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
This application is for the acquisition of a 12.5 acre parcel located on Issaquah Creek at the southern city limits of Issaquah. The purpose of the acquisition is to provide active and passive recreational opportunities for City residents. The site is suitable for two sports fields, plus appurtenant facilities, and will protect sensitive riparian and in-stream resources. The City is currently experiencing a deficit of active recreational facilities, including sports fields and tot lots, due to its increasing population. Additionally, the south part of town does not have or provide an active recreational park for its “south-end” neighborhoods. This acquisition will also protect an important reach of Issaquah Creek. The proposed acquisition will extend public ownership along the length of the creek as well as increase the size of the wildlife corridor between Squak and Tiger Mountains. This acquisition, combined with acquisitions by King County and the Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources will protect wildlife habitat in the valley and connect the large public forests which are critical for allowing continued wildlife and public land connectivity.