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Soccer fields, with nearby restrooms, will enable the community to host tournaments.

Brewster Soccer Fields

WWRP Applicant: City of Brewster
RCO Project Number: 02-1035
County: Okanogan 
Legislative District: 12th 
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $55,185
Applicant Match: $55,185
Project Type: Development
Date Funded: 2003

Description:

Brewster residents recently placed top priority on conversion of a multi-use field into two soccer fields to support an ever-growing number of teams. Participants in park planning workshops also emphasized a need for restrooms to serve new soccer fields and the nearby Little League fields. This project will construct two soccer fields and restrooms. Despite the fact that there 10-18 Mens League teams, girls and boys high school teams, and several U-12 youth teams, Brewster parks have never had true regulation soccer fields. Teams must compete for space on the multi-use field, formerly used by the high school for football and track. That field is now in very poor condition. Brewster's population is 60% Hispanic. Soccer has played a key role in creating a sense of belonging for many Hispanic youth. At the inception of the City's youth soccer program, kids worked many hours to raise money to get a team off the ground. The testament to the team's success came in 1996 when they took state championship. Since then, the High School has begun to offer boys and girls soccer programs. To convert the existing field, the inadequate irrigation system will be replaced; the old track will be filled; the entire area will be treated with sand and top soil; and a new playing surface will be laid with sod and hydro-seed. New, ADA accessible restrooms will offer 4 stalls for women and 3 for men. Soccer fields, with nearby restrooms will enable the community to host tournaments. Most importantly, the project will give soccer a home.

Red Marker Brewster Soccer Fields

Brewster residents recently placed top priority on conversion of a multi-use field into two soccer fields to support an ever-growing number of teams. Participants in park planning workshops also emphasized a need for restrooms to serve new soccer fields and the nearby Little League fields. This project will construct two soccer fields and restrooms. Despite the fact that there 10-18 Mens League teams, girls and boys high school teams, and several U-12 youth teams, Brewster parks have never had true regulation soccer fields. Teams must compete for space on the multi-use field, formerly used by the high school for football and track. That field is now in very poor condition. Brewster's population is 60% Hispanic. Soccer has played a key role in creating a sense of belonging for many Hispanic youth. At the inception of the City's youth soccer program, kids worked many hours to raise money to get a team off the ground. The testament to the team's success came in 1996 when they took state championship. Since then, the High School has begun to offer boys and girls soccer programs. To convert the existing field, the inadequate irrigation system will be replaced; the old track will be filled; the entire area will be treated with sand and top soil; and a new playing surface will be laid with sod and hydro-seed. New, ADA accessible restrooms will offer 4 stalls for women and 3 for men. Soccer fields, with nearby restrooms will enable the community to host tournaments. Most importantly, the project will give soccer a home.

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Location:
Brewster is located on Highway 97, north of Wenatchee and Chelan. Entering Brewster from the south, turn right on Seventh Street. Continue along Seventh past the Brewster High School. The project site is at the intersection of Seventh and Bruce Streets.

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.
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