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
Bainbridge Island Parks District used this grant to re-develop athletic facilities at Rotary Park which is a ten acre park located in the Winslow area on Bainbridge Island just off of Weaver Rd. The Park District provided specific field and community park improvements to included the relocation of one Little League ball field, a redevelopment of a second, replacing a restroom, and constructed other park amenities including Owens Playground. The primary recreational opportunity provided by this project is community, youth baseball, softball and children’s play.