Ballard Park Acquisition
WWRP Applicant:
Seattle Parks & Rec Dept
WWRP Category:
Local Parks
Status:
Funded in 2009
WWRP Grant:
$350,000
Applicant Match:
$2,826,193
Project Type:
Acquisition
County:
King
Legislative District:
36th
Description
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department will use this grant to buy .9 acre in the densely populated Ballard area in northwest Seattle. The city has wanted this site for a park since the early 1990s but the owners have been unwilling to sell until now. They strongly support a public park being developed on their already park-like property. The Ballard area is densely populated, with fewer natural areas per capita than parts of Seattle. This is the last opportunity for the city to purchase property of this size from one owner. The city will contribute $2,826,193 in conservation futures and a voter-approved levy. (08-1292)
RCO Project Number:
08-1292
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.
