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Knight Forest Acquisition
- Status
- Funded in 2011
The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District will use this grant to buy 18.79 acres, known as the Knight Forest, next to the Harbor Family Park on the Gig Harbor peninsula. The forest will add trails and natural areas to the Harbor Family Park site, which will have ball fields and other recreation elements. The surrounding area is the most densely populated area of the peninsula outside of Gig Harbor, with public and private elementary schools nearby. The owners are selling the property and have obtained a logging permit. The district will contribute $381,833 in donations of cash and land.
Learn more about the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation behind this project at http://www.gigharborfoundation.org/
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Knight Forest Acquisition
- The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District will use this grant to buy 18.79 acres, known as the Knight Forest, next to the Harbor Family Park on the Gig Harbor peninsula. The forest will add trails and natural areas to the Harbor Family Park site, which will have ball fields and other recreation elements. The surrounding area is the most densely populated area of the peninsula outside of Gig Harbor, with public and private elementary schools nearby. The owners are selling the property and have obtained a logging permit. The district will contribute $381,833 in donations of cash and land.
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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.
