POULSBO — For now it’s simply known by its location, but that could change as early as Jan. 17 for one of Little Norway’s newest unnamed parks.

The two acres at the intersection of 7th and Iverson streets was designated as a city park after it failed to materialize as a suitable city hall location.

Before the park’s master plan, which is being prepared by Larson Casteel of Kingston, goes before the council, the public will have one last chance to comment on the park’s future from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Poulsbo Recreation Center, 19450 Front St.

“This could be the last chance to have some input on what’s going on,” said city parks and recreation department director Mary McCluskey.

In November, representatives from Larson Casteel presented three options for the park to the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission, but due to the inclement weather not many people attended, McCluskey said.

Those options will be on display again today as those interested in commenting on the park’s future will be able to ask questions and provide input in a casual setting, she said.

One option includes saving the small house on the property and another option would raze the structure, she said.

People have expressed support of both options, so that will be one of the decisions the council must make regarding the parks future, McCluskey said.

However, one certainty for the park’s future is it won’t have any playground equipment, she said.

“It’s definitely going to be more passive,” she said. “There is no playground equipment in any of the options, because only a small percentage of those surveyed requested it.”

Another challenge associated with developing the park is Dogfish Creek, which runs through the middle of the property, she said.

“We’re going to have to have setbacks (on structures and amenities) in accordance with the new Critical Areas Ordinance,” she said. The setbacks, she noted, will most likely be 75 feet.

The master plan could be finalized as early as Jan. 17, and McCluskey said the goal is to have it completed no later than March, so the city can pursue grant funding for the park.

Councilwoman Kimberlee Crowder said she hopes people will take advantage of the opportunity to express their desires for the park, which is nestled between commercial and residential development.

“It could be so much for so many people,” Crowder said. “I would love to see it used for the farmers market.”

Fellow Councilwoman Connie Lord said it is very important for all residents to make their views known about the park’s future.

“I think it’s going to be a valuable experience, and there will be a couple of options to look at,” Lord said.

Larson Casteel has done an outstanding job of developing conceptual plans for the park based upon earlier input from residents and city officials, she said.

“It’s an opportunity for us to preserve the creek, and it’s just really a win-win,” she said. “I’m thrilled that the public gets to use it.”