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Col. Park Regional Youth Skate/Bike Park
- Status
- Funded in 2005
The project will provide a safe regional facility for youth to skateboard, in-line skate and ride BMX bikes, hold skating and bicycling competitions and shoot hoops. The site is within the east end of Columbia Park on a currently under utilized 'old' concrete tennis court. It is planned to place a pre-engineered steel ramp system on a double set of 1960's concrete tennis courts. The park would have evening lighting. Col. Park is located within the center of the Tri-Cities and has transit service to both ends of the park. From those locations youth can ride safe bike paths to the Skate/Bike Park location. The site is adjacent to existing year-round restroom facilities, a seasonal concession stand, other regional family activities and there is adequate parking for those who have vehicle transportation. This location will keep the youth part of other family activities and with the existing park infrastructure, allows a large facility to be placed to serve the needs of all 'wheeled' youth riding sports at a low cost. The pre-engineered steel system allows modification of the ramp location and low maintenance of the ramps. It allows for easier conversion in the future, for different uses and the addition of ramps as use demands. The Tri-Cities has one small skate park in Kennewick that is over utilized. This proposal will design for, and has room to accommodate, all 'wheeled' users.
Location
On SR-240 enter Columbia Park at the Edison Street Interchange, proceed east on the park road, Columbia Park Trail, to the concrete courts just past the Lampson Pits parking lot and Stage. Courts are on the east side of the road or to your left as you drive.
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Col. Park Regional Youth Skate/Bike Park
- The project will provide a safe regional facility for youth to skateboard, in-line skate and ride BMX bikes, hold skating and bicycling competitions and shoot hoops. The site is within the east end of Columbia Park on a currently under utilized 'old' concrete tennis court. It is planned to place a pre-engineered steel ramp system on a double set of 1960's concrete tennis courts. The park would have evening lighting. Col. Park is located within the center of the Tri-Cities and has transit service to both ends of the park. From those locations youth can ride safe bike paths to the Skate/Bike Park location. The site is adjacent to existing year-round restroom facilities, a seasonal concession stand, other regional family activities and there is adequate parking for those who have vehicle transportation. This location will keep the youth part of other family activities and with the existing park infrastructure, allows a large facility to be placed to serve the needs of all 'wheeled' youth riding sports at a low cost. The pre-engineered steel system allows modification of the ramp location and low maintenance of the ramps. It allows for easier conversion in the future, for different uses and the addition of ramps as use demands. The Tri-Cities has one small skate park in Kennewick that is over utilized. This proposal will design for, and has room to accommodate, all 'wheeled' users.
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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.
