Parks Capital and Open Space Grant (WA)

Parks Capital and Open Space Grant (WA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: King County Parks
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: March 08, 2025

Summary

The Parks Capital and Open Space Grant in Washington supports projects enhancing recreation opportunities for a growing population. Funding up to $1 million is available for initiatives like park development, trail facilities, and open space acquisition. Eligible applicants include cities, towns, and park districts, with project types encompassing construction, feasibility studies, and planning. Successful examples include improvements at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and a new community center in Tukwila, promoting accessibility and environmental quality.

Overview

Parks Capital and Open Space Grant (WA) The Parks Capital and Open Space grant program supports a range of projects that expand and improve recreation opportunities for the region’s growing population, including the development of active and passive recreation and trail facilities, and the acquisition of open space for future public parks. Examples of Funded Projects Enhancing amenities at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton, including ADA accessible waterfront picnic floats Building a main entrance with parking at Jenkins Creek Park in Covington, along with other improvements to increase access, safety, and environmental quality A design to develop a teen and senior center in Tukwila, incorporating multigenerational community engagement efforts to create recreation, gathering spaces and gardens in Tukwila Funding Awards up to $1 million

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants:City or town Park DistrictEligible Project Types:Acquisition Feasibility Study Planning and Design Construction