The National Park Service has awarded a $872,155 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to support a project by the City of Fife in Washington. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Fife to replace the existing playground and gazebo, resurface the basketball court, and install an ADA-compliant restroom facility at Wedge Park. The project will enhance outdoor recreation...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,041,200 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program grant to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to renovate Wards Lake Park in the City of Lakewood, Washington. The RCO will subgrant these funds to the City of Lakewood to upgrade the 27-acre park, including improving critical wetland areas, adding new play amenities like an asphalt pump track,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,603,000 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Lakewood, WA to develop new park amenities and renovate existing facilities at Wards Lake Park. Key project components include constructing a 3-acre bike track, accessible trails, a southern playground, an accessible...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,221,921 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on June 6, 2024. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation and Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf to expand and enhance public access and amenities at the Beacon Hill Recreation Area. The project will improve and expand two trailheads, create...
The National Park Service awarded a $4,157,524 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on July 1, 2024. The RCO will sub-grant these LWCF funds to the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation to renovate the Garfield Super Block. The project will install new site furnishings, improve ADA access, add play equipment and nature play areas, upgrade the restroom facility and picnic area,...
This federal Project Grant award of $730,842 was provided by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will sub-award the funds to the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation to renovate Be'er Sheva Park. This community-led project will use the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) award to install a fitness zone, lit...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,249,440 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on September 12, 2024. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Chelan to renovate and enhance swim and park facilities at Lakeside Park. The project will fund the replacement of a T-dock and other swim amenities, improve the beach, renovate the restroom, replace a...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,207,792 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office on October 1, 2022. The grant funds will support renovations to the Garfield Parks and Recreation District's aquatic facilities and outdoor recreation areas through September 30, 2025. Specifically, the Whitman County Park & Recreation District #2 will receive...
The National Park Service awarded a $2,575,076 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Recreation and Conservation Office in Washington to develop recreational facilities at Heritage Square Park in Walla Walla, Washington. The Recreation and Conservation Office will subgrant the funds to the City of Walla Walla, who will use the award to develop Heritage Square Park with new restrooms, an amphitheater stage, interactive...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,309,955 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will subgrant these funds to the City of Othello to develop a spray park, install lighting, and renovate existing walking trails at Kiwanis Park. This project will provide water play and passive recreation opportunities. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September...