Austin Point Water Recreation Park

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 Port of Woodland will use this grant to improve access and develop new recreation opportunities at Austin Point. The project includes parking, fish cleaning station, restrooms, lighting, viewpoints with shaded structures, paths for river access, and trail system around the outside of the existing wetland area. The primary opportunity supported by this project is access to water recreation.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Woodland Port of Category: Water Access WWRP Grant: $1,257,418.00 Applicant Match: $338,281.00 Project Type: Development County: Cowlitz Legislative District: 20 Status: Active RCO Project # 24-1758

Location Details

I-5 South, head south to Schurman Way, and enter round about. Exit roundabout at Dike Access Road and head west. Dike Access road to outside city limits, to Y-intersection and head south on Dike Road. Follow road approximately 3 miles to Bend in road at Austin Point.

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.