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Sehmel Homestead
- Status
- Funded in 2002
This 95.2-acre acquisition is centrally located within the Gig Harbor/Peninsula area of Pierce County within easy access of Highway 16. The site has a variety of gentle sloping grass meadows, open space/wetlands, a small lake stocked with fish, and large forested areas - a site with great potential as a major regional park. This site will provide a multitude of recreational activities in one location so recreation enthusiasts do not have to travel across the Narrows Bridge to Tacoma or elsewhere to satisfy their recreational needs. The majority of the site (78) acres will stay virtually undisturbed for passive recreation. The remaining acreage will be developed for active recreational activities. Pierce County provided $938,000 or 65% of the total project cost.
Location
From Tacoma, take Hwy 16 across the Narrows Bridge, go approximately 6 miles north to the Burnham Drive exit. Take the Burnham exit left over Hwy 16 to the stop sign. Turn left on Sehmel Drive and follow Sehmel Drive about 3 miles to 78th Ave. NW. Turn left on 78th Ave. NW and follow for about 100 yards to entrance of property, the Sehmel Homestead.
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Sehmel Homestead
- This 95.2-acre acquisition is centrally located within the Gig Harbor/Peninsula area of Pierce County within easy access of Highway 16. The site has a variety of gentle sloping grass meadows, open space/wetlands, a small lake stocked with fish, and large forested areas - a site with great potential as a major regional park. This site will provide a multitude of recreational activities in one location so recreation enthusiasts do not have to travel across the Narrows Bridge to Tacoma or elsewhere to satisfy their recreational needs. The majority of the site (78) acres will stay virtually undisturbed for passive recreation. The remaining acreage will be developed for active recreational activities. Pierce County provided $938,000 or 65% of the total project cost.
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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.
