Longview, WA– As part of the ongoing effort to improve Willow Grove Park, the Port of Longview Board of Commissioners has created a Park Advisory Committee to guide future improvements at the Park.

While the Board of Commissioners will to be responsible for final decisions related to the Park, the volunteer committee will advise and make recommendations to the Board on activities such as policies, capital improvements and events.

“This committee will be invaluable in guiding improvements for Willow Grove,” said Commission President Bob Bagaason. “We’ve received a great deal of feedback from the public this past year, and are eager to give them a voice as we make additional improvements to the Park in coming years.”

The Parks Advisory Committee will be comprised of five members of the public to be selected by the Commission, and will be composed of one Willow Grove resident, one education/student representative and one member from each of the three Port District areas.

Applications will be accepted July 22 through July 31, 2016. The application form and additional information can be found on the Port’s website, http://www.portoflongview.com/Community/WillowGroveParkBoatLaunch.aspx

### ABOUT THE PORT OF LONGVIEW The Port of Longview is the first full-service operating port with strategic transportation connections on the deep-draft shipping channel in southwest State. The Port is located just 66 river miles from the Pacific Ocean, 120 driving miles from , Washington, and 40 driving miles from Portland, Oregon. Port facilities include eight marine terminals and waterfront industrial property with direct connections to main-line rail and interstate highway. Cargo handling specialties include bulk cargos and breakbulk commodities.