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Arbor Heights 360˚ Park has state-of-the-art skate/BMX areas, a climbing pinnacle, picnic tables, raised gardens, trails, restrooms and parking.

Arbor Heights 360˚ (East Hill Skatepark Expansion)

WWRP Applicant: City of Kent
RCO Project Number: 04-1419
County: King 
Legislative District: 47th 
WWRP Account: Outdoor Recreation
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $75,000
Recipient Match: $75,000
Project Type: Acquisition & Development
Acres Protected: 1
Date Funded: 2005

Description:

The expansion of the Kent East Hill Skatepark, aka East Hill "X" Park, is the result of a unique public/private partnership between the City of Kent and the owners of an adjacent assisted living housing complex to expand the proposed two acre skatepark and create a multi-generational community park. This additional acre of donated land will allow staff to design areas that will expand the exiting two acre site and provide additional amenities that will reach across generational borders and be used by the entire Kent community, seniors living in the facility and their families. Additional amenities include, age appropriate climbing rocks, walking trail, raised garden areas, lawn bowling, bocce ball, gazebo and additional benches and picnic tables.

Location:
State route 167 north, exit Central Ave in Kent , head south [right], turn left at James St, site is on the corner of SE 240th and 116 St. SE

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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