Horse Heaven Hills Park, Phase 2

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 second phase development in Benton County expands the basic park components of this city/ school district partnership project by adding tennis and basketball courts, trails, and group camping facilities.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Kennewick Parks & Rec Dept Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $60,000.00 Applicant Match: $60,000.00 Project Type: Development County: Benton Legislative District: 8 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 96-056

Location Details

W. 31st Ave. and S. Yelm Street, north of Horse Heaven Middle School in south central Kennewick. South on Vancouver Street to right on West 31st Ave., 2 blocks to park (on left).

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.