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
Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation will use this grant to replace Carkeek Park’s existing pedestrian bridge. This bridge provides the only safe, park access point over the active railroad tracks to the beach. The new cable stayed style bridge will be fully accessible with a ramp leading to a viewing platform. The primary recreation opportunity provided by this grant is water access.