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Mathison Park Expansion
- Status
- Funded in 2007
Burien will use this grant to expand the use of Mathison Park from a 1-acre playground to its full 5.3 acres by constructing a trail system and picnic areas. This is the first park on the east side of the city and the largest neighborhood park in Burien. This project will provide a trail accessible to people with disabilities through the length of the park, accessible viewpoints of Mount Rainier, a looping interpretive trail suitable for exercisers, picnic areas, removal of invasive plants and a replanting of native plants. Burien will contribute $210,000.
Location
From I-5 head west on SR-518. Continue on SR-518 until it terminates and becomes S 148th Street. Turn right (north) on 1st Avenue South, go one block. Turn right on South 146th Street, go up the hill. At the top of the hill turn right into the driveway marked 533 South 146th Street.
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Mathison Park Expansion
- Burien will use this grant to expand the use of Mathison Park from a 1-acre playground to its full 5.3 acres by constructing a trail system and picnic areas. This is the first park on the east side of the city and the largest neighborhood park in Burien. This project will provide a trail accessible to people with disabilities through the length of the park, accessible viewpoints of Mount Rainier, a looping interpretive trail suitable for exercisers, picnic areas, removal of invasive plants and a replanting of native plants. Burien will contribute $210,000.
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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.
