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Wright Park Spray and Playground

Status
Funded in 2009
WWRP Applicant: Tacoma MPD WWRP Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $500,000 Applicant Match: $1,075,149 Project Type: Development County: Pierce  Legislative District: 27th 

The Tacoma Metropolitan Park District will use this grant to replace a 50-year-old wading pool with a spray ground and install a new playground in Wright Park. The park hosts many community events and is the location for the summer playground and free lunch program, serving about 4,000 children each summer. The spray ground will provide a safe and unique water play area. The park district will contribute $1,075,149 in voter-approved bonds, cash donations, and a private grant. (08-1091)

RCO Project Number: 08-1091

Location

I-5, merge to I-705 City Center. Take Stadium Way exit left. Turn right onto Stadium Way South. Turn left onto South 4th Street. Turn left onto Tacoma Avenue South. Turn right onto 6th Avenue. Turn right onto South I Street.

Red Marker Wright Park Spray and Playground
The Tacoma Metropolitan Park District will use this grant to replace a 50-year-old wading pool with a spray ground and install a new playground in Wright Park. The park hosts many community events and is the location for the summer playground and free lunch program, serving about 4,000 children each summer. The spray ground will provide a safe and unique water play area. The park district will contribute $1,075,149 in voter-approved bonds, cash donations, and a private grant. (08-1091)
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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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