Category Overview
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
This project acquired a 154-acre site at the headwaters of the Deschutes River in southeast Thurston County. Site features lush forests, grassy meadows, two waterfalls, a 75-foot-deep gorge, and approximately 5,000 feet of frontage on the Deschutes River.