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 Vader used this grant to develop 0.62 acres at J.K. Werden Memorial Park. The project included design and construction of a playground, looped concrete walking pathway, shaded picnicking area, fencing, parking lot, entrance sign, benches, trash cans and landscaping. The primary outdoor recreational opportunity provided by the project is active play. This park development has become a important area to our immediate and local small communities. It provides a local and safe place for families of diverse abilities to gather and play. It also has successfully promoted a healthy and active lifestyle.