New libraries, community center, park coming to Oak Lodge/Gladstone area
Clackamas County is designing and building two libraries — one in the city of Gladstone and one in the Oak Lodge service area — to meet the growing needs of residents. The two libraries will be jointly operated by the county to maximize efficiency, achieve economies of scale and provide high-quality, consistent services to all residents.
Concurrently, the North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) is repurposing the Concord School building to serve as a community center and constructing a park adjacent to the new Oak Lodge Library.
525 Portland Ave.
Design process complete
Construction: June 2023 – Aug. 2024
Adjacent to 3811 SE Concord Road
Design process complete
Construction: Jan. – Dec. 2024
3811 SE Concord Road
Design process in progress
Construction: Dec. 2023 – Spring 2025
How We Got Here
October 2017 | Clackamas County and the City of Gladstone agree to provide new library facilities and services to the residents of Gladstone and Oak Lodge library service areas |
March 2018 | North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) becomes the owner of Concord Elementary School in Oak Grove as part of a Strategic Partnership with North Clackamas School District |
November 2019 | Clackamas County and the City of Gladstone formalize intergovernmental agreement for construction and operation of the Gladstone Library |
2019-2021 | Task forces and project team conduct extensive community outreach to develop master plans for each site |
November 2021 | Board of County Commissioners agrees to use $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to proceed with building the Gladstone Library |
May 2022 | Board of County Commissioners delays construction on the libraries based on significant construction cost escalations and market volatility |
October 2022 | Board of County Commissioners approves the use of approximately $6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for construction of the Gladstone Library and up to $9 million of ARPA funds for construction of the Oak Lodge Library |
January 2023 | Board of County Commissioners approves the use of approximately $8 million from the general fund toward construction of the libraries |
May 2023 | Board of County Commissioners approves final funding plans for construction of the libraries. |
June 2023 | Gladstone Library groundbreaking ceremony |
September 2023 | Groundbreaking celebration for Oak Lodge Library and new NCPRD park |