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Chinese Reconciliation Park Phase 1
- Status
- Funded in 2005
The Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park is a unique multi-phased waterfront development project on Commencement Bay in Tacoma. The critical first phase of the development includes beach restoration to provide a natural launch site for nonmotorized watercraft including a site for the annual dragon boat races. The beach restoration will also provide a natural wading area. A shower facility, picnic area, trails, asphalt non motorized ramp and large parking area will complement and provide support for these activities. Restroom facilities are nearby and will be added to this park at a later phase. The 2 mile Ruston Way linear, urban waterfront parks are heavily used year round by residents and visitors to the region. Long term plans provide for trail linkages between downtown Tacoma and Point Defiance with several trails extending through the gulches along Commencement Bay. When completed, this park will blend outdoor recreation opportunities with the historical recognition and reconciliation of the expulsion of the Chinese from Tacoma in 1885. In addition to this stand alone proposal two additional grants will be sought this year 1) An ALEA for shoreland trail extension and intertidal area development and 2) A Washington Heritage Grant for interpretive elements, decorative plaza and walkways. All grants are stand alone yet complementary. The two IAC grants provide critical overall site work that once completed will make foundation grants for the additional features much more competitive.
Location
From I-5 take the City Center exit onto SR 705 then take Schuster Parkway exit to Ruston Way. Turn left into the first parking area adjacent to the railroad tracks. Follow the road along the railroad tracks to Commencement Park parking lot. The entire site is surrounded by chain link fence but accessible by foot. This application begins at the fence and extends to the beach area. It includes 1/2 of knoll area.
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Chinese Reconciliation Park Phase 1
- The Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park is a unique multi-phased waterfront development project on Commencement Bay in Tacoma. The critical first phase of the development includes beach restoration to provide a natural launch site for nonmotorized watercraft including a site for the annual dragon boat races. The beach restoration will also provide a natural wading area. A shower facility, picnic area, trails, asphalt non motorized ramp and large parking area will complement and provide support for these activities. Restroom facilities are nearby and will be added to this park at a later phase. The 2 mile Ruston Way linear, urban waterfront parks are heavily used year round by residents and visitors to the region. Long term plans provide for trail linkages between downtown Tacoma and Point Defiance with several trails extending through the gulches along Commencement Bay. When completed, this park will blend outdoor recreation opportunities with the historical recognition and reconciliation of the expulsion of the Chinese from Tacoma in 1885. In addition to this stand alone proposal two additional grants will be sought this year 1) An ALEA for shoreland trail extension and intertidal area development and 2) A Washington Heritage Grant for interpretive elements, decorative plaza and walkways. All grants are stand alone yet complementary. The two IAC grants provide critical overall site work that once completed will make foundation grants for the additional features much more competitive.
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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.
