Ellsworth Park

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

Purchase of 3 acres of a 5.5-acre community park site adjacent to Ellsworth Elementary School, one-half mile east of Vancouver city limits.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Vancouver Parks, Rec & CS Dept Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $92,262.00 Applicant Match: $92,262.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Clark Legislative District: 49 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 92-330

Location Details

Exit #28 from I-205 - go west on Mill Plain to SE 105th Ave (Ellsworth Road). Site is southside of Ellsworth Elementary.

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.