Orangegate Park Phase 1

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

Pierce County Parks and Recreation will use this grant to develop a universally inclusive nature play area, an off-leash dog park, restrooms, parking with road connection to public right of way, a picnic shelter, walking paths, lighting, signage, landscaping, and trail system connections at Orangegate Park. The primary recreational opportunities provided by this project are active play and nature walking. The scope of this project is more fully described in Federal Agreement awarded under Grant No. P24AP01273 (53-00787) attached in PRISM under RCO No. 22-1310.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Pierce County Parks & Rec Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $500,000.00 Applicant Match: $5,337,000.00 Project Type: Development County: Pierce Legislative District: 25 Status: Active RCO Project # 22-1310

Location Details

The site is located on 84th St E just west of the intersection with 50th Ave E. There is no formal parking area, vehicles currently park along the road on 84th St E and 46th Ave E. The existing land is made of second growth forest with swathes of open grass areas and invasive plant species. The forest is mainly conifers with some deciduous trees. A network of informal trails exist on site currently used by the public.

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.