Whipple Creek 97

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

This40.45-acre acquisition lies adjacent to Whipple Creek Regional Park. The project connects the park to the Clark County Recreation Campus and Fairgrounds and enhances opportunities for regional recreation facilities. Future improvements will include multi-purpose trails, picnic areas, shelters, viewpoints, restrooms, and parking.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Clark County Parks Dept Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $396,583.85 Applicant Match: $396,583.85 Project Type: Acquisition County: Clark Legislative District: 20 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 97-025

Location Details

West of Clark County Fairgrounds on NW 179th Street, south on NW 21st Ave or NE 31st Ave to trailheads.

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.