Wards Lake Park Phase 2

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 Lakewood will use this grant to develop a bike track, accessible trails, a southern playground, an accessible water viewpoint, interpretive signage, and two expanded parking areas at Wards Lake Park. Lakewood will also renovate restrooms, the northern playground, and a picnic shelter. The primary recreational opportunities provided by this project are walking, biking, and active play. The scope of this project is more fully described in Federal Agreement awarded under Grant No. P24AP01360 (53-00781) attached in PRISM under RCO Project No. 22-1724.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Lakewood City of Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $500,000.00 Applicant Match: $400,000.00 Project Type: Development County: Pierce Legislative District: 29 Status: Active RCO Project # 22-1724

Location Details

From 1-5 S take exit 128. Turn left on S Hosmer St and continue to S. 84th St. Take a right on S 84th St. and continue west over I-5 to S. Pine St. Take a left on Pine to enter the main entrance at the park.

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.