Lake Sammamish Picnic Area–Sunset Beach Phase 7

Category Overview

State Parks grants help preserve and develop our state’s best outdoor recreation areas by funding new campgrounds and amenities to increase the capacity of our parks, creating new parks, improving park resources, and protecting historical areas. These grants help our state continue to develop our world-class parks system to share our cultural heritage and natural treasures with all of its visitors.

Project Highlights

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission implemented a project to redevelop the Sunset Beach area of Lake Sammamish State Park. The project elements included three new kitchen shelters installed that are accessible in addition to accessible picnic tables and were added near the beach and the parking area. Overhead shelters were added near the existing playground area. New dedicated ADA parking spaces were added to the existing parking lot and route of travel improvements were made for accessibility. Landscaping was incorporated into the developed area of Sunset Beach and a wetland buffer mitigation area was planted adjacent to Issaquah Creek.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: State Parks Category: State Parks WWRP Grant: $2,739,500.00 Applicant Match: $2,760,250.00 Project Type: Development County: King Legislative District: 41 Status: Completed RCO Project # 16-1975

Location Details

From I-90, take exit 15, and turn north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left on NW Sammamish Road, and turn right into Lake Sammamish State Park. Sunset Beach is accessed from the northernmost parking area accessed from the main park entrance.

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.