Fisher Basin

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 project involves the phase 2 development of a 12-acre community park located south of a new school complex in a heavily developed residential area near Vancouver’s east city limits. The project includes a play court with 3 basketball hoops, 2 tennis courts, multi-purpose play fields, picnic tables, walking paths, benches, signing, landscaping, irrigation, and restrooms.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Vancouver Parks, Rec & CS Dept Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $299,757.00 Applicant Match: $562,468.04 Project Type: Development County: Clark Legislative District: 17 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 00-1494

Location Details

Drive east from downtown Vancouver on SR-14 to 164th Avenue. Drive north on 164th about 1.5 miles to 15th Street. Drive east on 15th Street to 192nd Avenue. Drive north on 192nd approximately 1/4 mile. Park site borders the east side of 192nd, north of Westridge Drive.

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.