Duthie Hill Park Trailhead Development

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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

King County DNR and Parks used this grant to construct a parking lot and staging area at Duthie Hill Park, a 120 acre square-shaped park north of the I-90 corridor on the Sammamish Plateau. It is the region’s first mountain bike skills park. This project allowed King County DNR and Parks to construct a 75-vehicle parking lot and staging area, install signage and park furniture. The primary recreation opportunity provided by this project is related to mountain biking.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: King County DNR & Parks Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $317,477.00 Applicant Match: $317,477.00 Project Type: Development County: King Legislative District: 5 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 10-1321

Location Details

To get to the worksite from I-90, take exit 18 for E Sunset Way/Highlands Dr. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Highlands Dr NE and merge onto Highlands Dr NE. Continue onto 238th Ave SE. Turn right at SE Issaquah Fall City Rd. Turn right to stay on SE Issaquah Fall City Rd. The worksite will be off to the left about a 1/4 of a mile.

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.