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Steven J Underwood Ballfield Lighting
- Status
- Funded in 2005
This project will add field lighting on a competition level softball field and build a restroom facility to serve the newly opened Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park. The park has three competition level softball fields, a parking area, and the infrastructure for future development of soccer fields, field lighting and additional parking. Maximizing field use by adding lights is critical because Des Moines has 60% fewer sports fields per capita than the surrounding cities of Federal Way, SeaTac, and Kent. Restrooms to replace the use of sani-cans will improve user and spectator comfort and site sanitation. The project improves the quality of athletic experiences by reducing conflicts between users caused by overlapping game times and daylight constraints. Having lighting to compensate for cloud cover and shortened daylight in the fall and winter months will also enhance game safety and lessen the need for local teams to search for practice and game fields away form home. Outstanding community involvement is the hallmark of Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park. Each phase of the park's development has had a broad base of support form Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation WWRP Local Parks and YAF grants, Community Development Block grants, King Count REET and Youth Sports Facility grants, South Highline Little Leagues, Des Moines Midway Soccer Club, Des Moines Legacy Foundation, Des Moines Police and Fire Fighters Guilds, Starbucks Coffee Company, and Des Moines Rotary Club.
Location
From I-5, exit at Kent-Des Moines Road (exit 149). Turn right (north) onto Pacific Highway. Turn left (west) onto South 216th Street. Turn left (south) onto 20th Avenue South. Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park is located at 21800 20th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198.
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Steven J Underwood Ballfield Lighting
- This project will add field lighting on a competition level softball field and build a restroom facility to serve the newly opened Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park. The park has three competition level softball fields, a parking area, and the infrastructure for future development of soccer fields, field lighting and additional parking. Maximizing field use by adding lights is critical because Des Moines has 60% fewer sports fields per capita than the surrounding cities of Federal Way, SeaTac, and Kent. Restrooms to replace the use of sani-cans will improve user and spectator comfort and site sanitation. The project improves the quality of athletic experiences by reducing conflicts between users caused by overlapping game times and daylight constraints. Having lighting to compensate for cloud cover and shortened daylight in the fall and winter months will also enhance game safety and lessen the need for local teams to search for practice and game fields away form home. Outstanding community involvement is the hallmark of Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park. Each phase of the park's development has had a broad base of support form Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation WWRP Local Parks and YAF grants, Community Development Block grants, King Count REET and Youth Sports Facility grants, South Highline Little Leagues, Des Moines Midway Soccer Club, Des Moines Legacy Foundation, Des Moines Police and Fire Fighters Guilds, Starbucks Coffee Company, and Des Moines Rotary Club.
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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.
