Millersylvania- Miles Acquisition

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

State Parks will use this grant to buy 70 acres to expand its popular 842-acre Millersylvania State Park on Deep Lake, just south of Olympia. The land, adjacent to the park, includes forests, a large pond suitable for swimming, and an open area. The acquisition would allow for an expanded day-use site with new swimming access, forested trails, play areas, and additional rustic cabins.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: State Parks Category: State Parks WWRP Grant: $1,556,849.43 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Thurston Legislative District: 35 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 06-1651

Location Details

I-5 exit 95 (Maytown Rd.) Turn right (east) onto Maytown Rd. The property is located at 1600 Maytown Rd. SW.

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.