McCormick Park ready for summer concerts and bigger events

McCormick Park is the largest park in St. Helens, but it previously did not have sufficient electrical capacity to accommodate large-scale events requiring significant electrical power. As part of the project, the Columbia River PUD upgraded its electrical service line to the park. Peak Electric Group, LLC then installed new meter service and circuit breaker panels in addition to multiple outlets for 50 amp and 120 volt connections.

These upgrades will help facilitate large community events where groups and vendors require significant power supply. The improvements can also be used by individuals or groups who rent the park through a special use permit to host private or public events.

To help limit congestion in the St. Helens Riverfront District during construction of the waterfront redevelopment, St. Helens City Council announced that the annual 13 Nights on the River summer concert series and community events Independence Day would be held at McCormick Park in 2024.

Columbia River PUD offers its economic development grant to local nonprofit entities engaged in promoting economic development activities. The goal of the Economic Development Grant Program is to create economic opportunities that enable our communities and diverse organizations to thrive.