Cultural

Astoria Nordic Heritage Park

Astoria, Oregon

Owner

Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association and The City of Astoria

Architect

The West Studio

Contractor

Rickenbach Construction

Size

0.28 acre existing City park

Services

URI provided Owner's Rep services for ASHA

ASHA worked with The City of Astoria to renovate an existing City Park into a themed park to celebrate the cultures of Nordic immigrants to the area.  The site work included grading, storm water system, irrigation and coordination with the adjacent trolley line.  The cultural features include flagpoles representing the five Nordic countries, a May pole and plaza for performances, a lighted arch, trolls, trunks, benches, and panels throughout the park describing the story of the immigrants and their impact on the region.