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More than 2000 local sports teams will benefit from the redevelopment of Battle Point Park.

Battle Point Park Development

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Funded in 2007
WWRP Applicant: Bainbridge Island Park Dist WWRP Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $154,325 Applicant Match: $547,000 Project Type: Development County: Kitsap  Legislative District: 23rd 

The Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District will use this grant to redevelop two soccer fields at Battle Point Park, the largest regional park on the island. Deteriorating drainage has made one field virtually unplayable. Redeveloping the fields will increase use, benefiting more than 2,000 local soccer and lacrosse players, and reduce maintenance. The park district will contribute more than $1 million in cash, voter-approved bonds, labor, and donated cash and labor.

RCO Project Number: 06-2065

Location

From Seattle - Bainbridge Ferry, on Bainbridge Is.: North on St. Rt. #305 - Lt. at High School Rd. continue to Miller Rd. - Rt. at Miller - Lt. at Arrow Point and continue to Battle Point Park.

Red Marker Battle Point Park Development
The Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District will use this grant to redevelop two soccer fields at Battle Point Park, the largest regional park on the island. Deteriorating drainage has made one field virtually unplayable. Redeveloping the fields will increase use, benefiting more than 2,000 local soccer and lacrosse players, and reduce maintenance. The park district will contribute more than $1 million in cash, voter-approved bonds, labor, and donated cash and labor.
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What is the WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.

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