Daybreak Park Lower Section Closes Aug. 3

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  The lower portion of Daybreak Regional Park west of Northeast Daybreak Road will close starting Aug. 3“The lower portion of Daybreak Regional Park, west of Northeast Daybreak Road, will close beginning Aug. 3 for construction activities related to the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project, being led by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.”
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  The closure will run through Oct. 15“The lower portion of Daybreak Regional Park, west of Northeast Daybreak Road, will close beginning Aug. 3 for construction activities related to the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project, being led by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. The park will reopen on Oct. 15.”
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  The closure affects the area near the river“The lower portion of Daybreak Regional Park, west of Northeast Daybreak Road, will close beginning Aug. 3 for construction activities related to the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project, being led by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. The park will reopen on Oct. 15. During the closure, the portion of the park east (upstream) of Northeast Daybreak Road will remain open. The lower portion of the park will be closed to all visitors, including anyone attempting to access it by foot, bicycle or via the river. It is unsafe to enter closed construction areas, even when active construction isn’t visible. The construction is part of the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project, a multi-year project to restore habitat and reduce flooding and erosion along three river miles of the lower East Fork Lewis River.”
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  The park's eastern section will remain open“During the closure, the portion of the park east (upstream) of Northeast Daybreak Road will remain open.”
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  Construction includes trail relocation“Relocating a portion of the trail farther from the river to reduce erosion risk”
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  Construction includes floodplain grading“Grading a floodplain bench along the bank to increase flood storage and create additional floodplain habitat”
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  Construction includes native planting“Planting native trees and shrubs to stabilize the shoreline and provide wildlife habitat”
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  The construction aims to reduce erosion“Installing wood structures along the bank to help further reduce erosion risk”
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  The construction aims to improve habitat“The construction is part of the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project, a multi-year project to restore habitat and reduce flooding and erosion along three river miles of the lower East Fork Lewis River.”
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  The boat launch, damaged in December 2025, will remain closed after the park reopens“When the park reopens in October, the boat launch will remain closed.”
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  Repairs require additional permits due to the river's fish-bearing status“Because of the launch’s proximity to a protected, fish-bearing river, additional permitting requirements apply.”
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  There is no estimated reopening date for the boat launch“an estimated reopening date is currently unknown.”
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  Public Works will share updates on its website“Information and updates are shared on the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership's project webpage.”
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  Public Works will share updates on social media platforms“For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor.”
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  A community event is planned upon project completion“Upon completion of the East Fork Lewis River Reconnection project, the park will reopen with a community event hosted by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Clark County.”