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 used this grant to purchase two parcels totaling approximately 4.8 acres to be used as a future neighborhood park. The parcels are in northeast Olympia and near single and multi-family housing and numerous medical offices. The primary opportunities provided by this project is active and passive recreation.