking lot, which will remain open during daylight hours.
Bluebird Shelter
100-person capacity
Complete replacement of current shelter with double the capacity. Designed for larger groups, including school groups, or multi-family use.
Added parking
Expansion of current shelter parking area.
Increased accessibility
Additional accessible parking, shelter and grill access, and picnic tables added to the new shelter.
Maintenance Facility
Dedicated workspace for Operations staff
This brand-new facility will significantly upgrade the workspace that centers the park's operations, facility and landscape maintenance.
Creation of large shop, equipment storage and shop yard
New facility will include a much-needed shop area, with ample equipment storage and a secure shop yard for maintenance materials.
Expanded staff breakroom and meeting space
Creation of a breakroom that can accommodate the entire staff for breaks and meetings.
Additional Improvements
Increased parking
More parking spaces added to the main parking area, including dedicated bus parking.
Increase of accessible walkways
Expansion of walkways between the shelter and visitors center and the historic buildings.
Public Art
Plans are in progress for a mural feature in the new Visitors Center.