The land and water conservation fund (LWCF) state and local assistance program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities

The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded $4,342,470 under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2029. This Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant, funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenues, supports the development of publicly owned parks to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities across Washington state. The program provides matching grants to states and local communities for park acquisition and facility development projects identified in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans.

Under this award, the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office is making a subaward to the City of Longview to undertake comprehensive improvements at Cloney Park. The project scope includes demolition of existing playground areas, picnic shelter, light poles, and circulation paths, followed by development of new recreational facilities including a restroom facility, group picnic shelter, asphalt parking lot with driveway, modern play area, circulation paths, security lighting, signage, site furnishings, landscaping, and utility infrastructure. The project also encompasses site preparation, architectural and engineering services, cultural resource assessments, and permitting. The primary recreational benefit focuses on active play opportunities for the general public.

Based on its outdoor recreation priorities, the state has selected grant projects to receive LWCF funding. LWCF grants are made pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 2003 and are funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars. In this project, the washington recreation and conservation office will make a subaward to the city of longview for developments at cloney park. This project will benefit the general public.