Duwamish/Green River Trail

Category Overview

Trails grants help communities and recreation areas fund the creation and improvement of trails for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. These grants help make communities more livable, create regional trails systems, and open up beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. WWRP is the largest source of trail support in the state of Washington.

Project Highlights

This aquisition will provide a link through Tukwila that connects with King County’s trail to the north and existing Tukwila and Kent trails to the south. Trail development includes a twelve-foot paved surface, soft shoulders for jogging, landscaping, and wildlife habitat enhancement.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Tukwila Parks & Rec Dept Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $226,161.00 Applicant Match: $226,161.00 Project Type: Development County: King Legislative District: 11 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 92-318

Location Details

The five sections of trail included in this application are located between I-405 and 42nd Ave. South. This trail follows the Duwamish/Green River and a portion of Interurban Avenue 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.