Cape Disappointment – Seaview Dunes Acquisition

Category Overview

State Parks grants help preserve and develop our state’s best outdoor recreation areas by funding new campgrounds and amenities to increase the capacity of our parks, creating new parks, improving park resources, and protecting historical areas. These grants help our state continue to develop our world-class parks system to share our cultural heritage and natural treasures with all of its visitors.

Project Highlights

State Parks used this grant to acquire 15.28 acres, including about 550 feet of oceanfront in the Seaview Dunes area on the Long Beach Peninsula. The property is located within the long-term boundary for Cape Disappointment State Park and the acquisition will help insure perpetual public access to the ocean.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: State Parks Category: State Parks WWRP Grant: $1,356,270.82 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Pacific Legislative District: 19 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 10-1306

Location Details

At the intersection of Highways 101 and 103 in Long Beach, turn south on Highway 101. Turn right (west) at 30th Street and left at WIllows Road; turn right up the driveway to the condominiums - viewed from the top of the road, the property is the undeveloped land west of the development. For pedestrian access, continue west on 30th Street to the Discovery Trail. Park at the trailhead and walk south.

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.