Kaiser Woods Acquisition and Development

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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 City of Olympia will use this grant to fund the acquisition of 2.5 acres and development of a main access point at Kaiser Woods Park. The development portion of this grant includes mountain biking and hiking trails, park amenities, parking and a vault restroom. The primary recreational opportunity provided by this grant is active recreation.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Olympia City of Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $673,497.00 Applicant Match: $1,466,413.00 Project Type: Acquisition & Development County: Thurston Legislative District: 22 Status: Active RCO Project # 22-1543

Location Details

From Highway 101N. take the Black Lake Boulevard exit. Turn left onto Black Lake Boulevard. In 0.83 miles turn right onto gravel driveway. Drive along gravel driveway past the church and park land is located 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.