Omak Eastside Park Skatepark Upgrade

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 Omak will use this grant to fund development of a new and greatly-improved skatepark at Eastside Park, including removal of the existing skatepark and construction of the new facility at a better location inside the park. Project work will include demoliton of extant end-of-life skatepark structures, planning and preparation of the new site; and installation of an in-ground, concrete and steel skatepark facility; and associated amenities such as entrance sign and landscaping. This upgraded facility will be able to host competitions as well as provide specialized space for practice, training, skill development, and competition preparation for local youth athletes. The primary recreation opportunity provided by this grant project is skateboarding.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Omak City of Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $68,465.00 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Development County: Okanogan Legislative District: 7 Status: Active RCO Project # 20-1712

Location Details

From Wenatchee - travel north up US 97 approximately 90 miles, take the first Omak exit (Dayton Street) then proceed to stop sign on Omak Avenue (SR 155). The Omak Visitors Center as well as Eastside Park is straight across Omak Avenue and with three access different points off of Omak Avenue. From Oroville - travel south down US 97 approximately 45 miles, take the Omak exit (Dayton Street) south of the Okanogan River Bridge proceed to stop sign on Omak Avenue (SR 155). The Omak Visitors Center as well as Eastside Park is straight across Omak Avenue and with three different points off of Omak Avenue.

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.