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
Metro Parks Tacoma will use this grant to develop a fitness and gathering space at First Creek Community Park in the City of Tacoma’s Eastside Neighborhood in Pierce County. This project will serve as a trailhead for the adjacent Pipeline Trail. Metro Parks Tacoma will install circulation paths, fitness equipment, nature play elements, signage, cycling support amenitites, seating, and picnic tables. The sponsor will also construct a pedestrian entry to Swan Creek Park, remove invasive weeds, and perform landscaping improvements. The primary recreational opportunities supported by this project are exercising, playing, picnicking, biking, and community gathering.