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Buckley/White River Multi-Use Skate Park
- Status
- Funded in 2003
This project in eastern Pierce County will create opportunities for residents of Buckley and surrounding areas such as Bonney Lake, Wilkeson, South Prairie, and Carbonado to access multiple-use youth and recreational facilities. The facility will install a playground area with equipment and a seated viewing area and skate park. It will serve the needs of skateboarders, roller bladers, and BMX bike riders. Additional features include a picnic area, paved parking, restroom facilities, a kiosk, and extensive landscaping. In the 1996 Buckley Park & Recreation Plan, the majority of survey respondents stated that additional park facilities are needed for active recreation. Respondents also indicated that the under-18 age group is in the greatest need of active recreation facilities, skateboarding, and bicycling opportunities. The park is directly adjacent to, and accessible from, the heavily-used Foothills Trail and State Route 410. The site is highly visible from all directions, located directly across from the public works facility and within two blocks of the police/fire departments. This park will fill a very large need in the area for outdoor recreation in a safe and accessible location as well as protect the historical significance, beauty and scenic environment of the abandoned railroad right of way that is now the State Route 410 corridor through Buckley. Buckley is donating the property for park purposes, valued at over $500,000.
Location
Take SR 410 traveling east to Buckley. Turn right onto Jefferson Ave. Turn left onto River Ave. The park will be located on the property between Jefferson and the Post Office on River Ave. It is across the street from the City of Buckley Public Works Dept, and within two blocks of the police/fire stations. The property is visible from SR 410, Jefferson Ave and River Ave.
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Buckley/White River Multi-Use Skate Park
- This project in eastern Pierce County will create opportunities for residents of Buckley and surrounding areas such as Bonney Lake, Wilkeson, South Prairie, and Carbonado to access multiple-use youth and recreational facilities. The facility will install a playground area with equipment and a seated viewing area and skate park. It will serve the needs of skateboarders, roller bladers, and BMX bike riders. Additional features include a picnic area, paved parking, restroom facilities, a kiosk, and extensive landscaping. In the 1996 Buckley Park & Recreation Plan, the majority of survey respondents stated that additional park facilities are needed for active recreation. Respondents also indicated that the under-18 age group is in the greatest need of active recreation facilities, skateboarding, and bicycling opportunities. The park is directly adjacent to, and accessible from, the heavily-used Foothills Trail and State Route 410. The site is highly visible from all directions, located directly across from the public works facility and within two blocks of the police/fire departments. This park will fill a very large need in the area for outdoor recreation in a safe and accessible location as well as protect the historical significance, beauty and scenic environment of the abandoned railroad right of way that is now the State Route 410 corridor through Buckley. Buckley is donating the property for park purposes, valued at over $500,000.
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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.
