East Hill Neighborhood Park , Ph. 2

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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

This 13.1 acre acquisition in King County expands an existing site destined to become a community park for the City of Kent’s East Hill Neighborhood.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Kent Parks, Rec & Comm Serv Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $479,443.00 Applicant Match: $479,444.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: King Legislative District: 47 Status: Active Completed RCO Project # 97-036

Location Details

10434 SE 248th (between 104th Ave. S.E. and 108th Ave. S.E.) In Kent, proceed on 104th Ave SE to east on SE 248th and proceed to park (east of Morrill Meadows Park) on north side of road.

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.