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Chesterley Park Expansion

WWRP Applicant: Yakima Parks & Recreation
RCO Project Number: 98-1123
County: Yakima 
Legislative District: 14th 
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $266,000
Applicant Match: $273,272
Recipient Match: $273,272
Project Type: Development
Date Funded: 1999

Description:

The Chesterly Park Expansion project includes development of two soccer fields, a skate park, additional parking and landscaping. This 30.8-acre park is located in the northwest portion of the city of Yakima. Currently, 18.3 acres are developed at this site. Development includes four soccer fields, restrooms, picnic shelter, playground, parking and landscaping. This proposal is to develop the remaining 12.5 acres into two additional soccer fields, a skate park, 118 additional parking spaces and landscaping. IAC funds were used to help purchase this property in 1975. The City of Yakima passed a parks bond in 1988 that allocated funds for first phase development. This grant request is to complete development of this regional park.

Red Marker Chesterley Park Expansion

The Chesterly Park Expansion project includes development of two soccer fields, a skate park, additional parking and landscaping. This 30.8-acre park is located in the northwest portion of the city of Yakima. Currently, 18.3 acres are developed at this site. Development includes four soccer fields, restrooms, picnic shelter, playground, parking and landscaping. This proposal is to develop the remaining 12.5 acres into two additional soccer fields, a skate park, 118 additional parking spaces and landscaping. IAC funds were used to help purchase this property in 1975. The City of Yakima passed a parks bond in 1988 that allocated funds for first phase development. This grant request is to complete development of this regional park.

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Location:
Chesterley Park is located in the City of Yakima at North 40th Avenue and River Road. The park is located in the northwest portion of the City near the 40th Avenue exit off State Route 12.

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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