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
Yakima used this grant (along with $500,000 from the Yakima School Districts, $990,000 from local service clubs, and $1,470,000 of city money) to: add nearly 2 acres of land to the Upper Kiwanis Park; construct an 8,800 square foot Skatepark; construct 3 lighted softball fields with covered dugouts, asphalt plaza, and a concessions/restroom building; construct a 0.11 mile long, 10-foot wide asphalt pathway which meanders through the park; construct a 100-footX70-foot basketball court with 6 hoops; construct a playground area with 7 play structures and 3 climbing apparatuses; construct a new restroom; construct a new picnic shelter; construct and install 133 new parking spaces using permeable asphaltic surface.