Storybook Hollow Park: Ridgefield's Community-Driven Dream

It's April 6th.

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I'm Corey with The Story.

Richfield just unveiled the first phase of Storybook Hollow Park, a 15 acre gym on North

13th Street that's all about community vibes.

Unlike typical city planned spots, this one came straight from residents, local boards,

and officials working together on the design.

It's got playful features like a massive 35-foot green slide that had everyone buzzing

at the March 31st celebration.

The parks coming from HSR Capital, a Vancouver developer building it as part of their Paradise

Point subdivision.

Once this phase wraps, they'll hand it over to the city, which will take on maintenance

and operations.

Leaders say they maximize the budget for real value, turning a big opportunity into something

special.

Folks are loving it, with the mayor calling it one of Richfield's most unique parks and

years.

Not the city's vision alone, but the community's dream made real.

HSR CEO sees it as a family legacy, something to share with kids, and feel proud about for

generations.

This goes back to Richfield's 2016 comprehensive plan, which set aside about 15 acres for parks

as the area grew.

The mayor noted it's been a long time coming, and the ribbon cutting turned fun with official

sliding down that big slide, just like the kids.

Harry Bakalo lives up to its name with that whimsical energy, ready for trails, wildlife

spots, and more in future phases as funding rolls in.

It's setting the stage for plenty of local stories ahead.