3840 Oregon Avenue North Property (adjacent to Lions Park)

In June 2024, the New Hope Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved a purchase agreement for the single-family home at 3840 Oregon Ave North. The property, located at the northwest corner of Lions Park was previously a rental before the vacant property was listed for sale. The 1,940-square-foot, single-family home, built in 1959, sat on a 0.29-acre parcel of land bordered entirely by the park. The acquisition of this property presented a unique opportunity to expand the New Hope parks system. Once acquired, the existing home was demolished, and the land was rezoned to Government, Park, and Open Space (GPO) and incorporated into Lions Park.
 
This acquisition aligned with the goals outlined in New Hope's 2040 Comprehensive Plan to expand New Hope’s park system, considering the limited potential for acquiring additional parkland within the city. 

The City took ownership mid-July, and prior to demolition of the house, the police and fire departments used the property for training exercises. 

The park is currently home to two ballfields, a basketball court, an off-leash dog park/hockey rink, horseshoe courts, walking paths, play equipment, and an enclosed park shelter. The park is one of New Hope’s 18 parks, with the City maintaining more than 200 acres of green space.

Later this year, staff will be distributing a survey to neighbors to solicit feedback on how the land can be used in the future. Until plans for the area are determined, the space will remain as an open area with grass.