Sudent Spotlights

Building a Virtual Operations Manual for Facility Operations​

Create a process map and decision tool for alternative funding that guides grant selection and expands program access by reducing participant costs.

Determine the best uses for the future Basalt Creek Park within the Portland Metropolitan area

Standardize and align public-facing, staff, and on-site information for outdoor rentable sites to ensure accurate, consistent, and up-to-date reservation details and improve user experience.

Create a three-part public water safety education series in partnership with local and national organizations to deliver engaging, expert-led instruction on safe recreation in pools, waterways, lakes, and coastal environments.

Establish a pilot native plant propagation garden at the Lasich property to supply park maintenance projects with locally grown plant material, reduce external sourcing, and model a sustainable in-house production system.

Develop an engaging, interactive handbook with a game-based activity system that educates children and families about water safety while promoting participation in Portland Parks & Recreation’s aquatic programs.

Design a community-created rooftop mural that increases visibility of Montavilla Community Center, engages local artists and residents, and builds an ongoing program for community involvement and site awareness.

Create a set of neurodiversity support kits and accompanying staff education materials that promote inclusion, enhance workplace accessibility, and strengthen understanding of neurodiverse experiences across THPRD programs and teams.

Develop an improved methodology for calculating natural area replacement value that better reflects true land and restoration costs for financial planning and prioritization.

Expand and strengthen youth environmental workforce pathways by enhancing THPRD internships, building regional partnerships, and improving job transitions for BIPOC youth.

Develop a management and stewardship plan for Hubert K. McBee Park & Campground that supports sustainable recreation, protects natural resources, and strengthens regional trail and park connectivity.​

Create a centralized manual that standardizes training, improves information access, and supports efficient and coordinated land stewardship operations.

Create an operations manual that consolidates procedures and best practices for Wilsonville’s aquatic features to support staff operations and maintenance.

Redesign the patron feedback system to create a streamlined, trackable process for collecting, responding to, and archiving comments and suggestions to improve service quality and accountability.

Redesign and streamline the Memorial Donation Program by updating forms, improving communication, and creating a public-facing memorial map to make the process more accessible and consistent.

Evaluate and align THPRD’s park level-of-service methodology with its 2023 Comprehensive Plan goals and identify alternative approaches for more effective resource allocation and decision-making.