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Ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies for the refurbished Cascade View Neighborhood Park.

Cascade View Park Expansion

WWRP Applicant: Tukwila Parks & Rec Dept
RCO Project Number: 01-1119
County: King 
Legislative District: 11th 
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $95,628
Applicant Match: $95,629
Recipient Match: $95,629
Project Type: Acquisition
Date Funded: 2002

Description:

This proposal is to acquire 0.19 acres of land to expand parklands available for future development of a Neighborhood Park. The residents of the Cascade View neighborhood voted to be annexed into the City of Tukwila in 1990. Unfortunately, King County neglected to plan for local parks in this high-density residential area. The nearest developed park is about one mile away, after crossing the five-lane Highway 99. The Park Plan public information gathering meetings identified that a park for the Cascade View Neighborhood was the most important park need in the City of Tukwila. City Council promised the annexed citizens (in 1990) that a park would be built for them. In June 2000, the City Council was finally able to authorize the acquisition of 2.18 acres for our park. One crucial 0.19-acre lot could not be purchased due to the seller's and City's financial situation. Currently, children are playing in the streets or in their apartments' parking lots. The proposed park location is one of the only Cascade View areas without sidewalks. Everyone has to walk on the side of the street. A park pathway and street sidewalk will be constructed as part of the park development. This grant proposal to acquire the 0.19-acre Humiston Property will meet the number Park Plan priority, will fulfill an eleven-year old City Council promise, and most importantly, meet many recreational and safety needs of the neighborhood.

Red Marker Cascade View Park Expansion

This proposal is to acquire 0.19 acres of land to expand parklands available for future development of a Neighborhood Park. The residents of the Cascade View neighborhood voted to be annexed into the City of Tukwila in 1990. Unfortunately, King County neglected to plan for local parks in this high-density residential area. The nearest developed park is about one mile away, after crossing the five-lane Highway 99. The Park Plan public information gathering meetings identified that a park for the Cascade View Neighborhood was the most important park need in the City of Tukwila. City Council promised the annexed citizens (in 1990) that a park would be built for them. In June 2000, the City Council was finally able to authorize the acquisition of 2.18 acres for our park. One crucial 0.19-acre lot could not be purchased due to the seller's and City's financial situation. Currently, children are playing in the streets or in their apartments' parking lots. The proposed park location is one of the only Cascade View areas without sidewalks. Everyone has to walk on the side of the street. A park pathway and street sidewalk will be constructed as part of the park development. This grant proposal to acquire the 0.19-acre Humiston Property will meet the number Park Plan priority, will fulfill an eleven-year old City Council promise, and most importantly, meet many recreational and safety needs of the neighborhood.

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Location:
From I-5, go west on 518. Take Pacific Highway 99 Exit and go north to 144th Street. Turn west (left) on 144th Street. One block west is 37th Avenue South. Property is located at S. 144th Street and 37th Avenue South

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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