Category Overview
Washington is famous for its gorgeous and abundant waterways, from the Salish Sea to the Nisqually River, but many communities lack open public beaches and waterfronts where everyone can enjoy picnicking, swimming, paddling, boating, and angling. Water Access projects fund public shoreline access, boat launches, and fishing docks to create more opportunities for water recreation.
Project Highlights
The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department successfully acquired and preserved 31.25 acres of land along the Spokane River, including more than three-quarters of a mile of shoreline along the Spokane River, less than 2 miles from downtown.This project also included the completion of a cultural resource survey as well as installation of boundary signs (3) and boulders to restrict motorized access to the site. The acquisition of this critical property will preserve the opportunity for Spokane Parks and Recreation Department to improve ADA access to the Spokane River, connect soft surface trails and relocate the Centennial Trail off surface streets in that section as funding and further studies may allow.