Jim Ellis Memorial Park – Preston Mill Dev

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

The CXT restroom and parking lot were completed in May 2023. Other then significant delays receiving the CXT restroom due to supply chain issues, there were no changes to the proposed improvements in the RCO Grant

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: King County DNR & Parks Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $202,000.00 Applicant Match: $202,400.00 Project Type: Development County: King Legislative District: 5 Status: Completed RCO Project # 16-1740

Location Details

Following I-90 east, exit at Exit 22 (SE 82nd St) Preston. Take SE High Point Way to Preston Fall City Road SE and park will be on the right.

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.