The Bellevue City Council officially approved Bellevue Airfield Park as the name for three parcels in the Eastgate area, just north of Interstate 90. The land was formerly owned by Boeing, the Bellevue School District and the city’s utilities department.

Councilmembers also adopted a master plan that will guide development of the new park in phases over many years.

At 27.5 acres, Airfield Park will be one of the larger of the nearly 80 city-owned parks and recreational facilities.

Once fully developed, the park will have lighted, synthetic turf, sports fields; wooded picnic areas and trail connections; a playground; restrooms and parking; stormwater ponds; and buffers between the park and nearby residences.

Also approved by the council is an expansion of the off-leash dog area at Robinswood Park, which will grow from 1.75 to 5.75 acres.

The total cost to implement the master plan is estimated at $23 million, but only $1.6 million is available to complete the design and permitting work for Phase 1 of the project.