Crabtree Park transitioning to Yamhill County Parks in 2026

Crabtree Park, located in Dundee, is changing hands from Chehalem Park and Recreation District (CPRD) to Yamhill County Parks Department (Yamhill County), beginning this January.

This lovely, secluded park in Dundee includes a large shelter, a pond, and a small footbridge over Hess Creek. The park does not include a permanent restroom facility, and drinking water is not available. So bring a water bottle and enjoy the short but scenic Green Thumb Nature Trail in a pretty get-away spot that is accessible from town. 

BACKGROUND

Since 1968, Yamhill County has leased the park to CPRD, and CPRD has maintained the park as part of its inventory, which includes more than 20 parks in Dundee and Newberg. As this lease approached its end date, the CPRD Board of Directors and County Commissioners each considered options and mutually determined that this would be the best path forward for all.

CPRD will exit the lease on Dec. 31, 2025, and the County will begin management of the property on Jan. 1, 2026. The park will remain open during this transition.

CPRD is committed to working collaboratively with the County in order to ensure a smooth transition.