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New playground equipment at Klemgard Park.

Klemgard Park Renovation

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Funded in 2005
WWRP Applicant: Whitman County Parks & Rec WWRP Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $96,500 Applicant Match: $96,500 Project Type: Development County: Whitman  Legislative District: 9th 

The projects primary purpose is to renovate and provide accessibility to Klemgard County Park facilities and replace the bridge which accesses half of the park property, including the park's hiking trail, small picnic shelters, and restroom facilities. The aging structures, many of which date back to the development of the park in the early 1970's, are in need of replacement. This provides an opportunity to improve the accessibility of the park facilities. The following components will take place as part of this proposed grant funded project: replace current (failing) bridge crossing with an accessible and functional utility bridge; remove and replace existing restrooms and install accessible restrooms;and remove the existing (failing) play structure and surface material and install an accessible play structure and surfacing.

RCO Project Number: 04-1214

Location

Heading south out of Colfax, WA on Highway 195 travel 7 miles and turn right on Hamilton Hill Rd. Go roughly 2 miles and turn right on Upper Union Flat Creek Rd. Go another mile and the park is located on the left. Welcome to Klemgard County Park. GPS in parking lot adjacent to disabled parking stals: lat: 46.77073N long: 117.3W

Red Marker Klemgard Park Renovation
The projects primary purpose is to renovate and provide accessibility to Klemgard County Park facilities and replace the bridge which accesses half of the park property, including the park's hiking trail, small picnic shelters, and restroom facilities. The aging structures, many of which date back to the development of the park in the early 1970's, are in need of replacement. This provides an opportunity to improve the accessibility of the park facilities. The following components will take place as part of this proposed grant funded project: replace current (failing) bridge crossing with an accessible and functional utility bridge; remove and replace existing restrooms and install accessible restrooms;and remove the existing (failing) play structure and surface material and install an accessible play structure and surfacing.
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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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