Cloney Park Inclusive Playground

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Local Parks grants help protect these symbols of vibrant communities, providing places for families to gather and play and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in an era when people spend increasing amounts of their time inside. The WWRP is the largest source of local parks funding in Washington, helping communities fund the acquisition, development, and renovation of vital recreation areas and green spaces.

Project Highlights

The City of Longview Parks & Recreation Department will use grant funding for improvements at a 2.14 section of Cloney Park, located within the city of Longview in Cowlitz County. The development project will include a fully inclusive playground, providing a welcoming space to gather and play that is not only accessible to those with disabilities, but physically, socially, & emotionally inviting to all. Supporting elements, including a new restroom and parking lot will be installed, as well as a large Picnic Pavilion and welcoming landscaping. The nature-based design draws from local heritage and incorporates traditional Cowlitz Tribe and lumber industry elements into the park’s play features. This project primarily provides an engaging, outdoor recreation experience with increased play opportunities for all abilities.Located in an area that is vastly underserved in fully inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities, the Cloney Park Inclusive Playground has been identified as a priority in the 2024-2030 Longview Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan and has widespread community support. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has been involved throughout the design process, and local timber/paper product companies Weyerhaeuser and Smurfit Westrock support the project and have contributed donations to assist with matching funds. 

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Longview City of Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $500,000.00 Applicant Match: $3,670,640.00 Project Type: Development County: Cowlitz Legislative District: 19 Status: Active RCO Project # 24-1954

Location Details

Cloney Park is a linear park, running from Washington Way & Nichols Blvd to the Recreation Office located at 2920 Douglas Street. FROM I5 SOUTH -Take exit 40 toward WA-4 S/Kelso/Long Bch/Long View 0.2 mi -Turn right onto N Kelso Ave 0.7 mi -Continue onto N Pacific Ave 0.1 mi -Turn right onto Cowlitz Way 0.6 mi -Continue onto Washington Way 0.8 mi -Continue onto Louisiana St 413 ft -Use the middle lane to turn left onto 17th Ave 0.2 mi -Continue onto Washington Way 0.7 mi -Slight right to stay on Washington Way 0.3 mi -Turn left onto 28th Ave FROM I5 NORTH -Take WA-432 W to Tennant Way in Longview (3.1 mi) -Head north on I-5 N 0.1 mi -Use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 36 toward WA-432 W 0.2 mi -Use the left lane to take the WA-432 W ramp to WA-4 W/Longview/Long Bch 0.3 mi -Continue onto WA-432 W 2.5 mi -Continue on Tennant Way. Take Nichols Blvd to 28th Ave (2.0 mi) -Continue onto Tennant Way 1.0 mi -Continue straight onto Nichols Blvd 0.7 mi -Turn left onto Washington Way 0.3 mi

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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